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© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-AX412 4-265-821-11(2) Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index
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B digital device, instructions 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/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-AX412
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be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. • This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-AX412. You cannot connect other IC recorders. What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright
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other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Memory Stick Micro," "M2" and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon case in this manual. The "Sound Organizer"
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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14 Turning the recording to a previously recorded file 35 Adding an overwrite recording during playback 37 Starting to record automatically in response to sound - the VOR function 38 Recording on a Memory Card 40 Recording via Other Devices 43 Recording
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Recorder to Your Computer 87 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back 88 Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop 88 Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC recorder 88 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory
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AC Adaptor 99 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 100 Precautions 101 Specifications 104 System requirements 104 Design and specifications 105 Battery life 108 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Message List 119 System Limitations 123 Display Window Guide 124 Index 128 7GB
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pouch (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to use the supplied
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PLAY/STOP•ENTER*1 button (playback indicator) G SPEED+/- button H -. (review/fast backward), >+ (cue/fast forward) buttons I Speaker J m (microphone (volume) -/+*1 button N DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch O z REC/PAUSE button (recording indicator) P (repeat) A-B button Q NOISE CUT switch R x (stop) button
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Rear T Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. U Battery compartment V (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) 10 GB
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in the HOLD status "HOLD" appears if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated. To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of "HOLD." "HOLD" will appear for approximately 3 seconds, indicating
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. 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. See "Step 4: Setting the Clock" on page 15 to set the date and time. 12 GB
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Started When using rechargeable batteries You can use NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). You can recharge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to your computer or using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied). For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following
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turns off within a few seconds. 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
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for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 minute, the " >+ to select the year, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Select the last two digits of the year. When you press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, the cursor moves to the month section
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displayed. Current folder Elapsed time Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder 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. P Notes • If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP
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-. or >+ to select the language that you want to use, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 17GB
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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 46). Starting to record 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to
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Basic Operations 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
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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. Elapsed time of the current recording File number of the file being recorded/the total number of recorded files in the folder zTip You can switch the elapsed time
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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..." animation appears in the display window or the access indicator flashes in orange. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not
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/PAUSE. During recording pause, the recording indicator flashes in red and "PAUSE" begins to flash in the display window. release pause and Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop resume recording recording after pausing recording, press x (stop).) review the current
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Basic Operations 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 75), Mic Sensitivity (page 76), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on
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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. 2 Select the file you want to play (page 25). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback
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Basic Operations 4 Press VOL -/+ to adjust the volume. To stop playback 1 Press x (stop). To select a folder and a file 1 Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window. Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder VOL -/+ x FOLDER 25GB
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2 Press -. or >+ to select a folder. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 4 Press -. or >+ to select a file. Press >+ to select a file with a larger number. Press -. to
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playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and can be distinguished by its folder indicator. (voice): Recordable folder. This is the area used to manage files recorded with the IC recorder (FOLDER01-FOLDER05). (music): Playback-only folder. This is the area used
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): 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 88, 92
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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 25). 3 Press ERASE. "Erase?" is displayed and
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4 Press -. or >+ to select "YES." 5 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The "Erasing..." animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased. When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files. The 11th file has been erased and the
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Basic Operations To erase another file Proceed with steps 2 through 5 in "Selecting a file and erasing it." To erase a part of a file Divide the file into two files first (page 64), and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 in "Selecting a file and erasing it" after selecting the file you want to
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ENTER •DISP-MENU x -., >+ 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 75), Mic Sensitivity (page 76), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. 1 Press and hold
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human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters (40 to 80 in.). Lecture( ) To record a wide range of sound, such as a lecture in a classroom or a chorus lesson. Audio IN( ) To record from external equipment, such as a portable CD/MD player or a tape recorder, connected to the IC recorder via an
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display window facing up, and with the built-in microphones pointing towards the sound source. Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the interviewee. Recording a music performance By attaching a tripod (not supplied) or opening the stand on the rear and
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Other Recording Operations Scene Select settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 72 through 76. Meeting Voice ( ) Notes () Interview () VOR OFF OFF OFF REC Mode 192kbps 128kbps 192kbps (ST) (STSP) (ST) Mic Medium Low Sensitivity ( ) ( ) Medium () LCF(Low ON ON ON
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press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 3 Press -. or >+ to select "Add," and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. "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
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is the same as the added file. • If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you must start the procedure again from step 5. Adding an overwrite recording during playback N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP-MENU z REC/PAUSE x -., >+ When "Add/Overwrite" in the menu is set to "Overwrite," you can add an overwrite
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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. 4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 5 When the file to be added is played back, press z REC/PAUSE at the position where you want
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exit the menu mode. 5 Press z REC/PAUSE. "VOR" and " " appear in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and "PAUSE" flashes. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to "OFF" in step 3. P Note The VOR
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toward you.* In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card. About compatible memory cards Memory cards that you can use with the IC recorder are as follows: • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media: Up to 16 GB is supported. • microSD card: A microSD (FAT16) card smaller than
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For ICD-AX412, 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://www.sony.com/recordersupport In this manual, M2™ and microSD
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PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 3 Press -. or >+ to select "Memory Card," and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. "Select Memory" is set to "Built-In Memory" when you purchase the IC recorder. If the memory card has already been formatted, proceed to step 7. 4 When the memory card is not formatted, press -. or >+ to
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Operations N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER z REC/PAUSE -., >+ x 1 Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. When the recording mode is set to "128kbps" (STSP) or "192kbps" (ST) "Select Input" is set to "MIC IN" when you purchase the
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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, supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
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(minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. 1 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo
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. 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. The rustling noise can be reduced by holding the cord
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during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. • To search backward (review): Press and hold -. during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or
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to the desired point. Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer - the noise cut function N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP-MENU x When noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice. • When you are using the built-in speaker, the noise
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ENTER. SPEED+/- "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 50 times to 2.00 times. The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function. 1 Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to
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the speed continuously. Selecting the playback mode N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP-MENU x A-B -., >+ The playback speed is set to "×0.70" when you purchase the IC recorder. To resume normal playback speed Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to "OFF." P Notes • If you press SPEED+/- when the DPC(SPEED CTRL
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back repeatedly. 4 Press -. or >+ to select "ON," and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. "Continuous Play" is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To resume normal playback mode - the single file play Select "OFF" in step 4. To resume normal playback
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To resume normal playback: Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. To stop A-B repeat playback: Press x (stop). To change the segment specified for A-B repeat playback: During A-B repeat playback, press (repeat) A-B again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. P Note
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mode window will be displayed. 3 Press -. or >+ to select "ON," and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. "Alarm" is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Set the alarm date and time. 1 Press -. or >+ to select "Date," a day of the week, or "Daily," and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Other
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or >+ to select a favorite alarm pattern, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The alarm pattern is set to "Beep&Play" when you purchase the IC recorder. The "Executing..." animation is displayed. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. Alarm indicator Beep&Play The selected file will be played back
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you set "Beep" to "OFF" in the menu (page 79). • If the alarm time comes while the IC recorder is accessing data, etc., the alarm may be canceled automatically. • If more than one alarm time comes, only • You cannot set an alarm in the files stored on a memory card. Other Playback Operations 55GB
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time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected. 3 Press x (stop) on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording. z Tip If the volume of the recorded sound is not strong enough, adjust
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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. Editing Files 1 Select the file you want to move. 2 Press and hold •DISP-MENU in the stop mode to enter
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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 42). 2 Press and hold •DISP-MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press
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is insufficient, you may not be able to copy files. • You cannot copy the podcast files. • Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Erasing all files in a folder Editing Files The "Copying..." animation appears and the file is copied
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a protected file (page 67), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder. 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
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press T-MARK at the position you want to add a track mark. The (track mark) indicator flashes, and a track mark is added. P Notes • You can add a track mark only to files recorded using the IC recorder. However, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding a track mark to
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Mark," and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. "Erase Track Mark?" is displayed and track mark indicator and track mark number to be erased will flash. 5 Press -. or >+ to select "YES," and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The "Erasing..." animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark
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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 N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP-MENU x -., >+ 4 Press -. or >+ to select "Erase All Track Marks," and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Editing Files 1 Select a file from
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part of the divided file. By dividing a file, you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting. You can divide a file until the total number of files in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed. 1 Stop the file
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• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file. • When you divide a file with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title and artist name. • You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder
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• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file. • When you divide a file with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title and artist name. • You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder
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Protecting a File N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP-MENU x -., >+ 3 Press -. or >+ to select "Protect," and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 4 Press -. or >+ to select "ON," and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Editing Files To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an
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About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP-MENU x -., >+ press -. or >+ to select their sub menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 1 Press and hold •DISP-MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be
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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
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Marks Erase All [Back] Select Memory Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / -: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode a - - a - - a - a a a - a - - a - - a - - a - - a - - a - -
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[Back] Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / -: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode a a a a - - a - a a - a a - - a a - a a - a - - a - - a - - a - - a - - a - - a - - a - - a a a About the Menu Function 71GB
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to a previously recorded file or an overwrite recording during playback. Add: You can add a recording. Overwrite: You can overwrite a recording. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound
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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. Sets the alarm. 53
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then go to the menu window. File Copy Copies the selected file from the built-in memory to the 58 desired folder on a memory card, or from a memory card to the desired folder on the built-in memory. Before attempting to copy a file, select the file to be copied and then go to the
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to play, edit, or copy. Built-In Memory*: The built-in memory of the IC recorder is selected. Memory Card: The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is selected. P Note When no memory card is currently inserted in the IC recorder, the built-in memory is automatically selected. Sets the
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) See page Detail Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity. - Menu High: To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as recording in a spacious room (displayed as " " in the window). Medium*: To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as
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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. P Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the access indictors lights or
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"Auto(Synchronizing)" or "Manual," and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Auto(Synchronizing)*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer select "Manual," press -. or >+ to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Select the last two digits of
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batteries will be charged. OFF: The rechargeable batteries will not be charged. P Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet (page 99), you can charge rechargeable batteries (not supplied) regardless this setting. About the Menu Function 79GB
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be turned off after approx. 30 minutes. 60min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 60 minutes. OFF: The IC recorder will not be turned off automatically. Format Formats the memory media currently selected (the built-in - memory or the memory card), erasing all the data in the
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computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them (page 87) Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 88) Using the IC recorder as USB memory (page 90) You can store image data or text data stored
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screen; open "My Computer" or "Computer," and make sure that "IC RECORDER" or "MEMORY CARD" has been recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an "IC RECORDER" or "MEMORY CARD" drive is displayed on the desktop. The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is
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-in memory "IC RECORDER" VOICE*1 Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 MUSIC Folder transferred from your computer POP PODCASTS J-POP*2 MP3 *3 MP3 NEWS*2 MP3 *3 MP3 Conversation*2 MP3 MP3 MP3 *4 MP3 *1 When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE
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PODCASTS J-POP MP3 MP3 NEWS MP3 Conversation MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 microSD card "MEMORY CARD" PRIVATE Sony VOICE Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 MUSIC Folder transferred from your computer POP PODCASTS J-POP MP3 MP3 NEWS Conversation MP3 MP3 MP3
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with the IC recorder Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder (folders under the VOICE folder) will be displayed. Display of an MP3 file transferred from the computer The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer. • Folders under the MUSIC folder which
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be different on different operating systems. On a Macintosh screen, drag "IC RECORDER" on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable
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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 86). Utilizing Your Computer 87GB
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screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder containing the MP3 88 GB 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
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computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations. If you copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one, you can display and play back the MP3 files in copied order. Display when playing back an MP3 file Press •DISP-MENU
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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 104. 90 GB
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Software Utilizing Your Computer What you can do using Sound Organizer Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card. The songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio files imported from a computer, and podcasts can also be played and
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the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files. Transferring files to an IC recorder You can transfer a file from Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card. You can enjoy transferred music, podcasts, and other content on your IC recorder. Burning a music CD You can
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versions of Windows XP are not supported. IBM PC/AT or compatible • CPU Windows XP: Pentium than 400 MB may be used. Also, free space for handling music data is required. • Display settings Screen , if you are using Windows 7 and the [User Account Control] screen appears, confirm the contents of
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systems. Doing so may result in data inconsistencies. 1 Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected, then turn on your computer and start up Windows. drive, double-click 94 GB [SoundOrganizerInstaller.exe], and then follow the instructions on the screen. 3 Make sure that you accept the terms of
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from a music CD appear in this library. Podcast: Displays a list of podcasts. C The file list of the IC recorder Displays the files saved to the connected IC recorder or memory card. D Edit Mode button Displays the edit area so that you can edit a file. E Quick Operation Guide button Displays
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the batteries is low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. P Note While the IC recorder is connected with your computer, the IC recorder operations are disabled. 1 Insert rechargeable batteries. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert NH-AAA
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desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer. P Notes • During charging, the
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• If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See "Troubleshooting" on page 109. • You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. • If "USB Charge" in the menu is set to "OFF," set it
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outlet. 2 Connect the USB AC adaptor to the supplied USB connecting cable. 3 Connect the USB connecting cable to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. Recharging the batteries using the USB AC adaptor You can charge NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by using a USB AC adaptor (not
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, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet. P Notes • During recording (the recording indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the access indicator flashes in orange), - the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the
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of static electricity. On noise • Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during
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of all types of compatible memory cards with the IC recorder. • For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony web site (page 105). • "MagicGate™" is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony. The IC recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires
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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. • Do not use a memory card under the following conditions: - Locations beyond the required operating conditions, including locations
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- Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher - Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.6) Pre-Installed P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.) is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
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the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Hardware environment: - Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems - Port
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two LR03 alkaline batteries *2 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Supplied accessories See page 8. Optional accessories Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) MS-A16GU2, MS-A8GU2, MS-A4GU, MS-A2GU microSD/microSDHC SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1
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is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene Built-in memory 2 GB Memory card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 192kbps (ST) Meeting( ) Interview( ) Lecture( ) Audio IN( ) 22 hr. 20 min. 22 hr. 44 hr. 89 hr. 178 hr. 357 hr. 20 min. 40 min. 25 min. 0 min. 0 min. 128kbps Voice (STSP) Notes( ) 33 hr
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60 hr. 12 hr. 12 hr. 33 hr. 33 hr. (hr.: hours) *1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 14 108GB
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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
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1 second (page 14). • The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 12). 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
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You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 80). The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. • The batteries are weak (page 13). • The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD
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remaining memory capacity is insufficient. • You cannot record a file when you select a (music) or (podcast) folder in the playback-only area. The playback volume is low. • The volume is turned down completely. Press VOL - or + to adjust the volume (page 25). • The recording scene is set to "Voice
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the IC recorder. enough. Playback speed is too fast or • The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC(SPEED too slow. CTRL) switch to "OFF" or press SPEED+/- to adjust the speed in DPC again (page 49). You cannot divide a file. • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory
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supplied Sound Organizer software. • The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is IC recorder while it is connected to the USB AC adaptor, but charge it again after disconnecting it. During charging, the " ," and the battery indicator are flashing
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is finished. The transferred files are not displayed. • The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder. • If files are incompatible, other than an MP3(.mp3) file that the IC recorder supports, they may not be displayed. See page 105. Troubleshooting 115GB
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cable. • Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 104. • Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If this happens, try another port. • The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the
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The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. software cannot be installed. Check the hard disk and memory space 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. Troubleshooting
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whose file format the Sound Organizer back or edited. software does not support. Depending on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial computer first*, and then add it to the IC recorder. (*Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use.) Operation is slow when there •
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use a new memory card. Memory Card Not Supported • A memory card that the IC recorder does not support is inserted. See "About compatible memory cards" on page 40. Read Only Memory Card • A read-only memory card is inserted. A read-only memory card cannot be used with the IC recorder. Memory Card
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there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu (page 80). Do not use your computer to format the IC recorder. • The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then reinsert the batteries. • Save a backup copy of your
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IC recorder. The IC recorder supports MP3(.mp3) files only. For details, see "Design and specifications" on page 105. • You cannot play back copyright protected files. • 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
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track mark is automatically erased. No operation with Memory • You cannot set an alarm in a file stored on a memory card. Switch Card the memory media of the IC recorder to "Built-In Memory" (page 42). Change Folder • If there are no files in a (music) or (podcast) folder in the playback-only
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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
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Guide Display when stopped A Newly arriving podcast indicator B Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set in a file. C Folder information indicator : A folder where you can record Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop
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indicator When "Memory Card" is selected as "Select Memory," the indicator is displayed. When "Built-In Memory" is selected, no indicator is displayed. N Remaining memory indicator Displays the remaining memory and decreases one by one during recording. O Battery indicator Troubleshooting 125GB
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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
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Display in the HOLD status U HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. To release the HOLD status, slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center (page 11). 127GB Troubleshooting
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indicator 13 Battery life 108 Built-in microphones 19 C Changing the Scene Select settings 32, 70, 72 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 81 Continuous Play 50, 71, 76 Copying a file to the other memory media 58, 70, 74 Copying files to your computer 87 Copying MP3 files to the
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10 Input selection 43, 45, 71, 76 Inserting batteries 12 M Maintenance 102 Memory card 40, 102 Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) .......40, 84 Menu Add/Overwrite 70, 72 Alarm 75 Scene Select 70, 72 Select Input 71, 76 Select Memory 70, 75 Time Display 71, 78 USB Charge 71, 79 VOR 70, 72
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, 77 Sound Organizer 91 Specifications 104 Switching the memory 42, 70, 75 System limitations 123 System requirements 92, 104 T Track mark 61 Troubleshooting 109 U USB AC adaptor 99 USB memory 90 Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 81 V VOR (Voice Operated Recording 38, 70, 72 130GB
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