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    © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-SX712 4-196-712-12(1) 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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    in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-SX712 Responsible Party
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    time without notice. The software described herein may also 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-SX712. You cannot connect other IC recorders. 3GB
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    use of Memory Stick™ media for recording copyright- 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" uses software
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    parts and controls 9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD 11 Step 2: Recharging the Batteries 12 Recharging the batteries using a computer 12 Recharging the batteries using a USB AC adaptor 14 When to charge/replace the batteries 14 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......15 Turning the
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    methods 58 Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back 59 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer - the noise cut function ...........60 Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - the digital voice up function 61 Adjusting
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    AC Adaptor 119 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 120 Precautions 121 Specifications 124 System requirements 124 Design and specifications 125 Battery life 128 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 130 Message List 140 System Limitations 145 Display Window Guide 147 Index 152 7GB
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    -ROM) (1) Application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* (1) Carrying pouch (1) NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries* (2) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries* (2) Battery case* (1) Operating Instructions * The wind screen, cradle, application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM
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    strap is not supplied.) Rear Getting Started A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Operation indicator C Display window D SCENE button E (folder) button F x STOP button G z REC (record)/PAUSE button H Control button (v, V / . (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) I N (play)/ENT (enter) button
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    W M2™/microSD memory card slot X (USB) connector * These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal. 10 GB
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    (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of "HOLD." "HOLD" will appear
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    with some models in some regions only. Recharging the batteries using a computer Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the batteries until the battery indicator indicates " ." It takes about 4 hours to fully
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    menu displayed can 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
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    supplied) (page 119). Battery remain indication : "Low Battery Level" appears. Charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old batteries with new ones. m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. When to charge/replace the batteries The battery indicator on the display
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    power on 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 function will take
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    use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 day, the "Set Date&Time" animation appears, and then the year section begins to flash in the clock setting
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    ENT. Select the last two digits of the year when you set the year. When you selected "Auto," the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Sound Organizer software is started. When you select "Manual," proceed to the next
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    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. 18 GB
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    then press N/ENT. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages. 1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab t "Language" in the menu, and then press N/ENT. You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French
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    Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 14). • Noise may be recorded 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
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    P Note Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 110, 114). The (Built-in memory) tab will be displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC recorder (page 48
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    on the control button to select the folder in v which you want to record files. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders V already available ( FOLDER01-05). 5 Press N/ENT. Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording) 1 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the source to
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    at the beginning of the current recording file. x STOP Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the operation indicator flashes in orange. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB
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    released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode. z Tips • You can record up to 199 files in each folder. • You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using the supplied Sound Organizer software (page 113). • When a memory
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    the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). 2 Press . 3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab, the (Music) tab, or the (Podcast) tab, and then press > on the control button. v, V ., > Basic Operations 4 Press v or
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    v or V on the control button to select the file you want to play. 7 Press N/ENT. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 98), the operation indicator does not light.) 8 Press VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume. 26 GB
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    , keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.*3) *1 When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point (page 76). *2 These operations are for when "Easy Search" is set to "OFF" (page 58). *3 In the continuous searching
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    files transferred from your computer. (Built-in memory) or (External memory): You can switch between the built-in memory and external memory (memory card) of the IC recorder (page 49). Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab
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    Basic Operations Display when playing back a file A File information Press v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback. A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. : Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER05 : File name: Date_file number (e.g. 100101_001) :
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    : The elapsed playback time of one file Remaining time: The remaining playback time of one file Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded C Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining
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    Basic Operations Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). 2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the
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    5 Press N/ENT. 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. To cancel erasing 1 Select "Cancel" in step 4 of "Selecting a file and erasing it," and
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    the right records sound from the right; the microphone on the left records sound from the left. You can thus obtain dynamic stereo sound recording, therefore this position is recommended for recording a sound source, such as a conference, a musical performance, etc. Other Recording Operations 33GB
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    record in a variety of situations, such as recording in a spacious conference room. To record dictation with a (Voice Notes) microphone in front of your mouth. (Interview) To record human voice recording. • When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window 34 GB
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    the angle of the built-in microphones to 120° (page 33). • By placing the IC recorder on the supplied stand, you can record with clear and low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk. Recording a voice note Set the angle of the built-in microphones to 0° (page 33). Built-in microphones
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    120 in.) 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the scene you want to change the settings, and then press N/ENT. Set up the IC recorder with the display window facing up, and with the built-in microphones pointing to the sound source. Tripod (not supplied) 36 GB
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    Current Setting" or "Edit," and then press N/ENT. 6 Press v or V on the control button to select "Edit Complete," and then press N/ENT. Other Recording Operations 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the menu item you want to change, and then press N/ENT. 5 Press v or V on the control
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    Default settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 89 through 93. REC Mode REC Level (Meeting) (Voice Notes) MP3 MP3 192kbps 128kbps Medium Low (Interview) MP3 192kbps Medium REC - Level Value LCF(Low ON Cut) LIMITER - VOR OFF SYNC OFF REC Select Input MIC IN - ON
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    the menu to reduce sound distortion. 1 Set "REC Level" to "Manual " in the menu (page 90). 3 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the source to be recorded. 4 Press and hold z REC/PAUSE. The IC recorder enters the recording standby mode. When the microphones pick up sound, the level
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    in the menu (page 91). 7 To start recording, press z REC/ PAUSE. 8 To stop recording, press x STOP. P Notes • In the manual recording mode, you cannot record with the VOR function (page 45). • In the manual recording mode, you cannot review the current recording, even if you press N/ENT. Adding
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    the IC recorder. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 4 When the file to be added is played back, press z REC/PAUSE. "Add REC?" will be displayed. For details on playback, see page 25. 5 While "Add REC?" is displayed, press z REC/PAUSE. The operation indicator will turn red. Then recording starts
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    the IC recorder. Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding a recording to the files may not be possible. • The REC Mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file. • If 10 minutes have passed after step 4, you must start the procedure again from
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    reached the maximum size limit. • You cannot add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file or MP3 file which was not recorded using the IC recorder. Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding an overwrite recording to the files may not be possible. • The REC Mode
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    IC recorder enters the recording standby mode. Pre-recording starts and sounds for a maximum of the last 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. Displays how long the sound is buffered in the memory. 6 To start recording, press z REC/ PAUSE. The standby for recording mode is released, and recording
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    automatically in response to sound - the VOR function x STOP z REC/PAUSE N/ENT v, V You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON," to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "ON," and then press N/ENT. "VOR" is set to "OFF
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    "REC Level" setting, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "OFF" in the menu. • If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause recording during VOR recording, only " " flashes. • During manual recording (page 39), pre-recording (page 43), and synchronized recording (page 54), the VOR function does not work
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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-SX712, the operational tests performed were using memory cards available as of September 2010. 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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    . To use the built-in memory Select "Built-In Memory" in step 3. To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card (from the menu) 1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab t "Select Memory" in the menu, and then press N/ENT. Other Recording Operations The (Built-in memory) tab changes to the
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    ," and then press N/ENT. To start recording Select the folder and then press z REC/ PAUSE. For auto (AGC) recording, see page 22. For manual recording, see page 39. "Select Memory" is set to "Built-In Memory" when you purchase the IC recorder. If the memory card has already been formatted, proceed
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    (page 49). • Even if you insert a memory card into the IC recorder during recording, cross-memory recording will not work. • When you are recording files with cross-memory recording, the sound may be partially interrupted after the memory media has been switched. 51GB Other Recording Operations
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    is not strong enough, adjust the "REC Level" setting on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied).
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    equipment connected to the IC recorder. z Tips • Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. • If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume
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    IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC "Select Input" is set to "MIC IN" when you purchase the IC recorder. 6 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. " " flashes and the IC
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    with the VOR function (page 45), record with the cross-memory recording function (page 50), and add a track mark (page 76). • Depending on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level
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    The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. 8 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. z Tip When recording sound from other equipment, we recommend you set "REC Level" as follows. Equipment to be connected
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    stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOLUME -/+, 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
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    it at the point you wish to resume playback. • To search backward (Review): Press and hold . on the control button 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 back
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    using the IC recorder by searching for it from the calendar. You can move to the previous week or the following week of the date by pressing v or V on the control button. When you press and hold each button, you can move continuously through the dates or the weeks. Other Playback Operations 59GB
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    a date where a recorded file exists. • You can search for and play back only the files in the recordable folder that contains 60 GB files recorded with the IC recorder. For details, see "Structure of folders and files" (page 104). Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice
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    " when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel the noise cut function Set the NOISE CUT switch to "OFF." Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - the digital voice up function x STOP N/ENT v, V Other Playback Operations The menu items will
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    press N/ENT. Maximum Adjusts the digital voice up function more effectively. Medium Adjusts the digital voice up function less finely. OFF Disables the digital voice up function. "V-UP" is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. To cancel the digital voice up function Set "V-UP" to
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    from 0.25 times to 3.00 times. The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function. Moreover, you can adjust the playback sounds in semitones higher or lower, each in 6 steps. speed is set to "×0.70" when you purchase the IC recorder. Other Playback Operations 63GB
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    the sound by a halftone lower each time this button is pressed (from 21 to 26). The playback tone is set to "0" when you purchase the IC recorder. Current setting DPC setting Key control setting 5 Press N/ENT to exit the setting mode. To resume normal playback speed and sounds Slide the DPC(SPEED
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    of EQ and CLEAR BASS. OFF Disables the effect function. "Effect" is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. To set your favorite sound level 1 Set "Effect" to "Custom" in step 2, and then press N/ENT. The can be adjusted in 4 steps from 0 to +3. 4 Press N/ENT. 65GB Other Playback Operations
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    the playback mode x STOP N/ENT A-B v, V You can select the playback mode in the menu. 1 Select the (Playback) tab t "Play Mode" in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then press N/ENT. The menu items will be different depending on the model you are using. 2 Press
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    ALL All the files are played back repeatedly. "Play Mode" is set to " " when you purchase the IC recorder. To play back a specified section repeatedly - A-B repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify of a file or the end of a file, and around track mark. Other Playback Operations 67GB
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    t "Alarm" in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press N/ENT. The menu items will be different depending on the model you are using. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "New," and then press N/ ENT. 3 Set the alarm date and time. 1 Press v or V on the
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    then press N/ENT. The file you selected will be played back. 4 Select "Date," a day of the week, or "Daily," then press N/ENT. 5 Set the date and time and press N/ENT. 6 Select an alarm pattern, and then press N/ then press N/ ENT. The alarm will be canceled and the 69GB Other Playback Operations
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    set date and time comes At the set time, "ALARM" is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will in podcast files. • You cannot set an alarm in the files stored on a memory card.
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    the playback sound of the IC recorder (page 26). Other Playback Operations You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. 1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal
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    control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab or the (Music) tab, and then press >. N/ENT ., > 1 Select the file you want to move. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Move File" in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then press N/ENT. The
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    slot x STOP N/ENT v, V ., > You can copy files between the built-in memory and a memory card, which is useful in saving a backup. Before starting the operation, insert a memory card to be used for copying into the memory card slot. The "Copy to Memory Card Select Folder" or the "Copy to Built-In
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    you want to copy the file into, and then press N/ENT. • 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 The "Copying..." animation appears and the file is copied as the last
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    2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Erase All" in the menu, and then press N/ENT. "Erase All Files in the Folder?" will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Execute," and then press N/ ENT. The "Erasing..." animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder
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    want to add a track mark. The (Track mark) indicator flashes three times, 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 the files may not be
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    Erasing a track mark x STOP N/ENT v, V The "Erasing..." animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased. Stop position Erase track mark 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Erase Track Mark" in the menu,
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    1 Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Erase All Track Marks" in the menu, and then press N/ENT. "Erase All Track Marks?" will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Execute," and then press N/ ENT. The "Erasing..." animation
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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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    the same title, and artist name. • You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file 80 GB transferred from a computer). Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, dividing files may not be possible. • Once a file is divided, you
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    step 3, and then press N/ENT. z Tip To cancel division during the operation at all the remaining track marks, press x STOP. The files that have those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file transferred from a computer). Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software,
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    from the 16 templates. 1 Select the folder for which you want to change the name from the (Voice) tab of the folder list. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Change Folder Name" in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to
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    • When you choose "FOLDER" from the templates, a suffix made up of a sequential number (01 to 10) is added to each of the folder names. P Note You cannot change a folder name in a tab used for playback only, such as the (Music) tab or the (Podcast) tab. 83GB Editing Files
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    you want to protect from the (Voice) tab or the (Music) tab. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Protect" in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and the menu mode. To release protection Select the protected file, and then proceed with steps 2 through 4. In this case, "Erase Protection?" will
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    will be displayed. 2 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Recording) tab, the (Playback) tab, the (Edit) tab, the (Display) tab or the (IC recorder setting) tab, and then press N/ENT. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the setting that you
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    Menu Settings Tabs Menu items (Recording) (Playback) Scene Edit REC Mode REC Level LCF(Low Cut) LIMITER Add/Overwrite PRE REC Cross-Memory REC VOR SYNC REC Select Input Noise Cut Level V-UP Effect Easy Search Play Mode Alarm Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / -: the setting cannot be
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    All Track Marks Divide All Track Marks Erase All (Display) Calendar Display LED Backlight Select Memory (IC recorder setting) Language Date&Time Time Display Beep USB Charge Auto Power Off Format Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / -: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode
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    ) Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Edits the settings of the various recording menu items 36 which are pre-set in the "Scene Select" menu. You can choose a scene item as follows: (Meeting), (Voice Notes), (Interview), (Music), (My Scene) Edit from Current Setting: Changes the settings
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    ) in stereo high-quality recording mode MP3 320kbps*: MP3 (compressed) in stereo high-quality recording mode MP3 192kbps: MP3 (compressed) in stereo standard-quality recording mode MP3 128kbps: MP3 (compressed) in long play stereo recording mode MP3 48kbps(MONO): MP3 (compressed
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    , a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound. High(Music) : To record more natural acoustic sound, as well as preventing sound distortion. Low(Music) : To record a loud sound, such as band practice. Manual : During manual recording, you can adjust the recording level manually. Sets the LCF
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    Level" is set to "Manual setting is effective. ," this Allows you to add a recording 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. 40, 42 Allows you
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    file. ON: The cross-memory function is activated. OFF*: The cross-memory function is disabled. Recording stops when the memory media currently being selected becomes full. Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 45 ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses
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    IC recorder 61 play a file back which is recorded recorded file can be amplified, 61 allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily. Maximum: Adjusts the digital voice up function more effectively. Medium: Adjusts the digital voice up function less finely. OFF*: Disables the digital voice
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    button and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing . on the control button. 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 . on the control button, a file will be moved forward or backward
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    68 New: Sets the alarm. To set the alarm, select "New" and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback, and set the following selected file is played back. List: A list of the file numbers, date, or the days of the week in which the alarm has already been set will
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    from the built-in memory to the 73 desired folder on a memory card, or from a memory card to the desired folder on the built-in memory. Before attempting to copy , Travel, Outdoors, Message, Schedule, Shopping List, To Do, Voice Notes, FOLDER Erase Track Mark Erases the track mark just before the
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    be erased. Calendar Switches the display window to a calendar, and plays 59 back a file recorded with the IC recorder by selecting a date from the calendar. Enter: The selected file is played back. Back: The IC recorder does not play the selected file and returns to the calendar view. About the
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    Date: Date recorded REC Time: Time recorded Turns the operation indicator on or off during - operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. P Note When the IC recorder
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    the display window does not light, even during operation. P Note When you select "Always-ON," the batteries will be consumed quickly. When you use the IC recorder with batteries, we recommend you select other options than "Always-ON." Selects the memory media on which you want to store 49 a file
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    , etc. English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French) Auto*: 16 When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Sound Organizer, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. Manual: Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in
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    adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet (page 119), you can charge batteries regardless this setting. If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have - set, the IC recorder turns off automatically. 5min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes
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    Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory media. Switch the memory media to the one to be formatted before you start the format operation (page 49). • When you format the memory media, all the data which you have stored on the IC recorder will be erased. Once the memory media has
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    from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 110) Using the IC recorder as USB memory (page 112) You can store image data or text data stored on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder. Managing and editing files using the Sound Organizer software (page 113) The supplied Sound
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    ; open "My Computer" or "Computer," and make sure that "IC RECORDER" or "MEMORY CARD" has been recognized. On a 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 made. While
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    Built-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 LPCM *3 AAC-LC NEWS*2 MP3 *3 AAC-LC Conversation*2 LPCM MP3 MSV *4 WMA *1 Even if a file is transferred directly
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    transferred from your computer POP PODCASTS J-POP LPCM AAC-LC NEWS MP3 AAC-LC Conversation LPCM MP3 MSV WMA microSD card "MEMORY CARD" PRIVATE SONY VOICE Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 MUSIC Folder transferred from your computer POP J-POP LPCM
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    , those folders will not be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. Folders displayed on the (Voice) tab of the IC recorder Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder (folders under the VOICE folder) will be displayed. P Note Even if a file is transferred directly under the
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    menu displayed can 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
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    the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 103). 2 Copy files or folders 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
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    the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder. On a Windows screen using Explorer, or on a Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder containing the music files onto "IC RECORDER" or "MEMORY CARD." The IC recorder can recognize up to 400 folders. You can copy up to
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    (502 files) (251 files) (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder. P Notes • A music file copied from your computer can be played back with the IC recorder. Dividing a file and setting a track mark, however, may not be performed
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    cable, 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 124. 112GB
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    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 transferred to an IC recorder. Various operations can be performed for imported files, including
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    saved to an IC recorder. Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase 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
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    Service Pack 3 or higher Pre-installed. P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed above is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported faster • Memory Windows XP: At least 256 MB Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows
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    using Windows 7 and the [User Account Control] screen appears, confirm the contents of the screen and then click [Yes] ([Continue] in the case of Windows Vista). • Sound Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows XP. • To use the software update function in Windows XP
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    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 the Quick Operation Guide to receive guidance on the basic features of
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    device appears. Import CD: Displays the screen for importing music CDs. Burn CD/DVD: Displays the screen for burning discs. G Transfer buttons : Transfers the files of Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card. : Imports the files of an IC recorder or memory card to My Library of Sound
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    . 3 Connect the USB connecting cable to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. While the batteries are charging, the battery indicator is displayed in an animation. Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the batteries. Battery indicator * This is an approximation for the time it takes to
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    , and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet. P Notes • During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), - the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to
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    or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Be careful not to fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs
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    IC recorder does not support parallel data transfer. • You cannot use a ROM (read-only-memory) type or write-protected memory card. • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: - When a memory card is removed or the IC recorder is turned off during a read or write operation. - When a memory card
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    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, such as the hot interior of
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    indicated on the left (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.) is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported. • For 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
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    are not supported: - Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 124 - Personally constructed computers or operating systems - Upgraded operating systems - Multi-boot environment - Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity
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    (minijack, stereo) - input for plug in power, minimum input level - 1.5 mV • Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) - batteries *4 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Supplied accessories See page 8. Optional accessories Memory
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    . REC Mode Recording scene*7 Built-in memory Memory card ICD-SX712 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB LPCM 44.1kHz/ 16bit MP3 320kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 48kbps(MONO) MP3 8kbps(MONO) (Music) (My Scene) 3 hr. 0 min. 13 hr. 20 min. (Meeting) (Interview) 22 hr. 20 min. (Voice Notes) 33
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    Battery life When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries*1 REC Mode LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit MP3 320kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 48kbps(MONO) MP3 8kbps(MONO) Music file (128 kbps/44.1kHz) Recording 19 hr. 17 hr. 17 hr. 17 hr. 19 hr. 19 hr. - Playback through speaker*2 16 hr. 16 hr. 16 hr. 16 hr.
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    . 30 hr. 30 hr. 30 hr. 30 hr. 30 hr. 30 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 20
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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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    in the menu (page 101). The IC recorder does not operate correctly. • Take out the batteries and insert them again. It takes a long time for the IC • If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it recorder to start. may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not
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    Symptom Remedy The IC recorder does not operate. • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 102). The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. • The batteries are weak (page 14
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    • The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. • You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file which was not recorded using the IC recorder
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    IC recorder. • Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to "Memory Card" (page 49). • Remove a memory card and check the side of the memory card. Then insert it with correct side and direction. "--:--" is displayed. • You have not set the clock (page 16). "--y--m--d" or "--:--" is • The date
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    that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software. • The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference. The battery life is short. • The battery life on page 128 is based on
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    is changed, or the menu setting is changed using "IC recorder settings" of the Sound Organizer software with the exhausted batteries inserted, the menu setting may not function. A character in a folder or file • The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters name is displayed in
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    MP3(.mp3)/LPEC(.msv)/ WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a)). Check the file name (page 125). • If you reboot the computer with the IC recorder connected to the computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly. Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again. Troubleshooting
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    disk and memory space. • You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Sound Organizer software does not support. Install the software into the supported operating system (page 114). • In Windows XP, you have logged on using a user name belonging to a user account
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    the connector of the IC recorder while the computer is communicating with the IC recorder. Otherwise the computer operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged. • There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application. Troubleshooting 139GB
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    Remedy HOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). Low Battery • Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old
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    the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu (page 102). • The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then reinsert the batteries. • Save a backup be displayed. Make the alarm setting for "New" (page 68). Troubleshooting 141GB
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    Please choose a different folder name from the templates (page 82). • This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder. The IC recorder supports LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/ LPEC(.msv)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files. For details, see "Design and specifications" on page 125. • You cannot
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    a folder with a file will be displayed. • When there are already 199 files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder exceeds the maximum, you cannot divide a file. Erase some files before dividing a file. Troubleshooting 143GB
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    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 49, 50). System Error • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the batteries and re-insert
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    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 up to • If you record files in a mixture of the recording modes, the the maximum recording recordable time varies from the maximum
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    Symptom Cause/Remedy The remaining recording • You need a certain amount of free space for a file management time becomes shorter when area to divide a file, therefore the remaining recording time will be you divide a file. shortened. 146GB
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    Music) : Low(Music) : Manual Displays the recording level when "Manual " is set. E File information Displays the information for each file according to the file information type (folder name, title name, artist name, file name). F File information switch operation guide You can switch the
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    the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder. : stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause (flashing) : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON
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    is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. Display when recording (auto (AGC) recording) Display when recording (manual recording) Display when recording (pre-recording) Troubleshooting 149GB
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    card indication When "Memory Card" is selected as "Select Memory," the indication is displayed. When "Built-In Memory" is selected, no indication is displayed. S Battery indicator T Pre-recording buffering time display Appears when the IC recorder is in the recording standby mode. Display during
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    : Noise cut : Pop : Rock : Jazz : Bass1 : Bass2 : Custom Display in the HOLD status W HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. To release the HOLD status, slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center (page 11). Troubleshooting 151GB
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    media 73, 87, 96 Copying files to your computer 109 Copying music files to the IC recorder 110 Cross-memory recording 50, 86, 92 Cue 58 152GB D Digital voice up 61, 86, 93 Displaying the current date and time ......18 Dividing a file at all the track mark positions 80, 87, 97 Dividing a file
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    122 Manual recording 39 Memory card 47, 122 Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) ..... 47, 106 Menu Add/Overwrite 86, 91 Alarm 86, 95 Auto Power Off 87, 101 Backlight 87, 99 Beep 87, 100 Calendar 87, 97 Change Folder Name 87, 96 Cross-Memory REC 86, 92 Date
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    Protecting a file 84, 87, 96 R Rechargeable battery 12, 119, 128 Recharging the batteries 12 Recording 20, 33 Recording from a telephone 53 Recording from other equipment 53 Recording level 39 Recording time 127 Recording with other equipment 71 Review 24, 58 S Scene selection 34 Setting
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    U USB AC adaptor 119 USB memory 112 Using the IC recorder with your computer 103 V VOR (Voice Operated Recording 45, 86, 92 W WMA files 125 155GB Index
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ICD-SX712
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index