Home
/
Sony
/
ICD-PX440
/
Help Manual

Sony ICD-PX440, Help Manual, Page: 274 / 292

Share

Page: 274 / 292

Sony ICD-PX440 Help Manual Download Page 274

IC Recorder

ICD-PX440

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.

4-534-070-11(1)

Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation

Troubleshooting

266

«
...
272
273
274
275
276
...
»

Summary of Contents for ICD-PX440

Page 1: ...dex html 6 5 2014 9 06 17 PM Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Help Guide How to Use ...

Page 2: ... Software Specifications Announcements IC recorder operations Software operations Sound Organizer Messages System limitations How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Troubleshooting List of Topics 1 ...

Page 3: ...g batteries 88 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 89 Using a USB AC Adaptor 91 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor 92 Turning the power on 93 Turning the power off 94 Memory card 28 Inserting a memory card 95 Selecting the memory 97 Clock setting 29 Setting the clock 99 Setting the clock using the menu 101 Language setting 30 Setting the display language 103 Selecti...

Page 4: ...on 133 Recording via other devices 36 Recording with an external microphone 135 Recording from external equipment 137 Using external devices 37 Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment 139 Playback 3 Playing 38 Playing back the recorded sound 140 Various operations while playing 142 Various operations settings 39 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the huma...

Page 5: ...a file 175 Menu 5 Using menus 47 Using the menu 176 Menu list 178 Menu items 48 Selecting the recording mode REC Mode 181 Selecting the microphone sensitivity Mic Sensitivity 182 Reducing noise when recording Recording Filter You 184 Selecting the input mode Select Input 186 Selecting the display mode Display 187 Turning the operation indicator on or off LED 188 Selecting the memory using the menu...

Page 6: ...zer for Windows only 212 The Sound Organizer window for Windows only 215 Specifications 8 Specifications 52 About compatible memory cards 217 System requirements 218 Design and specifications 220 Battery life 223 Announcements 9 Notes on use 53 Precautions 225 Safety regulations 54 Safety regulations 227 Copyrights Trademarks 55 Trademarks 229 Notice for users 230 Support website 56 Customer suppo...

Page 7: ... 61 You cannot record a file 246 Recording is interrupted 247 When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough 248 You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording 249 Playback 62 The playback volume is low 250 No sound comes from the speaker 251 Sound comes from the speaker even when headphones are plugged in 252 Playback speed is too fast or too slow 253...

Page 8: ...ter 269 The file transferred from your computer is not displayed or cannot be played back 270 The computer cannot start 271 Software operations Sound Organizer 11 Installation 68 The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed 272 Connections 69 The IC recorder cannot be properly connected 273 Operations 70 Playback sound from the computer is low No sound is emitted from the computer 274 Stored f...

Page 9: ...Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Preparation Parts description Display window Power Memory card Clock setting Language setting Selecting items on the display HOLD AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System Notes on use Help Guide How to Use 1 ...

Page 10: ...Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Recording Recording Various operations settings Recording via other devices Using external devices Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 2 ...

Page 11: ...ck to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Playback Playing Various operations settings Using a calendar Setting an alarm Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 3 ...

Page 12: ... to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Editing Erasing files Organizing files Track marks Dividing files Protecting files Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 4 ...

Page 13: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Menu Using menus Menu items Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 5 ...

Page 14: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Computer Using the IC recorder with a computer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 6 ...

Page 15: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Software Sound Organizer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 7 ...

Page 16: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Specifications Specifications Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 8 ...

Page 17: ...to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Announcements Notes on use Safety regulations Copyrights Trademarks Support website Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 9 ...

Page 18: ...Back Back to Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 IC recorder operations If you have problems Noise Power General operations Recording Playback Editing Clock Display Files Computer Help Guide Troubleshooting 10 ...

Page 19: ...ck to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Software operations Sound Organizer Installation Connections Operations Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 11 ...

Page 20: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Messages Messages list Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 12 ...

Page 21: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 System limitations System limitations Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 13 ...

Page 22: ...set Display in the HOLD status Display of the current file information Display during FOLDER selection Display of the file list Display during MENU operation Power Inserting batteries Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Using a USB AC Adaptor Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Turning the power on Turning the power off Memory card Inserting a memory card Help Guide ...

Page 23: ...cording sound from the built in microphones About the recording level guide Monitoring sound while recording Various operations while recording Various operations settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation Registering recording settings in My Scene Tips for better recording Default settings for the Scene Select menu Adding a new segment to a previously recorded file Adding an overwrit...

Page 24: ...eatedly A B repeat Listening with better sound quality Searching forward backward during playback Cue Review Searching the desired point quickly Easy Search Using a calendar Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back Setting an alarm Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm Editing Erasing files Erasing a file Erasing all files in a folder Organizing files Moving a fi...

Page 25: ...ime period for the IC recorder to turn off Auto Power Off Resetting all menu items to the default setting Reset All Settings Formatting the memory Format Checking the system information System Information Computer Using the IC recorder with a computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Structure of folders and files Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer Copying a music file ...

Page 26: ...ations About compatible memory cards System requirements Design and specifications Battery life Announcements Notes on use Precautions Safety regulations Safety regulations Copyrights Trademarks Trademarks Notice for users Support website Customer support websites Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 18 ...

Page 27: ... an external microphone not supplied Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active Power The IC recorder cannot be turned on The IC recorder does not operate even if you press any button The IC recorder cannot be turned off The IC recorder is powered off automatically The battery life is short General operati...

Page 28: ...in the menu mode The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed on the computer Files The Memory Full animation is displayed and you cannot start recording The File Full animation is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder The memory card is not recognized Computer Even after you change a menu setting the change is not applied to the menu A character in ...

Page 29: ... 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 Messages Messages list Messages list System limitations System limitations System limitations Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 21 ...

Page 30: ...e Safari Ver 5 or later Mozilla Firefox latest version Google Chrome latest version For viewing on a smartphone or tablet Basic operation has been confirmed on the standard browser for the noted devices running the following operating systems Android 2 3 or later Xperia series Walkman running Android iOS 4 or later iPhone iPod touch iPad JavaScript JavaScript is used with this content for viewing ...

Page 31: ...ou need to set your browser to allow cookies Handling of personal information obtained from websites Sony may use cookies web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers usage of this content while preserving anonymity Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 32: ...age Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Parts description Parts and controls Explains the name of parts such as buttons and switches on the IC recorder Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 24 ...

Page 33: ...nction is set Shows the message that appears on the display window when the HOLD function is set to ON Display in the HOLD status Shows the message that appears in the display window when you operate the IC recorder while the HOLD function is set to ON Display of the current file information Explains the display which shows the current file information such as the date and time recorded file lengt...

Page 34: ...Go to Page Top Display during MENU operation Explains the display that appears when you operate menu items Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 26 ...

Page 35: ...C 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 Turning the power on Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder on with the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch Turning the power off Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder off with the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch Notes on use 4...

Page 36: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 28 ...

Page 37: ...ck 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 29 ...

Page 38: ...C Recorder ICD PX440 Language setting Setting the display language Explains how to select the language to be used for messages menus folder names etc Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 30 ...

Page 39: ...lay Selecting a folder and a file Explains how to select a file or a folder in the display window Selecting a tab Explains how to select the tab and switch the display according to the tab selected Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 31 ...

Page 40: ...al 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 32 ...

Page 41: ...tem 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 Explains how to turn the AVLS function on or off Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 33 ...

Page 42: ...recording level guide Explains the recording level guide It appears during recording and shows the input level Monitoring 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 34 ...

Page 43: ...ious situations Default settings for the Scene Select menu Introduces the recording settings such as REC Mode Mic Sensitivity etc that are set as default for each Scene Select menu item Adding a new segment to a previously recorded file Explains how to add a new segment to the file that is currently playing Adding an overwrite recording during playback Explains how to add an overwrite recording af...

Page 44: ... Explains how to record with an external microphone that is connected to the IC recorder and selects the input mode with the Select Input menu Recording from external equipment Explains how to record from externally connected equipment Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 36 ...

Page 45: ...ing 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 37 ...

Page 46: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 38 ...

Page 47: ...ay 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 quality sound by connecting headphones or speakers to the I...

Page 48: ... a calendar Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back Explains how to play back a file recorded using the IC recorder by searching for it from the calendar Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 40 ...

Page 49: ...CD PX440 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 41 ...

Page 50: ...asing 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 42 ...

Page 51: ...o 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 43 ...

Page 52: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 44 ...

Page 53: ...e 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 45 ...

Page 54: ... to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Protecting files Protecting a file Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 46 ...

Page 55: ...e menu Explains how to set menus Menu list Introduces the menus in each tab and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menu It also includes a link to each menu topic Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 47 ...

Page 56: ... input mode Select Input Explains how to set the input type MIC IN or Audio IN of the externally connected equipment Selecting the display mode Display Explains how to set which information is to be displayed elapsed time remaining time etc in the display window Turning the operation indicator on or off LED Explains how to turn the operation indicator on or off while you are operating the IC recor...

Page 57: ... all menu items to the default setting Reset All Settings This function changes menu settings back to the default settings Some of the menu items such as the clock setting will not be changed Formatting the memory Format Explains how to format the built in memory or a memory card which erases all files and changes the folder structure back to the initial status Checking the system information Syst...

Page 58: ...nd folders from the memory on the IC recorder to your computer Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop Explains how to copy music files that are stored on your computer to the IC recorder Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder Explains how to listen to the files that have been transferred from your computer to the IC recorder Using...

Page 59: ...r 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 on the basic Sound Organizer window Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 So...

Page 60: ... environments that are required to use the IC recorder such as the version of your OS 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 batteries in each file format Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guid...

Page 61: ...order ICD PX440 Notes on use Precautions Explains notes on operations such as the places you use the IC recorder and information on handling or maintenance Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 53 ...

Page 62: ...to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Safety regulations Safety regulations Describes important information warnings or notes for your safety Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 54 ...

Page 63: ...op IC Recorder ICD PX440 Copyrights Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks registered trademarks Notice for users Important notice on copyrights Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 55 ...

Page 64: ...op Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Support website Customer support websites Introduces URLs of the customer support websites Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 56 ...

Page 65: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 If you have problems Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 57 ...

Page 66: ... recording A rustling noise is recorded A buzzing or humming noise is recorded Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone not supplied Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 58 ...

Page 67: ...annot be turned on The IC recorder does not operate even if you press any button The IC recorder cannot be turned off The IC recorder is powered off automatically The battery life is short Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 59 ...

Page 68: ...o Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 General operations The IC recorder does not operate correctly The operation indicator does not light Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 60 ...

Page 69: ...not record a file Recording is interrupted When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 61 ...

Page 70: ...ow No sound comes from the speaker Sound comes from the speaker even when headphones are plugged in Playback speed is too fast or too slow Playback sound is not good when a music file is played back Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 62 ...

Page 71: ... to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Editing You cannot divide a file You cannot move a file You cannot copy a file to another memory Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 63 ...

Page 72: ...o to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Clock is displayed The recording date of a file appears as y m d or The clock setting is reset Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 64 ...

Page 73: ...40 Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed on the computer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 65 ...

Page 74: ...Memory Full animation is displayed and you cannot start recording The File Full animation is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder The memory card is not recognized Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 66 ...

Page 75: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 67 ...

Page 76: ...ck Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Installation The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 68 ...

Page 77: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Connections The IC recorder cannot be properly connected Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 69 ...

Page 78: ...les 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 70 ...

Page 79: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 Messages list Messages list Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 71 ...

Page 80: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 System limitations System limitations Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 72 ...

Page 81: ...lt in microphones stereo L 3 Built in microphones stereo R 4 Display window 5 REC PAUSE record pause button 6 STOP button 7 Control button review fast backward cue fast forward 8 play enter button 1 9 MENU button 10 T MARK track mark button 11 FOLDER button 12 Speaker Help Guide How to Use 73 ...

Page 82: ...nside the cover 2 21 USB slide lever 22 HOLD POWER ON OFF switch 23 DPC SPEED CTRL switch 24 Battery compartment 1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal 2 In this Help Guide M2 and microSD cards are generally referred to as a memory card The M2 microSD memory card slot is referred to as the memory card slot Notes on us...

Page 83: ...ator Appears when a new podcast file is transferred from the Sound Organizer software 2 Scene Select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording Appears when a scene is set Meeting Lecture Voice Notes Interview Music My Scene 1 My Scene 2 3 File information type indicator A folder where you can record a file A folder for playback only A folder for podcast files Title name Ar...

Page 84: ...ust before the current position Appears when a track mark is set for a file 10 Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set in a file 11 File number information The selected file number is displayed in the numerator and the total number of files in the folder is displayed in the denominator 12 Recording mode indicator The recording mode selected in the menu is displayed MP3 8kbps MONO MP3 48kbps ...

Page 85: ...re is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining the time is displayed in hours and minutes If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining the time is displayed in minutes and seconds Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 77 ...

Page 86: ...optimum level for recording 2 Operation mode indicator Displays the following depending on the current operation of the IC recorder recording recording pause flashing recording with the VOR function recording pause with the VOR function flashing If you press REC PAUSE to pause recording when VOR is set to ON in the menu only flashes 3 Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode of the cur...

Page 87: ... The file information display cannot be switched when the DPC SPEED CTRL switch is set to ON A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows Folder name FOLDER01 FOLDER05 If the folder has been transferred from the computer to the IC recorder or appears on the display File name Date_file number e g 140101_001 Artist name e g My Recording Title Date_file number e g 140101_001 2 Operat...

Page 88: ...your computer only the file format is displayed MP3 file transferred Appears when the IC recorder cannot recognize the recording mode 5 Noise Cut indicator Appears when the Noise Cut in the menu is set to Auto Maximum or Medium Noise Cut 6 Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours minutes and seconds If there is more than 10 hours time remaining the time is displayed ...

Page 89: ...r 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 and the current time appear for approximately 3 seconds when you slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of HOLD Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 81 ...

Page 90: ...natory 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 Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Releasing the HOLD function Help Guide How to Use 82 ...

Page 91: ...plays the name of the device on which the current file was recorded The model name that appears for Model in the System Information will be displayed in this area Scene Select Displays the Scene Select setting in effect when the file was recorded REC Mode Displays the recording mode of the file Mic Sensitivity Displays the microphone sensitivity setting in effect when the file was recorded Recordi...

Page 92: ... the tab will not be displayed Built in memory Appears when you insert a memory card and set the memory to the built in memory Memory card Appears when you insert a memory card and set the memory to the memory card 2 Folders Displays the folders contained in the selected tab Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in ...

Page 93: ...splayed on the tab of the IC recorder The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer Folders under the MUSIC folder which contains a file When some folders have multiple levels 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 files separatel...

Page 94: ...ays indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 Folder The icon and the name of the particular folder that you select 2 File list The list of files stored in the folder Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 86 ...

Page 95: ...e displays indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual window may differ from those displayed here 1 Menu tabs Displays the menu tabs Recording Playback Edit Display IC recorder settings 2 Menu items Displays the menu items of the selected menu tab Related Topic Menu list Help Guide How to Use 87 ...

Page 96: ...e lid Note The IC recorder itself cannot charge the nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Use the specified charger to charge nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries When replacing the batteries be sure to replace both batteries with new ones Hint You can use two NH AAA B2KN NH AAA B2EN rechargeable batteries not supplied Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help G...

Page 97: ...R Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 or Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 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 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port ...

Page 98: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 99: ...r not supplied This is useful when you want to record for a long time A USB AC adaptor not supplied 1 Connect a USB AC adaptor not supplied to an AC outlet 2 Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder and connect the USB connector to the USB AC adaptor Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Help Guide How to Use 91 ...

Page 100: ...y be damaged or become unplayable 1 If you are recording or playing back a file press STOP to stop the IC recorder 2 Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet Related Topic Using a USB AC Adaptor Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation He...

Page 101: ... the IC recorder is turned on 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 Related Topic Turning the power off Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off Auto ...

Page 102: ...r 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 Related Topic Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off Auto Power Off Turning the power on Help ...

Page 103: ...eferred to as a memory card The M2 microSD memory card slot is referred to as the memory card slot 1 In the stop mode open the cover of the memory card slot 2 Insert an M2 or microSD card securely to the end of the slot until it clicks into place as described below Insert an M2 with the label side facing toward you Insert a microSD card with the terminal side facing toward you Help Guide How to Us...

Page 104: ...ter and format the memory card on the IC recorder so it contains no data If you insert a memory card while the IC recorder is turned off you can select the memory to be used with Select Memory in the menu when you turn the IC recorder on the next time Hint To remove the memory card push the memory card into the slot When it pops out remove it from the memory card slot If you apply excessive force ...

Page 105: ...ou insert a memory card into the IC recorder 3 Press The memory selection window is displayed 4 Press or to select Built In Memory or Memory Card and then press The tab icon is changed to those of the selected memory or 5 Press STOP to return to the stop mode display Hint You can switch the memory using the menu Select MENU the tab Select Memory to switch the memory If the memory card has not been...

Page 106: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory using the menu Select Memory Formatting the memory Format Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 98 ...

Page 107: ...n the year section begins to flash in the clock setting display window 1 Set year month day hour and minute Press or to set the year the last two digits of the year and then press Repeat this procedure to set month day hour and minute in sequence You can move the cursor to the year month day hour and minute by pressing or When you set the minute and press the clock reflects the setting When you fi...

Page 108: ... clock setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode The time is displayed either in 12 Hour with AM or PM or in 24 Hour depending on the Time Display setting in the menu The default setting differs depending on the country or region you purchased the IC recorder Hint If you set the HOLD function to on while the IC recorder is stopped the current time will be ...

Page 109: ...corder is stopped you can set the clock using the menu 1 Select MENU the tab Date Time and then press 2 Press or to select Auto Synchronizing or Manual and then press When you select Auto Synchronizing the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer Help Guide How to Use 101 ...

Page 110: ... When you set the minute and press the clock reflects the setting 5 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Note If you do not press 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 The time is displayed either in 12 Hour with AM or PM or in 24 Hour depending on the Time Display setting in the menu The default...

Page 111: ...t you want to use and then press 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 default setting differ depending on the country or region you purchased your IC recorder Notes on use 4 534 070 11 ...

Page 112: ... is displayed 2 Select a folder Press or to select the desired folder and then press To display the files contained in the selected folder press or to select the folder and then press When you purchase the IC recorder there are 5 folders already available FOLDER01 05 3 Select a file When the file selection window is displayed press or to select the desired file and then press Help Guide How to Use...

Page 113: ...Go to Page Top When the stop mode window is displayed you can switch files by pressing and Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 105 ...

Page 114: ...as by switching the tabs 1 In the stop mode press FOLDER The folder selection window is displayed 2 Press and then press or to select the or tab Only the tab is displayed when you purchase the IC recorder The tab and the tab will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer The tab is displayed when a memory card is inserted When the memory card is selected as the memory to be used the ...

Page 115: ...ontained in the selected tab are displayed 4 Select a folder and a file Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 107 ...

Page 116: ...LD and current time appear for approximately 3 seconds indicating that all the button operations are disabled Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all button operations are disabled To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first Hint Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button You cannot stop normal playback The clock display...

Page 117: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top 24 hour clock 12 00 PM 12 hour clock Related Topic Releasing the HOLD function Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 109 ...

Page 118: ...tons on the IC recorder when the HOLD function is set HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate 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 Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Help Guide How to Use 110 ...

Page 119: ... 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 you want to turn off the function and play back files at the original volume use the...

Page 120: ...on or ON when you turn on the AVLS function and then press 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 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...

Page 121: ... listen to the sound using headphones for the specific period of time the AVLS function is automatically turned on even if you set AVLS is set to OFF in the menu Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 113 ...

Page 122: ...orded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording Hint Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording 1 Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF to turn on the IC recorder or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status The stop mode window ap...

Page 123: ...ent folder During recording the recording level guide is displayed 5 Press STOP to stop recording The Accessing animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file Note The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the Accessing animation appears on the display While the IC recorder is accessing data do not remove the batteries or ...

Page 124: ...o to Page Top Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file About the recording level guide Various operations while recording Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 116 ...

Page 125: ...ease adjust the orientation of the built in microphones the distance from the sound source the microphone sensitivity or the Scene Select setting so that the upper input level fits within the lower optimum range as illustrated above Hint If the white portion of the input level meter is short we recommend that you place the IC recorder nearer to the sound source or set the microphone sensitivity hi...

Page 126: ... connect headphones to the headphones jack you can monitor the recording 1 Connect headphones to the headphones jack 2 Press VOL to adjust the monitoring volume Monitoring volume does not affect to the recording level Related Topic Recording sound from the built in microphones Notes on use Help Guide How to Use 118 ...

Page 127: ... 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 Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded To review during recording Press and hold during recording or recording pause Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast play...

Page 128: ...Go to Page Top The Sound Organizer window for Windows only Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 120 ...

Page 129: ... change the recording settings REC Mode Mic Sensitivity Recording Filter and VOR to your desired settings and then perform the following operations 1 In the stop mode select MENU the tab Scene Select and then press 2 Press or to select a scene you want and then press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available OFF To turn off the Sce...

Page 130: ...instruments such as an acoustic guitar a piano or a violin at a distance of 2 to 3 meters 80 in to 120 in My Scene 1 Use to keep your favorite recording settings such as REC Mode and Mic Sensitivity My Scene 2 Use to keep your favorite recording settings such as REC Mode and Mic Sensitivity Related Topic Default settings for the Scene Select menu Registering recording settings in My Scene Notes on...

Page 131: ...ms to the setting you want to use The following recording menu items can be set REC Mode Mic Sensitivity Recording Filter VOR 3 After you set the recording menu items select Scene Select in the menu press or to select Copy Current Settings that appears under My Scene 1 or My Scene 2 and then press Copy Current Recording Setting appears on the display 4 Press or to select Execute and then press Rel...

Page 132: ...ing the recording mode REC Mode Selecting the microphone sensitivity Mic Sensitivity Reducing noise when recording Recording Filter Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Page 133: ...u use the Scene Select function select Meeting Recording a voice note By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth you can prevent breathing on the built in microphones and record with clear sound When you use the Scene Select function select Voice Notes Note When you record while holding the IC recorder on your hand be careful not to record any rustling noises which may be recorded ...

Page 134: ...f you record a piano performance for example make sure not to place the IC recorder on the piano otherwise the vibration from the piano may be recorded as well You can also create your own CDs using the Sound Organizer software When you use the Scene Select function select Music If the sound distortion occur when you place the IC recorder close to a musical instruments set the Mic Sensitivity in t...

Page 135: ...Recording Filter NCF Noise Cut Lecture REC Mode MP3 192kbps Mic Sensitivity Medium VOR OFF Recording Filter NCF Noise Cut Voice Notes REC Mode MP3 128kbps Mic Sensitivity Low VOR OFF Recording Filter LCF Low Cut Interview REC Mode MP3 128kbps Mic Sensitivity Medium VOR OFF Recording Filter NCF Noise Cut Music REC Mode MP3 192kbps Mic Sensitivity Low Music VOR OFF Recording Filter OFF My Scene 1 He...

Page 136: ...Sensitivity Medium VOR OFF Recording Filter OFF My Scene 2 REC Mode MP3 192kbps Mic Sensitivity Medium VOR OFF Recording Filter OFF Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for each situation Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 128 ...

Page 137: ...ed after the current file and will be counted as a part of the file Select the file to which you want to add a segment first A During playback of file 3 B After adding a new segment C Added segment 1 In the stop mode select MENU the tab Add Overwrite and then press 2 Press or to select Add and then press Add Overwrite is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mo...

Page 138: ...t 500 MB You cannot add a segment to an MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder Moreover when you edit files using the Sound Organizer software adding a segment to the files may not be possible The recording mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file If 10 minutes have passed after step 4 you must start the procedure again from step 4 You cannot add a new segment to...

Page 139: ...t in a recorded file The part of the file after the selected point is erased Select the file to which you want to add an overwrite recording first A The starting point of an overwrite recording B The erased part of File 2 C Added overwrite recording in File 2 1 In the stop mode select MENU the tab Add Overwrite and then press 2 Press or to select Overwrite and then press Help Guide How to Use 131 ...

Page 140: ...ize limit 500 MB However you can add an overwrite recording to a file even if the file has reached the maximum size limit when the beginning of the point to the overwritten 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 Sound Organizer software adding an overwrite record...

Page 141: ...ress STOP to exit the menu mode 4 Press REC PAUSE appears in the display window The recording pauses when no sound is detected and 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 If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the Mic S...

Page 142: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Using the menu Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 134 ...

Page 143: ... press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode 4 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are 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 Hint You can use a headphone type electret condenser mi...

Page 144: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the input mode Select Input Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 136 ...

Page 145: ...evel guide 1 Connect a piece of external equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode Connect the audio output connector of other equipment to the microphone 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 to select Audio IN ...

Page 146: ...e Top Hint To stop recording press STOP Related Topic Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Selecting the input mode Select Input Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 138 ...

Page 147: ...t an audio connecting cable not supplied to the headphones jack of the IC recorder and to the external input terminal of other equipment 2 Press on the IC recorder 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 connected equipment at the same tim...

Page 148: ...u do not select a file the file just recorded or played back most recently will be played back 3 Press 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 is displayed you cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS specified level If you want t...

Page 149: ... Top Hint Press STOP to stop playback Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Various operations while playing Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 141 ...

Page 150: ...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 you can move the playback position forward to the track mark after the current point The IC recorder acts as described here...

Page 151: ...Go to Page Top Adding a track mark Searching the desired point quickly Easy Search Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Page 152: ...menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available Auto The noise cut level will be adjusted automatically according to the surrounding sound level Maximum The noise cut level will be higher Medium The noise cut level will be lowered Select this item when you cannot hear the sound clearly by setting the noise cut function to Maximum OFF The noise cut function will ...

Page 153: ...djusts the noise cut level automatically however when you play a file recorded with the Scene Select menu set to Meeting Lecture Voice Notes or Interview the noise cut function will switch to Medium automatically Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 145 ...

Page 154: ...l processing function 1 Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to ON 2 During playback press or to adjust the playback speed The speed decreases by 0 05 times from 0 50 to 1 00 The speed increases by 0 10 times from 1 00 to 2 00 When you press and hold each button you can change the speed continuously The playback speed is set to 0 70 when you purchase the IC recorder Hint To resume normal playback speed...

Page 155: ...lay and then press 2 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON Files in one folder are played back continuously Initial setting OFF A file is played back Related Topic Playing back a file repeatedly Playing back a specified section repeatedly A B repeat Help Guide How to Use 147 ...

Page 156: ...s The selected file will be played back repeatedly Hint To cancel repeat playback and change back to the normal playback press again Related Topic Playing back all files in a folder continuously the continuous play Playing back a specified section repeatedly A B repeat Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 148 ...

Page 157: ...back to the normal playback press A B 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 playback press A B again during the A B repeat playback The play mode changes to the normal playback Perform the steps 1 and 2 again to re set the range of t...

Page 158: ...phones to the headphones 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 headphones jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 150 ...

Page 159: ...rd or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed When files are played back or searched to the end of the last file When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file 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 a...

Page 160: ... select ON and then press 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 recording OFF The easy search function does not work By pressing or you can move the playbac...

Page 161: ...n and the current date will be selected 2 Press or to select a date and then press The underline is displayed at the date where a recorded file exists You can move to the previous week or the following week of the date by pressing or When you press and hold each button you can move continuously through the dates or the weeks 3 Press or to select a file and then press A confirmation message appears...

Page 162: ...File will be displayed Select a date where a recorded file exists You can search for and play back only the files in the recordable folder that contains files recorded with the IC recorder For details see Structure of folders and files Hint To cancel the selection of a recording date from the calendar and the accompanying playback press STOP before step 4 Related Topic Setting the clock Setting th...

Page 163: ...ng mode i In the stop mode select MENU the tab Alarm and then press ii Press or to select ON and then press 3 Set the alarm date and time i Press or to select Date a day of the week or Daily and then press ii 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 o...

Page 164: ...after the alarm sounds Beep Only the alarm sounds Play Only the selected file is played back Note An alarm will not sound during recording The alarm will start playing after you stop the recording You cannot select a podcast file or a file stored on a memory card for the alarm sound Hint To change the alarm setting select the file you want to change its alarm setting and then follow steps 2 throug...

Page 165: ...h in the direction of POWER ON OFF to turn on the IC recorder or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status The stop mode window appears 2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode 3 Press ERASE Erase appears and the specified file is played back for confirmation 4 Press or to select Execute Help Guide How to Use 157 ...

Page 166: ...ted file To erase the file release the protection first and then erase the file Hint To cancel erasing select Cancel in step 4 and then press To erase a part of a file divide the file into two files first and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 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 Note...

Page 167: ...containing the files you want to erase 2 Select MENU the tab Erase All and then press Erase All Files in the Folder appears on the display 3 Press or to select Execute and then press 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 the protectio...

Page 168: ...Go to Page Top Protecting a file Selecting a folder and a file Erasing a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 160 ...

Page 169: ... the folder that you want to move the file into and then press 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 5 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Note You cannot move a protected file To move the file release the protection first and then move the file Y...

Page 170: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Selecting a folder and a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 162 ...

Page 171: ...emory set the source memory media to Memory Card 2 Select MENU the tab File Copy and then press The Copy to Memory Card Select Folder or the Copy to Built In Memory Select Folder animation appears and the folder selection window is displayed 3 Press press or to select the tab or the tab and then press 4 Press or to select the folder that you want to copy the file into and then press The Copying an...

Page 172: ...p To cancel the copy operation during copying press STOP while the Copying animation is displayed in step 4 Related Topic Selecting the memory Inserting a memory card Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 164 ...

Page 173: ...ch file 1 During recording playing back or recording pausing press T MARK at the position you want to add a track mark The track mark indicator flashes three times and a track mark is added Note You cannot add track marks to a protected file To add track marks to the file release the protection first and then add the track marks You cannot add track marks to music files or podcast files Hint Help ...

Page 174: ... To locate a track mark and start playback at the track mark press or in the stop mode When the Track mark indicator flashes once press Related Topic Protecting a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 166 ...

Page 175: ...isplay 3 Press or to select Execute and then press 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 Note You cannot erase track marks from a protected file To erase track marks fr...

Page 176: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top To cancel erasing select Cancel in step 3 and then press Related Topic Protecting a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 168 ...

Page 177: ...en press Erase All Track Marks appears on the display 3 Press or to select Execute and then press 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 protection first and then erase the track marks Hint To cance...

Page 178: ...Go to Page Top Protecting a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 170 ...

Page 179: ...er reaches the maximum number allowed 1 Stop the file at the position where you want to divide a file 2 Select MENU the tab Divide Current Position and then press Divide appears on the display 3 Press or to select Execute and then press 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...

Page 180: ...d file To divide the file release the protection first You cannot divide music files or podcast files Hint To cancel dividing select Cancel in step 3 and then press Related Topic Protecting a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 172 ...

Page 181: ... appears and the file is divided at all the track mark positions All the existing track marks in the files will be erased A suffix made up of a sequential number from _01 to _99 is added to each of the divided files A Before dividing a file are track marks B After dividing a file A file is divided at all the track marks and a suffix made up of a sequential number _01 _02 _03 is added to the file n...

Page 182: ...st files Hint To cancel dividing select Cancel in step 3 and then press To cancel dividing while a file is being divided press STOP while the Dividing animation is displayed Related Topic Protecting a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 174 ...

Page 183: ...the tab 2 In the stop mode select MENU the tab Protect and then press Set Protection appears on the display 3 Press or to select Execute and then press 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 the protected file and then proceed with steps 2 through 4 In thi...

Page 184: ...u mode window will be displayed 2 Press press or to select the or tab and then press 3 Press or to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press 4 Press or to select the setting that you want to set and then press 5 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Note Help Guide How to Use 176 ...

Page 185: ...te the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display Hint To return to the previous window press during menu mode To exit the menu mode press STOP or MENU Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 177 ...

Page 186: ... Overwrite Stop mode Adding a new segment to a previously recorded file Adding an overwrite recording during playback VOR Stop mode Recording mode Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function Select Input Stop mode Selecting the input mode Select Input Menu items in the Playback tab Noise Cut Stop mode Playback mode Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the huma...

Page 187: ...r Menu items in the Display tab Calendar Stop mode Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back Display Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Selecting the display mode Display LED Stop mode Turning the operation indicator on or off LED Menu items in the IC recorder setting tab Select Memory Stop mode Selecting the memory using the menu Select Memory Language Stop mode Setting th...

Page 188: ...ormat Stop mode Formatting the memory Format System Information Stop mode Checking the system information System Information For the European models only Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 180 ...

Page 189: ...ss 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available MP3 192kbps MP3 compressed in stereo standard quality recording mode Initial setting MP3 128kbps MP3 compressed in long play stereo recording mode MP3 48kbps MONO MP3 compressed in monaural standard recording mode MP3 8kbps MONO MP3 compressed in long play monaural recording mode Note If...

Page 190: ...e 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 Low To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound High Music To recor...

Page 191: ...Go to Page Top The microphone sensitivity is disabled when Select Input in the menu is set to Audio IN Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 183 ...

Page 192: ...Noise Cut or LCF Low Cut and then press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available NCF Noise Cut In addition to low frequency sounds the IC recorder cuts the noise of high frequency sounds outside the normal audio range LCF Low Cut The IC recorder cuts low frequency noise such as projector machine sound or roaring noise from the win...

Page 193: ...lter function does not work If you set Recording Filter when Scene Select is set to other than OFF the Scene Select setting will be canceled Hint Select OFF in step 2 to cancel the recording filter function OFF is the initial setting Related Topic Selecting the input mode Select Input Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 185 ...

Page 194: ...the tab Select Input and then press 2 Press or to select MIC IN or Audio IN and then press 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 when you record using other equipment Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help ...

Page 195: ...ess or to select the desired display mode and then press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available Elapsed Time Elapsed playback time of one file Initial setting Remain Time During stop or playback the remaining time of one file During recording the available recording time REC Date Date recorded REC Time Time recorded Help Guide H...

Page 196: ...ON or OFF and then press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available ON During recording or playback the operation indicator lights or flashes Initial setting OFF The operation indicator does not light or flash even during operation Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer the operation indicator lights or flashes even if...

Page 197: ...hen press 2 Press or to select Built In Memory or Memory Card and then press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available Built In Memory The built in memory of the IC recorder is selected Initial setting Memory Card The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is selected Note When no memory card is currently inserted in the IC r...

Page 198: ...isplay and then press 2 Press or to select the desired menu item and then press 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 area you purchased your IC recorder Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Help Guide How to Use 190 ...

Page 199: ...s 2 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press 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 even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu Notes on use Help Guide How to Use 191 ...

Page 200: ...select MENU the tab Auto Power Off and then press 2 Press or to select the desired menu item and then press 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 be turned of...

Page 201: ...ever the following menu items cannot be initialized Alarm Protect Select Memory Date Time 1 In the stop mode select MENU the tab Reset All Settings and then press Default Value appears on the display 2 Press or to select Execute and then press 3 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Hint To cancel the operation select Cancel in step 2 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Help Guide How to Use 193 ...

Page 202: ...ars 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 be erased Protected files the Help Guide and the Sound ...

Page 203: ...Go to Page Top Selecting the memory using the menu Select Memory Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 195 ...

Page 204: ...tware User name can be registered on your IC recorder using the Sound Organizer software 1 In the stop mode select MENU the tab System Information and then press 2 Press STOP to exit the menu mode Hint You can set the IC recorder so that it will display the user name in a part of the file name by using the Sound Organizer software Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Gu...

Page 205: ...e that IC RECORDER or MEMORY 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 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer d...

Page 206: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 198 ...

Page 207: ...ers and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown On a Windows screen using Explorer and on a Mac screen using Finder folders and files can be displayed by opening IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD Built in memory Help Guide How to Use 199 ...

Page 208: ... shown in the illustration are examples of folder names 3 The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder 4 If you transfer music files separately they are classified as being in No Folder Hint The title or artist name etc registered in the music files can be displayed on the IC recorder It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you...

Page 209: ...er transferred from your computer microSD 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 201 ...

Page 210: ...A MEMORY CARD B Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder C Folder transferred from your computer Related Topic Selecting the memory using the menu Select Memory Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 202 ...

Page 211: ...corder to 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 To copy a file or folder drag and drop click and hold the file or folder drag and then drop A IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD B Your computer Help ...

Page 212: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 204 ...

Page 213: ...corder to your computer 2 Copy the folder in which the music 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 music 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...

Page 214: ...ect the tab and then press 3 Press or to select the folder in which music files are stored and then press To display the files contained in a folder press or to select a folder and then press 4 Select the music file you want to play When the file selection window is displayed press or to select the desired file and then press When the stop mode window is displayed you can switch files by pressing ...

Page 215: ...ext 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 207 ...

Page 216: ...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 are saved to the computer Importing songs on the co...

Page 217: ...want to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files Transferring files to an IC recorder You can transfer a file from Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card You can enjoy transferred 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 y...

Page 218: ...ack 1 or higher Windows 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 Pre installed Note One of the above operating systems should be by default pre installed Upgraded operating systems or multi boot environment are not supported IBM PC AT or compatible CP...

Page 219: ... on the version of Windows more 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 gua...

Page 220: ...me 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 deleted when Sound Organizer is uninstalled In an installation environment in which multiple operating systems are installed on one computer do not install Sound Organizer in ...

Page 221: ..._V150 or SoundOrganizerInstaller_V150 exe Depending on the version of the operating system you are using the preparations for 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...

Page 222: ...hen the Ready to Install the Program window appears click Install The installation starts 7 When Sound Organizer has been installed successfully window appears check Launch Sound Organizer Now and then click Finish Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Cor...

Page 223: ...an IC recorder appear in this library when they are imported 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 Display...

Page 224: ...VD Displays the screen for burning discs 7 Transfer buttons Transfers the files of Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card Imports the files of an IC recorder or memory card to My Library of Sound Organizer Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 216 ...

Page 225: ...ported M2 cards of up to 16 GB supported Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder you can record a file smaller than 500 MB using a memory card Note In this Help Guide M2 and microSD cards are generally referred to as a memory card The M2 microSD memory card slot is referred to as the memory card slot Operations of all types of compatible memory cards are not guaranteed Notes on us...

Page 226: ... Windows 7 Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher Windows 7 Starter Service Pack 1 or higher Windows 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 Mac OS X v10 5 v10 9 Pre installed Note One of the above operating systems should be by default pre installed Up...

Page 227: ...he 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 219 ...

Page 228: ...es Maximum number of files for a drive 4 074 files When 21 folders are contained in a drive Frequency range MP3 192kbps 75 Hz 20 000 Hz MP3 128kbps 75 Hz 17 000 Hz MP3 48kbps MONO 75 Hz 14 000 Hz MP3 8kbps MONO 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 Speaker Approx 28 mm...

Page 229: ... including two LR03 size AAA 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 encoders are supported 2 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Associati...

Page 230: ...nes in the middle 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 specifications 3 Default settings for the recording scenes The maximum playback time of a music file number of files 1 48 kbps Playback time 178 h Number of files 2 670 files 128 kbps Playback time 67 h 5 m Number of...

Page 231: ...ck using headphones Approx 48 h MP3 8kbps MONO Recording Approx 96 h Playback through speaker 2 Approx 18 h Playback using headphones Approx 48 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 speak...

Page 232: ...NO Recording Approx 65 h Playback through speaker 2 Approx 12 h Playback using headphones Approx 34 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 speaker with the volume level set to 27 Notes on ...

Page 233: ...our pocket and go to the bathroom etc When you bend down the unit 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...

Page 234: ...r to the Sony website MagicGate is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony The IC recorder does not support data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions The IC recorder does not support parallel data transfer 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 remo...

Page 235: ...t be displayed properly on device This is due to The capacity of the connected 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 waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection syste...

Page 236: ...le collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery Notice for the customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives This produ...

Page 237: ...SDHC 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 States and or other countries All other trademarks a...

Page 238: ... 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 Display windows in this Help Guide may differ from what are actually displayed on your IC recorder depending on the area you purchased the IC recorder and the settings you have made What you record is for personal enjoyment and use onl...

Page 239: ... 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 fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporati...

Page 240: ...de these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport For custo...

Page 241: ...orded If you set Noise Cut in the menu to Auto 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 233 ...

Page 242: ... Cut 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Trouble...

Page 243: ...corded 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 235 ...

Page 244: ...ing 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 236 ...

Page 245: ...CD PX440 Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone not supplied The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty Clean the plug Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 237 ...

Page 246: ...op IC Recorder ICD PX440 Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones The plug of the connected headphones is dirty Clean the plug Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 238 ...

Page 247: ...ise cut function does not work When the noise cut function is set to Auto the IC recorder adjusts the noise cut level automatically however when you play a file recorded with the Scene Select menu set to Meeting Lecture Voice Notes or Interview the noise cut function will switch to Medium automatically Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 239 ...

Page 248: ...correct polarity The power of the IC recorder is off Slide and hold the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF until the window display appears The power is turned on The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the center direction Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Parts and controls Releasing the HOLD function Notes on use 4 534 0...

Page 249: ...and hold the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF until Power Off animation is displayed when the IC recorder is in the stop mode The power is turned off Related Topic Turning the power off Parts and controls Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 241 ...

Page 250: ...n 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 Related Topic Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off Auto Power Off Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Gu...

Page 251: ...wer 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 You are using the batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5 C 41 ºF Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics This is not a malfunction You are using manganese bat...

Page 252: ...ctly Take out the batteries and insert it again You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory Related Topic Formatting the memory Format Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 244 ...

Page 253: ...corder ICD PX440 The operation indicator does not light LED is set to OFF Display the menu and set LED to ON Related Topic Turning the operation indicator on or off LED Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 245 ...

Page 254: ...0 You cannot record a file The remaining memory capacity is insufficient You cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback only area the tab and the tab Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 246 ...

Page 255: ...is interrupted The VOR function is activated When you are not using the VOR function set VOR to OFF in the menu Related Topic Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 247 ...

Page 256: ...of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder If you use an audio connecting cable with resistance the input level is low during recording Use an audio connecting cable without resistance Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 248 ...

Page 257: ...Therefore you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time You cannot add a segment or overwrite a part of a file which was not recorded using the IC recorder You cannot add a segment or overwrite a part of a file in a folder in the playback only area tab and the tab You cannot add a segment to or overwrite a protected file Related Topic Adding a new segment to a previously recorded file...

Page 258: ...Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 The playback volume is low The built in speaker is mainly for monitoring and the playback volume is low Use headphones Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 250 ...

Page 259: ...p Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 No sound comes from the speaker Headphones are plugged in Related Topic Listening with better sound quality Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 251 ...

Page 260: ...he speaker even when headphones are 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 252 ...

Page 261: ...switch has been set to ON and you have changed the playback speed using or Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to OFF or change the playback speed to normal using or Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 253 ...

Page 262: ...you play back a music file with Noise Cut in the menu is set to Auto Maximum or Medium playback sound may be deteriorated Set Noise Cut to OFF Related Topic Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 254 ...

Page 263: ...s 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 Related Topic Erasing a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 S...

Page 264: ...IC Recorder ICD PX440 You cannot move a file You cannot move a Podcast file You cannot move a protected file You cannot move a file to a memory card Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 256 ...

Page 265: ...int Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 You cannot copy a file to another memory You cannot copy a Podcast file to another memory Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 257 ...

Page 266: ...Top Go to Page Top IC Recorder ICD PX440 is displayed You have not set the clock Related Topic Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 258 ...

Page 267: ...er ICD PX440 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 259 ...

Page 268: ...n replace batteries with new ones the clock setting display appears and the approximate time when you last operated the IC recorder before replacing the batteries is displayed Set the clock to the current time again Related Topic Setting the clock Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 260 ...

Page 269: ...rder ICD PX440 There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode During playback or recording modes there are menu items that are not displayed Related Topic Menu list Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 261 ...

Page 270: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 262 ...

Page 271: ...on 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 Related Topic Erasing a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 263 ...

Page 272: ...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 Related Topic Erasing a file Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 264 ...

Page 273: ...emove a memory card and check the side of the memory card Then insert it with correct side and direction Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to Memory Card Related Topic Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 265 ...

Page 274: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 266 ...

Page 275: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 267 ...

Page 276: ...CD PX440 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 268 ...

Page 277: ...hub or USB extension cable Connect the IC recorder directly to your computer 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 Related Topic System requirements for using Sound Organizer System requirements Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 ...

Page 278: ...ed 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 Related Topic Design and specifications Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 270 ...

Page 279: ...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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 271 ...

Page 280: ...er 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 Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 you have logged on using a guest account Make sure to log on using a user name with computer administrator privileges Related Topic System requirements for using Sound Organizer Notes on use 4 ...

Page 281: ...nnect 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 memory card using the formatting function in the menu Relat...

Page 282: ...aker 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 274 ...

Page 283: ...t 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 275 ...

Page 284: ... 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 276 ...

Page 285: ...X440 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 277 ...

Page 286: ...uring saving adding or deleting of files It takes a longer time to copy or delete long files Wait until the copying or deleting is finished After completing operations the display works normally Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 278 ...

Page 287: ...t 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 Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 279 ...

Page 288: ...rting batteries Low Battery The batteries are exhausted Replace the old LR03 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones See Inserting batteries Low Battery to Update The software update cannot be done because of the insufficient battery power Replace the old LR03 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones See Inserting batteries Memory Card Error An error occurred while a memory card was being inser...

Page 289: ...memory card using the formatting function in the menu of the IC recorder Do not use your computer to format the built in memory or the memory card See Formatting the memory Format Process Error The IC recorder failed in memory access Remove and then re insert the batteries Save a backup copy of your data and format the built in memory or the memory card using the menu See Formatting the memory For...

Page 290: ... 5 seconds from the dividing position The Divide All Track Marks function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0 5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file The file length is less than 1 second you cannot divide such a short file The Divide Current Position function cannot be used at a position within 0 5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file New...

Page 291: ...vated When Scene Select in the menu is set to a value other than OFF if you set REC Mode Mic Sensitivity Recording Filter and VOR the setting of Scene Select is changed to OFF automatically See Selecting a recording scene for each situation System Error A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the batteries and re insert them Notes on use 4 534 070 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporati...

Page 292: ... You cannot enter lowercase characters Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name that was made on your computer those characters may change to all capitals Unreadable characters or are displayed in a folder name title artist name or file name A character which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has been used The IC recorder cannot support or display some special c...

Reviews:

No comments