IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Search Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics Use this help guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
Table Of Contents Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-BX140...............................................................................................i How to Use.....................................................................................................................................1 Preparation...............................................................................................................................6 Parts description...............................................................
Recording with an external microphone......................................................................88 Recording from external equipment............................................................................89 Using external devices......................................................................................................29 Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment..............................................................................................
Selecting the clock display (HOUR)..........................................................................114 Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP).................................................................115 Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED).........................................................116 Resetting all menu items to the default setting (MENU INIT)...................................117 Checking the system information (SYSTEM)..............................................
The IC recorder cannot be turned on........................................................................142 Help Guide | The IC recorder is powered off automatically......................................143 Help Guide | The battery life is short.........................................................................144 Help Guide | There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder.............................
Messages...............................................................................................................................14 Messages list....................................................................................................................55 System limitations...................................................................................................................15 System limitations........................................................................................
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top How to Use Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left. If you cannot find the item: Playback In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide. Editing You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Search Back to Top Troubleshooting Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left. If you cannot find the item: In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide. You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Back to Top List of Topics How to Use In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the Troubleshooting topics in this help guide. Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left. List of Topics If you cannot find the item: How to Use Troubleshooting 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Back to Top Notes on use How to Use Before use Troubleshooting notice. October 2012 To make full use of this website, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that the contents of this website are subject to change without prior Go to Page Top List of Topics Recommended system environment The following system environments are recommended for displaying your Help Guide.
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IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Back to Top Preparation Parts description Preparation Display window Recording Power Playback Search Clock setting Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Selecting items on the display HOLD Go to Page Top Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 6
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Back to Top Recording Recording Preparation Various operations/settings Recording Using external devices Playback Search Go to Page Top Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 7
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Back to Top Playback Playing Preparation Various operations/settings Recording Setting an alarm Playback Search Go to Page Top Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 8
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Back to Top Editing Erasing files Preparation Organizing files Recording Dividing files Playback Editing Search Protecting files Go to Page Top Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 9
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Menu Using menus Menu items Go to Page Top Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 10
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Specifications Specifications Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 11
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Back to Top Announcements Notes on use Preparation Safety regulations Recording Important information Playback Search Copyrights/Trademarks Editing Menu Specifications Support website Go to Page Top Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 12
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Back to Top IC recorder operations If you have problems Noise Power Messages General operations System limitations Recording List of Topics Search Playback Editing Clock Display Files Go to Page Top 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 13
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Back to Top Messages Messages list Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 14
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Back to Top System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 15
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Search Back to Top How to Use Preparation Parts description Parts and controls Display window Display when stopped Display when recording Display during playback Display in the HOLD status Display of the current date and time Power Inserting batteries Turning the power on Turning the power off Clock setting Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Selecting items on the display Selecting
Recording with an external microphone Recording from external equipment Using external devices Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Playback Playing Playing back the recorded sound Various operations while playing Various operations/settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer (NCUT)– the noise cut function Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Playing back a file repeatedly Playing back all files in a fo
Checking the system information (SYSTEM) Formatting the memory (FORMAT) Specifications Specifications Design and specifications Battery life Announcements Notes on use Precautions Safety regulations Safety regulations Important information Listening for a Lifetime Copyrights/Trademarks Trademarks Notice for users Support website Customer support websites Go to Page Top 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 18
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Search Back to Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations If you have problems Troubleshooting Noise The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your recording. A rustling noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone (not supplied).
Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back. Editing You cannot divide a file. You cannot move a file. You cannot erase a file. Clock “--:--” is displayed. The recording date of a file appears as “--Y--M--D” or “--:--.” Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. “ACCESS” display does not disappear. Files “FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Parts description Parts and controls Explains the name of parts, such as buttons and switches, on the IC recorder.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Display window Display when stopped Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is stopped. Display when recording Playback Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is recording. Editing Display during playback Menu Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is playing back.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Power Inserting batteries Explains how to insert batteries. Turning the power on Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder on with the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Turning the power off Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder off with the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Search Back to Top Clock setting Setting the clock Explains how to set the clock when the clock setting window appears. Setting the clock using the menu Explains how to set the clock from the menu.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Selecting items on the display Selecting a folder and a file Explains how to select a file or a folder in the display window.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top HOLD Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Explains how to disable all button operations to prevent unintentional operations. Releasing the HOLD function Explains how to release the HOLD function to enable button operations.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Recording Recording sound from the built-in microphone Explains the basic recording procedures using the built-in microphone. About the remaining memory indicator Explains the remaining memory indicator to confirm the remaining memory of the IC recorder. Playback Editing Monitoring sound while recording Explains how to monitor the sound while recording with the headphones.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Various operations/settings Tips for better recording Introduces hints for recording in various situations. Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function Playback This function starts and pauses recording automatically according to the volume of the sound (input level) that the IC recorder detects.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Using external devices Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Explains how to record the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Playing Playing back the recorded sound Explains how to play back the recorded sound with the speaker of the IC recorder. Various operations while playing Introduces various operations you can perform while playing.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Search Back to Top Various operations/settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer (N-CUT)– the noise cut function Explains how to reduce ambient noise, which makes the human voice clearer when playing back a file.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Setting an alarm Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM) Explains how to start playing back a file with alarm sound at a desired time you set.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Search Back to Top Erasing files Erasing a file Explains how to erase a file stored on the IC recorder. Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL) Explains how to erase all files in a selected folder at once.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Organizing files Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE) Explains how to move a selected file to a selected folder.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Dividing files Dividing a file Explains how to divide a file into two parts at the desired position.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Protecting files Protecting a file (LOCK) Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Using menus Using the menu Explains how to set menus. Menu list Introduces the menus and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menu. It also includes a link to each menu topic.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Menu items Reducing noise when recording (LCF) – the Low Cut Filter function Explains how to reduce ambient noise or the roaring noise from wind, which allows you to record a file more clearly. Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY) Playback Explains how to set which information is to be displayed (elapsed time, remaining time, etc.) in the display window.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Search Back to Top Specifications Design and specifications Shows the specifications of the IC recorder (such as dimensions and weight, the size of the memory, etc.). Battery life Shows the battery life for alkaline batteries and rechargeable batteries, in each file format.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Back to Top Notes on use Precautions Explains notes on operations, such as the places you use the IC recorder, and information on handling or maintenance.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Safety regulations Safety regulations Describes important information (warnings or notes) for your safety.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Important information Listening for a Lifetime Important information on the sound level.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Search Back to Top Copyrights/Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks/registered trademarks Notice for users Important notice on copyrights Go to Page Top Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 43
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Back to Top Support website Customer support websites Introduces URLs of the customer support websites.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Back to Top If you have problems Troubleshooting Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 45
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Back to Top Noise How to Use The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your recording. Troubleshooting A rustling noise is recorded. IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone (not supplied). Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Back to Top Power How to Use The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. Troubleshooting The IC recorder cannot be turned off. IC recorder operations Messages The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder is powered off automatically. System limitations The battery life is short.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations Search Back to Top General operations The IC recorder does not operate correctly. It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The operation indicator does not light.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Back to Top Recording You cannot record a file. Recording is interrupted. You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. Messages The VOR function does not work. System limitations Recording level is low. List of Topics Search When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages Search Back to Top Playback The playback volume is low. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from only one channel. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. System limitations Playback speed is too fast or too slow. List of Topics Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages Search Back to Top Editing You cannot divide a file. You cannot move a file. You cannot erase a file.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Back to Top Clock “--:--” is displayed. The recording date of a file appears as “--Y--M--D” or “--:--.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Back to Top Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. “ACCESS” display does not disappear.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Back to Top Files “FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording. “FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Back to Top Messages list Messages list Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 55
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Back to Top System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 56
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Parts and controls How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 1. Built-in microphone 2. (headphone) jack 3. Operation indicator 4. Display window 5. FOLDER button 6. MENU button 7. 8. 9. 10. PLAY/ENTER button (*) (review/fast backward) button (stop) button (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (*) 11. VOL (volume) –/+ button (*) 12. DIVIDE button 13. ERASE button 14.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Display when stopped How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 1. File number indicator Displays the file number you have selected. 2.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Display when recording How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 1. Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode of the currently recorded file.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Display during playback How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 1. Recording mode indicator When the IC recorder is playing a file, the recording mode of the file is displayed.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Display in the HOLD status How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. 1. HOLD indicator Flashes when you attempt to operate the IC recorder while the HOLD function is set to prevent unintentional operations. All button operations are disabled.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Display of the current date and time How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation 1.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Print Back to Top Inserting batteries 1. Insert batteries. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied) or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity, and close the lid. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Note Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Print Back to Top Turning the power on 1. Slide and hold the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” until the window display appears. Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics “ACCESS” is displayed, and the IC recorder is turned on.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Print Back to Top Turning the power off 1. Slide and hold the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” until “OFF” is displayed. The IC recorder is turned off.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Print Back to Top Setting the clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries and turn the power on, the year section begins to flash in the clock setting display window. Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements 1. Set year, month, day, hour and minute.
Related Topic Setting the clock using the menu Selecting the clock display (HOUR) Go to Page Top 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 67
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Print Back to Top Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is stopped, you can set the clock using the menu. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 2. Press or to select “SET DATE,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. The clock setting window will be displayed. 3.
Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the clock display (HOUR) Go to Page Top 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 69
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Print Back to Top Selecting a folder and a file While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can select a folder and a file for recording, playing or editing. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements 1. Press FOLDER. The folder selection window is displayed. Troubleshooting List of Topics 2. Select a folder. Press FOLDER repeatedly to select the desired folder.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. Preparation Recording 1. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD” to disable the buttons while the power is on.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Releasing the HOLD function If you operate buttons on the IC recorder when the HOLD function is set, “HOLD” flashes on the display. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Release the HOLD function when you operate the IC recorder. 1. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Recording sound from the built-in microphone The following steps are the basic recording procedures using the specified microphone sensitivity and recording mode. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Note Announcements Troubleshooting Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator. Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc.
4. Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator ( ) lights in red. You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded as the last file in the current folder. 5. Press (stop) to stop recording. “ACCESS” appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. Note The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory when “ACCESS” appears on the display.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top About the remaining memory indicator The Remaining memory indicator displays current memory status of the IC recorder. During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes, the last one of the indicator flashes.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Print Back to Top Monitoring sound while recording If you connect the headphones to the (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 1. Connect the headphones to the (headphone) jack. 2. Press VOL –/+ to adjust the monitoring volume. Monitoring volume does not affect to the recording level.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Print Back to Top Various operations while recording You can perform the following operations while recording. Preparation To pause recording Recording Press Playback Editing Menu REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins to flash in the display window. (An hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Search Print Back to Top Dividing a file during recording You can divide a file during recording so that the file is divided into two parts, and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file. Once a file is divided, you cannot re-combine the divided files. 1. Press DIVIDE during recording.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Print Back to Top Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting By placing the IC recorder on a handkerchief, etc. substituting for a stand, you can record with clear, low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Print Back to Top Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. Recording Playback Editing 1. In the stop or recording mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2.
Recording sound from the built-in microphone Using the menu Go to Page Top 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 81
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Print Back to Top Selecting the recording mode (MODE) You can set the recording mode for the files to be recorded. Set this menu item before you start recording. Preparation Recording Playback 1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “MODE,” and then press 3. Press or to select desired recording mode, and then press PLAY/ENTER.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Print Back to Top Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS) You can set the microphone sensitivity for the built-in microphone. Set this menu item before you start recording. Preparation Recording Playback 1. In the stop or recording mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “SENS,” and then press 3. Press or to select “ PLAY/ENTER. Editing Menu Specifications Announcements 4.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Print Back to Top Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD) You can add a recording to the file being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current file, and will be counted as a part of the file. Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics A: During playback of file 3 B: After adding a recording C: Added recording 1.
7. While “ADD” is flashing, press REC/PAUSE. The operation indicator lights in red, and the recording is added at the end of the current file. 8. Press (stop) to stop recording. Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available. ON: The REC-OP function is active. You can add recording to the file being played, by selecting “ADD” after selecting “REC-OP.” OFF: The REC-OP function does not work.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Print Back to Top Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER) You can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded file. The remainder of the file after the selected point is deleted. Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics A: Starting point of overwrite recording B: Deleted part of file 2 C: Added overwrite recording in file 2 1.
7. While “OVER” is flashing, press REC/PAUSE again. The operation indicator lights in red and recording starts. 8. Press (stop) to stop recording. Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available. ON: The REC-OP function is active. You can add overwrite recording by selecting “OVER” after selecting “REC-OP.” OFF: The REC-OP function does not work. (Initial setting) Note You cannot overwrite a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Print Back to Top Recording with an external microphone You can record sound using an externally connected microphone. When you connect a stereo microphone (not supplied) to the IC recorder and the MODE (recording mode) is set to “SHQ” or “HQ” mode, you can record sound in stereo. You can play back the sound in stereo using the stereo headphones. Recording Playback 1.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Recording from external equipment You can make music files by recording sound/music from other equipment such as a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, etc. connected to the IC recorder. Hint Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording. Playback Editing Menu Specifications 1.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Search Print Back to Top Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment You can record the playback sound of the IC recorder with externally connected equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. Recording Playback 1. Connect an audio connecting cable (not supplied) to the Editing 2.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Playing back the recorded sound How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 1. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” to turn on the IC recorder, or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status. The stop mode window appears. 2. Select the desired file to be played back.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Various operations while playing You can perform the following operations while the IC recorder is playing. To stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) Press PLAY/ENTER. To resume playback from that point, press Editing Press Announcements Troubleshooting PLAY/ENTER again. To go back to the beginning of the current file Specifications Print Back to Top Playback Menu Search once.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Print Back to Top Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer (N-CUT)– the noise cut function The noise cut function reduces ambient noise other than the human voice, which makes the human voice clearer when you listen to the playback sound. 1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “N-CUT,” and then press 3.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Print Back to Top Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times. The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function. 1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “DPC,” and then press 3.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Print Back to Top Playing back a file repeatedly How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting 1. During playback, press and hold PLAY/ENTER until “ ” (repeat) appears. The selected file will be played back repeatedly. Hint To resume normal playback, press PLAY/ENTER or (stop).
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Print Back to Top Playing back all files in a folder continuously (CONT) – the continuous play You can play back all files in a folder continuously. Preparation Recording Playback 1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “CONT,” and then press 3. Press or to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. Editing Menu Specifications Announcements 4.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Listening with better sound quality How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Listening to the sound with the headphones: (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will Connect the headphones to the be automatically disconnected. Listening to the sound from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the (headphone) jack.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics To search forward (Cue): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Print Back to Top Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) – the Easy search function The Easy Search function allows you to quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback. This function is useful for locating a specific point in a long recording such as at a meeting. 1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “EASY-S,” and then press 3.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Print Back to Top Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM) You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time. You can have a file played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day. You can set an alarm for a file. Recording Playback Editing Menu 1. Select the file you want to play back with an alarm. 2. Enter the alarm setting mode. 1.
You can select one of the menu items available. B-PLAY: The selected file is played back after the alarm sounds. BEEP: Only the alarm sounds. PLAY: Only the selected file is played back. Note An alarm set will not sound during recording. The alarm will start playing after you stop the recording. Hint To change the alarm setting, select the file you want to change its alarm setting, and then follow steps 2 through 5. To cancel the alarm setting, follow steps 1 and 2.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Erasing a file You can select a file and erase it. Note Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. You cannot erase a protected file. To erase the file, release the protection first, and then erase the file. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 1.
steps 3 through 4.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL) You can erase all files in the selected folder. Note Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. You cannot erase a protected file. To erase the file, release the protection first, and then erase the file. Playback Editing 1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “ERASE ALL,” and then press PLAY/ENTER.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Print Back to Top Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE) Moves the selected file to the selected folder. 1. Select the file you want to move. 2. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 3. Press or 4. Press or to select “MOVE,” and then press PLAY/ENTER.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Dividing a file You can divide a file, so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers are added to the divided file names. By dividing a file, you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting. You can divide a file until the total number of files in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed.
Related Topic Protecting a file (LOCK) Go to Page Top 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 107
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Print Back to Top Protecting a file (LOCK) To prevent a file from being accidentally erased 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 you cannot erase or edit. 1. Display the file which you want to protect. 2. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 3. Press or to select “LOCK,” and then press 4.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Print Back to Top Using the menu How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 2. Press or and then press 3. Press or to select a menu item for which you want to make setting, PLAY/ENTER. to select the setting that you want to set, and then press PLAY/ENTER. 4. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Menu list The list below shows the menu items and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menus.
ALL ERASE: Stop mode Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL) MOVE: Stop mode Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE) LOCK: Stop mode Protecting a file (LOCK) ALARM: Stop mode Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM) *1 For the European models only Go to Page Top 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation Notes on use 111
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Print Back to Top Reducing noise when recording (LCF) – the Low Cut Filter function You can record with less noise in the recorded sound by using the “LCF” (Low Cut Filter) function. 1. In the stop or recording mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “LCF,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. 3. Press or to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/ENTER.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY) You can set which information to be displayed in the display window. 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “DISPLAY,” and then press 3. Press or to select “ELAPSE” or “REMAIN,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements PLAY/ENTER. 4. Press Troubleshooting List of Topics (stop) to exit the menu mode.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Selecting the clock display (HOUR) You can select from 12 hour-clock or 24 hour-clock. 1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “HOUR,” and then press 3. Press or to select “12H” or “24H,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4. Press PLAY/ENTER. (stop) to exit the menu mode.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP) You can turn the operation beep on or off. 1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “BEEP,” and then press 3. Press or to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4. Press PLAY/ENTER. (stop) to exit the menu mode.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED) This setting turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. 1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “LED,” and then press 3. Press or to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4. Press PLAY/ENTER.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Print Back to Top Resetting all menu items to the default setting (MENU INIT) You can re-set all menu items to the default setting. However, the following menu items cannot be initialized. SET DATE (clock setting) LOCK (protected files) ALARM Editing Menu Specifications 1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “MENU INIT,” and then press 3.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Print Back to Top Checking the system information (SYSTEM) You can check the system information such as the version number of the software. 1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press or to select “SYSTEM,” and then press PLAY/ENTER. Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements 3. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Print Back to Top Formatting the memory (FORMAT) You can format the built-in memory, erasing all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status. Note If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (Protected files and the Help Guide will also be erased.) Note that once the files are erased, you cannot retrieve them. Editing 1.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Search Print Back to Top Design and specifications Capacity (User available capacity) (*) 4 GB (approx. 3.50 GB = 3,758,096,384 Byte) A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage. * When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
Mass (JEITA) (*1) Approx. 72 g (2 1/2 oz) including two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries Supplied accessories See “Quick Start Guide” supplied with your IC recorder. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. *1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Maximum recording time (*1) The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. SHQ (Super high quality mode) 43 h. 25 m. HQ (High quality mode) 65 h. 10 m.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (*1) SHQ (Super high quality mode) Recording Playback HQ (High quality mode) Editing Recording: Approx. 28 h. Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print Back to Top Recording: Approx. 26 h. Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 13 h. Playback using the headphones: Approx. 32 h. Menu Search Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 14 h.
Industries Association). The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 28.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Precautions On power Preparation Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries. Recording On safety Playback Editing Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.
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.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Safety regulations WARNING Preparation Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. Recording CAUTION Playback Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Search Print Back to Top Listening for a Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
80 Alarm clock CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS: 90 Lawn mower, motorcycle 100 Chain saw 110 Rock concert 120 Jet plane takeoff 130 Jackhammer 140 Firecrackers This information courtesy of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the national professional, scientific and credentialing association for more than 135,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Search Print Back to Top Trademarks MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this Help Guide.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top 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 Preparation form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top Customer support websites Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder: For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in the U.S.A.: http://www.sony.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check it as follows. Check the items listed in “Troubleshooting.” Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Re-insert the batteries. Some problems may be solved when you re-insert the batteries. Charge the batteries if you are using rechargeable batteries. Some problems may be solved when the batteries are charged.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your recording. How to Use Troubleshooting If you set “LCF” in the menu to “ON” before recording, you can record a file with less noise from the recording environment.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top A rustling noise is recorded. A rustling noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is rubbed by your hand or clothing while you are recording. If possible, please do not touch the IC recorder until you finish recording.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Keep the IC recorder away from such equipment when recording.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone (not supplied). How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty. Clean the plug.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones. How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active. How to Use Troubleshooting When playing back files using the built-in speaker or monitoring sound during recording, the noise cut function does not work.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations Search Print Back to Top The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The batteries are weak. The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. The power of the IC recorder is off. Slide and hold the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” until the window display appears. The power is turned on.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top The IC recorder cannot be turned off. Slide and hold the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” until “OFF” is displayed when the IC recorder is stopped. The power is turned off.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the center direction. The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top The IC recorder is powered off automatically. When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes, the auto power off function will take effect.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top The battery life is short. The battery life listed in this Help Guide is based on playback with the volume level set to 28. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. You are using manganese batteries for this IC recorder. You cannot use the IC recorder with manganese batteries.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the batteries are consumed slightly. If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you turn the power off or remove the batteries.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-530-204-12(1) © 2016 Sony Corporation You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C (41 ºF). Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics. This is not a malfunction. The rechargeable batteries have deteriorated.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top The IC recorder does not operate correctly. Take out the batteries and insert them again.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations The batteries are weak. The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the center direction.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top The operation indicator does not light. “LED” is set to “OFF.” Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top You cannot record a file. The remaining memory capacity is insufficient.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Recording is interrupted. The VOR function is activated. When you are not using the VOR function, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file which was not recorded using the IC recorder.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top The VOR function does not work. The VOR function is set to “OFF.” Set “VOR” to “ON” in the menu.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top Recording level is low. When recording from the built-in microphone or using an external microphone, “SENS” (microphone sensitivity) is set to “L.” Set “SENS” to “H” in the menu.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough. How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the If you use an audio connecting cable with high resistance, the input level becomes low during recording. Use an audio connecting cable without resistance.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top The playback volume is low. The built-in speaker is mainly for monitoring, and the playback volume is low. Use the supplied headphones. The volume is turned down completely. Press VOL – /+ to adjust the volume.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top No sound comes from the speaker. Headphones are plugged in. The volume is turned down completely.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top Sound comes from only one channel. When audio output of an external device connected to the IC recorder is monaural and the recording mode is set to “SHQ” or “HQ,” sounds are recorded only in one channel. Set the recording mode to “SP” or “LP” in the menu.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones, and then insert them securely.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top Playback speed is too fast or too slow. The playback speed has been adjusted in “DPC.” Adjust the speed in “DPC” again in the menu.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back. How to Use Troubleshooting When you play back a music file with “N-CUT” in the menu is set to “ON” playback sound may be deteriorated. Set “N-CUT” to “OFF.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top You cannot divide a file. How to Use You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a file. Troubleshooting 99 files have been recorded in the selected folder. Erase some of the files or erase all the files. IC recorder operations Messages 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.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top You cannot move a file. How to Use You cannot move a protected file. To move the file, release the protection first. Troubleshooting If 99 files have been recorded in the folder to which you want to move a file, you cannot move it.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top You cannot erase a file. You cannot erase a protected file. To erase the file, release the protection first.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top “--:--” is displayed. You have not set the clock.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top The recording date of a file appears as “--Y--M--D” or “--:--.” How to Use Troubleshooting The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. How to Use Troubleshooting During playback or recording, there are menu items that are not displayed.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Search Print Back to Top “ACCESS” display does not disappear. If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data, “ACCESS” may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Search Print Back to Top “FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording. The memory is full. Erase some of the files or erase all the files.
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Search Print Back to Top “FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations 99 files have been recorded in the selected folder or 495 files (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another file, or move a file. Erase some of the files or erase all the files.
IC Recorder Search ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide Print Back to Top Messages list How to Use Follow the instructions below if a message appears on the display. Troubleshooting HOLD IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status.
the file using the IC recorder. (See “Protecting a file (LOCK).”) PRE SET You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting. BACK DATE You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. (See “Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM).
IC Recorder ICD-BX140 Back Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting Search Print Back to Top System limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. A file is divided automatically. IC recorder operations The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit. Therefore it is automatically divided. Messages The remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file.
