4-267-070-51(1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-PX312/PX312F
• 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. • Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: – The capacity of the connected IC recorder. – The IC recorder is not functioning normally.
What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holders. The use of Memory Stick™ media for recording copyright-protected graphics or other data is limited to the restrictions specified under applicable copyright laws. Any use beyond those restriction is prohibited. This product supports “Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)” media. “M2™” is an abbreviated form of “Memory Stick Micro™.
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package .....................................................7 Index to parts and controls ...................8 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ..............................................10 Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ..........11 When to replace the batteries .............12 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......13 Turning the power on .........................13 Turning the power off .........................
Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder .....................59 Moving a file to a different folder ......59 Copying a file to the other memory ....60 Erasing all files in a folder ..................62 Using a Track Mark ................................63 Adding a track mark ...........................63 Erasing a track mark ...........................64 Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time ......................65 Dividing a File ........................................
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory ................................................. 106 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software ................................................107 What you can do using Sound Organizer ..........................................107 System requirements for your computer ........................................... 108 Installing Sound Organizer ...............109 The Sound Organizer window .......... 111 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor .....................
Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) P Note Getting Started When you charge batteries, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.
Index to parts and controls Front K i (headphone) jack*2 L Operation indicator M ERASE button N VOL (volume) –/+*1 button O (repeat) A-B button P z REC/PAUSE button Q NOISE CUT switch R T-MARK (track mark) button *1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal. *2 Connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack. When noise is heard, clean the plug of the headphones.
Rear Getting Started S T U V W (USB) connector M2™/microSD memory card slot HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Battery compartment Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) “HOLD” appears if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated. You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. P Note Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD.
Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. Getting Started Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.
When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indicator : “Low Battery Level” appears. Replace the old batteries with new ones. m : “Low Battery” appears and the IC recorder will stop operation.
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Getting Started z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. • When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to “10min” when you purchase the IC recorder.
Step 4: Setting the Clock N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 minute, “Set Date&Time” appears, and then the clock setting window appears. Set the clock as follows: When you press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, the cursor moves to the month section.
When you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. Current folder To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press x (stop) to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds.
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from 3 languages. “Language,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 16 GB 4 Press –.
You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 12). • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. z Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 47). Starting to record 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10).
3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the direction of the source to be recorded. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. Operation indicator Basic Operations The operation indicator flashes in orange, and then lights up in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 93), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file.
To stop recording 1 Press x (stop). The “Accessing...” animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. You can locate the recorded file using its folder name and file number for playback later. x The folder containing the recorded file The number of the recorded file representing how early the file was recorded in a folder. Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the “Accessing...
Other operations Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins to flash in the display window. release pause and resume recording Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press x (stop).) review the current recording instantly Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded. review during recording Press and hold –.
The remaining time Flashing To record according to each recording situation (scene selection) According to various recording scene, you can change the recording items, such as REC Mode (page 91), Mic Sensitivity (page 91), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on scene selection, see page 30.
Listening Starting playback 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). The stop mode window appears. 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 93), the indicator does not light.) Basic Operations 2 Select the file you want to play (page 24). Operation indicator N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER 4 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.
To stop playback 1 Press x (stop). x To select a folder and file 1 Press (folder) to display the folder selection window. Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder 2 Press –. or >+ to select a folder. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). 24 GB –.
3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER 4 Press –. or >+ to select a file. –., >+ Basic Operations Press >+ to select a file with a larger number. Press –. to select a file with a smaller number.
Other operations stop at the current position Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. To resume playback from that point, (Playback Pause function) press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again. go back to the beginning of Press –. once.*1*2 the current file go back to previous files Press –. repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*3) skip to the next file Press >+ once.*1*2 skip to the succeeding files Press >+ repeatedly.
About the display File information Basic Operations Press DISP/MENU briefly to switch and check the file information. A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. Elapsed time: The elapsed playback time of one file Remaining time: The maximum recording time during recording The remaining playback time of one file (in the stop mode or playback mode) Recording date/time: Date/time recorded : File name (in the stop mode or playback mode): Date_file number (e.g.
Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). The stop mode window appears. 2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode (page 24). 3 Press ERASE. “Erase?” is displayed and the specified file is played back for confirmation. ERASE 4 Press –. or >+ to select “YES.” –.
5 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased. When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER Basic Operations The 1st file has been erased and the following files have had their numbers reduced by 1. The total number of files in the folder is reduced from 05 to 04.
Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation SCENE N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER The indicator corresponding to the selected scene is displayed. – . , >+ Meeting ( According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 91), Mic Sensitivity (page 91), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. 1 Press SCENE in the stop mode. The Scene Select window will be displayed. 2 Press –.
P Notes Recording a voice note • You cannot set a scene during recording. • When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window appeared, the stop mode window will be displayed. By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the built-in microphone, and record with clear sound. Tips for better recording There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection.
Recording a music performance By attaching a tripod (not supplied) or placing the IC recorder on a stand or table, you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built-in microphone more precisely. When recording a chorus or piano performance, for example, place the IC recorder on a table approximately 2 to 3 meters from the performer(s). Set up the IC recorder with the display window facing up, and with the built-in microphone pointing towards the sound source.
Lecture ( ) Audio IN ( ) Adding a recording to a previously recorded file VOR OFF OFF REC Mode 192kbps (MONO) (SHQ) 192kbps (MONO) (SHQ) Mic Sensitivity Medium ( ) Low ( ) z REC/PAUSE LCF(Low Cut) OFF OFF x Select Input MIC IN Audio IN –., >+ N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU You cannot modify the Scene Select settings. If you want to change the setting items, such as REC Mode (page 91), Mic Sensitivity (page 91), etc.
1 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop 4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Add/ Overwrite,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 5 When the file to be added is played back, press z REC/PAUSE. “Add REC?” will be displayed. For details on playback, see page 23. 6 While “Add REC?” is displayed, press 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Add,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. z REC/PAUSE.
• You cannot add a recording to an MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder. Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding a recording to the files may not be possible. • The REC Mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file. • If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you must start the procedure again from step 5. The starting point of an overwrite recording File 2 z REC/PAUSE x – .
3 Press –. or >+ to select “Overwrite,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The operation indicator will turn red. Then recording starts. 7 Press x (stop) to stop recording. Recording overwrites the current file. The file number and the total number of files in the folder remain unchanged. “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function 2 Press –. or >+ to select “VOR,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU z REC/PAUSE x – . , >+ 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop or recording mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “PAUSE” flashes. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3. P Notes • The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu (page 91) according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the “Mic Sensitivity” setting, or for an important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu.
Recording on a Memory Card N PLAY/STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU z REC/PAUSE x – . , >+ * When you are inserting a memory card with the back side of the IC recorder facing toward you. Insert microSD card with the label side facing toward you.* In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card. Memory cards that you can use with the IC recorder are as follows: • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media: Up to 16 GB is supported.
For ICD-PX312/PX312F, the operational tests performed were using memory cards available as of January 2011. For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.
memory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions. To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Select Other Recording Operations Memory,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. “Select Memory” is set to “Built-In Memory” when you purchase the IC recorder. If the memory card has already been formatted, proceed to step 7.
7 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. Memory card indicator is displayed. To use the built-in memory Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3. To start recording Select the folder and then press z REC/ PAUSE. For details on recording, see page 18.
Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone External microphone (not supplied) 1 Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 92). Other Recording Operations m (microphone) jack You can play back the sound in stereo using the stereo headphones. 2 Press –.
4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off, and the IC recorder starts recording sounds from the external microphone. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the “Mic Sensitivity” setting on the IC recorder (page 91). When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. 5 Press x (stop) to stop recording.
Recording from other equipment CD player, etc. m (microphone) jack – . , >+ x 1 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 119). “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 92).
2 Press –. or >+ to select “Audio IN,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. “Select Input” is set to “MIC IN” when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off and the IC recorder starts recording sounds from the connected equipment. 5 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. 6 Press x (stop) to stop recording.
Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ Other Recording Operations If you connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed. P Note When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring the recording, the IC recorder may record a rustling noise.
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with headphones: Connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker to the i (headphone) jack.
• If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold >+ to go to the end of the file, and then press –. while “FILE END” is lit to go back to the desired point. • For files other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next file and play backward to the desired point.
5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel the noise cut function Slide the NOISE CUT switch to “OFF.” 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Noise Cut Level,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x –., >+ 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times.
2 Press –. or >+ to select “DPC(Speed Control),” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. When you press and hold each button, you can change the speed continuously. The playback speed is set to “×0.70” when you purchase the IC recorder. To resume normal playback speed Select “OFF” in step 3. Other Playback Operations P Note The noise cut function (page 49) does not work if you set “DPC(Speed Control)” to “ON.” 4 Press –.
Selecting the playback mode 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU A-B x – . , >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Continuous Play,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. You can use the menu or operate buttons to select the playback mode according to the playback situations. To play back all files in a folder continuously – the continuous play 52 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop 4 Press –.
To play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. “Continuous Play” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback mode – the single file play Select “OFF” in step 4.
starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. P Note You cannot set the points A and B near the beginning or the end of a file, and around track marks.
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Other Playback Operations 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. 1 Select the file you want to play back with an alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode.
2 When you select “Date”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 14. When you select a day of the week or “Daily”: Press –. or >+ to set the hour, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, press –. or >+ to set the minute, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. Beep&Play The selected file will be played back after the alarm. 4 Press –. or >+ to select a favorite Beep Only the alarm will sound.
When the set date and time comes At the set time, “ALARM” is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. • If the alarm time comes while the IC recorder is accessing data, etc., the alarm may be canceled automatically. • If more than one alarm time comes, only the first file will be played back with an alarm. • If you divide a file you have set an alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided file.
Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, mini disc recorder, etc. i (headphone) jack 1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using an audio connecting cable (page 119). 2 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected.
Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Move & Copy,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Move 1 Select the file you want to move. File,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Editing Files 2 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
5 Press –. or >+ to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Copying a file to the other memory Memory card slot DISP/MENU N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER x The “Moving File...” animation is displayed and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder. When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder will be erased. 6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the file Press x (stop) before step 5.
3 Press –. or >+ to select “Move & Copy,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 4 Press –. or >+ to select “File Copy,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Copying...” animation appears and the file is copied as the last file in the destination folder. A file will be copied with the identical file name. 6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel the copy operation Press x (stop) before step 5. Editing Files To cancel the copy operation during copying While the “Copying...
• Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Erasing all files in a folder N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase All,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. – . , >+ P Note If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 71), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder. 1 Select the folder containing the files you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.
Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , >+ T-MARK You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file. To locate a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Editing Files During recording, playing back, or recording pausing, press T-MARK at the position you want to add a track mark. The (track mark) indicator flashes, and a track mark is added.
Erasing a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase Track Mark,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. x – . , >+ 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase. 2 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Delete,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Erase Track Mark?” is displayed and the track mark indicator and the track mark number to be erased will flash.
6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 2 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Delete,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. To cancel erasing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase All Editing Files Track Marks,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – .
5 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time. 6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU 2 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. x – . , >+ Editing Files You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file.
5 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_1” for the original file, and “_2” for the new file). File 1 File 2 File 1 File 2_1 File 2_2 File 3 A file is divided. File 3 • If you divide a file at the position within 0.5 seconds from a track mark, the track mark will be erased.
3 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. positions. All the existing track marks in the files will be erased. File 1 A file is divided. File 1_01 File 1_02 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. File 1_03 A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to each of the divided files. 6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel dividing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 5 Press –.
Organizer software, dividing files may not be possible. • Once a file is divided, you cannot return it to the original status again.
Protecting a File N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ 4 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 1 Display the file which you want to protect. Editing Files 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. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 2 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode.
To release protection Select the protected file, and then follow steps 2 through 5. In this case, select “OFF” in step 4, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. P Note You cannot set protection to the podcast files.
Listening to the FM Radio Listening to the FM Radio (for ICD-PX312F only) Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies 2 Press –. or >+ to select “FM Radio,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. The headphone cord of the headphones is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack when listening to the FM radio.
4 Press –. or >+ repeatedly to tune in a station. Tuning in a preset radio station 5 Press x (stop) to turn the FM radio off. To scan radio frequencies automatically In step 4, press and hold –. or >+ until the frequency digits begin to change in the display window. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you cannot tune in a station, press –. or >+ repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
2 Press –. or >+ to select “FM Radio,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 5 Press x (stop) to turn the FM radio off. Recording FM broadcasts z REC/PAUSE x The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 3 Press DISP/MENU briefly to move the cursors (b, B) to both sides of the preset number display on the lower line in the window. 1 Tune in the station you want to record. 2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3 Press x (stop) to stop recording.
Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ You can automatically tune in radio stations and then register them with preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Auto Preset,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
Presetting FM radio stations manually N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , >+ You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations. 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of “Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies” on page 73 and tune in the station you want to preset. When the station is not a preset station, “ - -/P” is displayed. You can register it with a new preset number. The preset number and “Assign to Preset?” will be displayed. 3 Press –.
2 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The preset number and “Erase Preset?” will be displayed. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The preset number will be changed to “ - -/P.
Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU during FM 2 Press –. or >+ to select “DX/ LOCAL,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Listening to the FM Radio reception to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
“DX/LOCAL” is set to “DX” when you purchase the IC recorder. P Note 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal. Switching the scanning sensitivity N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU 3 Press –. or >+ to select “High” or “Low,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. x – . , >+ You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations.
Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x – . , >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU during FM Listening to the FM Radio reception to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU press –. or >+ to select their sub menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. x – . , >+ 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press –. or >+ to select the setting you want to set, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 2 Press –. or >+ to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
P Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds, the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display. To return to the previous window About the Menu Function During menu operations, press DISP/ MENU. When the selection screen of the sub menu screen is displayed after you select “Divide,” “Move & Copy,” “Delete,” or “Detail Menu,” press –. or >+ to select “[Back],” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER to return to the main menu window.
Menu Settings Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made /—: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Recording mode FM radio reception mode* FM radio recording mode* Add/Overwrite a — — — VOR a — a — — DPC(Speed Control) a a — — — Easy Search a a — — — Alarm a — — — — Protect a — — — — Divide a — — — — Divide Current Position a — — — — Divide All Track Marks a — — — — [Back] a — — — — a — — — — Move File a — — — — File Copy
Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made /—: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode FM radio reception mode* FM radio recording mode* a — — — — FM Radio* a — — — — Auto Preset* — — — a — DX/LOCAL* — — — a a Scan Sensitivity* — — — a — Audio Output* — — — a a Detail Menu a a a a — REC Mode a — — a — Mic Sensitivity a — a — — LCF(Low Cut) a — a — — Select Input a — — — — Continuous Play a a — —
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Add/Overwrite Allows you to add a recording to a previously recorded file or an overwrite recording during playback. Add: You can add a recording. Overwrite: You can overwrite a recording. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. See page 33, 35 VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.
Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the easy search function. ON: You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing >+ and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing –.. This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press >+ or –., a file will be moved forward or backward. See page 48 Alarm Sets the alarm. ON: The alarm function is effective.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Divide Divides a file into two. YES: A file will be divided into two. NO: Division is not executed. Divide Current Position Divide All Track Divides a file at all the track mark positions. Marks YES: The track mark division is executed. NO: The track mark division is not executed. 67 68 Move & Move File Copy Moves the selected file to the selected folder. Before attempting to move a file, select the file to be moved, and then go to the menu window.
Settings (*: Initial setting) Erases all files in the selected folder. Press (folder) to display the folder selection window before erasing the files and select a folder from which all files are to be erased, and then go to the menu window. YES: All files in the selected folder will be erased. NO: All files will not be erased. 62 Selects the memory media on which you want to store a file, or which contains the file you want to play, edit, or copy.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DX/LOCAL (for ICD-PX312F only) Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX*: Normally, select this setting. LOCAL: When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting. See page 79 P Note Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal.
Settings (*: Initial setting) REC Mode Sets the recording mode including sound quality. 192kbps(MONO)*: Super high-quality monaural recording mode (displayed as “SHQ” in the window) 128kbps(MONO): High-quality monaural recording mode (displayed as “HQ” in the window) 48kbps(MONO): Standard play monaural recording mode (displayed as “SP” in the window) 8kbps(MONO): Long play monaural recording mode (displayed as “LP” in the window) See page – Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind; therefore you can record a file more clearly. ON: The LCF function is activated. OFF*: The LCF function is canceled. LCF(Low Cut) See page – P Note During FM recording (page 75), the LCF function does not work (for ICD-PX312F only). Select Input 92 GB Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the m (microphone) jack.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During accessing to the memory, recording or playback, the indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. LED See page – P Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.” Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Time Display Sets the clock display. 12-Hour*: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-Hour: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon See page – Beep Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred. OFF: No beep sound will be heard. – P Note The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to “OFF” in the menu.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Formats the memory media currently selected (the built-in memory or the memory card), erasing all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status. YES: The “Formatting...” animation appears and the memory media will be formatted. NO: The memory media will not be formatted. Format See page – P Notes About the Menu Function • Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory media.
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them (page 103) Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 104) Using the IC recorder as USB memory (page 106) You can store image data or text data stored on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder.
To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. 1 Connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder with the USB port of your running computer with the supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the connectors securely until each plug stops to the end. 2 Make sure the IC recorder has been The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made.
Built-in memory “IC RECORDER” Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE*1 FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC POP J-POP*2 MP3 PODCASTS MP3 NEWS*2 MP3 MP3 Conversation*2 MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 *4 *3 *3 *1 When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, the IC recorder recognizes and handles it as a file transferred from the computer. When you transfer a file from your computer to the IC recorder, put the file in the folders under the VOICE folder.
media has been set to “Memory Card” (page 41), the structure of folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to “Built-In Memory.
microSD card “MEMORY CARD” PRIVATE Sony Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer.
Display of a file recorded with the IC recorder • Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder • A folder called “No Folder” (If you transfer MP3 files separately, those files will be displayed under this folder.) Display of a podcast file transferred from the computer Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder (folders under the VOICE folder) will be displayed.
1 Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light. 2 Perform the following operation on your computer. On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer. t Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER.” The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems. On a Macintosh screen, drag “IC RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash” and drop it there.
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer z To copy a file or folder (drag and drop) You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. computer (page 96). 2 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer. Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” to the local disk on your computer. 1 Click and hold, 2 drag, 3 and then drop. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer (page 101).
Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back files onto “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.” The IC recorder can recognize up to 400 folders. You can copy up to 199 files to one folder. Moreover, the IC recorder can recognize up to a total of 4,095 folders and files for one memory media. You can copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the IC recorder.
5 Press x (stop) to stop playback. P Notes • An MP3 file copied from your computer can be played back with the IC recorder. Dividing a file and setting a track mark, however, may not be performed. • If you have copied MP3 files using your computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations. If you copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one, you can display and play back the MP3 files in copied order.
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored on the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory. For details on the system requirements, see page 117.
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer The imported songs are saved to the computer. Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card. The songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio files imported from a computer, and podcasts can also be played and transferred to an IC recorder. Various operations can be performed for imported files, including playback, editing and conversion to MP3 and other formats.
Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file. Deleting files from an IC recorder You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder. Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files. Transferring files to an IC recorder You can transfer a file from Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card. You can enjoy transferred music, podcasts, and other content on your IC recorder.
• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher • Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Pre-installed. P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed is used (page 108). • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
• • • • • click [Yes] ([Continue] in the case of Windows Vista). Sound Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows XP. To use the software update function in Windows XP, you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges. The Windows Media Format Runtime module is added by the installer of Sound Organizer. This module is not removed when Sound Organizer is uninstalled. However, it may not be installed if it has been preinstalled.
The Sound Organizer window C D E F G Utilizing Your Computer A Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files. B The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library) Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer in accordance with the operation. Recording Files: Displays a list of recording files. Recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder appear in this library when they are imported.
Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor To (USB) connector USB connecting cable Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. 1 If you are recording or playing back a You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC-U50AG or an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time.
– the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. • While a USB AC adaptor is being used, the battery indicator does not appear in the display window.
Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries. 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.
On maintenance To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. 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.
• We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data. • Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card. • Do not disassemble or modify a memory card. • Do not expose a memory card to water.
Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software, see “System requirements for your computer” on page 108.
Hardware environment: – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems – Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 117 – Personally constructed computers or operating systems – Upgraded operating systems – Multi-boot environment – Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 2 GB (approx. 1.
• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD memory card slot Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.50 times Power output 300 mW Power requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 3.0 V DC Two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied): 2.
Maximum recording time*3*4 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene Built-in memory 192kbps(MONO) Meeting ( ) (SHQ) Interview ( ) Lecture ( ) Audio IN ( ) 128kbps(MONO) Voice Notes ( (HQ) Memory card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 22 hr. 22 hr. 44 hr. 89 hr. 20 min. 20 min. 40 min. 25 min. 16 GB 32 GB 178 hr. 0 min. 357 hr. 0 min. ) 33 hr. 33 hr. 67 hr. 30 min. 30 min. 5 min. 134 hr. 0 min. 268 hr. 0 min. 536 hr. 0 min. 357 hr. 0 min. 715 hr. 0 min. 1,431 hr.
Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries*1 Recording Playback through Playback using the speaker*2 headphones FM recording*3 192kbps(MONO) (SHQ) 55 hr. 16 hr. 41 hr. 20 hr. 128kbps(MONO) (HQ) 55 hr. 16 hr. 41 hr. 20 hr. 48kbps(MONO) (SP) 60 hr. 16 hr. 41 hr. 20 hr. 8kbps(MONO) (LP) 72 hr. 16 hr. 41 hr. 20 hr. REC Mode FM reception*3 : 22 hr. (hr.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. 122 Symptom Remedy Noise is heard. • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded.
Symptom Remedy It takes a long time for the IC • If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it recorder to start. 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. The IC recorder does not operate. • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 95).
Symptom Remedy The operation indicator does • “LED” is set to “OFF.” Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON” not light. (page 93). “Memory Full” is displayed • The memory is full. Erase some of the files (page 28) or erase all and you cannot start the files after you store them on the other memory media or on recording. your computer. “File Full” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
Symptom Remedy You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. • “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” in the menu. Set “Add/ Overwrite” to “Add” or “Overwrite” (page 33, 35). • 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.
Symptom Remedy The memory card is not recognized. • Since the memory card may contain image data or other files, the memory required for creating initial folders is insufficient. Use Windows Explorer, Macintosh desktop, or other tools to erase unwanted files or initialize the memory card on the IC recorder. • Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to “Memory Card” (page 41). • Remove a memory card and check the side of the memory card. Then insert it with correct side and direction.
Symptom Remedy The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. • You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. • The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the IC recorder several times. • Replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones.
Symptom Remedy The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer. • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. • Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connecting cable. • Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 117. • Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If this happens, try another port.
Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Symptom Cause/Remedy The Sound Organizer • The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. software cannot be installed. Check the hard disk and memory space. • You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Sound Organizer software does not support. Install the software into the supported operating system (page 108).
Symptom Cause/Remedy Playback sound from the • No sound board is installed. computer is low./No sound is • No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer. emitted from the computer. • The volume of the sound is turned down. • Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) • The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the “Increase Volume” feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder.
Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • 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 (page 10). Low Battery • The batteries are exhausted. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones (page 11). Or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones.
Message Cause/Remedy File Full • When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder has exceeded the maximum, you cannot record a new file. Erase some files before recording. File Damaged • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged. Format Error • The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation.
Message Cause/Remedy Already Set • The selected file has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other file. • You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting. Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time (page 55). File Protected • The selected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You cannot erase it.
Message Cause/Remedy Invalid Operation • You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in a (music) or (podcast) folder in the playback-only area. • When a memory card has a bad block on it, the card cannot be written to. Prepare a new memory card to replace the current one. • The file name has reached the maximum number of characters; you cannot divide the file. Shorten the file name. • The “Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0.
Message Cause/Remedy Change Folder • If there are no files in a (music) or (podcast) folder in the playback-only area, no folders are displayed in the display window. Only a folder with a file will be displayed. System Error • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the batteries and re-inert them.
System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record files • If you record files in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordable up to the maximum time varies from the maximum recording time of the highest recording recording time. mode to those of the lowest recording mode.
Display Window Guide Display when stopped Troubleshooting A Track mark indicator Displays the track mark number just before the current position. Appears when a track mark is set for a file.
J Memory card indicator When “Memory Card” is selected as “Select Memory,” the indicator is displayed. When “Built-In Memory” is selected, no indicator is displayed. K Battery indicator Display when recording L Recording progress animation display Displays the progress of a recording in animation. M Recording indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording N VOR recording indicator Appears when “VOR” is set to “ON” in the menu.
LP: Long play monaural recording mode (8kbps(MONO)) Troubleshooting O Scene select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording. Appears when a scene is set. : Meeting : Voice Notes : Interview : Lecture : Audio IN P LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set to “ON” in the menu.
Display during playback S Playback mode indicator 1: Appears when one file is played back repeatedly. A-B: Appears when a specified A-B period is played back repeatedly. ×0.50 to ×2.00: DPC playback ALARM: Alarm playback T EASY-S (Easy Search) indicator Appears when “Easy Search” is set to “ON” in the menu.
Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (for ICD-PX312F only) Display in the HOLD status Troubleshooting Y HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. To release the HOLD status, slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center (page 10).
Index A D A-B repeat ...............................................53 Adding a recording .................................33 Adding an overwrite recording ...............35 Adjusting the volume ........................23, 47 Alarm ..........................................55, 84, 87 Alkaline batteries ............................ 11, 121 Display during playback .........................27 Display the current date and time ...........15 Dividing a file at all the track mark positions ....................
Presetting the FM stations manually .............................................77 Recording FM broadcasts ...................75 Switching the FM radio output ......................................81, 85, 90 Switching the receiver sensitivity ................................79, 85, 90 Switching the scanning sensitivity ................................80, 85, 90 Folder ..........................................24, 59, 97 H HOLD .....................................................
Making settings ..................................82 Menu settings ......................................84 Mic Sensitivity ..............................85, 91 Move & Copy ...............................84, 88 Move File ......................................84, 88 Noise Cut Level ............................85, 92 Protect ...........................................84, 87 REC Mode ....................................85, 91 Scan Sensitivity ............................85, 90 Select Input ....................
T Track mark ..............................................63 Troubleshooting ....................................122 U USB AC adaptor ................................... 112 USB memory ........................................ 106 Using the IC recorder with your computer .................................................96 V VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ..................................
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