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Help Guide

IC Recorder

ICD-PX470

Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.

Preparation

Parts and controls

HOME menu/OPTION menu

Using the HOME menu

Using the OPTION menu

About folders and files

Display window

While the HOME menu is displayed

While recording is in progress or on standby

While playback is in progress

Summary of Contents for ICD-PX470

Page 1: ...ions on how to use your IC recorder Preparation Parts and controls HOME menu OPTION menu Using the HOME menu Using the OPTION menu About folders and files Display window While the HOME menu is displayed While recording is in progress or on standby While playback is in progress ...

Page 2: ...into the HOLD state HOLD Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state Maintaining the volume level European model only Maintaining the moderate volume level European models only Recording Recording Recording with the built in microphones About the recording level guide Monitoring the recording audio Additional operations available during recording Changing the file storage destination folder Addi...

Page 3: ...in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer the Clear Voice function Using the transcription playback mode Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function Selecting the playback mode Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly A B repeat Continually playing the current file Button hold repeat playback Specifying the playback range in the stored file list List...

Page 4: ...REC Mode Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built In Mic Sensitivity Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting Turning the operation indicator on or off LED Selecting the display language Language Setting the clock Date Time Selecting the date display format Date Di...

Page 5: ...aying music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device Software What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 for Windows only System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 Installing Sound Organizer 2 for Windows only The Sound Organizer 2 window for Windows only Specifications Compatible memory cards System requirements Technical specifications M...

Page 6: ...evice is low or you hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built in speaker You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on Power The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work The IC recorder does not turn off The IC recorder automatically turns off The battery life is short General operations The IC recorder does not operate ...

Page 7: ...u cannot operate the IC recorder The microSD card is not detected Computer A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters Copying a file takes time The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders files from the computer The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file The computer does not start Softw...

Page 8: ...4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved added or deleted Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start up List of messages System limitations ...

Page 9: ...aptor 21 Turning the power on 22 Turning the power off 23 Memory card ii Inserting a memory card 24 Making the initial settings 26 Preventing unintentional operations ii Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state HOLD 29 Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state 30 Maintaining the volume level European model only ii Maintaining the moderate volume level European models only 31 Recording ii Re...

Page 10: ...ng the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function 60 Selecting the playback mode 62 Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly A B repeat 64 Continually playing the current file Button hold repeat playback 66 Specifying the playback range in the stored file list 67 Listening to sound with better quality 69 Searching forward backward Cue Review 70 Locating the desired playback poi...

Page 11: ... turns off Auto Power Off 111 Resetting all menu settings to the default ones Reset All Settings 112 Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card 113 Checking the remaining recording time Available Rec Time 114 Checking the information about the IC recorder System Information 115 Computer v Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 116 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer ...

Page 12: ...queaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built in speaker 161 You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on 162 Power vi The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work 163 The IC recorder does not turn off 164 The IC recorder automatically turns off 165 The battery life is short 166 General operations vi The IC recorder does not oper...

Page 13: ...ile takes time 187 The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders files from the computer 188 The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file 189 The computer does not start 190 Software operations Sound Organizer 2 vii You cannot install Sound Organizer 2 191 The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organi...

Page 14: ...Display window 4 REC PAUSE record pause button 5 STOP button 6 Control button DPC Digital Pitch Control A B repeat A B review fast backward cue fast forward 7 play enter button 8 BACK HOME button press press and hold 9 T MARK track mark button 10 OPTION button 11 Built in speaker 12 Strap hole No strap is supplied with your IC recorder 1 ...

Page 15: ...ck 16 VOL volume button 17 Slot cover 18 microSD card slot The card slot is located under the cover 19 HOLD POWER switch 20 USB slide lever 21 Battery compartment 22 The play enter button VOL volume button and microphone PLUG IN POWER jack have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder 2 ...

Page 16: ...o select the function you want to use and then press You can select the following functions Music You can select music files imported from a computer for playback To locate a music file you can select one of the file search categories All Songs Albums Artists and Folders Recorded Files You can select files recorded by the IC recorder for playback To locate a recorded file you can select one of the...

Page 17: ... 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation You can display the recording standby screen To start recording press REC PAUSE Settings You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder Return to XX Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu The function you are currently using is displayed in XX 4 ...

Page 18: ...nction of your IC recorder Note The OPTION menu may not appear depending on the screen on the display window Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu and then press OPTION The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears 1 Press or to select the desired menu item and then press 2 Press or to select the desired setting and then press 3 5 ...

Page 19: ...Hint To return to the previous screen press BACK HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window Related Topic Using the HOME menu 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 20: ...lders and files The following illustrates the structure of folders and files that you can view on your IC recorder Under Recorded Files FOLDER01 Files recorded via the built in microphones are stored A HOME menu B Folders C Files Under Music 7 ...

Page 21: ...A HOME menu B Folders C Files Related Topic Moving a file to a different folder Copying a file to a different folder Structure of folders and files 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 8 ...

Page 22: ... is provided for explanatory purposes It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder Related Topic Using the HOME menu 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation HOME menu items You can select one of the following Music Recorded Files Record Settings Return to XX The function you are currently using is displayed in XX 1 9 ...

Page 23: ... recorder Recording status indicator Indicates the current recording status of your IC recorder recording paused stopped 1 Elapsed time Indicates the elapsed time of the current recording 2 Scene Select indicator Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected Auto Voice Rec Meeting Lecture Voice Notes Interview Soft Music Loud Music 3 Track mark number Indicates the number of added track...

Page 24: ... minutes and seconds Battery indicator 6 Recording level guide Indicates the current recording volume level of input sound for your reference 7 File storage destination folder Indicates the destination folder for storing recorded files 8 Memory storage indicator Appears when the memory card is selected for storing recorded files 9 11 ...

Page 25: ...the right of or 1 File information Indicates information about the file you are playing Files recorded with your IC recorder are indicated as follows File name recording date_recording time file format e g 161010_0706 mp3 Music files are indicated as follows Song title Artist name 2 Elapsed time Indicates the elapsed time of the current playback 3 Playback progress bar Indicates how far playback o...

Page 26: ...le Play Mode Shuffle Repeat Play Mode Selected Range Playback Range Protect indicator Indicates that the file you are playing is protected 7 Battery indicator 8 Track mark number Indicates the track mark number if added of the current playback point 9 13 ...

Page 27: ...es Scene Select Recording scene currently selected If the default settings for the Scene Select function are modified will appear to the left of the recording scene For information about the default settings see Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function REC Mode Recording mode currently selected Input Audio input type currently selected Mic Sensitivity Sensitivity leve...

Page 28: ... time File Length Playback length of the file indicated in hours minutes and seconds Model Name Device by which the file was recorded The same information for Model in the System Information of the Settings menu appears Scene Select Recording scene selected at the time of recording REC Mode Recording mode selected at the time of recording Mic Sensitivity Sensitivity level of the microphones select...

Page 29: ...seconds Codec Codec type for music files Bit Rate Bit rate for music files Sample Rate Sampling rate for music files Bit Depth Bit depth for music files Location Memory storage containing the file File Path Path to the file 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 16 ...

Page 30: ...y see on your IC recorder When Recorded Files is selected You can select one of the following search categories Latest Recording Starts playing the latest recording Search by REC Date Recorded files are sorted by recording date Search by REC Scene Recorded files are sorted by recording scene Folders Recorded files in the selected folder are listed When Music is selected You can select one of the f...

Page 32: ...C recorder supports the following LR03 size AAA alkaline battery Two batteries are supplied with your IC recorder Rechargeable battery not supplied NH AAA B2KN NH AAA B2GN Battery charger not supplied BCG 34HS2GN BCG 34HW2GN 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Insert batteries Slide and lift the battery compartment lid in the direction of arrow insert the supplied LR03 size AAA alkaline...

Page 33: ...rruption Do not connect disconnect your IC recorder to from the USB AC adaptor while the adaptor is connected to an AC outlet Do not connect disconnect the USB AC adaptor to from an AC outlet while your IC recorder is connected to the adaptor Be sure to connect the USB AC adaptor to a power outlet within reach so that you can immediately disconnect it when you detect any malfunctions Related Topic...

Page 34: ...the following to avoid data corruption Do not connect disconnect your IC recorder to from the USB AC adaptor while the adaptor is connected to an AC outlet Do not connect disconnect the USB AC adaptor to from an AC outlet while your IC recorder is connected to the adaptor Related Topic Using the IC recorder with the USB AC adaptor 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation If recording or play...

Page 35: ...der is set to 10min by default to save battery power If you leave the IC recorder unused for 10 minutes it will automatically turn off Related Topic Turning the power off 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Slide the HOLD POWER switch to POWER and hold it until the display window turns on 1 22 ...

Page 36: ...Off function on your IC recorder is set to 10min by default to save battery power If you leave the IC recorder unused for 10 minutes it will automatically turn off Related Topic Turning the power on 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Slide the HOLD POWER switch to POWER and hold it until Power Off appears on the display window 1 23 ...

Page 37: ...ards If the microSD card is not detected by your IC recorder remove it from the slot and then insert it back in Make sure that no IC recorder operations are in progress and then open the cover of the microSD card slot 1 Hold a microSD card with the terminal side facing toward you and insert it into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place 2 Close the cover of the microSD card slot 3 24 ...

Page 38: ...nd that you copy all the data stored on the memory card to a computer and format the memory card on your IC recorder so it contains no data For instructions on formatting the microSD card see Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card Hint To remove the memory card push the microSD card into the slot When it pops out remove it from the microSD card slot Related Topic Structure of ...

Page 39: ...ct Yes 1 Press or to select the display language and then press You can select from the following languages Deutsch German English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Русский Russian Türkçe Turkish Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese 2 Set the current date and time Press or to set an item and then press Repeat the actions to set all items To move the focus backward or forwar...

Page 40: ...atteries from the compartment and inserted them back in or you have replaced the batteries with new ones the Set Date Time screen appears on the display widow On this screen you see the date and time of the last operation you made with your IC recorder before you removed the batteries Be sure to change the date and time to the current ones When you are finished with the initial settings placing yo...

Page 42: ...ain The clock may tell the time either in 12 Hour format with AM or PM or in the 24 Hour format depending on the selected clock display format Time Display on the Settings menu In addition the default clock display format depends on the country or region of your purchase Related Topic Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state Slide the HOLD POWER switch to HOLD While the IC recorder is turned ...

Page 43: ...are disabled pressing any button displays HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate on the display window Release the IC recorder from the HOLD state before you use it Related Topic Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state HOLD 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Slide the HOLD POWER switch to the center dot 1 30 ...

Page 44: ...IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allow you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level the Check The Volume Level message appears 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 45: ...ss rustling or scratching noises may be recorded Hint Before you start recording we recommend you first make a trial recording or monitor the recording For instructions on monitoring the recording see Monitoring the recording audio Recorded files are stored in FOLDER01 under Recorded Files by default To change the file storage destination folder for recorded file see Changing the file storage dest...

Page 46: ... on the Record screen As illustrated below three or four black squares on the recording level guide indicate the optimum recording volume levels for the sound source Adjust the orientation of the built in microphones the distance from the sound source or the sensitivity setting of the microphones to keep the volume within the optimum range For more information about the recording level guide see A...

Page 47: ...he display window You can still press REC PAUSE to pause the ongoing recording while a menu is on the display window Recorded files are named as recording date _ recording time file format e g 161010_0706 mp3 While playback is in progress or on standby you can press and hold REC PAUSE to make your IC recorder pause for recording This helps you adjust the recording volume level without recording un...

Page 48: ... volume within the optimum range See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built In Mic Sensitivity for selecting the microphone sensitivity level Hint When the input sound volume is low it is recommended you move your IC recorder closer to the sound source or increase the microphone sensitivity level While playback is in progress or on standby you can press and hold REC PAUS...

Page 49: ...eadphones not supplied to the headphones jack Related Topic Recording with the built in microphones 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Connect headphones not supplied to the headphones jack 1 Press VOL to adjust the monitoring volume Changing the monitoring volume does not affect the recording volume 2 36 ...

Page 50: ...ou leave the recording paused for 1 hour it will stop automatically To restart the recording from a pause Press REC PAUSE again The recording restarts from the paused point To completely stop recording after you paused the recording press STOP To review the ongoing recording from the beginning While recording is on standby press The recording stops and plays from the beginning Related Topic Record...

Page 51: ...ge folder setting by following the steps below Hint For instructions on creating a new folder see Creating a folder 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Recording Settings Recording Folder from the HOME menu and then press The Memory Selection screen appears 1 Press or to select Built In Memory or SD Card and then press 2 Press or to select the desired folder and then pre...

Page 52: ...ion where no recording scene selection is required Auto Voice Rec Suitable for recording human voices in general default setting Meeting Suitable for recording human voices in large spaces including conference rooms Lecture Suitable for recording seminars and lectures Voice Notes Suitable for speaking into the built in microphones to record voice notes Interview Suitable for recording human voices...

Page 53: ...hes such as chorus or musical instrument lessons Loud Music Suitable for recording live loud music such as band performances Related Topic Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function List of the Settings menu items 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 40 ...

Page 54: ...ity and allows you to focus on recording what you aiming at Selecting Lecture for the Scene Select function turns on the Focused recording function Wide recording function The Wide recording function controls the sound panning between left and right to minimize voice overlapping and add more stereo feelings This function is suitable for note taking from recordings of meetings because it gives you ...

Page 55: ...urns on the Wide recording function Note The Focused Wide recording function is turned off while For Music or Auto under For Voice is selected for the sensitivity level of the built in microphones of your IC recorder MIC IN or Audio IN is selected for Ext Input Setting Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 42 ...

Page 56: ...der so that its built in microphones point in the direction of the lecturer presenter For recording a lecture presentation it is suitable to select Lecture of the Scene Select function Recording a voice note When you speak into the built in microphones hold your IC recorder slightly off to the side of your mouth so that the built in microphones will not pick up breathing noises For recording a voi...

Page 57: ...mance Be sure to place the IC recorder beside the piano to avoid recording undesirable noise With Sound Organizer 2 you can use recorded music performance files to make your own music CD as well For recording a soft music performance it is suitable to select Soft Music of the Scene Select function If the audio of a recorded file is distorted you can select Settings Recording Settings Built In Mic ...

Page 58: ...ay to record performances Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built In Mic Sensitivity 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 59: ...to For Voice Medium For Voice Medium For Voice Low Focused Wide OFF Wide Focused OFF Ext Input Setting MIC IN For Voice Auto For Voice Medium For Voice Medium For Voice Low VOR OFF OFF OFF OFF Recording Filter LCF Low Cut NCF Noise Cut NCF Noise Cut LCF Low Cut Interview Soft Music Loud Music OFF REC Mode MP3 128kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 192kbps Built In Mic Sensitivity For Voice Medium For...

Page 60: ...te The VOR function is affected by the ambient sound conditions Select the sensitivity level of the built in microphones suitable to your ambient sound conditions For instructions on selecting the sensitivity level see Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built In Mic Sensitivity If the selected sensitivity level does not work as you expected or when you want make an importa...

Page 62: ...xternal microphone to the microphone jack Ext Input Setting appears on the display window If not select Settings Recording Settings Ext Input Setting from the HOME menu 1 Press or to select MIC IN and then press 2 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are disabled and audio via the external microphone is recorded If the input audio volume is not loud enough select Settings Re...

Page 63: ...ng level guide on the IC recorder s display window While no IC recorder operations are in progress connect an external device to the microphone jack on the IC recorder Use an audio connection cable to connect the audio output jack stereo mini jack on the external device and the microphone jack on the IC recorder Ext Input Setting appears on the display window If not select Settings Recording Setti...

Page 64: ...ording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 65: ...connecting cable without resistance 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Connect one end of an audio connection cable to the headphones jack on the IC recorder and the other end to the external input jack on the external device 1 Press on the IC recorder and the record button on the external device simultaneously to start playback on the IC recorder and recording on the external device T...

Page 66: ... a file from the HOME menu for playback Note Select Music or Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Search and select a file For instructions on searching a file see Selecting a file 2 Press Playback starts 3 Press VOL to adjust the playback volume 4 53 ...

Page 67: ...s Hint To stop playback press STOP When you stop recording and the recording standby screen is on the display window you can press to play the file you have just recorded Related Topic Additional operations available during playback Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 54 ...

Page 68: ...ile search categories and then press Music All Songs Albums Artists and Folders Recorded Files Latest Recording Search by REC Date Search by REC Scene and Folders Selecting Folders as the file search category displays the Memory Selection screen Select either Built In Memory or SD Card as the memory storage If you insert the microSD card that has previously been used in another IC recorder SD Card...

Page 69: ... and the Easy Search function is turned off the previous track mark point toward the beginning of the file is located To go back to previous files Press repeatedly To skip to the next file Press once If track marks are added and the Easy Search function is turned off the next track mark point toward the end of the file is located To skip to the succeeding files Press repeatedly Related Topic Addin...

Page 70: ...ng Clear Voice 1 Reduces ambient noises and adjust loudness of human voices to the optimum level to make human voices sound more clearly Clear Voice 2 Reduces ambient noises further than Clear Voice 1 to make human voices sound much more clearly Note While playback with the built in speaker or playback of the files in Music is in progress the Clear Voice function does not work 4 595 548 31 1 Copyr...

Page 71: ...layback mode While playback is on standby select Transcription Playback Mode on the OPTION menu and then press 1 Press to start playback You can use the following functions while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode DPC You can change the playback speed to help you understand what you are listening more easily Press DPC Digital Pitch Control to display the DPC setting screen Pres...

Page 72: ...yback Mode on the OPTION menu while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode or playback is on standby To listen to other files press BACK HOME to display the file list and then select a file Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function Locating the desired playback point quickly Easy Search 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 59 ...

Page 73: ...n also change the playback speed while your IC recorder is in the Transcription Playback Mode While playback is on standby or in progress press DPC Digital Pitch Control The DPC setting screen is displayed 1 Press or to adjust the playback speed The speed decreases by 0 05 times from x 0 25 to x 1 00 The speed increases by 0 10 times from x 1 00 to x 3 00 When you press and hold either button you ...

Page 74: ...Hint To resume the normal playback speed select OFF in step 3 Related Topic Using the transcription playback mode 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press to set the playback speed 4 61 ...

Page 75: ...ays the current file to the end and stops 1 File Repeat Plays the current file repeatedly Shuffle Plays the files in the specified range at random Shuffle Repeat Plays the files in the specified range repeatedly at random Related Topic Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly A B repeat Continually playing the current file Button hold repeat playback While playback is on standby or in pro...

Page 77: ... A will be cancelled You cannot turn on the button hold repeat playback function while the A B repeat playback function is active Hint To turn off the A B repeat playback function and resume the normal playback press A B again To change the segment specified for the A B repeat playback function resume the normal playback and then repeat steps 1 and 2 once again While playback is on standby or in p...

Page 79: ...ck function is active Hint To turn off the button hold repeat playback function and resume the normal playback press or STOP You can turn on the button hold repeat playback function while your IC recorder is in a particular playback mode Related Topic Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly A B repeat 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation While playback is in progress press and ...

Page 80: ... selected for Recorded Files or Music Selected Range Plays all files that are contained in the folder recording date recording scene artist name album title etc including the current playing file Selecting Selected Range displays the folder icon on the playback screen Select Recorded Files or Music on the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select a file search category and then press 2 Select ...

Page 82: ...ith better quality Use headphones Connect headphones not supplied to the headphones jack This disables the built in speaker Use external speakers Connect active speakers not supplied to the headphones jack 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 69 ...

Page 83: ...Review While playback is on standby or in progress press and hold and release it at the point you want to resume playback Forward or backward search begins at a slow speed which helps you check the file word by word If you keep holding either button forward or backward search will continue at a faster speed Related Topic Locating the desired playback point quickly Easy Search 4 595 548 31 1 Copyri...

Page 84: ...ect one of the following items ON Turns on the Easy Search function While playback is in progress pressing fast forwards by 10 seconds and pressing fast rewinds by 3 seconds OFF Turns off the Easy Search function default setting 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation While playback is on standby or in progress select Easy Search on the OPTION menu and then press 1 Press or to select ON and...

Page 85: ...elete a protected file remove protection from the file first then delete the file For instructions on protecting Select a file you want to delete 1 Select Delete a File on the OPTION menu and then press Delete appears and the specified file plays for confirmation 2 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait message appears on the display window and the selected file will be deleted 3 72...

Page 86: ...divide the file into two files select the file you want to delete and proceed with step 2 and step 3 For instructions on dividing a file see Dividing a file at the current playback point Related Topic Selecting a file Deleting all files in the searched folder or list Deleting a folder 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 73 ...

Page 87: ... file Hint Select Music or Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select a file search category and then press 2 Press or to select the folder or list containing the files you want to delete and then press 3 Select Delete All Files or Delete All in List on the OPTION menu and then press Delete All Files in This Folder or Delete All Files in This List appears on the display wi...

Page 89: ...files an attempt to delete the folder only deletes unprotected files leaving the folder and the protected files undeleted Remove protection from such files first then delete the folder For instructions on protecting a file see Protecting a file Select Music or Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select Folders and the memory storage and then press 2 Press or to select the ...

Page 90: ... FOLDER01 default destination folder is assigned as the new file storage destination folder If you delete all of the file storage destination folders No Folders Creating New Recording Folder appears on the display window and FOLDER01 is automatically created Related Topic Deleting a file Deleting all files in the searched folder or list 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 77 ...

Page 91: ... on removing protection see Protecting a file You cannot move music files Select the file you want to move 1 While playback is on standby select Move Copy File on the OPTION menu and then press 2 Press or to select Move to Built In Memory or Move to SD Card and then press 3 Press or to select the destination folder and then press The Please Wait message appears and the file will be moved from the ...

Page 93: ...otecting a file You cannot copy music files Related Topic Selecting a file Moving a file to a different folder Select the file you want to copy 1 While playback is on standby select Move Copy File on the OPTION menu and then press 2 Press or to select Copy to Built In Memory or Copy to SD Card and then press 3 Press or to select the destination folder and then press The Please Wait message appears...

Page 94: ...fault folder to it Note You cannot create a folder in Music 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Recording Settings Create Folder from the HOME menu and then press 1 Select Built In Memory or SD Card on the Memory Selection screen and then press 2 Select or to select a folder name from the template and then press A new folder is created 3 81 ...

Page 95: ...You cannot add track marks to a protected file To add track marks to a protected file remove protection from the file first then add track marks For instructions on protecting a file see Protecting a file Hint While recording is in progress or paused or while playback is in progress or on standby press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark The track mark indicator flashes three times an...

Page 96: ...n press to start playback You can add track marks while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode With the HOME menu on the display window you can still add a track mark by pressing T MARK while recording is in progress or paused playback is in progress or on standby Related Topic Adding track marks automatically Deleting a track mark 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 83 ...

Page 97: ...ned on you can still press T MARK during recording to add a track mark at any point Related Topic Adding a track mark Deleting a track mark Select Settings Recording Settings Auto Track Marks from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select Interval and then press 2 Press or to select the interval length and then press You can select from 5min 10min 15min or 30min The Auto Track Marks functi...

Page 98: ... delete 2 Select Delete Track Marks This Track Mark from the OPTION menu and then press Delete Track Mark appears on the display window 3 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait message appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be deleted A Before deleting a track mark indicates the point where you stopped playback B After deleting a track mark The closest track ...

Page 99: ...ee Protecting a file While recording is on standby you cannot delete track marks with the OPTION menu Use the HOME menu to select the file containing the track mark that you want to delete Hint To cancel the deleting process select No in step 4 and then press Related Topic Selecting a file Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation ...

Page 100: ...cting a file You cannot delete track marks while recording is on standby Use the HOME menu to select the file containing the track mark that you want to delete Hint To cancel the deleing process select No in step 3 and then press Related Topic Select the file from which you want to delete the track marks 1 Select Delete Track Marks All Track Marks from the OPTION menu and then press Delete All Tra...

Page 102: ... protecting a file see Protecting a file Select the file that you want to divide and then play the file and stop at a point where you want to divide the file 1 Select Divide Current Position from the OPTION menu and then press Divide at Current Stop Position appears on the display window 2 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait message appears and the divided files will be suffixed ...

Page 103: ...Hint To cancel the dividing process select No in step 3 and then press Related Topic Selecting a file Dividing a file at all the track mark points 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 104: ...hile playback is on standby select Divide At All Track Marks from the OPTION menu and then press Divide at All Track Marks appears on the display window 2 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait message appears and the file will be divided at all the track mark points deleting all the track marks The divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number _01 _02 and so on A Before d...

Page 105: ...file may not be used for dividing and remain in the divided files Hint To cancel the dividing process select No in step 3 and then press Related Topic Selecting a file Dividing a file at the current playback point 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 92 ...

Page 106: ...dit Hint To remove protection from a file select the protected file and then select Do Not Protect in step 2 Related Topic Selecting a file 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select the file that you want to protect 1 While playback is on standby select Protect on the OPTION menu and then press Protected appears on the display window and the file is protected When you play the protecte...

Page 107: ...ing mode REC Mode Built In Mic Sensitivity Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built In Mic Sensitivity Focused Wide Selecting the recording function Focused Wide Ext Input Setting Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting Recording Filter Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter VOR Recording automatically...

Page 108: ...y language Language Date Time Setting the clock Date Time Time Display Selecting the clock display format Time Display Date Display Format Selecting the date display format Date Display Format Auto Power Off Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off Auto Power Off Reset Format Resetting all menu settings to the default ones Reset All Settings Formatting the memory Form...

Page 110: ...P3 192kbps MP3 compressed in stereo standard quality recording mode default setting MP3 128kbps MP3 compressed in long play stereo recording mode MP3 48kbps MONO MP3 compressed in monaural standard recording mode 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Recording Settings REC Mode from the HOME menu and then press 1 Select the desired recording mode and then press 2 Press and...

Page 111: ... voices default setting High Suitable for recording distant or soft human voices in large spaces including conference rooms Medium Suitable for recording small meetings or interviews Low Suitable for speaking into the built in microphones to record voice notes or recording nearby or loud human voices For Music Select Settings Recording Settings Built In Mic Sensitivity from the HOME menu and then ...

Page 112: ...nce of 1 to 2 meters 40 to 80 inches such as chorus or musical instrument lessons Low Music Suitable for recording live loud music such as band performances Note While recording audio from an external device is in progress the Built In Mic Sensitivity function is turned off Related Topic Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting 4 595 548...

Page 113: ... Cut Cuts high frequency sounds except for human voices as well as low frequency sounds LCF Low Cut Cuts low frequency sounds including noise from projectors and roaring wind sounds default setting Select Settings Recording Settings Recording Filter from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select NCF Noise Cut or LCF Low Cut and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME me...

Page 114: ...tivity level of the built in microphones the recording filter NCF Noise Cut is turned off because it is optimized for voice recording Hint To cancel the Recording Filter function setup process select OFF in step 2 Related Topic Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 101 ...

Page 115: ...nsitivity level of the external microphone as it is Select MIC IN or Audio IN MIC IN Select this audio input type when an external microphone is connected to the microphone jack Audio IN Select this audio input type when an external device other than a microphone is connected to the microphone jack When you are finished with the selection press Pressing switches the audio input type and displays t...

Page 116: ...by or loud human voices For Music You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording music High Music Suitable for recording small group chorus performances and distant musical instrument sounds Medium Music Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 1 to 2 meters 40 to 80 inches such as chorus or musical instrument lessons Low Music Suitable for recording live loud mus...

Page 117: ...ion indicator lights or flashes according to IC recorder operations default setting OFF The operation indicator stays unlit during IC recorder operations 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings LED from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen befor...

Page 118: ...31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Language from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the language that you want to use and then press You can select the language from Deutsch German English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Русский Russian Türkçe Turkish Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return...

Page 119: ... Common Settings Date Time Set Date Time from the HOME menu and then press 1 Set the current date and time Press or to set an item and then press Repeat the actions to set all items To move the focus backward or forward press or You can also press BACK HOME to move the focus to the previous item When you are finished with the last item press to apply the settings to the clock 2 Press and hold BACK...

Page 120: ...ll the time either in 12 Hour format with AM or PM or in the 24 Hour format depending on the selected clock display format Time Display on the Settings menu In addition the default clock display format depends on the country or region of your purchase The default date display format depends on the country or region of your purchase Related Topic Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state HOLD 4 5...

Page 121: ...s in the month date year format DD MM YYYY The date appears in the date month year format Note The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorder 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Date Time Date Display Format from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired format and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME...

Page 122: ...24 Hour 00 00 midnight 12 00 noon Note The default setting differs depending on the country or region of your purchase 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Date Time Time Display from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired format and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen before you d...

Page 123: ...l sound to indicate that an operation is accepted or an error occurs default setting OFF No beeps will sound 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Beep from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu press STOP 3 1...

Page 124: ...r IC recorder will turn off in approx 5 minutes 10min Your IC recorder will turn off in approx 10 minutes default setting 30min Your IC recorder will turn off in approx 30 minutes 60min Your IC recorder will turn off in approx 60 minutes 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Auto Power Off from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired t...

Page 125: ...p 2 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation While recording or playback is on standby select Settings Common Settings Reset Format Reset All Settings from the HOME menu and then press Default Value appears on the display window 1 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait message appears and all menu settings will be reset to the default ones 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return ...

Page 126: ...in memory will delete all of the stored data including protected files and Sound Organizer 2 and you will not be able to restore anything after the formatting process Hint To cancel the formatting process select No in step 2 While recording or playback is on standby select Settings Common Settings Reset Format Format Built In Memory or Format SD Card from the HOME menu and then press Delete All Da...

Page 127: ...maining recording time in hours minutes and seconds 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Available Rec Time from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu press STOP 2 114 ...

Page 128: ... IC recorder such as the IC recorder s model name and the software version number 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings System Information from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu press STOP 2 115 ...

Page 129: ...irection of the arrow to push out the USB connector Insert the connector into the USB port on a computer that is up and running 1 Make sure the IC recorder is successfully detected by the computer On the Windows computer open Computer or PC and make sure that IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD is detected On the Mac make sure that an IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD drive appears on the Finder The IC recorder i...

Page 130: ...omputer On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop click the following icon Then click Eject IC RECORDER Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 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 the Mac screen click the ...

Page 132: ...ecorder is not capable of detecting any folders and files stored at these folder structure levels Hint Before transferring music files from the computer to your IC recorder it would be helpful if you registered the music file information such as titles Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in Recorded Files while those in the MUSIC folder appear in Music When transferring a file make sure you...

Page 133: ...in memory of your IC recorder A microSD card B Folder for storing files recorded with your IC recorder C Folder for storing files transferred from the computer D Your IC recorder is not capable of detecting any folders and files stored at these folder structure levels 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in Recorded Files while those in the MUSI...

Page 134: ... folder drag and drop click and hold the file or folder drag and then drop A IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD B Computer Connect the IC recorder to the computer 1 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to the computer Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD to the local disk on the computer 2 Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer 3 121 ...

Page 136: ... the IC recorder from the computer 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Connect the IC recorder to the computer 1 Copy the folder containing music files to the IC recorder Open the Explorer Windows or the Finder Mac and drag and drop the folder containing music files to the REC_FILE folder or the MUSIC folder Your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 199 files per folder and up to 5 0...

Page 137: ...Technical specifications 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Recorded Files or Music on the HOME menu and press and then select a file You can search Recorded Files for the files that you copied from a computer to the REC_FILE folder and Music for the files that you copied to the MUSIC folder For instructions on selecting a file see Selecting a file 1 Press to start playback 2 Pr...

Page 138: ... You can connect your IC recorder to a computer and use it as a USB storage device To use the IC recorder as a USB storage device you need a computer that meets the system requirements For more information see System requirements 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 125 ...

Page 139: ... audio files burning music CDs and attaching audio files to e mails For detailed instructions on using Sound Organizer 2 refer to the Sound Organizer 2 help Importing files recorded by the IC recorder You can import files that you recorded by the IC recorder into Sound Organizer 2 The imported files are saved to the computer Importing songs from a music CD You can import songs from of a music CD i...

Page 140: ...Organizer 2 Transferring files to the IC recorder You can transfer music and audio files from Sound Organizer 2 to the built in memory or the microSD card on your IC recorder and enjoy them on the IC recorder Burning a music CD You can select your favorites from the songs imported into Sound Organizer 2 and make your own original music CD Other convenient usage You can start your e mail software a...

Page 141: ...ndows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher Note One of the above operating systems should be pre installed at shipment Upgraded operating systems or multi boot environments are not supported IBM PC AT or compatible CPU Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 Processor of 1 66 GHz or higher Memory Windows Vista At least 512 MB In the c...

Page 142: ...quired Display settings Screen resolution 800 600 pixels or higher 1 024 768 pixels is recommended Screen color High Color 16 bit or higher USB port A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed Optical disc To create a music CD you need a CD R RW drive 4 595 548 31 1 Copyr...

Page 143: ...e case of Windows Vista Installing Sound Organizer 2 adds the Windows Media Format Runtime module The added Windows Media Format Runtime module will remain if you uninstall Sound Organizer 2 If Windows Media Format Runtime is preinstalled however the module may not be installed Uninstalling Sound Organizer 2 does not delete data in the contents storage folders If you have a computer that has multi...

Page 144: ...indows 7 is used as an example in this Help Guide Double click SoundOrganizer_V2001 or SoundOrganizer_V2001 exe Depending on the version of your operating system the setup preparation process file extraction may start automatically without showing any notice In such a case follow the on screen instructions 3 131 ...

Page 145: ...nt select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next 4 When the Setup Type window appears select Standard or Custom and then click Next If you have selected Custom follow the on screen instructions 5 When the Ready to Install the Program screen appears click Install Installation starts 6 When Sound Organizer 2 has been installed successfully window appears check Launch Sound O...

Page 146: ... are imported Music Displays a list of music files Songs that you imported from music CDs appear in this library 2 The file list of the IC recorder Displays the files stored on the connected IC recorder s built in memory or microSD card 3 Edit Mode button Displays the edit area where you can edit a file 4 Quick Operation Guide button Displays the Quick Operation Guide to walk you through the basic...

Page 147: ... Transfer buttons Transfers the files from Sound Organizer 2 to the connected IC recorder s built in memory or microSD card Imports the files from the connected IC recorder s built in memory or microSD card to My Library of Sound Organizer 2 7 134 ...

Page 148: ... with all types of supported microSD cards are not guaranteed If the microSD card is not detected by your IC recorder remove it from the slot and then insert it back in Keep any liquid and any metal or flammable object away from the microSD card slot to avoid a fire or shock hazard or malfunctions of your IC recorder Before you start recording with a microSD card we recommend that you copy all the...

Page 149: ... Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher 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 8 v10 11 Note One of the above operating systems should be pr...

Page 150: ...e Note The following are not supported Operating systems other than the above Any operating system you installed on a homemade computer Upgraded operating systems Multi boot environments Multi monitor environments 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 137 ...

Page 151: ...z MP3 192kbps 50 Hz 20 000 Hz MP3 128kbps 50 Hz 16 000 Hz MP3 48kbps MONO 50 Hz 14 000 Hz Compatible file formats MP3 3 4 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 WMA 3 5 6 Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequencies 44 1 kHz File extension wma AAC LC 3 6 Bit rate 16 kbps 320 kbps S...

Page 152: ...AAA alkaline batteries supplied 3 0 V DC Two NH AAA rechargeable batteries not supplied 2 4 V DC Ambient conditions Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Operating humidity 25 75 Storage temperature 10 C 45 C 14 F 113 F Storage humidity 25 75 Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls Approx 38 3 mm 114 1 mm 19 3 mm 1 51 in 4 50 in 0 76 in Width Height Depth JEITA 7 Mass Approx 74 ...

Page 153: ...orted 3 Playback of the MP3 files recorded by the IC recorder is also supported 4 WMA Ver 9 is compatible however MBR Multi Bit Rate Lossless Professional and Voice are not supported 5 Copyright protected files are not available for playback 6 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 7 Depending on the country or region of your pur...

Page 154: ...ps MONO 159 hours REC Mode REC Scene 3 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit 6 hours 5 minutes 12 hours 10 minutes 24 hours 20 minutes 48 hours 40 minutes MP3 192kbps 44 hours 40 minutes 89 hours 25 minutes 178 hours 357 hours MP3 128kbps 67 hours 5 minutes 134 hours 268 hours 536 hours MP3 48kbps MONO 178 hours 357 hours 715 hours 1 431 hours For long term continuous recording a USB AC adaptor...

Page 155: ...yback time of a music file and the number of music files by bit rate 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Bit rate Playback time Number of files 128 kbps 59 hours 35 minutes 893 files 256 kbps 29 hours 45 minutes 446 files Provided that MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder 142 ...

Page 156: ...prox 16 hours Approx 37 hours MP3 192kbps Approx 55 hours Approx 18 hours Approx 43 hours MP3 128kbps Approx 57 hours Approx 18 hours Approx 45 hours MP3 48kbps MONO Approx 62 hours Approx 18 hours Approx 45 hours Music file MP3 128kbps Approx 18 hours Approx 45 hours REC Mode Recording Playback with the built in speaker 2 Playback with external headphones LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit Approx 34 hours Approx...

Page 157: ...ormation Technology Industries Association The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder 1 When playing back music through the built in speaker with the volume level set to 27 2 Depending on the country or region of your purchase some of the optional accessories are not available 3 144 ...

Page 158: ...g with the headphones earphones cord wrapped around it and subject the bag to strong impact Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit The unit is not waterproof In particular be careful in the following situations When you have the unit in your 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 whe...

Page 159: ...e careful not to delete important data Do not leave a memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording playback formatting Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC recorder Do not remove a memory card while the Accessing Saving or Please Wait message is on the display window Doing so may damage the data Your ...

Page 160: ...direct sunlight or a place near a heater Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present When using a memory card make sure to check the correct insertion direction into the memory card slot Do not put any adhesive label on a memory card as it may cause the card to be stuck in the slot Related Topic Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright...

Page 161: ...s symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste hand...

Page 162: ... Sony Europe Limited Da Vincilaan 7 D1 1935 Zaventem Belgium For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced mainly in the countries EEA Eu...

Page 163: ...oSDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this Help Guide This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a l...

Page 164: ...EQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS HELP GUIDE THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or the information contained herein at any time without notice 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation What you recor...

Page 165: ...that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the IC recorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use ...

Page 166: ... in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in China https service sony com cn For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair services 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 So...

Page 167: ...onsult your nearest Sony dealer Please access the following support home page to obtain the latest support information about the IC recorder For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in...

Page 168: ...equency bands noise from projectors or air conditioners etc will be reduced to make human voices distinctive and you will hear human voices more clearly While playback with the built in speaker or playback of the files in Music is in progress however the Clear Voice function does not work Related Topic Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer the Clear Voice function...

Page 169: ...cordings Additionally you can use the Scene Select function to change some recording settings including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built in microphones at once by selecting one of the recording scenes Related Topic Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 156 ...

Page 170: ...f you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress rustling noises may be recorded Keep your hand away from the IC recorder until you finish recording 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 157 ...

Page 171: ... A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if your 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 devices when recording 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 158 ...

Page 172: ...corder ICD PX470 Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone not supplied for recording The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty Clean the plug 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 159 ...

Page 173: ...p Guide IC Recorder ICD PX470 You hear noise when using headphones not supplied for playback The plug of the connected headphones is dirty Clean the plug 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 160 ...

Page 174: ...nected to your IC recorder with a stereo connection cable playing the recorded files may sound low in volume or make squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built in speaker This is because the left and right audio signal output is reversed in phase and does not indicate a malfunction Be sure to use an audio cable with a monaural plug to record audio from a monaural external device 4...

Page 175: ...oise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on While playback with the built in speaker or playback of the files in Music is in progress the Clear Voice function does not work 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 162 ...

Page 176: ...polarity Your IC recorder is turned off Slide the HOLD POWER switch to POWER and hold it until the display window turns on Your IC recorder is placed in the HOLD state Slide the HOLD POWER switch to the center dot Related Topic Inserting batteries Using the IC recorder with the USB AC adaptor Turning the power on Parts and controls Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state 4 595 548 31 1 Copyr...

Page 177: ...IC recorder does not turn off Slide and hold the HOLD POWER switch to POWER and hold it until Power Off appears on the display window Related Topic Turning the power off Parts and controls 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 164 ...

Page 178: ...o 10min by default to save battery power If you leave the IC recorder unused for 10 minutes it will automatically turn off You can change the current setting with the Settings menu Related Topic Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off Auto Power Off 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 165 ...

Page 179: ...recommended that you set Auto Power Off to a shorter period of time This will help you save battery power in case you forget to turn off the power of the IC recorder You are using your IC recorder under the temperature of 5 C 41 ºF or below where the battery wears quickly This is due to the characteristics of the battery and does not indicate a malfunction Manganese batteries are inserted in the c...

Page 180: ...s from the compartment and insert them back in You may have formatted the built in memory of your IC recorder with a computer Be sure to use the IC recorder for formatting Related Topic Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 167 ...

Page 181: ...uide IC Recorder ICD PX470 The operation indicator does not light LED is set to OFF Set LED to ON Related Topic Turning the operation indicator on or off LED 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 168 ...

Page 182: ...IC Recorder ICD PX470 You cannot record a file The remaining recording time is insufficient Related Topic Checking the remaining recording time Available Rec Time 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 169 ...

Page 183: ...rding is interrupted The VOR function is turned on To turn off the VOR function set VOR to OFF Related Topic Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume the VOR function 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 170 ...

Page 184: ...evice Use an audio connection cable to connect your IC recorder to an external device and adjust the volume level on the external device If you use an audio connecting cable with high resistance the recording volume will decrease Use an audio connecting cable without resistance 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 171 ...

Page 185: ...rstanding what you hear use headphones not supplied The recording volume may be low Check the sensitivity level of the built in microphones and the Scene Select setting Related Topic Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built In Mic Sensitivity Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Tips for better recording 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 172...

Page 186: ...Guide IC Recorder ICD PX470 You hear no sound from the built in speaker Headphones not supplied are connected to your IC recorder Disconnect the headphones 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 173 ...

Page 187: ...ilt in speaker even when headphones not supplied are connected When the headphones connection is loose you may hear sound from the built in speaker as well Disconnect the headphones and connect them once again 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 174 ...

Page 188: ...ch Control setting is set to ON and you have changed the playback speed Set the DPC Digital Pitch Control setting to OFF or change the playback speed to normal Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 175 ...

Page 189: ...divide a file 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 by the IC recorder e g a file transferred from a computer Related Topic Deleting a file 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 176 ...

Page 190: ...Recorder ICD PX470 You cannot move a file You cannot move files in Music to another folder in the built in memory or the microSD card Related Topic Protecting a file 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 177 ...

Page 191: ...e IC Recorder ICD PX470 You cannot copy a file to a different folder You cannot copy files in Music to another folder in the built in memory or the microSD card 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 178 ...

Page 192: ...created is not displayed If you have created a folder or file on the computer your IC recorder may fail to detect it depending on where you created it For more information see Structure of folders and files 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 179 ...

Page 193: ... recording date of a file appears as or The file may have been recorded by a model of the IC recorder other than ICD PX470 The date and time recording format varies depending on the model 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 180 ...

Page 194: ... in or you have replaced the batteries with new ones the Set Date Time screen appears on the display widow On this screen you see the date and time of the last operation you made with your IC recorder before you removed the batteries Be sure to change the date and time to the current ones 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 181 ...

Page 195: ...he computer As the remaining recording time on the display window is calculated by subtracting the memory capacity required for system operations from the remaining built in memory capacity it may not be consistent with the one that Sound Organizer 2 shows on the computer 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 182 ...

Page 196: ...and you cannot start recording The built in memory is full Delete unnecessary files from the built in memory or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files Related Topic Deleting a file 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 183 ...

Page 197: ...y and the inserted microSD card your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 5 000 folders and files all together in total Delete unnecessary files from the built in memory or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files Related Topic Deleting a file 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 184 ...

Page 198: ...e IC Recorder ICD PX470 The microSD card is not detected Remove the microSD card and insert it in the correct orientation Related Topic Inserting a memory card 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 185 ...

Page 199: ...unreadable characters Some characters you use on Windows Explorer or Mac Finder are not supported by your IC recorder Folder and file names containing such characters appear in unreadable characters on the IC recorder 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 186 ...

Page 200: ...e IC Recorder ICD PX470 Copying a file takes time If the size of a file is large it takes a considerable time to finish copying Wait until the copying finishes 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 187 ...

Page 201: ...B extension cable not supplied remove the hub or cable and connect the IC recorder directly to a USB port on the computer With the computer that does not meet the system requirements described in this Help Guide successful operations are not guaranteed Your IC recorder may not be detected by the computer depending on the USB port Try another USB port on the computer Related Topic System requiremen...

Page 202: ...echnical specifications of your IC recorder Your IC recorder is capable of detecting up to 5 000 folders and files all together in total Delete unnecessary files and folders or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files If you have created a folder or file on the computer your IC recorder may fail to detect it depending on where you created it For more information s...

Page 203: ...with your IC recorder connected to the computer the computer may freeze or may not start properly Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and start the computer once again Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 190 ...

Page 204: ...he operating system that is not supported by the software Install the software on the computer with the supported operating system You are attempting to log on to Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 with a Guest account Make sure to log on with a user name with computer administrator privileges Related Topic System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony...

Page 205: ... connect the IC recorder once again Connect the IC recorder to another USB port The computer may be placed in sleep hibernate mode Change the power saving mode settings to keep the computer in normal mode Save a backup copy of all of the data stored on the built in memory or the microSD card of your IC recorder to the computer and then format the built in memory or the microSD card with the IC rec...

Page 206: ...er has no built in speakers or no external speakers are connected The volume of the computer is turned off Turn up the volume of the computer Refer to the instruction manual of the computer You can change the volume of WAV files and save them using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 193 ...

Page 207: ...ly capable of playing files in the supported format Depending on the file format you cannot use part of editorial features of the software Refer to the help files of Sound Organizer 2 Related Topic The Sound Organizer 2 window for Windows only 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 194 ...

Page 208: ...attempting to play one of the divided files Save the file on the computer and then transfer it to your IC recorder The file data will be optimized Related Topic Technical specifications 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select one of the file formats supported by the IC recorder to save the file 195 ...

Page 209: ...ations slow down as the number of stored files increases Regardless of the recording length of files operations slow down as the total number of files stored on your IC recorder increases 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 196 ...

Page 210: ...PX470 The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved added or deleted It takes a longer time to copy or delete a large file Wait until the copying or deleting finishes 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 197 ...

Page 211: ...While the computer is accessing your IC recorder do not disconnect any cables as it may cause unstable computer operations or data corruption There may be a conflict between Sound Organizer 2 and another driver or application 4 595 548 31 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 198 ...

Page 212: ...etected when you inserted a microSD card into the microSD card slot Remove the microSD card and insert it once again If this message keeps appearing use a new microSD card The microSD card is write protected You inserted a read only microSD card You cannot use the read only microSD card on your IC recorder Memory Full The remaining capacity of the built in memory or the microSD card is insufficien...

Page 213: ...st Sony dealer No folder The memory storage you selected as the move copy destination does not contain any folders Create a folder and repeat the operation once again See Creating a folder The REC_FILE folder does not contain any folders Create a folder and repeat the operation once again See Creating a folder No File The folder you selected does not contain any files There is no file that you mov...

Page 214: ...om the file or use a computer to clear the read only property and then delete the file once again See Protecting a file Some Data Not Deleted If the selected folder contains sub folders the sub folders and their files will not be deleted Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder The IC recorder supports LPCM wav MP3 mp3 WMA wma AAC LC m4a files See Techni...

Page 215: ...be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new file Cannot Divide Exceeds Max Number of Files in Folder The sum of files in a folder or the total number of files will exceed the limit You cannot divide the file Delete unnecessary files and divide the file once again See Deleting a file Same File Name Exists There already is a file with the same name You cannot create more than one f...

Page 216: ...ed Wide under Recording Settings when the sensitivity level of the built in microphones of your IC recorder is set to For Music or Auto under For Music While For Music or Auto under For Music is selected the Focused or Wide recording function does not work See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built In Mic Sensitivity and Selecting the recording function Focused Wide NCF ...

Page 217: ... file will be divided and some of the recording may be lost around the divided point All characters appear in uppercase Depending on the character combination the folder name you entered on a computer may appear in uppercase on your IC recorder Unreadable characters or appear in the folder tile artist or file name You used the characters that your IC recorder is not capable of displaying Do not us...

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