Sony ICD-PX333 Help Manual Download

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Help Guide

How to Use

Troubleshooting

IC recorder operations

Software operations (Sound

IC Recorder

ICD-PX333/PX333F

The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press

any button.

The batteries are weak.

The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD

POWER ON/OFF switch in

the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second.

The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD

POWER ON/OFF switch in the

center direction.

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Summary of Contents for ICD-PX333

Page 1: ...elp Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation Search ...

Page 2: ...uide Using external devices 36 Playback 6 Help Guide Playing 37 Help Guide Various operations settings 38 Help Guide Setting an alarm 39 Editing 7 Help Guide Erasing files 40 Help Guide Organizing files 41 Help Guide Track marks 42 Help Guide Dividing files 43 Help Guide Protecting files 44 FM radio ICD PX333F only 8 Help Guide Registering radio stations 45 Help Guide Tuning in a radio station 46 ...

Page 3: ...iting 66 Help Guide Clock 67 Help Guide Display 68 Help Guide Files 69 Help Guide Computer 70 Help Guide FM radio ICD PX333F only 71 Software operations Sound Organizer 15 Help Guide Installation 72 Help Guide Connections 73 Help Guide Operations 74 Messages 16 Help Guide Messages list 75 System limitations 17 Help Guide System limitations 76 List of Topics 3 How to Use 18 Help Guide Parts and con...

Page 4: ...LS function on or off European models only 107 Help Guide Recording sound from the built in microphones 108 Help Guide Monitoring sound while recording 111 Help Guide Various operations while recording 112 Help Guide Selecting a recording scene for each situation 113 Help Guide Tips for better recording 115 Help Guide Scene Select settings 116 Help Guide Adding a recording to a previously recorded...

Page 5: ... file 157 Help Guide Presetting FM radio stations automatically ICD PX333F only 158 Help Guide Presetting FM radio stations manually ICD PX333F only 159 Help Guide Erasing preset FM radio stations ICD PX333F only 161 Help Guide Tuning in an FM radio station manually manual scanning ICD PX333F only 162 Help Guide Tuning in an FM radio station automatically automatic scanning ICD PX333F only 164 Hel...

Page 6: ...e Installing Sound Organizer for Windows only 197 Help Guide The Sound Organizer window for Windows only 200 Help Guide About compatible memory card 201 Help Guide System requirements 202 Help Guide Design and specifications 204 Help Guide Battery life 207 Help Guide Precautions 209 Help Guide Safety regulations 212 Help Guide Listening for a Lifetime 214 Help Guide Trademarks 216 Help Guide Notic...

Page 7: ... recording 241 Help Guide The playback volume is low 242 Help Guide The playback volume is low AVLS is displayed 243 Help Guide No sound comes from the speaker 244 Help Guide Sound comes from only one channel 245 Help Guide Sound comes from the speaker even when headphones are plugged in 246 Help Guide Playback speed is too fast or too slow 247 Help Guide You cannot divide a file 248 Help Guide is...

Page 8: ...r a lot of static is heard ICD PX333F only 265 Help Guide You cannot preset an FM radio station ICD PX333F only 266 Help Guide The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed 267 Help Guide The IC recorder cannot be properly connected 268 Help Guide Playback sound from the computer is low No sound is emitted from the computer 269 Help Guide Stored files cannot be played back or edited 270 Help Gu...

Page 9: ...order ICD PX333 PX333F How to 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 2013 Sony Corporation 1 Search ...

Page 10: ...X333F Troubleshooting 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 2013 Sony Corporation 2 Search ...

Page 11: ...ist of Topics 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 2013 Sony Corporation 3 Search ...

Page 12: ...ifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Preparation Parts description Display window Power Memory card Clock setting Language setting Selecting items on the display HOLD AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 4 Search ...

Page 13: ...adio ICD PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Recording Recording Various operations settings Using external devices Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 5 Search ...

Page 14: ... FM radio ICD PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Playback Playing Various operations settings Setting an alarm Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 6 Search ...

Page 15: ...CD PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Editing Erasing files Organizing files Track marks Dividing files Protecting files Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 7 Search ...

Page 16: ...Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F FM radio ICD PX333F only Registering radio stations Tuning in a radio station Recording radio broadcasts Changing settings Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 8 Search ...

Page 17: ... Playback Editing FM radio ICD PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Menu Using menus Menu items Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 9 Search ...

Page 18: ...Editing FM radio ICD PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Computer Using the IC recorder with a computer Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 10 Search ...

Page 19: ...g Playback Editing FM radio ICD PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Software Sound Organizer Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 11 Search ...

Page 20: ...layback Editing FM radio ICD PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Specifications Specifications Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 12 Search ...

Page 21: ...ly Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Announcements Notes on use Safety regulations Important information Copyrights Trademarks Support website Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 13 Search ...

Page 22: ...essages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F IC recorder operations If you have problems Noise Power Charging General operations Recording Playback Editing Clock Display Files Computer FM radio ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 14 Search ...

Page 23: ...perations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Software operations Sound Organizer Installation Connections Operations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 15 Search ...

Page 24: ...leshooting IC recorder operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Messages Messages list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 16 Search ...

Page 25: ...ing IC recorder operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 17 Search ...

Page 26: ...Display in the HOLD status Display during FOLDER selection Power Inserting batteries Turning the power on Turning the power off Using a USB AC Adaptor Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Memory card Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory Clock setting Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Language setting Setting the display language Selecting items on the disp...

Page 27: ...back sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Playback Playing Playing back the recorded sound Various operations while playing Various operations settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function Playing back all files in a folder continuously the continuous play Playing...

Page 28: ...dio station automatically automatic scanning ICD PX333F only Tuning in a preset radio station ICD PX333F only Recording radio broadcasts Recording FM radio broadcasts ICD PX333F only Changing settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio ICD PX333F only Switching the scanning sensitivity ICD PX333F only Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones ICD PX333F only Menu...

Page 29: ...ecorder as USB memory Software Sound Organizer What you can do using Sound Organizer for Windows only System requirements for using Sound Organizer Installing Sound Organizer for Windows only The Sound Organizer window for Windows only Specifications Specifications About compatible memory card System requirements Design and specifications Battery life Announcements Notes on use Precautions Safety ...

Page 30: ...e 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 Charging 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 to start The IC recorder does not operat...

Page 31: ... a menu setting the change is not applied to the menu A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters It takes a long time to copy a file The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer A folder file cannot be transferred from your computer The file transferred from your computer is not displayed or cannot be played back The computer cannot start FM radio ICD PX333F o...

Page 32: ...eard Operation is slow when there are many files Display does not work during saving adding or deleting of files The software hangs when the Sound Organizer software starts up Messages Messages list Messages list System limitations System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 24 ...

Page 33: ...Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 25 Search ...

Page 34: ...ning to an FM radio broadcast ICD PX333F only Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is receiving an FM radio broadcast Display when recording an FM radio broadcast ICD PX333F only Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is recording an FM radio broadcast Display when the HOLD function is set Shows the messa...

Page 35: ...e IC recorder off with the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch Using a USB AC Adaptor Explains how to use a USB AC Adaptor Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Explains how to disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics The IC recorder cannot be turned off The IC recorder cannot be turned on The IC recorder is powered off au...

Page 36: ...ouncements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Memory card Inserting a memory card Explains how to insert or remove a memory card Selecting the memory Explains how to select the memory to be used either the built in memory or the memory card Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 28 Search ...

Page 37: ...tions Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 29 Search ...

Page 38: ...puter Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Language setting Setting the display language Explains how to select the language to be used for messages menus folder names etc Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 30 Search ...

Page 39: ...omputer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 31 Search ...

Page 40: ...leshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 32 Search ...

Page 41: ...of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System About the AVLS function European models only Explains how to maintain a moderate volume level when using headphones Turning the AVLS function on or off European models only Explains how to turn the AVLS function on or off Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 33 Search ...

Page 42: ...ng sound while recording Explains how to monitor the sound while recording with headphones Various operations while recording Introduces various operations you can perform while recording Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics You cannot record a file Recording is interrupted The VOR function does not work When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or n...

Page 43: ...ach Scene Select menu item Adding a recording to a previously recorded file Add Explains how to add a recording to a previously recorded file Adding an overwrite recording during playback Overwrite Explains how to add an overwrite recording during playback Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function This function starts and pauses recording automatically according to the...

Page 44: ...tions Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 36 Search ...

Page 45: ... Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 37 Search ...

Page 46: ...a folder continuously the continuous play Explains how to play back all files in a folder continuously Playing back a file repeatedly Explains how to play back a file repeatedly Playing back a specified section repeatedly A B repeat Explains how to play back a range between point A and point B that you have set Listening with better sound quality Explains how you can listen to a file with the high...

Page 47: ...e Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Setting an alarm Playing back a file at a desired time with an 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 2013 Sony Corporation 39 Search ...

Page 48: ...ations Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Erasing files Erasing a file Explains how to erase a file stored on the IC recorder Erasing all files in a folder Explains how to erase all files in a selected folder at once Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 40 Search ...

Page 49: ...ooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Organizing files Moving a file to a different folder Explains how to move a selected file to a selected folder Copying a file to the other memory Explains how to copy a file back and forth between the built in memory and a memory card Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 41 Search ...

Page 50: ...rks Adding a track mark Explains how to add track marks to make it easier for you to find a point in a file Erasing a track mark Explains how to erase a track mark that is located at just before the current position Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time Explains how to erase all track marks in the selected file at once Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 42...

Page 51: ...shooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Dividing files Dividing a file at the current position Explains how to divide a file into two parts at the desired position Dividing a file at all the track mark positions Explains how to divide a file at all track mark positions Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 43 Search ...

Page 52: ...only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Protecting files Protecting a file Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 44 Search ...

Page 53: ...tations automatically ICD PX333F only Explains how to tune in and register FM radio stations automatically with preset numbers Presetting FM radio stations manually ICD PX333F only Explains how to store unregistered FM radio stations on preset numbers Erasing preset FM radio stations ICD PX333F only Explains how to erase FM radio stations that have been registered on preset numbers Go to Page Top ...

Page 54: ...canning ICD PX333F only Explains how to tune in the desired FM radio station by selecting its frequency Tuning in an FM radio station automatically automatic scanning ICD PX333F only Explains how to tune in FM radio stations automatically Tuning in a preset radio station ICD PX333F only Explains how to tune in an FM radio station by specifying the preset number if the station has been registered p...

Page 55: ...oftware Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Recording radio broadcasts Recording FM radio broadcasts ICD PX333F only Explains how to record an FM radio station that is currently received Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 47 Search ...

Page 56: ...CD PX333F only Explains how to change the receiver sensitivity while listening to the FM radio Switching the scanning sensitivity ICD PX333F only Explains how to set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones ICD PX333F only Explains how to switch the sound output between the sound from the speaker and the sound from head...

Page 57: ...cements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 49 Search ...

Page 58: ... MIC IN or Audio IN of the externally connected equipment 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 Selecting the clock display Time Display Explains how to select from 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock Turning the beep sound on or off Beep Explains how to turn the operation beep on or off Setting the t...

Page 59: ...iles that can be viewed on the computer Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer Explains how to copy files and folders from the memory on the IC recorder to your computer Copying a MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop Explains how to copy MP3 files that are stored on your computer to the IC recorder Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC r...

Page 60: ...erations you can perform using the Sound Organizer software System requirements for using Sound Organizer Shows a list of the system environments that are required to use the Sound Organizer software Installing Sound Organizer for Windows only Explains the procedures required to install the Sound Organizer software The Sound Organizer window for Windows only Explains the operations you can perform...

Page 61: ...se with your IC recorder System requirements Shows a list of the system environments that are required to use the IC recorder such as the version of your OS the size of the memory etc Design and specifications Shows the specifications of the IC recorder such as dimensions and weight the size of the built in memory etc Battery life Shows the battery life for alkaline batteries or rechargeable batte...

Page 62: ...Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 54 Search ...

Page 63: ...nly Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Safety regulations Safety regulations Describes important information warnings or notes for your safety Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 55 Search ...

Page 64: ...PX333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Important information Listening for a Lifetime Important information on the sound level Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 56 Search ...

Page 65: ...Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Copyrights Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks registered trademarks Notice for users Important notice on copyrights Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 57 Search ...

Page 66: ...X333F only Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Support website Customer support websites Introduces URLs of the customer support websites Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 58 Search ...

Page 67: ...ing IC recorder operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F If you have problems Troubleshooting Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 59 Search ...

Page 68: ...d file is noisy and is hard to understand The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with 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 Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 60 Search ...

Page 69: ...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 Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics Inserting batteries Turning the power on Turning the power off Using a USB AC Adaptor Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Go to Pag...

Page 70: ...r operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Charging The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 62 Search ...

Page 71: ...ecorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 Menu does not reflect the change in settings Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 63 Search ...

Page 72: ...nterrupted The VOR function does not work When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording Go to Page Top You might be looking for the following topics Recording sound from the built in microphones Monitoring sound while recording Various operations while recording Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony C...

Page 73: ...C Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Playback The playback volume is low The playback volume is low AVLS is displayed No sound comes from the speaker Sound comes from only one channel Sound comes from the speaker even when headphones are plugged in Playback speed is too fast or too slow Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 65 Search ...

Page 74: ...oting IC recorder operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Editing You cannot divide a file Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 66 Search ...

Page 75: ... operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Clock is displayed The recording date of a file appears as y m d or Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 67 Search ...

Page 76: ...itations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode The Accessing display does not disappear The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed on the computer Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 68 Search ...

Page 77: ...essages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Files The Memory Full is displayed and you cannot start recording The File Full is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder The memory card is not recognized Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 69 Search ...

Page 78: ...hange is not applied to the menu A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters It takes a long time to copy a file The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer A folder file cannot be transferred from your computer The file transferred from your computer is not displayed or cannot be played back The computer cannot start Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony ...

Page 79: ...333F FM radio ICD PX333F only The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio ICD PX333F only The picture of your TV becomes unstable ICD PX333F only You cannot receive FM radio stations or a lot of static is heard ICD PX333F only You cannot preset an FM radio station ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 71 Search ...

Page 80: ...der operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Installation The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 72 Search ...

Page 81: ...order operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Connections The IC recorder cannot be properly connected Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 73 Search ...

Page 82: ...om the computer is low No sound is emitted from the computer Stored files cannot be played back or edited The counter or slider moves incorrectly or noise is heard Operation is slow when there are many files Display does not work during saving adding or deleting of files The software hangs when the Sound Organizer software starts up Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 74 Search ...

Page 83: ...shooting IC recorder operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Messages list Messages list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 75 Search ...

Page 84: ...ing IC recorder operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 76 Search ...

Page 85: ...X333F Parts and controls 1 Built in microphone 2 microphone jack 3 Display window 4 DISP MENU button 5 SCENE button 6 folder button 7 PLAY STOP ENTER button 8 stop button 9 review fast backward cue fast forward buttons 10 Speaker 11 headphone jack 12 Operation indicator 13 ERASE button 14 VOL volume button 15 A B repeat A B button 16 REC PAUSE button 17 NOISE CUT switch Back Back to Top 77 Search ...

Page 86: ...emory card slot 21 HOLD POWER ON OFF switch 22 Battery compartment 23 Strap hole A strap is not supplied These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 78 ...

Page 87: ...ile information indicator You can switch the file information display in order by pressing DISP MENU briefly A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows Elapsed time The elapsed playback time of one file Remaining time The maximum recording time during recording The remaining playback time of one file in the stop mode or playback mode Recording date time Date time recorded File n...

Page 88: ...ng memory and decreases one by one during recording 10 Memory card indicator When Memory Card is selected as Select Memory the indicator is displayed When Built In Memory is selected no indicator is displayed 11 Battery indicator Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 80 ...

Page 89: ...when VOR is set to ON in the menu 4 Scene select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording Appears when a scene is set Meeting Voice Notes Interview Lecture Audio IN 5 LCF Low Cut Filter indicator Appears when LCF Low Cut is set to ON in the menu 6 Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity that has been set in the menu High Medium Low 7 Recording...

Page 90: ...SP Standard play monaural recording mode 48kbps MONO LP Long play monaural recording mode 8kbps MONO Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 91: ...ve displays indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 Playback mode indicator 1 Appears when one file is played back repeatedly A B Appears when a specified A B period is played back repeatedly 0 50 to 2 00 DPC playback ALARM Alarm playback 2 EASY S Easy Search indicator Appears when Easy Search is set to ON in the menu Go to Pag...

Page 92: ...der ICD PX333 PX333F Display when listening to an FM radio broadcast ICD PX333F only Note The window shown above displays indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 FM indicator 2 Radio frequency 3 Receiver sensitivity LOCAL LOCAL DX DX 4 Preset number Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 84 Search ...

Page 93: ... an FM radio broadcast ICD PX333F only Note The window shown above displays indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 Preset number 2 FM indicator 3 Recording progress animation display Displays the progress of a recording in animation 4 Radio frequency 5 Receiver sensitivity LOCAL LOCAL DX DX Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013...

Page 94: ... shown above displays indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 Message displayed when the HOLD function is set to ON HOLD appears for approximately 3 seconds when you slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of HOLD Go to Page Top Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Releasing the HOLD function Go to...

Page 95: ...indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 Message displayed while HOLD function is on Appears 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 fu...

Page 96: ...een 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 IC recorder Folder transferred from a computer They are displayed when MP3 files have been transferred from a computer Folder for podcast files transferred from a computer These folder...

Page 97: ...vels all folders will be displayed in parallel Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder 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 f...

Page 98: ...se the IC recorder for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion Hint If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached attach it as illustrated The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition Low Battery Level appears Replace the old batteries with new ones Low Battery appears and the IC recorder will stop operation When re...

Page 99: ...order is turned on Hint When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the IC recorder When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time the auto power off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder Go to...

Page 100: ...he Power 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 a certain length of time the auto power off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the time period for the IC recorde...

Page 101: ...or lights or flashes in red or accessing data the operation indicator flashes in orange the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet Doing so may damage the data If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of dat...

Page 102: ...t the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet Note During recording the operation indicator lights or flashes in red or accessing data the operation indicator flashes in orange the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet Doing so ...

Page 103: ...mory card slot 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot in the stop mode 2 Insert an M2 card with the terminal side facing toward you or insert microSD card with the label side facing toward you securely to the end of the slot until it clicks into place When you are inserting a memory card with the back side of the IC recorder facing toward you 3 Close the cover Note Do not insert or remove a memo...

Page 104: ... malfunctions Before recording we recommend that you copy all the data stored on the memory card to your computer and format the memory card on the IC recorder so it contains no data Hint To remove the memory card push the memory card into the slot When it pops out remove it from the memory card slot Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the memory Formatting the memory Format Structure of folder...

Page 105: ...U Select Memory and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select Built In Memory or Memory Card and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode When you select Memory Card the memory card indicator is displayed Hint If the memory card has not been formatted switch the memory using the Select Memory menu and then select Detail Menu Format to format the memory card Go to Page To...

Page 106: ...day hour and minute in sequence When you set the minute the Executing animation is displayed and then the stop mode window appears Note If you do not press PLAY STOP ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode When any button not intended for use in setting the clock is pressed during the clo...

Page 107: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock using the menu Selecting the clock display Time Display Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 99 ...

Page 108: ...the Sound Organizer software is started When you select Manual proceed to the next steps 3 Set year month day hour and minute Press or to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Select the last two digits of the year when you set the year When you set the minute the Executing animation is displayed 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note If you do not pres...

Page 109: ... IC recorder is in the stop mode press stop to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the clock display Time Display Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 101 ...

Page 110: ...P MENU Detail Menu Language and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select the language that you want to use and then press PLAY STOP ENTER You can select the language from Deutsch German English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Русский Russian Korean Chinese Chinese Thai 3 Press stop to return to the stop mode display Note Number of language options you can select and the def...

Page 111: ... playing or editing 1 Press folder The folder selection window is displayed 2 Select a folder Press or to select the desired folder and then press PLAY STOP ENTER When you purchase the IC recorder there are 5 folders already available FOLDER01 05 3 Select a file Press or to select the desired file and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Press to select a file with a larger number Press to select a file wit...

Page 112: ...POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of HOLD to disable the buttons while the power is on HOLD appears 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 playb...

Page 113: ... PX333 PX333F Releasing the HOLD function If you operate buttons on the IC recorder when the HOLD function is set HOLD appears 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 2013 Sony Corporation 105 Search ...

Page 114: ... headphones The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and also to maintain a moderate volume level When AVLS is set to ON When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS specified level the AVLS indicator lights You cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the limit Note AVLS is set to ON when you purchase the IC recorder If yo...

Page 115: ...n press PLAY STOP ENTER When you select OFF the AVLS OFF message is displayed with a beeping sound When you select ON proceed to step 4 3 Press or to select YES and then press PLAY STOP ENTER If you want to cancel the setting you have selected select NO in this step 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note If you play back files at volume that exceeds the AVLS specified level for specified period o...

Page 116: ... check the battery indicator 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...

Page 117: ... 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 A The folder containing the recorded file B The number of the recorded file representing how early the file was recorded in a folder Note The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the Accessing animation appears ...

Page 118: ...e Top Related Topic Monitoring sound while recording Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Various operations while recording Recording FM radio broadcasts ICD PX333F only The Sound Organizer window for Windows only Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 110 ...

Page 119: ...ording 1 Connect headphones 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 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 ...

Page 120: ...tically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode To release pause and resume 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 STOP ENTER Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded To review during recording Press and hold during r...

Page 121: ...AY STOP ENTER The indicator corresponding to the selected scene is displayed Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available Meeting To record in a variety of situations such as recording in a conference room Voice Notes To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth Interview To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters 40 in to 80 in Lecture To rec...

Page 122: ...econds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window appeared the stop mode window will be displayed Go to Page Top Related Topic Scene Select settings Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 114 ...

Page 123: ...he IC recorder on a handkerchief 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 face the interview...

Page 124: ...ONO HQ Mic Sensitivity Low VOR OFF LCF Low Cut ON Select Input MIC IN Interview REC Mode 192kbps MONO SHQ Mic Sensitivity Medium VOR OFF LCF Low Cut ON Select Input MIC IN Lecture REC Mode 192kbps MONO SHQ Mic Sensitivity Medium VOR OFF LCF Low Cut OFF Select Input MIC IN Audio IN REC Mode 192kbps MONO SHQ Mic Sensitivity Low VOR OFF LCF Low Cut ON Select Input Audio IN Note You cannot modify the ...

Page 125: ...Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for each situation Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 117 ...

Page 126: ...rite and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press or to select Add and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode 5 When the file to be added is played back press REC PAUSE Add REC will be displayed 6 While Add REC is displayed press REC PAUSE The operation indicator will turn red Then recording starts 7 Press stop to stop recording Recording is added to the current file The file numb...

Page 127: ...al 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 Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 119 ...

Page 128: ...t of File 2 B After adding an overwrite recording Added overwrite recording in File 2 1 Select the file to which you want to add an overwrite recording 2 In the stop mode select DISP MENU Add Overwrite and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press or to select Overwrite and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode 5 When the file to be added is played back press REC PAUSE at the posi...

Page 129: ...tten has not reached the maximum size limit You cannot add an overwrite recording to an MP3 file which was not recorded using the IC recorder Moreover when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software adding an overwrite recording to the files may not be possible The REC Mode of an additional overwrite recording is the same as the added file If 10 minutes have passed after step 5 you...

Page 130: ...is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode 4 Press REC PAUSE VOR and appears in the display window The recording pauses when no sound is detected and PAUSE flashes When the IC recorder detects sound again the recording starts again Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you Set Mic Sensitivity in the menu according to the recording conditions ...

Page 131: ...art recording The built in microphone is automatically cut off If the input level is not strong enough adjust the Mic 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 Note After you have made the connection check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you sta...

Page 132: ...s on how to make the connection refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the microphone sensitivity Mic Sensitivity Selecting the input mode Select Input Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Page 133: ... checking the recording level guide 1 Connect a piece of external equipment to the jack of the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode Connect the audio output connector stereo mini plug of other equipment to the jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable not supplied Select Input appears in the display window If Select Input is not displayed set it in the menu 2 Press or...

Page 134: ...Top Related Topic Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Selecting the input mode Select Input Selecting a recording scene for each situation Selecting the recording mode REC Mode Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 126 ...

Page 135: ... 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 STOP 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 recorder and the connecte...

Page 136: ...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 STOP ENTER Playback starts and the operation indicator will light in green 4 Press VOL to adjust the volume Note For the customers in Europe only When AVLS is set to ON in the menu and the AVLS indicator lights you cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds ...

Page 137: ...Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Various operations while playing Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 129 ...

Page 138: ...n the Easy Search function is set to OFF To go back to previous files Press repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously In the continuous searching mode the IC recorder does not locate track marks To skip to the next file Press once When a track mark is set the IC recorder goes forward to the track mark after the current point The IC recorder acts as d...

Page 139: ...learer when you listen to the playback sound 1 In the stop or playback mode slide the NOISE CUT switch to ON 2 Select DISP MENU Detail Menu Noise Cut Level and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press or to select Maximum or Medium and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available Maximum The noise cut level will b...

Page 140: ...r or recording an FM radio broadcast ICD PX333F only the noise cut function does not work When you are using the built in speaker the noise cut function does not work Hint To cancel the noise cut function slide the NOISE CUT switch to OFF Go to Page Top Related Topic Recording FM radio broadcasts ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 132 ...

Page 141: ...op or playback mode select DISP MENU DPC Speed Control and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 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...

Page 142: ...ack all files in a folder continuously the continuous play 1 In the stop or playback mode select DISP MENU Detail Menu Continuous Play and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Hint To cancel continuous playback and change back to the normal playback select OFF in step 2 Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corpora...

Page 143: ...PX333F Playing back a file repeatedly 1 During playback press and hold PLAY STOP ENTER until 1 appears The selected file will be played back repeatedly Hint To cancel repeat playback and change back to the normal playback press PLAY STOP ENTER again Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing back a specified section repeatedly A B repeat Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 135 Search ...

Page 144: ... You cannot set the points A and B near the beginning or the end of a file and around track marks Hint To cancel A B repeat playback and change back to the normal playback press PLAY STOP ENTER again To stop A B repeat playback press stop The IC recorder is stopped but the A B repeat setting remains Press stop again to release the A B repeat setting To change the segment specified for A B repeat p...

Page 145: ...ecorder ICD PX333 PX333F Listening with better sound quality Listening to the sound with headphones Connect 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 2013 Sony Corporation 137 Search ...

Page 146: ...er 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 FILE END lights up for approximately 5 seconds When FILE END and the operation indicator go off the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last file If you press and hold while FILE END is lit the files are played back rapidl...

Page 147: ...lect DISP MENU Easy Search and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 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 approx 3 seconds by pressing once or advance approx 10 seconds by pressing once This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recor...

Page 148: ...PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Set the alarm date and time 1 Press or to select Date a day of the week or Daily and then press PLAY STOP 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 ...

Page 149: ...ime comes while the IC recorder is accessing data etc the alarm may be canceled automatically If more than one alarm time comes only the first file will be played back with an alarm If you divide a file you have set an alarm for the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided file If you erase a file in which you have set an alarm that alarm will be also canceled You cannot set ala...

Page 150: ...rder or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status The stop mode window appears 2 In the stop or playback mode select the file you want to erase 3 Press ERASE Erase appears and the specified file is played back for confirmation 4 Press or to select YES 5 Press PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased When a fil...

Page 151: ...ase a part of a file divide the file into two files first and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Dividing a file at the current position Protecting a file Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Page 152: ...r containing the files you want to erase 2 Select DISP MENU Delete Erase All and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Erase All appears on the display 3 Press or to select YES and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note You cannot erase a protected file To erase the file release...

Page 153: ... or to select the folder that you want to move the file into and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Moving File animation appears and 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 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note You cannot move a protected file To move the file release the protection f...

Page 154: ...Protecting a file Selecting a folder and a file Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 146 ...

Page 155: ...ears and the folder selection window is displayed 3 Press or to select the folder that you want to copy the file into and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The Copying animation appears and the file is copied as the last file in the destination folder A file will be copied with the identical file name 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note Before starting to copy the target file make sure to check the b...

Page 156: ...Related Topic Selecting the memory Inserting a memory card Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 148 ...

Page 157: ... to files recorded using the IC recorder However when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software adding a track mark to the files may not be possible You cannot add a track mark at a point within 0 5 seconds from another track mark You cannot add a track mark at the very beginning or at the very end of the file If there are already 98 track marks in a file you cannot add any more t...

Page 158: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 150 ...

Page 159: ...he track mark indicator and the track mark number to be erased will flash 3 Press or to select YES and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased A Before erasing a track mark is the stop position B After erasing a track mark The track mark just before the stop position will be erased 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode ...

Page 160: ...rase All Track Marks and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Erase All Track Marks appears on the display 3 Press or to select YES and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note You cannot erase track marks from a protected file To erase track marks from the file release the protec...

Page 161: ... 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 A Before dividing a file is the position you want to divide B After dividing a file A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to a file name of the divided files 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note You need a certain amount of f...

Page 162: ...nnot divide a protected file To divide the file release the protection first Hint To cancel dividing select NO in step 3 and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 154 ...

Page 163: ... suffix made up of a sequential number _01 _02 is added each of the divided files A Before dividing a file are track marks B After erasing track marks A file is divided at all the track marks 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file When you divide a file with a title and artist name the newer part has the same title and a...

Page 164: ...To cancel dividing while a file is being divided press stop while the Dividing animation is displayed Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 156 ...

Page 165: ... a read only file you cannot erase or edit 1 Display the file which you want to protect 2 In the stop mode select DISP MENU Protect and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press or to select ON and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The file is protected A protected file is marked with the protect indicator 4 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note You cannot protect podcast files Hint To release protection select...

Page 166: ...t DISP MENU Auto Preset and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Auto Preset appears on the display 2 Press or to select YES and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones While presetting FM radio stations automatically the preset number ready to be assigned flashes Hi...

Page 167: ...e 2 Press DISP MENU briefly to move the cursors to both sides of the frequency display on the upper line in the display window The IC recorder is now ready for tuning in a station by scanning frequencies 3 Press or repeatedly to tune in the station you want to preset and store on a preset number When the station you want to tune in is not a preset station P is displayed In this case you can regist...

Page 168: ...If 10 seconds have passed after Assign to Preset appears the setting operations are canceled Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 160 ...

Page 169: ...AY STOP ENTER The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode 2 Press DISP MENU briefly to move the cursors to both sides of the preset number display on the lower line in the window The IC recorder is now ready for tuning in a radio station by selecting a preset number 3 Press or repeatedly until the preset P number you want to erase is displayed 4 Press PLAY STOP ENTER The preset number frequency and E...

Page 170: ...ote During FM reception the DPC function and noise cut function do not work 1 In the stop mode select DISP MENU FM Radio and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode 2 Press DISP MENU briefly to move the cursors to both sides of the frequency display on the upper line in the display window The IC recorder is now ready for tuning in a station by scanning frequencies 3 Pre...

Page 171: ...Tuning in an FM radio station automatically automatic scanning ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 163 ...

Page 172: ...unction do not work 1 In the stop mode select DISP MENU FM Radio and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode 2 Press DISP MENU briefly to move the cursors to both sides of the frequency display on the upper line in the display window The IC recorder is now ready for tuning in a station by scanning frequencies 3 Press and hold or until the frequency digits begin to chang...

Page 173: ...ge Top Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones ICD PX333F only Tuning in an FM radio station manually manual scanning ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 165 ...

Page 174: ...IC recorder enters the FM radio mode 2 Press DISP MENU briefly to move the cursors to both sides of the preset number display on the lower line in the window The IC recorder is now ready for tuning in a radio station by selecting a preset number 3 Press or repeatedly until the preset P number you want is displayed 4 Press stop to turn the FM radio off Go to Page Top Related Topic Presetting FM rad...

Page 175: ...cord the FM broadcast in advance During recording an FM radio broadcast the Mic Sensitivity VOR and LCF Low Cut functions are disabled Hint The file recorded is stored as the last file in the folder that is currently selected with a file name designated in accordance with the file name rule used for the FM recordings recorded year and date_recorded time_FM radio frequency When a folder with the ic...

Page 176: ...P MENU DX LOCAL and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select DX or LOCAL and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Description of menu items You can select one of the menu items available DX Normally select this setting Initial setting LOCAL When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting...

Page 177: ...ensitivity when presetting FM radio stations 1 In the FM radio reception mode select DISP MENU Scan Sensitivity and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select High or Low and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Description of menu items You can select one of the menu items available High The scanning sensitivity is set to high Initial setting Low The scanning sensiti...

Page 178: ...between the sound from the speaker and the sound from headphones using the menu 1 In the FM radio reception or recording mode select DISP MENU Audio Output and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select Headphones or Speaker and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Description of menu items You can select one of the menu items available Headphones The sound comes out ...

Page 179: ...want to make setting and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press or to select the setting that you want to set and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press or to make the setting and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 5 Press stop to exit the menu mode 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 Hint To return to the prev...

Page 180: ...rol function Easy Search Stop mode Playback mode Searching the desired point quickly Easy Search Alarm Stop mode Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm AVLS Stop mode Playback mode Turning the AVLS function on or off European models only Protect Stop mode Protecting a file Divide Stop mode Divide Current Position Stop mode Dividing a file at the current position Divide All Track Marks...

Page 181: ...Selecting the microphone sensitivity Mic Sensitivity LCF Low Cut Stop mode Recording mode Reducing noise when recording LCF Low Cut Select Input Stop mode Selecting the input mode Select Input Continuous Play Stop mode Playback mode Playing back a file repeatedly Noise Cut Level Stop mode Playback mode Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function L...

Page 182: ...n press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select the desired recording mode and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available 192kbps MONO Super high quality monaural recording mode displayed as SHQ in the window Initial setting 128kbps MONO High quality monaural recording mode displayed as HQ in the window 48kbp...

Page 183: ...ophone sensitivity and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available High To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as recording in a spacious room Medium To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting such as recording in a meeting space or during interview Initial setting ...

Page 184: ...p or recording mode select DISP MENU Detail Menu LCF Low Cut and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON The LCF function is activated OFF The LCF function is canceled Initial setting Note During FM recording the LCF function does not work...

Page 185: ...nnected to the microphone jack 1 In the stop mode select DISP MENU Detail Menu Select Input and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select MIC IN or Audio IN and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available MIC IN Select when you record files using an external microphone Initial setting Audio IN Select ...

Page 186: ...nd then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON During accessing to the memory recording or playback the operation indicator lights or flashes Initial setting OFF The operation indicator does not light or flash even during operation Note When t...

Page 187: ... 1 In the stop mode select DISP MENU Detail Menu Time Display and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select the desired menu item and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available 12 Hour 12 00AM midnight 12 00PM noon 24 Hour 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon Note The default setting differs depending on the are...

Page 188: ...select DISP MENU Detail Menu Beep and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 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 ...

Page 189: ... Auto Power Off and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press or to select the desired menu item and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available 5min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 5 minutes 10min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 10 minutes Initial setting 30min The IC recorder will...

Page 190: ...hen press PLAY STOP ENTER The Formatting animation appears and the memory media will be formatted 3 Press stop to exit the menu mode Note Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory media Do not use your computer to format the media Switch the memory media to the one to be formatted before you start the format operation If you format the built in memory all data stored there will ...

Page 191: ...CARD has been recognized On the Mac screen make sure that an IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD drive is displayed on the Finder The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made While the IC recorder is connected to the computer Connecting is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder Note If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer normal operation wil...

Page 192: ...Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 184 ...

Page 193: ...wing icon Then left click Eject IC RECORDER Windows 7 Windows 8 or Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Windows XP Windows Vista The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems The icon may not be always displayed on the taskbar depending on your computer settings On a Mac screen click the removal icon of the IC RECORDER that appears on the sidebar of the Finder 3 Disc...

Page 194: ... Organizer software Help Guide etc D Folder transferred from your computer 1 When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder the IC recorder recognizes and handles it as a file transferred from the computer When you transfer a file from your computer to the IC recorder put the file in the folders under the VOICE folder 2 The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be display...

Page 195: ...red No Data will be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder Memory card When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination memory media has been set to Memory Card the structure of folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to Built In Memory Memory Stick Micro M2 A MEMORY CARD folder B Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder C ...

Page 196: ...A MEMORY CARD folder B Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder C Folder transferred from your computer Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the memory Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 188 ...

Page 197: ... your computer 2 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD to the local disk on your computer 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer Hint A IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD B Your computer To copy a file or folder drag and drop click and hold the file or folder drag and then drop Go to Page Top...

Page 198: ...r computer 2 Copy the folder in which the MP3 files are stored to the IC recorder On a Windows screen using Explorer or on a Mac screen using Finder drag and drop the folder containing the MP3 files onto IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD The IC recorder can recognize up to 400 folders You can copy up to 199 files to one folder Moreover the IC recorder can recognize up to a total of 4 095 folders and file...

Page 199: ...P3 file you want to play 4 Press PLAY STOP ENTER to start playback 5 Press stop to stop playback Note An MP3 file copied from your computer can be played back with the IC recorder Dividing a file and setting a track mark however may not be performed If you have copied MP3 files using your computer those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations If you copy MP3 file...

Page 200: ...er 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 For details on the system requirements check System requirements Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 So...

Page 201: ...audio files by mail For details on the operation of the Sound Organizer refer to the Sound Organizer help Importing files recorded with an IC recorder You can import recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder into Sound Organizer The imported files are saved to the computer Importing songs from a music CD You can import the songs of a music CD into Sound Organizer The imported songs ar...

Page 202: ...ransferred music podcasts and other content on your IC recorder Burning a music CD You can select your favorite songs from the songs imported into Sound Organizer and then burn your own original music CD Other convenient uses You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking which is compatible with Sound ...

Page 203: ...asic 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 Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Pre installed Excluding China Note One of the above operating systems should be by default ...

Page 204: ... than 400 MB may be used Also free space for handling music data is required Display settings Screen resolution 800 600 pixels or higher 1 024 768 pixels is recommended Screen color High Color 16 bit or higher Sound card A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended USB port A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for w...

Page 205: ...privileges in Windows XP To use the software update function in Windows XP you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges The Windows Media Format Runtime module is added by the installer of Sound Organizer This module is not removed when Sound Organizer is uninstalled However it may not be installed if it has been preinstalled The data in the content storage folders is not d...

Page 206: ...or setup extract may start automatically without any notice appearing on the screen In such a case follow the instructions that appear on the screen 4 Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next 5 When the Setup Type window appears select Standard or Custom and then click Next Follow the instructions on the scr...

Page 207: ...ccessfully window appears check Launch Sound Organizer Now and then click Finish Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 199 ...

Page 208: ...Music Displays a list of music files Songs imported from a music CD appear in this library Podcast Displays a list of podcasts 3 The file list of the IC recorder Displays the files saved to the connected IC recorder or memory card 4 Edit Mode button Displays the edit area so that you can edit a file 5 Quick Operation Guide button Displays the Quick Operation Guide to receive guidance on the basic ...

Page 209: ...ed microSDXC cards of 64 GB or more not supported M2 cards of up to 16 GB supported In this Help Guide 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 Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder you can record and play back a file smaller than 500 MB using a memory card You can record up to 4 074 files on ...

Page 210: ...ws Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher 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 Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Professional Se...

Page 211: ...Disk drive To create a music CD you need a CD R RW drive Note The following systems are not supported Operating systems other than the ones indicated in this topic Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 203 ...

Page 212: ...a folder 199 files Maximum number of files for a drive 4 074 files When 21 folders are contained in a drive Frequency range SHQ 75 Hz 20 000 Hz HQ 75 Hz 17 000 Hz SP 75 Hz 14 000 Hz LP 75 Hz 3 500 Hz Compatible file formats MP3 1 Bit rate 32 kbps 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequencies 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz File extension mp3 Sampling frequencies and bit rates for MP3 fil...

Page 213: ...l projecting parts and controls JEITA 3 Approx 37 5 mm 114 0 mm 20 9 mm 1 1 2 in 4 1 2 in 27 32 in Mass JEITA 3 Approx 74 g 2 5 8 oz including two LR03 alkaline batteries Supplied accessories See Quick Start Guide supplied with your IC recorder Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 1 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported Not all encoder...

Page 214: ...emory 1 073 h Memory card 2 GB 536 h 4 GB 1 073 h 8 GB 2 147 h 16 GB 4 294 h 32 GB 8 589 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 details on the battery life see Battery life 2 The maximum recording time in this topic for your reference only and may differ depending on the card ...

Page 215: ...through speaker 2 Approx 18 h Playback using headphones Approx 48 h FM recording 3 Approx 20 h 8kbps MONO LP Recording Approx 96 h Playback through speaker 2 Approx 18 h Playback using headphones Approx 48 h FM recording 3 Approx 20 h FM reception 3 Approx 22 h h hours m minutes 1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association The batter...

Page 216: ...ecording Approx 65 h Playback through speaker 2 Approx 12 h Playback using headphones Approx 34 h FM recording 3 Approx 14 h FM reception 3 Approx 14 h h hours m minutes 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...

Page 217: ...t may drop into the water 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 headphones when the ambient air is very dry This is not because of a malfu...

Page 218: ...agicGate 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 You cannot use a ROM read only memory type or write protected memory card Data may be corrupted in the following cases When a memory card is removed or the IC recorder ...

Page 219: ...into the memory card slot Go to Page Top 2013 Sony Corporation 211 ...

Page 220: ...onnected IC recorder The IC recorder is not functioning normally Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be...

Page 221: ...erly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or batter...

Page 222: ...comfortably and clearly 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...

Page 223: ...n protection 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 sponso...

Page 224: ...sed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Memory Stick Micro M2 and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MagicGate is a trademark of Sony Corporation Nuance the Nuance logo Dragon Dragon NaturallySpeaking and RealSpeak are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc and or its affiliates in the United...

Page 225: ...eserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Mac The supplied connection cable is for the IC recorder ICD PX333 PX333F You cannot connect other IC recorders Display wi...

Page 226: ... 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 ca ElectronicsSupport http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Note that recorded files m...

Page 227: ...er help Should any problem 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...

Page 228: ...nd Noise from the recording environment other than the human voice is recorded If you set the noise cut function to Maximum or Medium the IC recorder reduces the extraneous noise such as mechanical noise from projectors or air conditioners This function reduces noise in the entire bandwidth therefore the IC recorder is able to play back the human voice clearly Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 ...

Page 229: ... in your recording If you set LCF Low Cut in the menu to ON before recording you can record a file with less noise from the recording environment Furthermore you can use the Scene Select function which allows you to change various recording settings REC Mode Mic Sensitivity etc to the recommended settings in one batch process to suit the situation in which you are recording Go to Page Top Back Bac...

Page 230: ...ist of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 222 Search ...

Page 231: ...ecorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 223 Search ...

Page 232: ...ganizer Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty Clean the plug Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 224 Search ...

Page 233: ...s Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 225 Search ...

Page 234: ...rder ICD PX333 PX333F The IC recorder cannot be turned off Slide and hold the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF until Power 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 2013 Sony Corporation 226 Search ...

Page 235: ...333 PX333F The IC recorder cannot be turned on The power to the IC recorder is off Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF for more than 1 second The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Inserting batteries Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 227 Search ...

Page 236: ...ou leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time the auto power off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder You can select the length of time before auto power off takes effect in the menu Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off Auto Power O...

Page 237: ...s Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The battery life is short The battery life listed in this Help Guide is based on playback with the volume level set to 14 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder Go to Page Top Related Topic Battery life Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 229 Search ...

Page 238: ...order 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 Moreover if you set Auto Power Off to a short span in the menu you can prevent the batteries from being consumed due to forgetting to turn the IC recorder off Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power off Set...

Page 239: ...ature of under 5 C 40 F Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the IC recorder several times Replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time however the rechargeable batteries are not charge...

Page 240: ...ICD PX333 PX333F The IC recorder does not operate correctly Take out the batteries and insert them again You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory Go to Page Top Related Topic Formatting the memory Format Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 232 Search ...

Page 241: ...t IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 233 Search ...

Page 242: ...ven if you press any button The batteries are weak The power to the IC recorder is off Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF for more than 1 second 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 2013 Sony Corporation ...

Page 243: ...ges System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 235 Search ...

Page 244: ...izer Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Menu does not reflect the change in settings If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed the menu setting may not function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 236 Search ...

Page 245: ...ations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F You cannot record a file The remaining memory capacity is insufficient Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 237 Search ...

Page 246: ...of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 238 Search ...

Page 247: ...ations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The VOR function does not work During FM recording the VOR function does not work ICD PX333F only 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 2013 Sony Corporation 239 Search ...

Page 248: ... Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Connect the headphone 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 Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 240 Search ...

Page 249: ...ity is insufficient The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording Therefore you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file which was not recorded using the IC recorder You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file in a or folder Go to Page Top Related Topic Adding a recording to a previously reco...

Page 250: ...urned down completely Press VOL or to adjust the volume The recording scene is set to Voice Notes or Audio IN Select a recording scene depending on the current situation Mic Sensitivity is set to Low Set it to High or Medium Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for each situation Selecting the microphone sensitivity Mic Sensitivity Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corp...

Page 251: ...ow AVLS is displayed The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function limits the maximum volume of playback sounds when using headphones Set AVLS to OFF in the menu When you set the function OFF please be careful not to listen at an excessive volume Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the AVLS function on or off European models only Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 243 Searc...

Page 252: ...rom the speaker Headphones are plugged in The volume is turned down completely When you are listening to the FM radio Audio Output is set to Headphones Set it to Speaker ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Related Topic Listening with better sound quality Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 244 Search ...

Page 253: ...el When audio output of an external device connected to the IC recorder is monaural and the recording mode is set to 192kbps MONO SHQ or 128kbps MONO HQ sounds are recorded only in one channel In this case set the recording mode to 48kbps MONO SP or 8kbps MONO LP in the menu Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the recording mode REC Mode Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 245...

Page 254: ...plugged in If you plug in headphones not securely during playback the sound may come from the speaker Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely When you are listening to the FM radio Audio Output is set to Speaker Set it to Headphones ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2...

Page 255: ...st of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Playback speed is too fast or too slow The playback speed is 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 2013 Sony Corporation 247 Search ...

Page 256: ...n recorded in the selected folder Erase some of the files or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer 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 e g a file transferred from a computer Go to Page Top Re...

Page 257: ...s Sound Organizer Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 249 Search ...

Page 258: ...f Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F 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 2013 Sony Corporation 250 Search ...

Page 259: ...cs Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes stop mode playback mode recording mode or FM radio mode ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Related Topic Menu list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 251 Search ...

Page 260: ...nt IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The Accessing display does not disappear If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data the animation 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 2013 Sony Corporation 252 Search ...

Page 261: ...Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed on the computer The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation That amount is subtracted from the remaining time which is the reason for the difference Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 253 Search ...

Page 262: ...cs Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The Memory Full is displayed and you cannot start recording The memory is full Erase some of the files or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer Go to Page Top Related Topic Erasing a file Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 254 Search ...

Page 263: ...erate the IC recorder 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder or 4 074 files when there are 21 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 after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer Go to Page Top Related Topic Erasing a file Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony C...

Page 264: ...ry required for creating initial folders is insufficient Use Windows Explorer Mac Finder or other tools to erase unwanted files or initialize the memory card on the IC recorder Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to Memory Card Remove a memory card and check the side of the memory card Then insert it with correct side and direction Go to Page Top Related Topic Inserting a memory card Select...

Page 265: ...33F Even after you change a menu setting the change is not applied to the menu If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed or the menu setting is changed using IC Recorder Setting of the Sound Organizer software with the exhausted batteries inserted the menu setting may not function Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 257 Search ...

Page 266: ...f Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 258 Search ...

Page 267: ... Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F It takes a long time to copy a file If the file size of a file is large it takes a considerable time to finish copying Wait until the copying is finished Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 259 Search ...

Page 268: ...corder from your computer and reconnect it Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than supplied USB connection cable Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described in this Help Guide Depending on the USB port position the IC recorder may not be recognized If this happens try another port Go to Page Top Related Topic System requirements for usin...

Page 269: ...d from your computer is not displayed or cannot be played back The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder MP3 mp3 Check the compatible file formats Go to Page Top Related Topic Design and specifications Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 261 Search ...

Page 270: ...f Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The computer cannot start If you start the computer with the IC recorder connected to the computer the computer may freeze or may not start properly Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 262 Search ...

Page 271: ...Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio ICD PX333F only The batteries are weak Replace the batteries with new ones Move the IC recorder away from the TV Go to Page Top Related Topic Inserting batteries Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 263 Search ...

Page 272: ...ges System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The picture of your TV becomes unstable ICD PX333F only If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna move the IC recorder away from the TV Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 264 Search ...

Page 273: ...adio stations or a lot of static is heard ICD PX333F only Headphones are not connected the headphone cord is the FM antenna Connect headphones to the headphone jack and extend the headphone cord DX LOCAL has been set to LOCAL Set it to DX Go to Page Top Related Topic Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 265 Search ...

Page 274: ... You cannot preset an FM radio station ICD PX333F only You have already preset 30 FM radio stations Erase unwanted preset stations Scan Sensitivity has been set to Low Set it to High Go to Page Top Related Topic Erasing preset FM radio stations ICD PX333F only Switching the scanning sensitivity ICD PX333F only Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 266 Search ...

Page 275: ...o the computer with the operating system that the Sound Organizer software does not support Install the software into the computer with the supported operating system In Windows XP you have logged on using a user name belonging to a user account with limitations Or in Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 you have logged on using a guest account Make sure to log on using a user name with computer a...

Page 276: ...nection cable Disconnect and then connect the IC recorder Connect the IC recorder to another USB port Your computer may be in the system standby hibernate mode Do not let your computer enter into the system standby hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder Save a backup copy of all of the data stored on the built in memory or the memory card and then format the built in memory or the...

Page 277: ...o sound is emitted from the computer No sound board is installed No speaker is built in or connected to the computer The volume of the sound is turned down Turn up the volume on the computer Refer to the instruction manual of the computer The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corp...

Page 278: ...ICD PX333 PX333F Stored files cannot be played back or edited You cannot play back files whose file format the Sound Organizer software does not support Depending on the file format you cannot use part of editorial features of the software Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 270 Search ...

Page 279: ...nt IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F The counter or slider moves incorrectly or noise is heard This happens when you play back files that you divided Store a file on your computer first and then add it to the IC recorder Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 271 Search ...

Page 280: ...ssages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Operation is slow when there are many files When the total number of files increases the operation becomes slower regardless of the length of the recording time Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 272 Search ...

Page 281: ...ns List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD PX333 PX333F Display does not work during saving adding or deleting of files It takes a longer time to copy or delete long files Wait until the copying is finished After completing operations the display works normally Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 273 Search ...

Page 282: ...ware hangs when the Sound Organizer software starts up Do not disconnect the IC recorder while the computer is communicating with the IC recorder Otherwise the computer operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 2013 Sony Corporation 274 Search ...

Page 283: ...ory Card Error An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into the memory card slot Remove and try inserting it again If this message persists use a new memory card Memory Card Not Supported A memory card that the IC recorder does not support is inserted See About compatible memory card An M2 that the IC recorder does not authorize is inserted See About compatible memory card Read On...

Page 284: ...ry Format The file name has reached the maximum number of characters you may not be able to divide or move the file Stop and Reinsert Memory Card A memory card was inserted during recording or playback Remove the memory card and insert it while the IC recorder is in the stop mode Set Date Time Set the clock otherwise you cannot set the alarm See Setting the clock using the menu Track Marks are Ful...

Page 285: ...FF You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording See Adding a recording to a previously recorded file Add and Adding an overwrite recording during playback Overwrite Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder The IC recorder supports MP3 mp3 files only See Design and specifications You cannot play back copyright protected files Invalid Operation You ...

Page 286: ...k mark is automatically erased No operation with Memory Card 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 See Selecting the memory AVLS The volume of the playback sound exceeds the AVLS specified level Adjust the volume to a moderate level See About the AVLS function European models only and Turning the AVLS function on or ...

Page 287: ... limitations If you transfer MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one you can display and play back the MP3 files in transferred order A file is divided automatically The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 500 MB Therefore it is automatically divided You cannot enter lower case characters Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name ...

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