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Page 1: ...p Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Use this help guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ... Use Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left If you cannot find the item In the List of Topics you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 2 ...

Page 3: ...ect the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left If you cannot find the item In the List of Topics you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ...opics you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left If you cannot find the item You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 4 ...

Page 5: ...g Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Preparation Parts description Display window Power Clock setting Selecting items on the display HOLD Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Recording Recording Various operations settings Using external devices Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ...ding Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Playback Playing Various operations settings Setting an alarm Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Page 8: ...Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Editing Erasing files Organizing files Dividing files Protecting files Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 9: ...Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Menu Using menus Menu items Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 9 ...

Page 10: ...eparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Specifications Specifications Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 11: ...enu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Announcements Notes on use Safety regulations Important information Copyrights Trademarks Support website Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 11 ...

Page 12: ...s Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 IC recorder operations If you have problems Noise Power General operations Recording Playback Editing Clock Display Files Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 12 ...

Page 13: ...e How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Messages Messages list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 13 ...

Page 14: ... Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 14 ...

Page 15: ... items on the display Selecting a folder and a file HOLD Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Releasing the HOLD function Recording Recording Recording sound from the built in microphone About the remaining memory indicator Monitoring sound while recording Various operations while recording Dividing a file during recording Various operations settings Tips for better recording Starting to recor...

Page 16: ...g with better sound quality Searching forward backward during playback Cue Review Searching the desired point quickly EASY S the Easy search function Setting an alarm Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm ALARM Editing Erasing files Erasing a file Erasing all files in a folder ERASE ALL Organizing files Moving a file to a different folder MOVE Dividing files Dividing a file Protectin...

Page 17: ...n and specifications Battery life Announcements Notes on use Precautions Safety regulations Safety regulations Important information Listening for a Lifetime Copyrights Trademarks Trademarks Notice for users Support website Customer support websites Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 17 ...

Page 18: ... turned off The IC recorder cannot be turned on The IC recorder is powered off automatically The battery life is short There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short General operations The IC recorder does not operate correctly It takes a long time for the IC recorder...

Page 19: ...rase a file Clock is displayed The recording date of a file appears as Y M D or Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode ACCESS display does not disappear Files FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording FILE FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder Messages Messages list Messages list System limitations System limitations System limitations Go to Page To...

Page 20: ... Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Parts description Parts and controls Explains the name of parts such as buttons and switches on the IC recorder Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 20 ...

Page 21: ...and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is recording Display during playback Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is playing back Display in the HOLD status Shows the message that appears in the display window when you operate the IC recorder while the HOLD function is set to ON Display of the current date and time Explains ...

Page 22: ...ff with the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics The IC recorder cannot be turned on The IC recorder does not operate even if you press any button The IC recorder cannot be turned off The IC recorder cannot be turned on The IC recorder is powered off automatically The battery life is short There is no battery power remaining after you have left the ...

Page 23: ...oubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Clock setting Setting the clock Explains how to set the clock when the clock setting window appears Setting the clock using the menu Explains how to set the clock from the menu Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 24: ...fications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Selecting items on the display Selecting a folder and a file Explains how to select a file or a folder in the display window Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 24 ...

Page 25: ...ics IC Recorder ICD BX132 HOLD Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Explains how to disable all button operations to prevent unintentional operations Releasing the HOLD function Explains how to release the HOLD function to enable button operations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 25 ...

Page 26: ...xplains how to monitor the sound while recording with the headphones Various operations while recording Introduces various operations you can perform while recording Dividing a file during recording Explains how to divide a file into two parts during recording Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics You cannot record a file Recording is interrupted You cannot add a recording o...

Page 27: ... the recording mode for the file to be recorded Selecting the microphone sensitivity SENS Explains how to set the microphone sensitivity for the built in microphone Adding a recording to a previously recorded file ADD Explains how to add a recording to the file during playback Adding an overwrite recording during playback OVER Explains how to add an overwrite recording to the file during playback ...

Page 28: ...oubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Using external devices Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Explains how to record the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 28 ...

Page 29: ...of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Playing Playing back the recorded sound Explains how to play back the recorded sound with the speaker of the IC recorder Various operations while playing Introduces various operations you can perform while playing Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 29 ...

Page 30: ...es Playing back a file repeatedly Explains how to play back a file repeatedly Playing back all files in a folder continuously CONT the continuous play Explains how to play back all files in a folder continuously Listening with better sound quality Explains how you can listen to a file with the high quality sound by connecting headphones or speakers to the IC recorder Searching forward backward dur...

Page 31: ...ments Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Setting an alarm Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm ALARM Explains how to start playing back a file with alarm sound at a desired time you set Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 32: ...eshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Erasing files Erasing a file Explains how to erase a file stored on the IC recorder Erasing all files in a folder ERASE ALL Explains how to erase all files in a selected folder at once Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 32 ...

Page 33: ...pecifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Organizing files Moving a file to a different folder MOVE Explains how to move a selected file to a selected folder Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 33 ...

Page 34: ...g Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Dividing files Dividing a file Explains how to divide a file into two parts at the desired position Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 34 ...

Page 35: ...enu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Protecting files Protecting a file LOCK Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 35 ...

Page 36: ...g List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Using menus Using the menu Explains how to set menus Menu list Introduces the menus and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menu It also includes a link to each menu topic Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 36 ...

Page 37: ...2 hour clock or 24 hour clock Turning the beep sound on or off BEEP Explains how to turn the operation beep on or off Turning the operation indicator on or off LED Explains how to turn the operation indicator on or off while you are operating the IC recorder Resetting all menu items to the default setting MENU INIT Changes menu settings back to the default settings Some of the menu items such as t...

Page 38: ...rder ICD BX132 Specifications Design and specifications Shows the specifications of the IC recorder such as dimensions and weight the size of the memory etc Battery life Shows the battery life for alkaline batteries and rechargeable batteries in each file format Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...s Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Notes on use Precautions Explains notes on operations such as the places you use the IC recorder and information on handling or maintenance Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 39 ...

Page 40: ...Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Safety regulations Safety regulations Describes important information warnings or notes for your safety Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 40 ...

Page 41: ...Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Important information Listening for a Lifetime Important information on the sound level Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 41 ...

Page 42: ...ifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Copyrights Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks registered trademarks Notice for users Important notice on copyrights Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 42 ...

Page 43: ...diting Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Support website Customer support websites Introduces URLs of the customer support websites Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 43 ...

Page 44: ...o Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 If you have problems Troubleshooting Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 44 ...

Page 45: ... less noise in your recording A rustling noise is recorded A buzzing or humming noise is recorded Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone not supplied Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ... recorder cannot be turned on The IC recorder is powered off automatically The battery life is short There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics Inserting batteries Turning the power on Turning the power ...

Page 47: ...IC Recorder ICD BX132 General operations The IC recorder does not operate correctly It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start The IC recorder does not operate even if you press any button The operation indicator does not light Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 47 ...

Page 48: ...function does not work Recording level is low When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics Recording sound from the built in microphone About the remaining memory indicator Monitoring sound while recording Various operations while recording Dividing a file during recording Go to Page Top Back Bac...

Page 49: ... The playback volume is low No sound comes from the speaker Sound comes from only one channel Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in Playback speed is too fast or too slow Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 50: ...IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Editing You cannot divide a file You cannot move a file You cannot erase a file Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ...oting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Clock is displayed The recording date of a file appears as Y M D or Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 52: ...der operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode ACCESS display does not disappear Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...ions Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Files FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording FILE FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 53 ...

Page 54: ...ow to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Messages list Messages list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 54 ...

Page 55: ... Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 56: ...on 6 MENU button 7 PLAY ENTER button 8 review fast backward button 9 stop button 10 microphone jack PLUG IN POWER 11 VOL volume button 12 DIVIDE button 13 ERASE button 14 REC PAUSE record pause button 15 cue fast forward button 16 Speaker 17 HOLD POWER ON OFF switch 18 Battery compartment 19 Strap hole A strap is not supplied These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference poin...

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Page 58: ...ndicator Displays the folder you have selected 4 Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power 5 Recording mode indicator The recording mode selected in the menu is displayed SHQ Super high quality mode HQ High quality mode SP Standard play mode LP Long play mode 6 Protect indicator Appears when the protection is set for a file 7 REC DATE recorded date indicators Appears when the recorded...

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Page 60: ...tandard play mode LP Long play mode 2 recording indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording 3 VOR Voice Operated Recording indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording with the VOR function You can set VOR to ON in the menu 4 Counter indication You can select the display mode in the menu When recording time exceeds 999 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds seconds are not displayed on t...

Page 61: ... SP Standard play mode LP Long play mode 2 Protect indicator Appears when the protection is set for a file 3 N CUT Noise Cut indicator Appears when the noise cut function is active You can set N CUT to ON in the menu 4 repeat play indicator Appears when a file is played back repeatedly 5 DPC Digital Pitch Control indicator Appears when the DPC Digital Pitch Control function is set in the menu You ...

Page 62: ...bers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 HOLD indicator Flashes when you attempt to operate the IC recorder while the HOLD function is set to prevent unintentional operations All button operations are disabled Go to Page Top Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Releasing the HOLD function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448...

Page 63: ...tems for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 Current date and time Displays the current date year month and day and the current time hour and minutes while you press and hold stop in the stop mode When you release the button after about one second the window returns to the stop mode display e g 13Y12M 31D 23 59 December 31 2013 11 59 p m Go to Page Top Bac...

Page 64: ...placing the batteries be sure to replace both batteries with new ones When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion Hint The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition LOW BATT flashes Replace the old batteries with new ones LOW BATT flashes and the IC recorder will stop operation Whe...

Page 65: ...on Hint The remaining recording time will be displayed for about 3 seconds and then the display window returns to the stop mode display 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 approximately 10 minutes the auto power off function w...

Page 66: ...ER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF until OFF is displayed The IC recorder is turned off Hint When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes the auto power off function will take effect Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporat...

Page 67: ...our and minute by pressing or When you set the minute and press PLAY ENTER the clock reflects the setting When you finish setting the clock the remaining recording time will be displayed for about 3 seconds and then the display window returns to the stop mode display Note The clock setting display appears every time you replace batteries and the approximate time when you last operated the unit bef...

Page 68: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock using the menu Selecting the clock display HOUR Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 68 ...

Page 69: ...hour and minute Press or to set the year the last two digits of the year and then press PLAY ENTER Repeat this procedure to set month day hour and minute in sequence You can move the cursor to the year month day hour and minute by pressing or When you set the minute and press PLAY ENTER the clock reflects the setting 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note If you do not press within 1 minute of en...

Page 70: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the clock display HOUR Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 70 ...

Page 71: ... mode you can select a folder and a file for recording playing or editing 1 Press FOLDER The folder selection window is displayed 2 Select a folder Press FOLDER repeatedly to select the desired folder When you purchase the IC recorder there are 5 folders already available 3 Select a file Press or to select the desired file and then press PLAY ENTER Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 20...

Page 72: ...irection of HOLD to disable the buttons while the power is on HOLD flashes for approximately 3 seconds indicating that all the button operations are disabled Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all button operations are disabled To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first Hint Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button Y...

Page 73: ...HOLD function If you operate buttons on the IC recorder when the HOLD function is set HOLD flashes on the display Release the HOLD function when you operate the IC recorder 1 Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch towards the center Go to Page Top Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 73 ...

Page 74: ...icator Noise may be recorded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording Hint Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording 1 Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF to turn on the IC recorder or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ...

Page 75: ...he IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file Note The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory when ACCESS appears on the display While the IC recorder is accessing data do not remove the batteries Doing so may damage the data Go to Page Top Related Topic Monitoring sound while recording Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Various operations wh...

Page 76: ...rder During recording the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes the last one of the indicator flashes When the remaining time reaches 1 minute the counter display will be changed automatically to the remaining time display and the remaining recording time display will also flash To continue recording first erase some of the files Go...

Page 77: ...s to the headphone jack 2 Press VOL to adjust the monitoring volume Monitoring volume does not affect to the recording level Note When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring the recording the IC recorder may record a rustling noise The rustling noise can be reduced by holding the cord away from the IC recorder Go to Page Top Related Topic Recording sound from t...

Page 78: ...e recording Press REC PAUSE again Recording resumes from that point To stop recording after pausing recording press stop To review the current recording instantly Press PLAY ENTER Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded To review during recording Press and hold during recording or recording pause Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening ...

Page 79: ...e number is added at the point you pressed the button The message will be recorded as two files however recording continues without stopping Note When you divide a file into two at the point of division the end of the first file and the beginning of the second file may be interrupted If you divide files too frequently while the IC recorder is recording them the following phenomenon may occur The o...

Page 80: ...ief etc substituting for a stand you can record with clear low noise sound without vibration noise from the desk Recording a voice note By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth you can prevent breathing on the built in microphone and record with clear sound Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built in microphone faces the interviewee Go to Page Top Back Back ...

Page 81: ...FF when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode 5 Press REC PAUSE VOR and appear in the display window The recording pauses when no sound is detected and VOR and PAUSE flash When the IC recorder detects sound again the recording starts again Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON The IC recorder starts recording when it detects sound OF...

Page 82: ...Recording sound from the built in microphone Using the menu Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 83: ...g mode and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available SHQ Super high quality mode MP3 192 kbps Initial setting HQ High quality mode MP3 128 kbps SP Standard play mode MP3 48 kbps LP Long play mode MPEG 4 HVXC 2 kbps Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording The sound quality of LP mode is set for d...

Page 84: ...e press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select SENS and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select or and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as recording in a spacious room Initial setting To record dictation with a microphone...

Page 85: ...nt file and will be counted as a part of the file A During playback of file 3 B After adding a recording C Added recording 1 In the stop mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select REC OP and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press or to select ADD and then press PLAY ENTER 5 Press stop to exit the menu mode 6 When the file to be added is pla...

Page 86: ...he file being played by selecting ADD after selecting REC OP OFF The REC OP function does not work Initial setting Note You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient You cannot add a recording to a protected file To add a recording release the protection first The added portion of a file will be recorded in the same recording mode If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you mus...

Page 87: ...selected point is deleted A Starting point of overwrite recording B Deleted part of file 2 C Added overwrite recording in file 2 1 In the stop mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select REC OP and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press or to select OVER and then press PLAY ENTER 5 Press stop to exit the menu mode 6 When the file to be added...

Page 88: ...g OVER after selecting REC OP OFF The REC OP function does not work Initial setting Note You cannot overwrite a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient You cannot overwrite a recording to a protected file To overwrite a recording release the protection first The overwritten portion of a file is recorded in the same recording mode If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you must start the ...

Page 89: ...l microphone to the microphone jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode 2 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphone is automatically cut off If the input level is not strong enough adjust the SENS microphone sensitivity 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 Hint You c...

Page 90: ...r stereo mini plug of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable not supplied 2 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphone is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected piece of equipment is recorded lights up in the display 3 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder Hint If the input level is n...

Page 91: ...ing we recommend you make a trial recording first 1 Connect an audio connecting cable not supplied to the headphone jack of the IC recorder and to the external input terminal of other equipment 2 Press PLAY ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected 3 Press stop on the IC rec...

Page 92: ...order from the HOLD status The stop mode window appears 2 Select the desired file to be played back If you do not select a file the file just recorded will be played back 3 Press PLAY ENTER Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green 4 Press VOL to adjust the volume Hint Press stop to stop playback Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Select...

Page 93: ... press PLAY ENTER again To go back to the beginning of the current file Press once To go back to previous files Press repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously To skip to the next file Press once To skip to the succeeding files Press repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously Go to Page Top Related Topic Pl...

Page 94: ...o select ON and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON The noise cut level will be adjusted automatically according to the surrounding sound level OFF The noise cut function will be turned off Initial setting Note The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the rec...

Page 95: ...NTER 3 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY ENTER 4 During playback press or to adjust the playback speed The speed decreases by 0 05 times from 0 50 to 1 00 The speed increases by 0 10 times from 1 00 to 2 00 When you press and hold each button you can change the speed continuously The playback speed is set to 0 70 when you purchase the IC recorder Descriptions of menu items You can select o...

Page 96: ...ist of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 Playing back a file repeatedly 1 During playback press and hold PLAY ENTER until repeat appears The selected file will be played back repeatedly Hint To resume normal playback press PLAY ENTER or stop Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 96 ...

Page 97: ...r playback mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select CONT and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON You can play back all files in a folder continuously OFF The CONT function does not work Initial setting Hint To resume normal playback ...

Page 98: ...g with better sound quality Listening to the sound with the headphones Connect the headphones to the headphone jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected Listening to the sound from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker not supplied to the headphone jack Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 98 ...

Page 99: ...at slow speed with playback sound This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed When files are played back or searched to the end of the last file When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file END flashes for approximately 5 seconds When END and the operation indicator go off the IC recorde...

Page 100: ...NU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select EASY S and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON You can go back for approximately 3 seconds by pressing once and can go forward for approximately 10 seconds by pressing once during playback This function is...

Page 101: ...ress PLAY ENTER 2 Do one of the following operations When you select DATE set the year month day hour and minute in sequence as described in Setting the clock When you select a day of the week or DAILY press or to set the hour and then press PLAY ENTER Press or to set the minute and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press or to select a favorite alarm pattern and then press PLAY ENTER ALARM ON is displayed ...

Page 102: ...ing and then follow steps 2 through 5 To cancel the alarm setting follow steps 1 and 2 In step 2 select OFF instead of ON and press PLAY ENTER The alarm will be canceled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window To stop the alarm playback press any button other than VOL while the alarm sound is heard If the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing...

Page 103: ... towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status The stop mode window appears 2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode 3 Erase a selected file When the IC recorder is in the stop mode press and hold ERASE When the IC recorder is in the playback mode press ERASE 4 Press ERASE ACCESS appears in the display window and the selected fil...

Page 104: ...hrough 4 Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Dividing a file Protecting a file LOCK Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 104 ...

Page 105: ... erase the file release the protection first and then erase the file 1 In the stop mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select ERASE ALL and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press PLAY ENTER ACCESS appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Hint To cancel erasing press stop in step 2 Go to Page Top Related Topic Prote...

Page 106: ...le into and then press PLAY ENTER The file is moved to the last position in the destination folder When you move a file to another folder the original file in the previous folder will be erased 5 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note You cannot move a protected file To move the file release the protection first and then move the file If 99 files have been recorded in the folder to which you want t...

Page 107: ...le until the total number of files in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed 1 Play back the file you want to divide 2 Press DIVIDE at the point you want to divide The current file number and DIVIDE flash 3 Press DIVIDE again ACCESS appears and the new file number is added to the divided file The file numbers of the following files will increase by one A Before dividing a file is the positi...

Page 108: ...Related Topic Protecting a file LOCK Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 108 ...

Page 109: ...edit 1 Display the file which you want to protect 2 In the stop mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 3 Press or to select LOCK and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY ENTER The file is protected A protected file is marked with the protect indicator 5 Press stop to exit the menu mode Hint To release protection select the protected file and then proceed with steps 2 t...

Page 110: ...ch you want to make setting and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select the setting that you want to set and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note If you do not press any button for 1 minute the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display Hint To return to the previous window press MENU during menu mode To exit the menu mode press...

Page 111: ... OVER DPC Stop mode Playback mode Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function N CUT Stop mode Playback mode Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer N CUT the noise cut function EASY S Stop mode Playback mode Searching the desired point quickly EASY S the Easy search function CONT Stop mode Playback mode Playing back all files in a folder cont...

Page 112: ...ALL MOVE Stop mode Moving a file to a different folder MOVE LOCK Stop mode Protecting a file LOCK ALARM Stop mode Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm ALARM 1 For the European models only Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 112 ...

Page 113: ...ess MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select LCF and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON The IC recorder cuts low frequency noise such as projector machine sound or roaring noise from the wind etc OFF Cancels the low cut filter function Initial...

Page 114: ... PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ELAPSE or REMAIN and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ELAPSE Elapsed playback time of one file Initial setting REMAIN During stop or playback the remaining time of one file During recording the available recording time Note When the IC recorder is in the stop mode reco...

Page 115: ...ter the menu mode 2 Press or to select HOUR and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select 12H or 24H and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available 12H 12 00AM midnight 12 00PM noon 24H 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon Initial setting Note The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorde...

Page 116: ...ress or to select BEEP and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred Initial setting OFF No beep sound will be heard Note The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP ...

Page 117: ...e press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select LED and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON During recording or playback the operation indicator lights or flashes Initial setting OFF The operation indicator does not light or flash even ...

Page 118: ...o the default setting However the following menu items cannot be initialized SET DATE clock setting LOCK protected files ALARM 1 In the stop mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select MENU INIT and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select YES and then press PLAY ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Hint To cancel the operation select NO in step 3 Go to Page Top Back Back to ...

Page 119: ... ICD BX132 Checking the system information SYSTEM You can check the system information such as the version number of the software 1 In the stop mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select SYSTEM and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 119 ...

Page 120: ...mory all data stored there will be erased Protected files and the Help Guide will also be erased Note that once the files are erased you cannot retrieve them 1 In the stop mode press MENU to enter the menu mode 2 Press or to select FORMAT and then press PLAY ENTER 3 Press or to select YES and then press PLAY ENTER ACCESS appears and the built in memory will be formatted 4 Press stop to exit the me...

Page 121: ... files When 5 folders are contained in a drive Frequency range SHQ 75 Hz 15 000 Hz HQ 75 Hz 15 000 Hz SP 75 Hz 10 000 Hz LP 100 Hz 3 000 Hz Microphone Approx 6 mm 1 4 in dia monaural omnidirecitonal Speaker Approx 28 mm 1 1 8 in dia Input Output Microphone jack minijack stereo input for plug in power Headphone jack minijack stereo output for 16 Ω impedance headphones Playback speed control DPC 2 0...

Page 122: ...ology Industries Association Maximum recording time 1 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows SHQ Super high quality mode 21 h 40 m HQ High quality mode 32 h 35 m SP Standard play mode 86 h 55 m LP Long play mode 2087 h h hours m minutes 1 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 For ...

Page 123: ...1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 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 28 When using Sony NH AAA rechargeable batteries 1 SHQ Super high quality mode Recording Approx 10 h Playback through speaker 2 Appr...

Page 124: ...ion 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 28 Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Page 125: ...and may get wet When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain snow or humidity In circumstances where you get sweaty If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes the unit may get wet You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry This is not because of a malfunction of the headphon...

Page 126: ...otential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 126 ...

Page 127: ...sed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the...

Page 128: ...collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives This product has been ma...

Page 129: ...ly Prolonged exposure to anything over 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss Once you have established a sound level where you can hear the audio comfortably clearly and without distortion set the dial and leave it there See if your music player has a volume limiter that allows you to set a safe listening level by establishing a maximum volume level on your player This is a great solution for...

Page 130: ...tion against noise induced hearing loss call the ASHA Action Center 800 638 8255 Monday through Friday 8 30 a m to 5 p m To find an audiologist in your area visit www asha org findpro Parents can find helpful information about how to protect their children s hearing and how to teach them about safe listening at www listentoyourbuds org an ASHA award winning public education campaign sponsored in p...

Page 131: ... Trademarks MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this Help Guide Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ... ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS HELP GUIDE THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or the information contained herein at any time without notice Display windows in this Help Guide may differ from what are actually displayed on your IC recorder depe...

Page 133: ...ustomers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Note that recorded files may be deleted during service ...

Page 134: ...blem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ...

Page 135: ...e is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your recording If you set LCF in the menu to ON before recording you can record a file with less noise from the recording environment Go to Page Top Related Topic Reducing noise when recording LCF the Low Cut Filter function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 135 ...

Page 136: ... IC Recorder ICD BX132 A rustling noise is recorded A rustling noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is rubbed by your hand or clothing while you are recording If possible please do not touch the IC recorder until you finish recording Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 136 ...

Page 137: ...A buzzing or humming noise is recorded A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is placed near an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback Keep the IC recorder away from such equipment when recording Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 137 ...

Page 138: ...imitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone not supplied The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty Clean the plug Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 138 ...

Page 139: ...essages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones The plug of the connected headphones is dirty Clean the plug Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 139 ...

Page 140: ... though the noise cut function is active When playing back files using the built in speaker or monitoring sound during recording the noise cut function does not work Go to Page Top Related Topic Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer N CUT the noise cut function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 140 ...

Page 141: ...ave been inserted with incorrect polarity The power of the IC recorder is off Slide and hold the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF until the window display appears The power is turned on The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the center direction Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Parts and controls Releasing the HOLD function Go...

Page 142: ...he IC recorder cannot be turned off Slide and hold the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF until OFF is displayed when the IC recorder is stopped The power is turned off Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power off Parts and controls Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 142 ...

Page 143: ...order cannot be turned on The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the center direction The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Inserting batteries Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Page 144: ... Recorder ICD BX132 The IC recorder is powered off automatically When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes the auto power off function will take effect Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 144 ...

Page 145: ...is Help Guide is based on playback with the volume level set to 28 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder You are using manganese batteries for this IC recorder You cannot use the IC recorder with manganese batteries Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power off Battery life Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 145 ...

Page 146: ...ies inserted for long time without using the IC recorder Even if you do not use the IC recorder the batteries are consumed slightly If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off or remove the batteries Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power off Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 146...

Page 147: ...s shorter as a result of the battery characteristics This is not a malfunction The rechargeable batteris have deteriorated The rechargeable batteries can be charged about 1 000 times this depends on the environment where the IC recorder is used If the length of time that the IC recorder can be used approximates only half of the normal time even after the rechargeable batteries are fully charged re...

Page 148: ...em limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 The IC recorder does not operate correctly Take out the batteries and insert them again Go to Page Top Related Topic Formatting the memory FORMAT Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 148 ...

Page 149: ...X132 It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data it may take longer for the IC recorder to start This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the start up display disappears Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 149 ...

Page 150: ...132 The IC recorder does not operate even if you press any button The batteries are weak The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the center direction Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 150 ...

Page 151: ...ons List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 The operation indicator does not light LED is set to OFF Display the menu and set LED to ON Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the operation indicator on or off LED Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 151 ...

Page 152: ... IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 You cannot record a file The remaining memory capacity is insufficient Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 152 ...

Page 153: ... Recorder ICD BX132 Recording is interrupted The VOR function is activated When you are not using the VOR function set VOR to OFF in the menu Go to Page Top Related Topic Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 153 ...

Page 154: ...cording 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 You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a protected file To add a recording release the protection first Go to Page Top Related Topic Adding a recording to a previously recorded file ADD Adding an overwrite recording during p...

Page 155: ...f Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 The VOR function does not work The VOR function is set to OFF Set VOR to ON in the menu Go to Page Top Related Topic Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 155 ...

Page 156: ...er ICD BX132 Recording level is low When recording from the built in microphone or using an external microphone SENS microphone sensitivity is set to L Set SENS to H in the menu Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the microphone sensitivity SENS Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 156 ...

Page 157: ...ne jack of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder If you use an audio connecting cable with high resistance the input level becomes low during recording Use an audio connecting cable without resistance Go to Page Top Related Topic Recording from external equipment Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4...

Page 158: ...cs Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 The playback volume is low The built in speaker is mainly for monitoring and the playback volume is low Use the supplied headphones The volume is turned down completely Press VOL to adjust the volume Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 158 ...

Page 159: ...tations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 No sound comes from the speaker Headphones are plugged in The volume is turned down completely Go to Page Top Related Topic Listening with better sound quality Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 159 ...

Page 160: ...ne channel When audio output of an external device connected to the IC recorder is monaural and the recording mode is set to SHQ or HQ sounds are recorded only in one channel Set the recording mode to SP or LP in the menu Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the recording mode MODE Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 160 ...

Page 161: ... IC Recorder ICD BX132 Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback the sound may come from the speaker Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 161 ...

Page 162: ... Recorder ICD BX132 Playback speed is too fast or too slow The playback speed has been adjusted in DPC Adjust the speed in DPC again in the menu Go to Page Top Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 162 ...

Page 163: ... when a recorded file is played back When you play back a music file with N CUT in the menu is set to ON playback sound may be deteriorated Set N CUT to OFF Go to Page Top Related Topic Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer N CUT the noise cut function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 163 ...

Page 164: ... folder Erase some of the files or erase all the files Because of the system limitations you may not be able to divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder You cannot divide a protected file To divide the file release the protection first Go to Page Top Related Topic Erasing a file Protecting a file LOCK...

Page 165: ...X132 You cannot move a file You cannot move a protected file To move the file release the protection first If 99 files have been recorded in the folder to which you want to move a file you cannot move it Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file LOCK Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 165 ...

Page 166: ...itations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 You cannot erase a file You cannot erase a protected file To erase the file release the protection first Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file LOCK Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 166 ...

Page 167: ...Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 is displayed You have not set the clock Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 167 ...

Page 168: ...ecorder ICD BX132 The recording date of a file appears as Y M D or The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 168 ...

Page 169: ...ions List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode During playback or recording there are menu items that are not displayed Go to Page Top Related Topic Menu list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 169 ...

Page 170: ...er ICD BX132 ACCESS display does not disappear If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data ACCESS may be displayed for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the message disappears Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 170 ...

Page 171: ...tations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD BX132 FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording The memory is full Erase some of the files or erase all the files Go to Page Top Related Topic Erasing a file Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 171 ...

Page 172: ...annot operate the IC recorder 99 files have been recorded in the selected folder or 495 files when there are 5 folders in total have been recorded Therefore you cannot record another file or move a file Erase some of the files or erase all the files Go to Page Top Related Topic Erasing a file Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation 172 ...

Page 173: ...C recorder is insufficient Erase some files before recording See Erasing a file FULL folder indicator flashes at the same time As there are already the maximum number of files in the folder to which you want to move a file you cannot move the file Erase some files before moving See Erasing a file FILE FULL When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total numbe...

Page 174: ...ot move a message because there is more than one folder that has files with the same name Change the file names REC OP OFF You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording because REC OP is set to OFF Set it to ON See Adding a recording to a previously recorded file ADD and Adding an overwrite recording during playback OVER NEW the message number flashes at the same time The file being recorded...

Page 175: ...malfunctions of the IC recorder A file is divided automatically The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit Therefore it is automatically divided The remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file 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 Go to Page Top Back Back to To...

Page 176: ...lp Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD BX132 Use this help guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder Go to Page Top 4 448 103 11 1 2013 Sony Corporation ...

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