Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
While playback is in progress While the recording information is displayed While the current file information is displayed While the file search categories are displayed Power Charging the battery with a computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer Charging the battery with the 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 Making the initial settings Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene” Tips for better recording Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function Recording with manual volume adjustment (manual recording) Using the recording delay function Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC) Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function Recording with other devices Recording with an external microphone
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list Listening to sound with better quality Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review) Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) IC recorder operations with a smartphone (REC Remote) Features of REC Remote Getting ready to use REC Remote Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection Re-establishing
Dividing files Dividing a file at the current playback point Dividing a file at all the track mark points Changing names Changing a folder name Changing a file name Protecting a file Settings menu Using the Settings menu List of the Settings menu items Menu items with selectable setting items Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) Lowering the volume of loud sounds a
Computer Connecting the IC recorder to a computer Structure of folders and files Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder Playing 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) Sp
Troubleshooting Restarting the IC recorder Noise The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise. A rustling noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording. You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback.
Input sounds are distorted. Playback The playback volume is low. You hear no sound from the built-in speaker. You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected. The sound effect you selected with “Effect” does not work. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Editing You cannot divide a file. You cannot move a file. You cannot copy a file to a different folder. Track marks are not detected. Clock The recording date of a file appears as “----/--/--” or “--:--.
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function. Software operations (Sound Organizer 2) You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer. You cannot play or edit stored files. The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise. Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases.
Table Of Contents ICD-SX2000 Help Guide..................................................................................................................i Preparation......................................................................................................................................i Using the supplied wind screen......................................................................................................1 Parts and controls..........................................................
Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene” ...............................................................48 Tips for better recording.........................................................................................................50 Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function.................................53 Recording with manual volume adjustment (manual recording).............................................55 Using the recording delay function.................
Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations........................................................................97 Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection......................................................................................98 Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android)...............................................................99 Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS)....................................................................
Setting the clock (Date&Time)..............................................................................................144 Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format).....................................................146 Selecting the clock display format (Time Display)................................................................147 Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)..............................................................................
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise........................................194 A rustling noise is recorded..................................................................................................195 A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.............................................................................196 Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording........................................................................
You cannot move a file.........................................................................................................221 You cannot copy a file to a different folder...........................................................................222 Track marks are not detected...............................................................................................223 Clock..............................................................................................................................
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the supplied wind screen When you use your IC recorder, put the supplied wind screen over the built-in microphones to minimize wind noise.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Parts and controls 1. Built-in microphones 2. Peak indicator 3. Display window 4. OPTION button 5. T-MARK (track mark) button 6. BACK/HOME button 7. STOP button 8. REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button, recording indicator 9. (play/enter) button (*1) A-B (repeat A-B)/ (review/fast backward), 10 Control button ( DPC (Digital Pitch Control), . (headphones) jack 11 . 12 USB connector cover (You can find the USB connector retracted behind the cover.) .
. 14 VOL + (volume +) button (*1) . 15 VOL - (volume -) button . 16 USB slide lever . 17 Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.) . (N-mark) (Put an NFC-enabled smartphone onto this mark to establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function.) 18 . 19 Hole for attaching the tripod (No tripod is supplied with your IC recorder.) . (microphone) jack 20 . 21 microSD card slot (The card slot is located under the cover.) . 22 Slot cover . 23 Built-in speaker .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the HOME menu On your IC recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for all functions. The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on the IC recorder. 1 Press and hold BACK/HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2 Press or to 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.
You can display the recording standby screen. To start recording, press REC/PAUSE. REC Remote: You can display the menu screen for REC Remote that uses the Bluetooth function of your IC recorder. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the OPTION menu You can display the OPTION menu by pressing OPTION. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected function of your IC recorder. 1 Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION. The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears. 2 Press or to select the desired menu item, and then press 3 Press or to select the desired setting, and then press . .
Hint To return to the previous screen, press BACK/HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 About folders and files Audio files recorded by your IC recorder are stored in folders of the IC recorder. The following folder is automatically created by default. “FOLDER01”: Files recorded via the built-in microphones are stored.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 While the HOME menu is displayed The following describes the HOME menu on the display window. Note The following screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder. 1. HOME menu items You can select one of the following: : Music : Recorded Files : Record : REC Remote : Settings : Return to XX (The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 While recording is in progress or on standby The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby. A: Auto Gain Ctrl recording B: Manual recording Note The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder. 1. Recording status indicator Indicates the current recording status of your IC recorder. : recording : paused (The indicator flashes.) : stopped 2.
6. Sleep timer indicator Indicates that the sleep timer is active. 7. REC Mode indicator Indicates the recording mode that is currently selected. , : LPCM file , , , : MP3 file 8. Battery indicator 9. Elapsed time Indicates the elapsed time of the current recording. 10 Scene Select indicator . Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected. : Auto Voice Rec : Meeting : Lecture : Voice Notes : Interview : Soft Music : Loud Music : My Scene 1 : My Scene 2 11 Built-in Mic Sensitivity indicator .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 While playback is in progress The following describes the display window during playback. Note The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder. 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.
: Repeat (Play Mode) : 1 File Play (Play Mode) : 1 File Repeat (Play Mode) : Shuffle (Play Mode) : Shuffle Repeat (Play Mode) : Selected Range (Playback Range) 6. Bluetooth indicator Indicates that the Bluetooth function is turned on. 7. File number information Indicates the file number of the playing file in the format (current file number)/(total number of files to play). 8.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 While the recording information is displayed You can view the recording information of your IC recorder, including the remaining recording time, the memory storage for recorded files, and the folder setting. To display the recording information, while recording is on standby, select “REC Information” on the OPTION menu, and then . press The following recording information is available: Available Rec. Time: Remaining time available for recording.
Hint While recording is on standby, you can press STOP to view the recording information of your IC recorder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 While the current file information is displayed You can view the information (recording date and time, file length, etc.) about the recorded file you selected. Note The following screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
Bit Rate: Bit rate selected at the time of recording. Sample Rate: Sampling rate selected at the time of recording. Bit Depth: Bit depth selected at the time of recording. Recording Memory: Memory storage containing the file. File Path: Path to the file.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 While the file search categories are displayed When you select “ display window. Recorded Files” or “ Music” on the HOME menu, the search categories of the stored files appear on the Note The following screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually 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.
Artists: Music files are sorted by artist name. Folders: Music files in the selected folder are listed.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Charging the battery with a computer 1 Slide the USB slide lever in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer. (*1) While the battery is charging, the “Connecting” animation and the battery indicator animation ( window. ) appear on the display When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will indicate ( ).
*1 *2 If you cannot connect your IC recorder directly to the USB port on the computer, use the supplied USB connection support cable. This value is estimated, provided that the exhausted battery is fully charged at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the battery. Note If your IC recorder is connected to a computer which is not running or in a power saving mode (standby or sleep), the battery will not charge.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer Be sure to follow the procedure below, otherwise you may not be able to play the files stored on your IC recorder due to data corruption. 1 Make sure that “Accessing” is not on the display window. 2 Perform the following operation on the computer. On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, click the following icon. Then, click “Eject IC RECORDER” (Windows 7, Windows 8.
Hint For details on disconnecting a USB device from the computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor You can charge the battery or use your IC recorder by connecting it to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). It is helpful to use the IC recorder with AC power when you want to record for a long time. If you charge the battery of your IC recorder for the first time or you have not use the IC recorder for a long time, charge the appears.
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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Be sure to follow the procedure below, otherwise you may not be able to play the files stored on your IC recorder due to data corruption. 1 If recording or playback is in progress, press STOP to stop the IC recorder. 2 Make sure that “Accessing” is not on the display window. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Turning the power on 1 Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until the display window turns on. Hint The Auto Power Off function [Details] on your IC recorder is set to “30min” by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder unused for 30 minutes, it will automatically turn off. If the sleep timer [Details] is active, your IC recorder will turn off automatically in the specified period of time.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Turning the power off 1 Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until “Power Off” appears on the display window. Note Sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. If you restart [Details] the IC recorder while IC recorder operations are in progress, you may lose your data and settings stored on the IC recorder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Inserting a memory card In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a microSD card (not supplied). 1 Make sure that the operation indicator of your IC recorder is not lit, and then open the cover of the microSD card slot. 2 Hold a microSD card with the terminal side aligned with the back of the IC recorder and insert it into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place. 3 Close the cover of the microSD card slot.
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 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).
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Making the initial settings When you turn on your IC recorder for the first time, the Configure Initial Settings screen appears on the display window. You can then select the display language, set the clock, and turn on/off the beep sound. 1 Press to select “Yes.” 2 Press or to select the display language, and then press .
When you are finished with the last item, press 4 Press or to apply the settings to the clock. to select “Next,” and then press . The setting window for turning the beep sound on or off is displayed. 5 Press or to select “ON” or “OFF” to turn on or off the beep sound, and then press . When the initial settings finish, the completion message and then the HOME menu appears. Note The default date display format depends on the country or region of your purchase.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) on your IC recorder in order to prevent unintentional operations while you carry around the IC recorder. 1 Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “HOLD.” While the IC recorder is turned on, sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to “HOLD” displays “HOLD” and the current time for approximately 3 seconds on the display window, indicating that all the buttons are disabled.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state When all the buttons on your IC recorder 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. 1 Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to the center dot.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only) The 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording with the built-in microphones (Auto Gain Ctrl recording) The following describes the basic recording steps with the selected sensitivity level of the built-in microphones and recording mode. Note If you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress, rustling or scratching noises may be recorded. Hint Before you start recording, we recommend you first make a trial recording or monitor the recording.
2 Select “ Record” on the HOME menu, and then press . The recording standby screen appears on the display window. 3 Turn your IC recorder so that its built-in microphones point in the direction of the target sound source. 4 Press REC/PAUSE. The recording indicator ( ) lights in red. You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording. While recording is in progress, the peak level meters ( ) appear to indicate the current and optimum recording volume levels of input sound.
5 Press STOP to stop recording. The “Please Wait” animation and then the recording standby screen appear. to play the file you have just recorded. Now you can press Note While the “Please Wait” animation is on the display window, your IC recorder is saving the file to the memory storage. If the IC recorder is running on AC power, do not disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to avoid data corruption.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 About the peak level meters indicating the recording volume levels During recording, the peak level meters ( ) appear to help you adjust the recording level. Please adjust the orientation of the built-in microphones, the distance from the sound source, or the sensitivity setting of the microphones so that the recording level stays around -12 dB, which fits within the optimum range, as illustrated above.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Monitoring the recording audio You can monitor the ongoing recording by connecting headphones (not supplied) to the 1 Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 Press VOL -/+ to adjust the monitoring volume. (headphones) jack. (headphones) jack. Changing the monitoring volume does not affect the recording volume.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Additional operations available during recording You can perform the following operations during recording. To pause a recording Press REC/PAUSE. While a recording is paused, the recording indicator flashes in red and flashing If you leave the recording paused for 1 hour, it will stop automatically. appears on the display window. To restart the recording from a pause Press REC/PAUSE again. The recording restarts from the paused point.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Changing the file storage destination folder By default, the recorded files via the built-in microphones are stored in “FOLDER01” under “ You can change this storage folder setting by following the steps below: 1 Recorded Files.” While recording is on standby, select “Recording Folder” on the OPTION menu, and then press The Memory Selection screen appears.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 About the directivity of the built-in microphones The built-in microphones are unidirectional and you can change the angle of each microphone with your fingertip to adjust the directivity. When both microphones are positioned to point in the same direction (0° positioning) The built-in microphones collect sounds mostly from the direction in which they point.
A: Sounds from the right are collected. B: Sounds from the left are collected.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation According to a particular recording situation, you can 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 (Scene Select). For “My Scene 1” and “My Scene 2,” you can customize their recording settings to suit your preference.
meetings. Soft Music: Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 2 to 3 meters (80 to 120 inches), such as chorus or musical instrument lessons. Loud Music: Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances. My Scene 1/ My Scene 2: You can customize the recording settings, including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones, to make your own recording scene.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene” You can customize the recording settings for “My Scene 1” or “My Scene 2” of the Scene Select function to make a recording scene that suits your preference. 1 Use the Settings menu to set the following: The following recording menu items can be set. REC Mode Built-in Mic Sensitivity Ext.
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function 4-579-964-32(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 49
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting Place your IC recorder close to speakers of the meeting. You can reduce noise (vibrations from the desk, etc.) by placing the IC recorder on a soft cloth, such as a handkerchief. For recording a meeting, it is suitable to select “Auto Voice Rec” or “Meeting” of the Scene Select function.
Recording an interview Place your IC recorder so that the built-in microphones point in the direction of the interviewee. For recording an interview, it is suitable to select “Auto Voice Rec” or “Interview” of the Scene Select function. Recording a soft music performance With your IC recorder, you can record immersive stereo sound by placing it close to musical instruments.
If the audio of a recorded file is distorted, place the IC recorder further away to record performances.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function By default, the settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function are as follows: Auto Voice Rec REC Mode: MP3 192kbps Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice VOR: OFF LIMITER: OFF Recording Filter: NCF(Noise Cut) Auto Auto Meeting REC Mode: MP3 192kbps Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice Ext.
Recording Filter: NCF(Noise Cut) Soft Music REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit Medium(Music) Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Music Medium(Music) Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Music VOR: OFF LIMITER: OFF Recording Filter: OFF Loud Music REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit Low(Music) Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Music Low(Music) Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Music VOR: OFF LIMITER: OFF Recording Filter: OFF My Scene 1/ My Scene 2 REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice - Manual 10 Ext.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording with manual volume adjustment (manual recording) You can set “Sensitivity setting” for “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” or either of the audio input types under “Ext. Input Setting” to “Manual” to manually select the optimum recording volume level for the sound source. When you need to reduce sound distortion, such as clipping noise, you can turn on the LIMITER function as well. 1 Change the angle of your IC recorder's built-in microphones ( microphones.
5 Press or to select the optimum recording volume level for the sound source. You can check the current recording volume level on the peak level meters. Adjust the recording volume so that the recording volume level stays around -12 dB, which fits within the optimum range ( ). If too loud sounds are detected during recording, “OVER” ( ) appears on the display window and the peak indicator lights.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the recording delay function You can set your IC recorder to start recording automatically when the specified period of time expires. 1 While recording is on standby, select “Recording Delay” on the OPTION menu, and then press 2 Press or to select the desired period of time, and then press . You can select from “15sec” to “60min.” The countdown screen is displayed. When the specified period of time expires, recording starts.
During the countdown, if you turn the power off or the time period specified for the sleep timer expires, your IC recorder will turn off. During the countdown, your IC recorder does not turn off even when the period of time specified for the Auto Power Off function [Details] expires.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC) You can turn on the Cross-Memory REC function to automatically switch the file storage destination folder to the alternate memory storage and keep recording when the capacity of the built-in memory or the microSD card is used up. 1 While recording is on standby, select “Cross-Memory REC” on the OPTION menu, and then press 2 Press or to select “ON,” and then press .
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function You can set your IC recorder to automatically start when the input sound volume reaches the predefined level, and pauses when the volume decreases below the level. 1 While recording is on standby or paused, select “VOR” on the OPTION menu, and then press 2 Press or to select “ON,” and then press . . “VOR” is set to “OFF” by default. 3 Press REC/PAUSE.
Hint To cancel the VOR function setup process, set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 2.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording with an external microphone You can connect an external microphone to your IC recorder and use it for recording. 1 While no IC recorder operations are in progress, connect an external microphone ( (microphone) jack. ) to the “Ext. Input Setting” appears on the display window. If not, use the OPTION menu to select “MIC IN” for “Ext. Input Setting.” [Details] 2 Press 3 Press or to select “MIC IN,” and then press . REC/PAUSE to start recording.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) You can make music files without using a computer by recording audio/music from the device (a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, TV, etc.) connected to your IC recorder. With the synchronized recording function turned on, the IC recorder pauses after 2 seconds of no audio input. When audio input resumes, it restarts recording, saving the audio to a new file.
3 Press or to select “Yes,” and then press . The synchronized recording function is turned on. 4 Press REC/PAUSE. Flashing 5 appears on the display window and the IC recorder pauses. Start playback on the connected external device. appears and the IC recorder starts recording. When no audio input continues for 2 seconds, flashing appears on the display window and the IC recorder pauses. When audio input resumes, it restarts recording, saving the audio to a new file.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) You can make music files without using a computer by recording audio/music from the device (a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, TV, etc.) connected to your IC recorder.
4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. appears on the display window and the IC recorder starts recording audio from the connected external device. 5 Start playback on the connected external device. Hint To stop recording, press STOP.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device You can connect an external device to your IC recorder and record playback audio from the IC recorder. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. 1 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Playing a file You can select a file from the HOME menu for playback. 1 Select “ Music” or “ 2 Search and select a file. Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press . For instructions on searching a file, see Selecting a file. 3 Press . Playback starts. 4 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the playback volume.
For the customers in Europe only: When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level, the “Check The Volume Level” message appears. Hint To stop playback, press . 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting a file You can select a file from the HOME menu for playback or editing. 1 Select “ Music” or “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press 2 Select a file search category. . Press or to select one of the following file search categories, and then press .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List) You can locate a playback point by selecting a track mark on the Track Mark List screen. 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Track Mark List” on the OPTION menu, and then . press 2 Press or to the desired track mark, and then press . File playback starts from the selected track mark point.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Additional operations available during playback You can perform the following operations while playback is in progress . To stop at the current position Press . To resume playback from that point, press . To go back to the beginning of the current file Press once. If track marks are added 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function The Clear Voice function reduces ambient noises to make human voices distinctive. You will hear human voices more clearly in the playback audio. 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Clear Voice” on the OPTION menu, and then press . 2 Press or to select “Clear Voice 1” or “Clear Voice 2,” and then press .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the transcription playback mode In the transcription playback mode, you can fast-forward or fast-rewind to search for a particular point as well as use the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function to slow down the playback speed. This is useful when you want to transcribe a recorded file of a meeting, etc. 1 While playback is on standby, select “Transcription Playback Mode” on the OPTION menu, and then . press 2 Press to start playback.
use the playback mode. turn on the A-B repeat function. Hint To stop playback, press STOP. To exit the transcription playback mode, select “End Transcription Playback 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.25 times to 3.00 times. Changing the playback speed does not affect the playback audio. Files will play in natural tones, thanks to digital processing. You can also change the playback speed while your IC recorder is in the “Transcription Playback Mode.” 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, press DPC (Digital Pitch Control).
4 Press to set the playback speed. Hint To resume the normal playback speed, select “OFF” in step 3. You can select the playback speed as follows: 1.00 times - 0.25 times: FLAC files with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or higher 2.00 times - 0.25 times: LPCM files with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or higher 3.00 times - 0.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change) You can change the musical pitch (key) without changing the playback speed of music files or recorded files. 1 While playback is in progress, select “Key Change” on the OPTION menu, and then press 2 Press or . to adjust the musical pitch. To raise in pitch by a half step ( 1 to 6) To lower in pitch by a half step ( 1 to 6) By default, the musical pitch is set to “0.” 3 Press .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the sound effect (Effect) You can set the sound effect suitable for playing music files or recorded files. 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Effect” on the OPTION menu, and then press 2 Press or to select the desired sound effect, and then press . Description of menu items You can select one of the following items: OFF: Turns off the Effect function (default setting). Pop ( ): Emphasizes middle ranges, ideal for vocals.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Customizing the sound effect When selecting the sound effect (Effect), you can select “Custom” and customize the sound quality to suit your preference. 1 While playback of a music or recorded file is on standby or in progress, select “Effect” on the OPTION . menu, and then press 2 Press or to select “Custom,” and then press . The custom setting screen appears.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the playback mode You can select the playback mode that suits your needs. 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Play Mode” on the OPTION menu, and then press . 2 Press or to select a playback mode, and then press . Description of menu items You can select one of the following items: Normal: Plays the files in the specified range one by one. Repeat: Plays the files in the specified range repeatedly.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat) 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, press A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. 2 Press “ A-B again to specify the finishing point B. A-B” is displayed and the specified segment plays repeatedly. Note While playback is on standby, you cannot specify the same point as the starting point A and the finishing point B.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Specifying the playback range in the stored file list You can specify the playback range in the playback file list. The contents of the playback range will vary depending on the file search category (“Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,” “Search by REC Scene,” or “Folders”). 1 Select “ Recorded Files” or “ 2 Press 3 Select “Playback Range” on the OPTION menu, and then press 4 Press or or Music” on the HOME menu, and then press .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Listening to sound with better quality Use headphones: Connect headphones (not supplied) to the Use external speakers: Connect active speakers (not supplied) to the (headphones) jack. This disables the built-in speaker. (headphones) jack.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review) To search forward (Cue): While playback is on standby or in progress, press and hold and release it at the point you want to resume playback. To search backward (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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) The Easy Search function helps you quickly locate the point from which you want to play. It would be more helpful in locating the desired point within a long file, such as a meeting recording, if you change the skip time length. 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Easy Search” on the OPTION menu, and then . press 2 Press 3 Select a skip time length.
Allows you to specify the skip time length for Forward Skip Time and Reverse Skip Time. For fast-forwarding: Select 5sec, 10sec (default setting), 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min to specify the skip time length for fast-forwarding. For fast-rewinding: Select 1sec, 3sec (default setting), 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min to specify the skip time length for fast-rewinding. Hint You can also specify “Set Skip Time” while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Features of REC Remote With REC Remote installed on a smartphone, you can connect to your IC recorder via Bluetooth and: start/stop recording check/adjust the recording volume levels add track marks change the recording settings Note REC Remote is merely an app designed for audio recording. You cannot use it for playback or sound monitoring during recording. To play recorded audio files, use your IC recorder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Getting ready to use REC Remote To use REC Remote, you need to install REC Remote on a smartphone. 1 Install REC Remote on the smartphone. 1. Search Google Play™ or App Store for “REC Remote.” 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install REC Remote on the smartphone. When you start REC Remote for the first time after installation, a screen appears asking you to accept the terms and conditions. Thoroughly read the terms and conditions and select “Accept.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu If a smartphone does not have the NFC function, follow the steps below to establish a Bluetooth connection. 1 Do the following on your IC recorder. Select “ REC Remote” - “Add Device (Pairing)” from the HOME menu, and then press . If the Bluetooth function of the IC recorder is turned off, “Turn Bluetooth On?” appears on the display window. Select “Yes” and press . 2 Do the following on the smartphone.
When the operation screen of REC Remote appears on the smartphone, the Bluetooth connection should be successfully established. Proceed to Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations. Hint For Android, a message confirming the pass code appears on the “Bluetooth pairing request” screen. Select “Pair” to proceed.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function If a smartphone has the NFC function, follow the steps below to establish a Bluetooth connection. 1 Turn on your IC recorder. 2 On the smartphone, turn on the NFC function. 3 Start REC Remote. 4 Put the smartphone onto your IC recorder aligning the N mark on both devices together.
Move the smartphone slowly on the N mark on your IC recorder. If the smartphone is in a smartphone case, remove the case and perform the above steps all over again. If neither of the above works, try the steps in Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu. What is NFC? NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-range wireless communications between various devices, including mobile telephones and IC tags.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations When a Bluetooth connection is established, the REC Remote screen appears on the smartphone. 1. Use the recording operation buttons. You can start ( ), pause ( ), or stop ( ) recording. 2. Display the settings screen. You can touch to change the recording settings and the REC Remote settings. 3. View the help. You can touch to view detailed instructions in the REC Remote help.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection The procedure to disconnect the Bluetooth connection depends on the way you established the connection between your IC recorder and the smartphone. If you followed the steps in “Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu”: On your IC recorder, select “ REC Remote” - “Bluetooth ON/OFF” - “OFF” from the HOME menu, and then press icon disappears. When the Bluetooth connection is disconnected, the .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android) The procedure to re-establish the Bluetooth connection depends on the way you previously established the connection between your IC recorder and the smartphone. If you followed the steps in “Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu”: 1 On your IC recorder, select “ then press . REC Remote” - “Bluetooth ON/OFF” - “ON” from the HOME menu, and 2 On the smartphone, start REC Remote.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS) Follow the steps below to re-establish the Bluetooth connection between your IC recorder and the smartphone. 1 On your IC recorder, select “ then press . REC Remote” - “Bluetooth ON/OFF” - “ON” from the HOME menu, and 2 On the iPhone, select “ICD-SX2000” on the Bluetooth settings screen. 3 Start REC Remote.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Viewing the Bluetooth information You can view the information about the Bluetooth function. 1 On the IC recorder, Select “ .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Deleting a file You can select a file and delete it. Note Once you have deleted a file, you will not be able to restore it. 1 Select a file you want to delete. [Details] 2 Select “Delete a File” on the OPTION menu, and then press . “Delete?” appears and the specified file plays for confirmation. 3 Press or to select “Yes,” and then press . The “Please Wait” animation appears on the display window and the selected file will be deleted.
a file, see Protecting a file. Hint To cancel the deleting process, select “No” in step 3, and then press . To delete a part of a file, first divide the file into two files, select the file number of the one 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Deleting all files in the searched folder or list You can select a folder or list from the file search results and delete all of the contained files. 1 Select “ Music” or “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press .
To cancel the deleting process, select “No” in step 5, and then press .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Deleting a folder You can select a folder from “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu and delete it. 1 Select “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press . 2 Press or to select “Folders” and the memory storage, and then press 3 Press or to select the desired folder. 4 Select “Delete Folder” on the OPTION menu, and then press . . “Delete Folder?” appears on the display window. 5 Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
Hint To cancel the deleting process, select “No” in step 5, and then press . If you delete the current file storage destination folder, “Switch Recording Folder” appears on the display window and “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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Moving a file to a different folder You can select a file and move it to another folder. 1 Select the file you want to move. [Details] 2 While playback is on standby, select “Move/Copy File” on the OPTION menu, and then press 3 Press or to select “Move to Built-In Memory” or “Move to SD Card,” and then press 4 Press or to select the destination folder, and then press . . .
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Copying a file to a different folder You can select a file and copy it to another folder, which is useful in making a backup copy. 1 Select the file you want to copy. [Details] 2 While playback is on standby, select “Move/Copy File” on the OPTION menu, and then press 3 Press or to select “Copy to Built-In Memory” or “Copy to SD Card,” and then press 4 Press or to select the destination folder, and then press . . .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Creating a folder You can create a folder in “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu. 1 Select “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press to select “Folders” as the file search category, and then press . 3 Select “Built-In Memory” or “SD Card” on the Folders screen, and then press . 4 Select “Create Folder” on the OPTION menu, and then press 5 Select or or . . to select a folder name from the template. A new folder is created.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Adding a track mark You can add a track mark at a point where you want to divide a file later or you want to locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to a single file. 1 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, and a track mark is added. Note You cannot add track marks to a protected file.
To locate a track mark and start playback at the track mark, press . mark) indicator flashes once, press or while playback is on standby or in progress. When the (Track 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Adding track marks automatically You can add track marks automatically at specified intervals while you are recording. 1 Select “ . press Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Auto Track Marks” from the HOME menu, and then 2 Press or to select “Interval,” and then press 3 Press or to select the interval length and then press . . You can select from “5min,” “10min,” “15min,” or “30min.” The Auto Track Marks function is turned on.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Deleting a track mark You can delete the closest track mark before the point where you stopped playback. 1 Select the file from which you want to delete track marks. [Details] 2 Play the file and stop at a point after the track mark you want to delete. 3 Select “Delete Track Marks” - “This Track Mark” from the OPTION menu, and then press . “Delete Track Mark?” appears on the display window. 4 Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
You cannot delete track marks from a protected file. To delete track marks from a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then delete the track marks. For instructions on protecting a file, see 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 .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time You can delete all the track marks of the selected file. 1 Select the file from which you want to delete the track marks. [Details] 2 Select “Delete Track Marks” - “All Track Marks” from the OPTION menu, and then press . “Delete All Track Marks?” appears on the display window. 3 Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Dividing a file at the current playback point You can divide a single file into two files. Dividing a file helps you quickly locate the point from which you want to play in a long recording file, such as a meeting recording. You can further divide either of the divided files. 1 Select the file that you want to divide [Details], and then play the file and stop at a point where you want to divide the file.
B. After dividing a file: A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to the file name of the divided files. Note You cannot divide a protected file. To divide a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then divide the file. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. Hint To cancel the dividing process, select “No” in step 4, and then press .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Dividing a file at all the track mark points You can divide a file at all the track mark points. 1 Select the file that you want to divide [Details], and then play the file and stop at any point. 2 While 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. 3 Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
Track marks located near the beginning and end of the source 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 .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Changing a folder name You can change the name of the folders for storing the files you record with your IC recorder by selecting a folder name from the template. 1 Select “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press 3 Select “Built-In Memory” or “SD Card” on the Folders screen. 4 Press 5 Select “Change Folder Name” on the OPTION menu, and then press 6 Press or or or to select “Folders,” and then press . .
Note You cannot change the name of folders in “ Music.” Hint A sequential number (01 to 10) is always added to every folder name as a suffix. If you select the folder name that already exists, additional folders with the same name will be suffixed with a sequential number (02 to 10).
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Changing a file name You can change the name of the files stored under “ templates. Recorded Files” on the HOME menu by adding one of the prefix 1 Select the file that you want to rename. [Details] 2 While playback is on standby, select “Change File Name” on the OPTION menu, and then press 3 Press or to select the desired prefix, and then press . .
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Protecting a file To prevent a file from being accidentally deleted or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file that you cannot delete or edit. 1 Select the file that you want to protect. [Details] 2 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 List of the Settings menu items The following lists the Settings menu items on the HOME menu. Recording Settings Recording Folder: Changing the file storage destination folder Create Folder: Creating a folder Scene Select: Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation REC Mode: Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) Built-in Mic Sensitivity: Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) Ext.
Auto Track Marks: Adding track marks automatically Playback Settings Clear Voice: Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function Effect: Selecting the sound effect (Effect) Key Change: Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change) Easy Search: Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) Play Mode: Selecting the playback mode Playback Range: Specifying the playback range in the stored file list Common Settings LED: Turning the recording/peak indi
Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) Auto Power Off: Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) Reset All Settings: Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings) Available Rec. Time: Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) You can set the recording mode for audio recordings. Set this menu item before you start recording. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “REC Mode” from the HOME menu, and then press 2 Select the desired recording mode, and then press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu. . To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press STOP.
When the microSD card is selected as the file storage destination folder for recorded file, you cannot select “LPCM 96kHz/24bit.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) You can select the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones. Set this menu item before you start recording. 1 Select “ .
Auto: An appropriate sensitivity level is automatically selected according to the input human 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: You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording music.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) With the Recording Filter function, you can reduce noise in the recordings. 1 Select “ . Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Recording Filter” from the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu. or to select “NCF(Noise Cut)” or “LCF(Low Cut),” and then press To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press . STOP.
Note While “Audio IN” is selected for “Ext. Input Setting,” the Recording Filter function does not work. “NCF(Noise Cut)” is optimized for voice recording. When “For Music” is selected for “Manual” under “Built-in Mic Sensitivity,” the Recording Filter function does not work. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Lowering the volume of loud sounds automatically (LIMITER) You can turn on the LIMITER function to automatically lower the volume of sudden loud sounds during manual recording to avoid sound distortion. 1 While recording is on standby, select “LIMITER” on the OPTION menu, and then press 2 Press or to select “ON,” and then press . . Description of menu items You can select one of the following items: ON: Turns on the LIMITER function.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting) You can select the audio input type (“MIC IN” or “Audio IN”) of the 1 Select “ . press Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Ext. Input Setting” from the HOME menu, and then If an external microphone is not connected to the 2 Press or (microphone) jack and the sensitivity level. (microphone) jack, “Only Activated When External Input Used” appears.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press STOP. Description of menu items on the Auto Gain Ctrl menu screen for “MIC IN” You can select one of the following items: For Voice: You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording voices. Auto: An appropriate sensitivity level is automatically selected according to the input human voices (default setting). High: Suitable for recording distant or soft human voices in large spaces, including conference rooms.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Turning the recording/peak indicator on or off (LED) You can set the recording/peak indicator to turn on or off during IC recorder operations. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “LED” from the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu. or to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press . . To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press STOP.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the backlight setting (Backlight) You can select a period of time to turn on the backlight of the display window or select the backlight to stay unlit. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Backlight” from the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu. or to select the desired setting, and then press To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press . . STOP.
Hint When “Always-ON” is selected, the backlight still goes out in order to save battery power if your IC recorder is left unused for one minute after playback or recording is placed on standby.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the display language (Language) You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. 1 Select “ 2 Press Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Language” from the HOME menu and then press or to select the language that you want to use, and then press . .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Setting the clock (Date&Time) You can set the clock while no IC recorder operations are in progress. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Date&Time” - “Set Date/Time” from the HOME menu, and . then press 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 forward, press previous item. When you are finished with the last item, press 3 . or .
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. The default date display format depends on the country or region of your purchase.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format) You can select the date display format to suit your preference. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Date&Time” - “Date Display Format” from the HOME . menu, and then press 2 Press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu. or to select the desired format, and then press To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press . STOP.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Selecting the clock display format (Time Display) You can select ether the 12-Hour or 24-Hour format. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Date&Time” - “Time Display” from the HOME menu, and . then press 2 Press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu. or to select the desired format, and then press To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press . STOP.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) You can turn the operation beep sound on or off. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Beep” from the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu. or to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press . . STOP.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) If you set the sleep timer, your IC recorder will turn off automatically when the specified period of time expires. 1 Select “ 2 Press Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Sleep Timer” from the HOME menu, and then press or to select the desired time period, and then press . . You can select from “OFF,” “15min,” “30min,” “60min,” “90min,” or “120min.” 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) You can set your IC recorder to automatically turn off if it is left unused for the specified period time. 1 Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Auto Power Off” from the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press 3 Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
During the recording delay countdown [Details], your IC recorder does not turn off even when the period of time specified for the Auto Power Off function expires.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings) You can reset all menu settings to the default ones except for the Clock settings (Date&Time). 1 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. 2 Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card) You can format either the built-in memory of your IC card or the microSD card. Formatting the built-in memory will delete all of the stored data and restore the original folder structure at your purchase. 1 While recording or playback is on standby, select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Reset/Format” .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) You can display the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. 1 Select “ . press Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Available Rec. Time” from the HOME menu, and then 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information) You can display the information about your IC recorder, such as the IC recorder's model name and the software version number. 1 Select “ . press Settings” - “Common Settings” - “System Information” from the HOME menu, and then 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Connecting the IC recorder to a computer To exchange files between your IC recorder and a computer, connect the IC recorder to the computer. 1 Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow to push out the USB connector, and insert it into the USB port on a computer that is up and running. 2 Make sure the IC recorder is successfully detected by the computer.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Structure of folders and files You can use a computer to view the structure of folders and files on the built-in memory of your IC recorder or the microSD card. Connect the IC recorder to the computer and use the Explorer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac) to open “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.
microSD card The microSD card has a different structure of folders and file from the built-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 *1 Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in “ Recorded Files” while those in the MUSIC folder appear in “ make sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the MUSIC folder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer You can copy files and folders from your IC recorder to a computer to store them. 1 Connect the IC recorder to the computer. [Details] 2 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. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder You can copy music and audio files (FLAC(.flac) / LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)) from a computer to your IC recorder by drag and drop. 1 Connect the IC recorder to the computer. [Details] 2 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 “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer You can play the music and audio files (FLAC(.flac) / LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)) that you copied from a computer on your IC recorder. 1 Select “ Music” on the HOME menu, and then press . For instructions on selecting a file, see Selecting a file. 2 Press 3 Press to start playback. STOP to stop playback.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device 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 .
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) You can install Sound Organizer 2 using the installer file (SoundOrganizer_V2001.exe) stored on the built-in memory of your IC recorder. [Details] Sound Organizer 2 allows you to exchange files with the IC recorder or a memory card. You can play songs imported from other media (music CDs, etc.) and audio files (MP3 files, etc.) imported from another computer as well as transfer them to the IC recorder.
You can divide one file into multiple files. Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file. Deleting files from the IC recorder You can delete files stored on your IC recorder. When you want increase the remaining free space on the IC recorder or you find unnecessary files on the IC recorder, you can directly delete files from Sound Organizer 2.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 The following lists the system requirements for Sound Organizer 2. Operating systems Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows 10 Home 10 Pro 8.1 8.
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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) Install Sound Organizer 2 on a computer. Note Be sure to install Sound Organizer 2 on the computer that has already Sound Organizer 1.6 installed as well. When installing Sound Organizer 2, log in to an account with administrator privileges. Also, if you are using Windows 7/Windows 8.
The appearance of the windows on the computer screen varies depending on the version of your operating system. Windows 7 is used as an example in this Help Guide. 3 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.
4 Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next]. 5 When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click [Next]. If you have selected [Custom], follow the on-screen instructions.. 6 When the [Ready to Install the Program] screen appears, click [Install]. Installation starts. 7 When [Sound Organizer 2 has been installed successfully.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only) 1. Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer 2. For details on operations, refer to respective help topics. 2. The file list of Sound Organizer 2 (My Library) Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer 2 in accordance with a particular operation. Recording Files: Displays a list of recording files. Files that you recorded with your IC recorder appear in this library when they are imported.
7. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Compatible memory cards You can use the following memory cards with your IC recorder. microSDHC cards (4 GB to 32 GB) microSDXC cards (64 GB or more) Due to the specifications of your IC recorder, the file size that you can store on the microSD card for playback is limited as follows: LPCM/FLAC files: less than 4 GB per file MP3/WMA/AAC-LC files: less than 1 GB per file Note Successful operations with all types of supported microSD cards are not guaranteed.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 System requirements To connect your IC recorder to a computer or use it as a USB storage device, the computer must meet the following system requirements. For using Sound Organizer 2 on the computer, see System requirements for Sound Organizer 2. Operating systems Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows 8.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Technical specifications Specifications Capacity (User available capacity) (*1) (*2) ICD-SX2000: 16 GB (approx. 12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte) Maximum number of recorded files (for a folder) 199 files Maximum number of files 5,000 files (including folders) LPCM 192 kHz/24 bit: 40 Hz - 45,000 Hz (playback only) LPCM 96 kHz/24 bit: 40 Hz - 40,000 Hz LPCM 44.
AAC-LC (*3) (*6) Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz File extension: .m4a LPCM (*3) Quantization bit rate: 16 bit Compatible file formats Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.05 kHz File extension: .wav LPCM (*3) Quantization bit rate: 24 bit Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz File extension: .wav FLAC (*3) Quantization bit rate: 16 bit Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.
Microphone/External input jack (minijack, stereo) Input impedance: approx. 4.0 kΩ Input for plug in power, minimum input level 1.5 mV Input/Output Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) Output for 16 - 32 Ω impedance headphones USB connector (Type-A) High-Speed USB compatible Card slot microSD memory card slot 1.00 times - 0.25 times: FLAC files with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or higher Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.25 times: LPCM files with the sampling frequency at 88.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Maximum recording time The following lists the maximum recording time (*1) (*2) per memory by recording mode (recording scene). The maximum recording time is estimated, provided that all the folders in the memory are used. Built-in memory REC Mode (REC Scene) (*3) Maximum recording time LPCM 96kHz/24bit 6 h. 35 m. LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit ( / / / 21 h. 35 m. ) MP3 320kbps 95 h. 25 m. MP3 192kbps ( / / / / ) 159 h. MP3 128kbps 238 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes) *1 For long-term continuous recording, a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is required. For details on the battery life, see Battery life. *2 The maximum recording time in this topic indicates an estimation and may vary depending on the specifications of the memory card. *3 Recording scenes associated with the recording mode by default *4 When “LPCM 96kHz/24bit” is selected, you cannot store a recording directly onto the microSD card.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Maximum playback time/number of music files The following lists the maximum playback time of a music file and the number of music files (*) by bit rate. Bit rate Playback time Number of files 128 kbps 238 h. 3,570 files 256 kbps 119 h. 1,785 files (h.: hours) * Provided that MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Battery life The following lists the battery life(*1) for the built-in rechargeable battery by file format. Recording Playback with the built-in speaker(*2) LPCM 96kHz/24bit Approx. 15 h. Approx. 20 h. Approx. 24 h. Approx. 8 h. LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit Approx. 30 h. Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h. MP3 320kbps Approx. 30 h. Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h. MP3 192kbps Approx. 30 h. Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3.7V DC with the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files to a computer, etc. On using a microSD card When formatting (initializing) a memory card, make sure to use the IC recorder to format it.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Safety regulations WARNING Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer.
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 (European Economic Area). Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. The Apple logo, iPhone, iTunes, Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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 license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Notice for users All rights reserved. This Help Guide or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 License Notes on the License This IC recorder comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your IC recorder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Customer support websites Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/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 other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Troubleshooting Before taking your IC recorder for repair, check it as follows. Check the items listed in “Troubleshooting.” Charge the battery. Some problems may be solved when you charge the battery. Check the Sound Organizer 2 help. For details on the operation of Sound Organizer 2, refer to the Sound Organizer 2 help. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Restarting the IC recorder When a problem persists after you have checked all corrective actions listed in the “Troubleshooting” topics, you may be able to solve the problem by restarting your IC recorder. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer ( ). When the display window turns off, the restart process begins. Release the POWER·HOLD switch.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. Ambient noise is recorded as well as human voices. If you apply the Clear Voice function (“Clear Voice 1” or “Clear Voice 2,”) to the playback audio, ambient noise in all frequency bands (noise from projectors or air conditioners, etc) will be reduced to make human voices distinctive, and you will hear human voices more clearly.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise. With the Recording Filter function (“NCF(Noise Cut)” or “LCF(Low Cut)”), you can reduce noise in the recordings. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 A rustling noise is recorded. If 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback. The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built-in speaker. If you record audio from a monaural external device that is connected 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on. While playback with the built-in speaker or playback of the files in “ not work.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work. The battery is running out of power. Charge the battery. Your IC recorder is turned off. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until the display window turns on. Your IC recorder is placed in the HOLD state. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to the center dot.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The IC recorder does not turn off. Slide and hold the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until “Power Off” appears on the display window.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The IC recorder automatically turns off. The Auto Power Off function on your IC recorder is set to “30min” by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder unused for 30 minutes, it will automatically turn off. You can change the current setting with the Settings menu. The sleep timer is set.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The battery life is short. The battery life listed in this Help Guide is based on playback with the volume level set to 25. The battery life may shorten depending on the usage of your IC recorder. Your IC recorder still consumes slight battery power while no operations are in progress. If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you turn the power off.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. When your IC recorder is connected to a computer which is not running, the battery will not charge. When the computer is in a power saving mode (standby or sleep), it will not charge, either. Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer and connect it once again. Check the system requirements of your IC recorder. Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F).
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The charge indicator does not appear or it disappears in the middle of charging. The USB connector of your IC recorder is not connected properly.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The charge error indicator is flashing where the battery indicator should be displayed. When the charge error indicator flashes, the ambient temperature is out of the range for charging the battery. Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F).
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The IC recorder does not operate correctly. You may have formatted the built-in memory of your IC recorder with a computer. Be sure to use the IC recorder for formatting.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The recording/peak indicator does not light. “LED” is set to “OFF.” Set “LED” to “ON.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot record a file. The remaining recording time is insufficient. Related Topic Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Recording is interrupted. The VOR function is turned on. To turn off the VOR function, set “VOR” to “OFF” with the OPTION menu.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The VOR function does not work. During manual recording or synchronized recording, the VOR function does not work.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Input sounds are distorted. Too loud sounds are included in input. Set “LIMITER” to “ON” on the OPTION menu.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The playback volume is low. The built-in speaker is provided mainly for checking recorded audio files. If you find the volume not loud enough or have difficulty in understanding 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You hear no sound from the built-in speaker. Headphones (not supplied) are connected to your IC recorder. Disconnect the headphones.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You hear sound from the built-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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The sound effect you selected with “Effect” does not work. The Effect function does not work for audio playback with the built-in speaker.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Playback speed is too fast or too slow. The DPC (Digital Pitch 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot divide a file. You need a certain amount of free space in the built-in memory to 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).
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot move a file. You cannot move files in “ Music” to another folder in the built-in memory or the microSD card.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Track marks are not detected. Your IC recorder may not be able to detect the track marks added by any IC recorder model other than ICD-SX2000. Use Sound Organizer 2 to copy such a file to the IC recorder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The recording date of a file appears as “----/--/--” or “--:--.” The file may have been recorded by a model of the IC recorder other than ICD-SX2000. The date and time recording format varies depending on the model.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one displayed on the 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The “Memory Full” message appears 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The “File Full” message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The microSD card is not detected. Remove the microSD card and insert it in the correct orientation.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 A folder or file name appears in 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer. Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer and connect it once again. If your IC recorder is connected to the computer with a USB hub (not supplied) or a USB extension cable (not supplied), remove the hub or cable and connect the IC recorder directly to a USB port on the computer or with the supplied USB connection support cable.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file. Your IC recorder is capable of displaying up to 8 folder levels. Your IC recorder supports the FLAC (.flac), LPCM (.wav), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), and AAC-LC (.m4a) formats. Files in other formats may not be detected by the IC recorder. See the technical specifications of your IC recorder.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The computer does not start. If you start the computer 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot add your IC recorder (cannot establish a Bluetooth pairing). Your IC recorder and the smartphone are too apart from each other. Bring them closer (within one meter (3.3 feet) from each other) and try it once again.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection. Your IC recorder is turned off. Turn on the IC recorder and the smartphone, and then make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on. The battery of your IC recorder is running low or almost out of power. Charge the battery with a running computer or a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). The Bluetooth pairing information on your IC recorder or the smartphone is deleted due to initialization (settings, internal memory, etc.).
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function. Your IC recorder is turned off. Make sure that the power to the IC recorder is turned on. You have not started REC Remote on the smartphone. To establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function, you need to start REC Remote before you put the smartphone onto your IC recorder. Unlock the smartphone screen. The NFC function of the smartphone is turned off.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. The capacity of the computer's hard disk is insufficient. Check the hard disk capacity. You cannot install Sound Organizer 2 on the computer with the 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. Check if the software is successfully installed, and then check the connections with your IC recorder as follows: If your IC recorder is connected to the computer with a USB hub (not supplied), remove the hub and connect the IC recorder directly to a USB port on the computer or with the supplied USB connection support cable. Disconnect and then connect the IC recorder once again.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer. The computer has no sound board. The computer 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 You cannot play or edit stored files. Sound Organizer 2 is only 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise. You may be 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. * Select one of the file formats supported by the IC recorder to save the file.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Operations 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up. 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.
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 List of messages HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate. All the buttons are disabled because your IC recorder is in the HOLD state to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to the center dot to release the IC recorder from the HOLD state. (See Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state.) System Error - Restart This Device A system error was detected for some reason.
Settings are Full The folder name you selected is already used. Select another folder name. (See Changing a folder name.) Track Marks are Full The number of track marks has reached the limit. You cannot add any more track marks. Delete some unnecessary track marks. (See Deleting a track mark.) Built-In Memory Needs to be Formatted / SD Card Needs to be Formatted The built-in memory or the microSD card has been formatted by a computer.
No SD Card Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. “Move to SD Card” and “Copy to SD Card” of the “Move/Copy File” operation do not work. Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. The IC recorder cannot switch the memory storage to keep recording even though the Cross-Memory REC function is turned on. Cannot Add Additional Folders The sum of folders and files has reached the limit. You cannot create any more files. Delete some folders or files and create the folder once again.
File in Format That Does Not Allow Editing You cannot divide the file that you edited using an application other than Sound Organizer 2. This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports FLAC(.flac)/LPCM(.wav)/MP3 (.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files. (See Technical specifications.) Invalid Operation A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer.
You are attempting to change the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones while your IC recorder has an external microphone connected. You can only make a change to “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” while the built-in microphones are active as the input source. (See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity).
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-SX2000 System limitations Due to some system limitations on your IC recorder, you may encounter the following issues that do not indicate malfunctions. Music files are not displayed in the sequence you expected or you cannot play them in that sequence. The music files you transferred from a computer to your IC recorder are sorted by meta-data track number or file name. A recording file is divided automatically.
