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Sony ICD-AX412F Operating Instructions Manual

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4-265-824-11(2)
IC Recorder
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Operating Instructions
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
ICD-AX412F

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  • Page 1 4-265-824-11(2) IC Recorder Getting Started Basic Operations Operating Instructions Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-AX412F...
  • Page 2 To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. WARNING Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. RATED CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 800 mA Disposal of Old Electrical &...

  • Page 3: Notice For Users

    EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 4 SD-3C, LLC. • “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...8 Index to parts and controls ...9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ...11 Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) ...12 Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ...13 When to replace/charge the batteries ...14 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On ...15 Turning the power on ...15...
  • Page 6 Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings ...50 Convenient playback methods ...50 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function ...51 Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function ...52 Selecting the playback mode ...53 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time...
  • Page 7 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ...95 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ...95 Structure of folders and files ...96 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer ... 100 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Stereo headphones (1) USB connecting cable (1) To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to use the supplied USB connecting cable.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Index to parts and controls Front A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Access indicator C Display window D •DISP–MENU button E FOLDER button PLAY/STOP•ENTER* (playback indicator)
  • Page 10 Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack. When noise is heard, clean the plug of the headphones. i (headphone) jack Rear T Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table.

  • Page 11: Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)

    Preventing unintentional operations (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 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD”...

  • Page 12: Maintaining The Moderate Volume Level (Avls)

    Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and to maintain a moderate volume level.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Preparing A Power Source

    Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

  • Page 14: When To Replace/Charge The Batteries

    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-U50AG USB AC adaptor (not supplied). For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following: •...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Turning The Ic Recorder On

    Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and the “Accessing...” animation is displayed. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF”...

  • Page 16: Step 4: Setting The Clock

    Step 4: Setting the Clock N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You need to set the clock to 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 minute, the “Set Date&Time”...
  • Page 17 When you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. Current folder Elapsed time Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder P Notes • If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is canceled and the stop mode window will...

  • Page 18: Step 5: Setting The Language To Be Used In The Display Window

    Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from 6 languages. Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    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. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 49).
  • Page 20 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. 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 illustrated.
  • Page 21 Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The recording indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 91), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file.

  • Page 22: To Stop Recording

    To stop recording Press (stop). The “Accessing...” animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. You can locate the recorded file using its folder name and file number for playback later. The folder containing the recorded file The number of the recorded file representing how early the file was...

  • Page 23: Other Operations

    Other operations pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the recording indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins to flash in the display window. Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop release pause and resume recording recording after pausing recording, press x Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
  • Page 24 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 89), Mic Sensitivity (page 89), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on scene selection, see page 33. The remaining time Flashing...

  • Page 25: Listening

    Listening Starting playback 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. Select the file you want to play (page 26). Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the playback indicator will light in green.
  • Page 26 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume. P Note When “AVLS” is set to “ON” in the menu (page 85) and the “AVLS” indicator lights, you cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS-specified level. If you want to turn off the function and play back files at the original volume, use the menu to set “AVLS”...
  • Page 27 Press – + to select a folder. > When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Press – + to select a file. > Press > + to select a file with a larger number. Press –...
  • Page 28 Other operations stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of the current file go back to previous files skip to the next file skip to the succeeding files Press > When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point (page 64).
  • Page 29 (podcast): 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 from your computer (page 102, 106). B File information Press •DISP–MENU briefly to switch and check the file information.

  • Page 30: Erasing

    Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it 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. Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode (page 26).
  • Page 31 Press – + to select “YES.” > Press 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 following files have had their numbers reduced by 1.
  • Page 32 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 67), and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it”...

  • Page 33: Other Recording Operations

    Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 89), Mic Sensitivity (page 89), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.

  • Page 34: Tips For Better Recording

    Meeting ( To record in a variety of situations, such as recording in a conference room. Voice To record dictation with a Notes( microphone in front of your mouth. Interview( To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters. Lecture( To record a wide range of sound, such as a lecture in a...
  • Page 35 Recording a voice note By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the built-in microphones, and record with clear sound. Built-in microphones Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the interviewee.

  • Page 36: Adding A Recording To A Previously Recorded File

    Scene Select settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 83 through 90. Meeting Voice Notes REC Mode 192kbps 128kbps (ST) (STSP) Medium Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) Select Input MIC IN MIC IN Lecture REC Mode 192kbps (ST) Medium Sensitivity LCF(Low...
  • Page 37 During playback of file 3 File 3 File 4 After adding a recording File 3 Added recording Select the file to which you want to add a recording first. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 38: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback

    • The REC Mode of an additional recording 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...

  • Page 39: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function

    Press – + to select > “Overwrite,” and then press STOP•ENTER. “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. When the file to be added is played back, press REC/PAUSE at the position where you want to overwrite the file.
  • Page 40 You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop or recording mode to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 41: Recording On A Memory Card

    The microSD/microSDHC cards that have been tested according to our standards are as follows. microSD/microSDHC cards Supplier 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 SONY Toshiba Panasonic SanDisk a : Operation tested –: Operation not tested As of January 2011 —...
  • Page 42 For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.”...
  • Page 43 • Close the cover of the memory card slot firmly. Also, do not insert any liquid, metal, flammable or any object other than a memory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions. To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode.
  • Page 44 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Memory card indicator is displayed. To use the built-in memory Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3. To start recording Select the folder and then press PAUSE. For details on recording, see page REC/...

  • Page 45: Recording Via Other Devices

    Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone External microphone (not supplied) m (microphone) jack N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER z REC/PAUSE – . , > 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”...

  • Page 46: Recording From Other Equipment

    IC recorder. Press (stop) to stop recording. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied). To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type...
  • Page 47 You can make MP3 files without using the computer by recording sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder. When you select “Audio IN” in the “Scene Select” menu, the settings suitable for recording from other equipment are already selected.
  • Page 48 this case, set the recording mode to “48kbps(MONO) ” (SP) or “8kbps(MONO)” (LP), or use the supplied plug adaptor to convert monaural sound to stereo sounds.

  • Page 49: Operation During Recording

    Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ If you connect the stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. 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...

  • Page 50: Other Playback Operations

    Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with headphones: Connect the stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker to the i (headphone) jack.

  • Page 51: Reducing Noise In The Playback Sound And Making The Human Voice Clearer - The Noise Cut Function

    • If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold >+ to go to the end of the file, and then press – . while “FILE END” is lit to go back to the desired point.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc (Digital Pitch Control) Function

    Press – + to select “Detail > Menu,” and then press STOP•ENTER. Press – + to select “Noise > Cut Level,” and then press STOP•ENTER. The “Noise Cut Level” setting window will be displayed. Press – > + to select “Maximum”...

  • Page 53: Selecting The Playback Mode

    Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.” During playback, press SPEED+/– to adjust the playback speed. –: Decreases the speed by 0.05 times each time this button is pressed (from ×0.50 to ×1.00). +: Increases the speed by 0.10 times each time this button is pressed (from ×1.00 to ×2.00).
  • Page 54 To play back all files in a folder continuously – the continuous play Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop or playback mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press – + to select “Detail >...
  • Page 55 To play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat During playback, press to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly.

  • Page 56: Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time. You can have a file played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day.
  • Page 57 When you select “Date”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 16. When you select a day of the week or “Daily”: Press – + to set the hour, >...
  • Page 58 selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected file.) To stop the alarm playback Press any button other than VOL –/+ while...

  • Page 59: Playback Via Other Devices

    Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, mini disc recorder, etc. i (headphone) jack N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using the supplied...

  • Page 60: Editing Files

    Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Select the file you want to move. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 61: Copying A File To The Other Memory

    When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder will be erased. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the file Press (stop) before step 5. P Notes • You cannot move podcast files. •...

  • Page 62: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    Press – + to select “File > Copy,” and then press STOP•ENTER. “Copy to Memory Card” or “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears and the folder selection window is displayed. Press – > + to select the folder that you want to copy the file into, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
  • Page 63 P Note If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 70), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder. Select the folder containing the files you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 64: Using A Track Mark

    Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , > T-MARK You can add a track mark at a point at which you want to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file.

  • Page 65: Erasing A Track Mark

    Erasing a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 66: Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time

    To cancel erasing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks.

  • Page 67: Dividing A File

    Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file.

  • Page 68: Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions

    Press – + to select “YES,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_1” for the original file, and “_2” for the new file). File 1 File 2 A file is divided.
  • Page 69 Press – + to select “Divide,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Press – > + to select “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed. Press – > + to select “YES,” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.

  • Page 70: Protecting A File

    Protecting a File N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit.

  • Page 71: Listening To The Fm Radio

    Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > The headphone cord of the stereo headphones is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack when listening to the FM radio.

  • Page 72: Tuning In A Preset Radio Station

    The IC recorder is now ready for tuning in a station by scanning frequencies. Press – + repeatedly to tune > in a station. Press (stop) to turn the FM radio off. To scan radio frequencies automatically In step 4, press and hold – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display window.

  • Page 73: Recording Fm Broadcasts

    Press – + to select “FM > Radio,” and then press STOP•ENTER. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. Press •DISP–MENU briefly to move the cursors ( ) to both sides of the preset number display on the lower line in the window.

  • Page 74: Presetting Fm Radio Stations

    Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can automatically tune in radio stations and then register them with preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu.

  • Page 75: Presetting Fm Radio Stations Manually

    Presetting FM radio stations manually N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , > You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations. Follow steps 1 through 4 of “Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies”...

  • Page 76: Changing The Fm Radio Reception Settings

    Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. Press and hold •DISP–MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 77: Switching The Scanning Sensitivity

    P Note Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal. Switching the scanning sensitivity N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. Press and hold •DISP–MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 78: Switching The Fm Radio Output Between Speaker And Headphones

    Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. Press and hold •DISP–MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 79: About The Menu Function

    About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press – + to select the menu >...
  • Page 80 Press – + to make the setting, > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Press (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 menu operations, press •DISP–...

  • Page 81: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu items Stop mode Scene Select Add/Overwrite Easy Search Alarm AVLS Protect Divide Divide Current Position Divide All Track Marks [Back] Move & Copy Move File File Copy [Back] Delete Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Erase All [Back] Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)
  • Page 82 Menu items Select Memory FM Radio Auto Preset DX/LOCAL Scan Sensitivity Audio Output Detail Menu REC Mode Mic Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) Select Input Continuous Play Noise Cut Level Language Date&Time Time Display Beep USB Charge Auto Power Off Format [Back] Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode...
  • Page 83 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as follows: Meeting ( Interview ( When you choose a scene, the following recording items are automatically set to their optimum settings for recording situations:“REC Mode”...
  • Page 84 Menu items Easy Search Alarm Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the easy search function. You can go forward for about 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.
  • Page 85 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) AVLS Sets the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function. ON*: The AVLS function that maintains a moderate volume level is effective when listening with the headphones. OFF: The AVLS function does not work and the sound is played back at the original volume.
  • Page 86 Menu items Divide Divide Current Position Divide All Track Marks Move & Move File Copy File Copy Delete Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Settings (*: Initial setting) Divides a file into two. YES: A file will be divided into two. Division is not executed.
  • Page 87 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Delete Erase All Erases all files in the selected folder. Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window before erasing the files and select a folder from which all files are to be erased, and then go to the menu window. YES: All files in the selected folder will be erased.
  • Page 88 Menu items DX/LOCAL Scan Sensitivity Audio Output Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX*: Normally, select this setting. LOCAL: When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting.
  • Page 89 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail REC Mode Sets the recording mode including sound quality. 192kbps*: Menu Stereo recording mode (displayed as “ST” in the window) 128kbps: Stereo standard play recording mode (displayed as “STSP” in the window) 48kbps(MONO): Monaural standard play recording mode (displayed as “SP”...
  • Page 90 Menu items Detail LCF(Low Cut) Menu Select Input Continuous Play Sets the continuous playback mode. Noise Cut Level Sets the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder plays a Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind;...
  • Page 91 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Turns the access, recording, and playback indicators on or Menu 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 flashes even if “LED”...
  • Page 92 Menu items Detail Date&Time Menu Time Display Beep Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 1Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. Select “Detail Menu,” then “Date&Time.” 2Press –...
  • Page 93 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail USB Charge Sets whether rechargeable batteries will be charged using a Menu USB connection or not. ON*: The rechargeable 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 114), you can charge rechargeable batteries (not supplied) regardless this setting.
  • Page 94 • When you format the built-in memory, the operating instructions stored in the built-in memory will also be erased. To get another copy of the operating instructions, please visit the Sony support home page: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA See page –...

  • Page 95: Utilizing Your Computer

    Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them (page 101) Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 102) Using the IC recorder as USB...

  • Page 96: Structure Of Folders And Files

    To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder with the USB port of your running computer with the supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the connectors securely until each plug stops to the end.
  • Page 97 Built-in memory “IC RECORDER” Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE* FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP* PODCASTS NEWS* Conversation Instructions* When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, the IC recorder recognizes and handles it as a file transferred from the computer.
  • Page 98 VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP PODCASTS NEWS Conversation microSD card “MEMORY CARD” PRIVATE Sony Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP PODCASTS NEWS Conversation...
  • Page 99 Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: Folder for files recorded using the...

  • Page 100: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer

    • A folder called “No Folder” (If you transfer MP3 files separately, those files will be displayed under this folder.) Display of a podcast file transferred from the computer Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed. When you transfer podcast files from your computer to the IC recorder, use the supplied Sound Organizer software.

  • Page 101: Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer

    Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 95). Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.

  • Page 102: Copying Mp3 Files From Your Computer To The Ic Recorder And Playing Them Back

    Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the IC recorder. Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)
  • Page 103 Press (stop) to stop playback. The maximum playback time (files*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps 89 hr. 33 hr. 15 min. 25 min. (1,338 files) (501 files) (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.

  • Page 104: Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory

    Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your 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.

  • Page 105: Using The Supplied Sound Organizer Software

    Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 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 transferred to an IC recorder.

  • Page 106: System Requirements For Your Computer

    Changing the file information of files You can change the title name, artist name, and other file information displayed in the file list. Dividing files You can divide one file into multiple files. Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file.
  • Page 107 • Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher • Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher •...

  • Page 108: Installing Sound Organizer

    Installing Sound Organizer Install Sound Organizer on your computer. P Notes • When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges. Also, if you are 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).

  • Page 109: The Sound Organizer Window

    When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install]. The installation starts. When [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish]. P Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.
  • Page 110 F Sidebar (Import/Transfer) IC Recorder: Displays the transfer screen. A list of files on a connected 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.

  • Page 111: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer You can charge NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the batteries until the battery indicator indicates “ It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted batteries.* You can also charge the batteries by using...
  • Page 112 Computer To USB port of your computer IC recorder (USB) connector USB connecting cable While the batteries are charging, “Connecting” and the battery indicator in an animation are displayed. Battery indicator Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer. Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.
  • Page 113 • If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 124. • You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. • If “USB Charge” in the menu is set to “OFF,”...

  • Page 114: Using A Usb Ac Adaptor

    Using a USB AC Adaptor (USB) connector USB connecting cable You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC-U50AG USB AC adaptor (not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time. Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet.

  • Page 115: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet

    Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. If you are recording or playing back a file, press (stop) to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.

  • Page 116: Precautions

    Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling •...
  • Page 117 • For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony web site (page 119). • “MagicGate™” is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony. The IC recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires MagicGate™ functions. • The IC recorder does not support parallel data transfer.
  • Page 118 • We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data. • Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card. •...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    (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://support.sony-europe.com/DNA...

  • Page 120: Design And Specifications

    Hardware environment: – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems – Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 119 –...
  • Page 121 • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD memory card slot Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.50 times Power output 300 mW Power requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 3.0 V DC Two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied): 2.4 V DC Operating temperature 5°C - 35°C Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl.
  • Page 122 Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene 192kbps Meeting( (ST) Interview( Lecture( Audio IN( 128kbps Voice (STSP) Notes( 48kbps — (MONO) (SP) 8kbps — (MONO) (LP) When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording.

  • Page 123: Battery Life

    60 hr. FM reception 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. When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 14...

  • Page 124: 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.
  • Page 125 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be • The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD•POWER turned on. • The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 13). The IC recorder is powered • When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC off automatically.
  • Page 126 Symptom The IC recorder does not operate. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from only one channel. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. The access, recording, and playback indicators do not light.
  • Page 127 Symptom Remedy “File Full” is displayed and • 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( you cannot operate the IC recorder. You cannot record a file. • The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. • You cannot record a file when you select a The playback volume is low.
  • Page 128 Symptom Recording is interrupted. The VOR function does not work. When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. You cannot divide a file. The memory card is not recognized.
  • Page 129 Symptom Remedy “--y--m--d” or “--:--” is • The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file displayed on the recording date display. There are fewer menu items • The menu items displayed are different depending on the displayed in the menu mode.
  • Page 130 Symptom The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. Menu does not reflect the change in settings. A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters. The “Accessing...” animation display does not disappear. It takes a long time to copy a file.
  • Page 131 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder is not • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. recognized by your • Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the computer. A folder/file cannot be •...

  • Page 132: Sound Organizer

    Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Symptom The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed. The IC recorder cannot be properly connected. Cause/Remedy • The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. Check the hard disk and memory space.
  • Page 133 Symptom Cause/Remedy Playback sound from the • No sound board is installed. computer is low./No sound is • No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer. emitted from the computer. • The volume of the sound is turned down. •...

  • Page 134: Message List

    Message List Message HOLD Low Battery Memory Card Error Memory Card Not Supported • A memory card that the IC recorder does not support is inserted. Read Only Memory Card Memory Card Locked Memory Card Access Denied Memory Full File Full Cause/Remedy •...
  • Page 135 Message Cause/Remedy File Damaged • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected Format Error • The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because Process Error • The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re- •...
  • Page 136 Message Past Date/Time File Protected Settings are Full DPC is OFF Set Add/Overwrite Unknown Data Cause/Remedy • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time (page 56). • The selected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You cannot erase it.
  • Page 137 Message Cause/Remedy Invalid Operation • You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in a • When a memory card has a bad block on it, the card cannot be • The file name has reached the maximum number of characters; •...
  • Page 138 Message No operation with Memory Card AVLS Advise to not listen at high Change Folder System Error Cause/Remedy • You cannot set an alarm in a file stored on a memory card. Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to “Built-In Memory” (page 43).

  • Page 139: System Limitations

    System 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 maximum recording time of the highest recording recording time.
  • Page 140 Symptom The remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file. Cause/Remedy • You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to divide a file, therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened.

  • Page 141: Display Window Guide

    Display Window 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 a file : A folder for playback only : A folder for podcast files D Folder name indicator E File information indicator...
  • Page 142 recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode: ST: Stereo recording mode (192kbps) STSP: Stereo standard play recording mode (128kbps) SP: Monaural standard play recording mode (48kbps(MONO)) LP: Monaural long play recording mode (8kbps(MONO)) K Scene select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording.
  • Page 143 Display when recording P Recording 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. Display during playback S Playback mode indicator 1:Appears when one file is played...
  • Page 144 Display when listening to the FM radio U FM indicator V Radio frequency W Receiver sensitivity LOCAL: LOCAL DX: DX X Scan Sensitivity SCAN H: High SCAN L: Low Y Preset number Display when recording an FM radio broadcast...
  • Page 145 Display in the HOLD status Z 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).

  • Page 146: Index

    Index A-B repeat ...55 Adding a recording ...36 Adding an overwrite recording ...38 Adjusting the volume ...26, 49 Alarm ...56, 81, 84 Alkaline batteries ... 13, 123 AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) ...12, 81, 85 Battery indicator ...14 Battery life ... 123 Built-in microphones ...20 Changing the Scene Select settings ...33, 81, 83...
  • Page 147 FM radio Listening to the FM radio ...71, 72, 82, 87 Presetting the FM stations automatically ...74, 82, 87 Presetting the FM stations manually ...75 Recording FM broadcasts ...73 Switching the FM radio output ...78, 82, 88 Switching the receiver sensitivity ...76, 82, 88 Switching the scanning sensitivity ...77, 82, 88...
  • Page 148 File Copy ...81, 86 FM Radio ...82, 87 Format ...82, 94 Language ...82, 91 LCF(Low Cut) ...82, 90 LED ...82, 91 Making settings ...79 Menu settings ...81 Mic Sensitivity ...82, 89 Move & Copy ...81, 86 Move File ...81, 86 Noise Cut Level ...82, 90 Protect ...81, 85 REC Mode ...82, 89...
  • Page 149 Scene selection ...33, 81, 83 Selecting a folder and file ...26 Setting the clock ...16, 82, 92 Setting the language ...18, 82, 91 Sound Organizer ... 105 Specifications ... 119 Switching the memory ...43, 82, 87 System limitations ... 139 System requirements ...106, 119 Track mark ...64 Troubleshooting ...124...
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