Sony ICD-AX412 Operating Instructions - Page 109

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. Symptom Noise is heard. You cannot charge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. The IC recorder cannot be turned off. Remedy • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. • The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • The plug of the connected microphone is dirty. Clean the plug. • The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug. • Noise may be heard during recording pause of a file or VOR recording. • When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the batteries will not be charged. • Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the batteries. • "USB Charge" is set to "OFF" in the menu. To charge the batteries using your computer, set it to "ON" (page 79). • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. • Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 104. • Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" for more than 2 seconds when the IC recorder is stopped (page 14). Troubleshooting 109GB