Sony ICD-AX412 User Manual

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ICD-AX412

IC Recorder

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Other Recording Operations

Other Playback Operations

Editing Files

About the Menu Function

Utilizing Your Computer

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Index

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Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-AX412 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone Number : 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

San Diego, CA 92127 USA

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• 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. – Content information is written in the language

or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder.

Notice for users

All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

• This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.

• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-AX412. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

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™.” Hereinafter, “M2™” is used in this document.

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Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “ ™ ” and “ not mentioned in each case in this manual.

The “Sound Organizer” uses software modules as shown below: Windows Media Format Runtime

” are

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the

Package .....................................................8

Index to parts and controls ...................9

Preventing unintentional operations

(HOLD) ..............................................11

Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ..........12

When to replace/charge the

batteries ...............................................13

Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14

Turning the power on .........................14

Turning the power off .........................14

Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................15

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be

Used in the Display Window .................. 17

Basic Operations

Recording .......................................18

Listening .........................................24

Erasing ............................................29

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings ............32

Selecting a recording scene for each

situation ...............................................32

Adding a recording to a previously

recorded file ........................................35

Adding an overwrite recording

during playback ..................................37

Starting to record automatically in response to sound

– the VOR function .............................38

Recording on a Memory Card .................40

Recording via Other Devices ..................43

Recording with an external

microphone .........................................43

Recording from other equipment ........44

Operation during Recording ....................46

Monitoring the recording ....................46

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Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Settings .............47

Convenient playback methods ............47

Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice

clearer – the noise cut function ...........48

Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control)

function ...............................................49

Selecting the playback mode ..............50

Playing Back a File at a Desired Time

with an Alarm .........................................53

Playback via Other Devices ....................56

Recording with other equipment ........56

Editing Files

Arranging Files in a Folder .....................57

Moving a file to a different folder ........57

Copying a file to the other memory .... 58

Erasing all files in a folder ..................59

Using a Track Mark ................................61

Adding a track mark ...........................61

Erasing a track mark ...........................62

Erasing all the track marks in the

selected file at one time ......................63

Dividing a File ........................................64

Dividing a file at the current

position ...............................................64

Dividing a file at all the track mark

positions ..............................................65

Protecting a File ......................................67

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu ................68

Menu Settings .........................................70

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your

Computer .................................................81

Connecting the IC recorder to your

computer .............................................81

Structure of folders and files ...............82

Disconnecting the IC recorder

from your computer ............................86

Copying Files from the IC Recorder to

Your Computer .......................................87

Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and

Playing Them Back .................................88

Copying an MP3 file from your

computer to the IC recorder

(drag and drop) ...................................88

Playing back MP3 files copied from

your computer using the IC

recorder ...............................................88

Using the IC Recorder as USB

Memory ...................................................90

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Using the Supplied Sound Organizer

Software ..................................................91

What you can do using Sound

Organizer ............................................91

System requirements for your

computer .............................................92

Installing Sound Organizer .................93

The Sound Organizer window ............95

Additional Information

Recharging the Batteries Using a

Computer ................................................96

Using a USB AC Adaptor .......................99

Disconnecting the IC recorder

from the AC outlet ............................100

Precautions ............................................101

Specifications ........................................104

System requirements ........................104

Design and specifications .................105

Battery life ........................................108

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................109

Message List .........................................119

System Limitations ............................... 123

Display Window Guide ........................124

Index .....................................................128

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package

IC Recorder (1)

Remove the film on the display window window before you use the IC recorder.

USB connecting cable (1)

To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to use the supplied USB connecting cable.

LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)

P Note

When you charge batteries, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied).

Carrying pouch (1)

Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1)

Operating Instructions

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Index to parts and controls

Front

A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Access indicator C Display window

–

D •DISP E FOLDER button F

G SPEED+/– button H –

I Speaker

MENU button

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER*

button

(playback indicator)

. (review/fast backward), >+

(cue/fast forward) buttons

J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack*

L ERASE button

M VOL (volume) –/+*

button

N DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch

z REC/PAUSE button

(recording indicator)

P (repeat) A-B button Q NOISE CUT switch

x (stop) button

R S T-MARK (track mark) button

These buttons and the jack have a tactile

dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.

Connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack. When noise is heard, clean the plug of the headphones.

i (headphone) jack

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Rear

T Stand

You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table.

U Battery compartment V (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

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Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)

You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc.

To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status

Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD” will appear for approximately 3 seconds, indicating that all the button operations are disabled.

“HOLD” appears if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated.

To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status

Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center.

P Note

When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first.

Tip

Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)

Getting Started

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Step 2: Preparing a Power Source

Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.

Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

z Tips

• When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries.

• When replacing the batteries, the clock continues moving for about 1 minute after you remove the batteries.

P Notes

• Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder.

• When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones.

• Do not charge dry batteries. You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries.

• When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

The clock setting window appears and the year section lights when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. See “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 15 to set the date and time.

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When using rechargeable batteries

You can use NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). You can recharge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to your computer or using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied). For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following:

• “Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer” on page 96

• “Using a USB AC Adaptor” on page 99

When to replace/charge 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. Or charge rechargeable batteries.

: “Low Battery” appears and the IC

recorder will stop operation.

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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On

Turning the power on

Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and the “Accessing...” animation is displayed.

Turning the power off

Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 2 seconds, and “Power Off” is displayed.

The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds.

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.) You can select the length of time before auto power off takes effect in the menu (page 80).

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Step 4: Setting the Clock

PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

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, the “Set Date&Time” message appears, and the year section is selected with the cursor in the clock setting window. Set the clock as follows:

1 Set the year.

. or >+ to select the year,

Press – and then press STOP•ENTER.

Select the last two digits of the year.

N PLAY/

When you press STOP•ENTER, the cursor moves to the month section.

N PLAY/

2 Set the month, day, hour, and minute in

sequence in the same way.

. or >+ to select the

Press – desired figures, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

When you set the minute, the “Executing...” animation is displayed, and then the stop mode window appears.

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When you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed.

Current folder Elapsed time

Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder

To display the current date and time

While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,

x (stop) to display the current date

press and time for about 3 seconds.

P Notes

• If you do not press N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is canceled and the stop mode window will be displayed.

• When any button not intended for use in setting the clock is pressed during the clock setting mode, the clock setting is canceled. To set the clock, use the menu.

To set the clock using the menu

While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. Press and hold •DISP menu mode. Then select “Detail Menu,” then “Date&Time” to set the clock (page 78).

–

MENU to enter the

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Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window

PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–. , >+

You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from 3 languages.

3 Press –. or >+ to select

“Language,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

Getting Started

1 Press and hold •DISP

the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU to enter

2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail

Menu,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

4 Press –. or >+ to select the

language that you want to use, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

You can select the following languages.

English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)

5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

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Basic Operations

Recording

P Notes

• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13).

• Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording.

Tip

Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 46).

Starting to record

1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the

center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11).

The stop mode window appears.

2 Select the folder in which you want to record files

(page 25).

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3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones

face the direction of the source to be recorded.

zTip

You can open the stand on the rear and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table.

When the stand is accidently detached, attach it as illustrated.

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4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.

The recording indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 77), the indicator does not light.)

You do not need to press and hold while recording.

The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file.

Elapsed time of the current recordin

File number of the file being recorded/the total number of recorded files in the folder

zTip

You can switch the elapsed time display to remaining time, or another display by pressing •DISP

z REC/PAUSE

–

MENU(page 27).

z REC/

PAUSE (recording indicator)

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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.

The folder containing the recorded file

The number of the recorded file representing how ear ly 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...” animation appears in the display window or the access indicator flashes in orange. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data.

Basic Operations

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Other operations

pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the recording indicator

release pause and resume recording

review the current recording instantly

review during recording

* One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder

enters the stop mode.

z Tips

• Files recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files.

• You can record up to 199 files in each folder.

• You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using the supplied Sound Organizer software (page 91).

flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins to flash in the display window.

Press

z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop

recording after pausing recording, press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Recording stops and playback starts from

Press the beginning of the file just recorded.

Press and hold and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release

–. during recording or recording pause. Recording stops

–., playback starts from that point.

x (stop).)

Remaining memory indicator

During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes, the last one of the indicator flashes. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the display will be changed automatically to the remaining time display, and the remaining recording time display will also flash. To continue recording, first erase some of the files.

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Flashing

The remaining time

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 75), Mic Sensitivity (page 76), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on scene selection, see page 32.

Basic Operations

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Listening

Starting playback

1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the

center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11).

The stop mode window appears.

2 Select the file you want to play (page 25).

3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

Playback will start soon, and the playback indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 77), the indicator does not light.)

PLAY/ STOP•ENTE (playback indicator)

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4 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.

To stop playback

1 Press x (stop).

VOL –/+

To select a folder and a file

1 Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window.

Current folder

Current file number/the total number of files in the folder

FOLDER

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2 Press –. or >+ to select a folder.

When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05).

–., >+

3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

4 Press –. or >+ to select a file.

Press

>+ to select a file with a larger number.

. to select a file with a smaller number.

Press –

PLAY/ STOP•ENTER

–., >+

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Other operations

stop at the current position (Playback Pause function)

go back to the beginning of the current file

go back to previous files Press –. repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button

skip to the next file Press

skip to the succeeding files Press >+ repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button

*1When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after

the current point (page 61).

These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 47).

In the continuous searching mode, the IC recorder does not locate track marks.

Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. To resume playback from that point, press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again.

Press

–. once.*

pressed to go back the files continuously.*

>+ once.*

pressed to skip the files continuously.*

1*2

)

About the display

A Folder information

The recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and can be distinguished by its folder indicator.

(voice): Recordable folder. This is the area used to manage files recorded with the IC

recorder (FOLDER01-FOLDER05).

(music): Playback-only folder. This is the area used to manage MP3 files transferred

from your computer.

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(podcast): Playback-only folder. This is the area used to manage podcast files transferred from your computer. Only the (voice) folders will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (music) folders and the (podcast) folders will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 88, 92).

B File information

–

Press •DISP

MENU briefly to switch and check the file information.

A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows.

The elapsed playback time of one file

Displays the remaining recording time during recording and the remaining playback time of one file during playback and stop modes.

• 10 hours or more time remaining: in hours and minutes

• Less than 10 hours time remaining: in hours, minutes and seconds

Date and time recorded

File name (in the stop or playback mode): Date_file number

(e.g. 100101_001)

Title (in the stop or playback mode): Date_file number

(e.g. 100101_001)

Artist name (in the playback mode): (e.g. My Recording)

C (External memory) display

The (External memory) is displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC recorder. You can switch between the built-in memory and external memory (memory card) of the IC recorder (page 42).

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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 11).

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 25).

3 Press ERASE.

“Erase?” is displayed and the specified file is played back for confirmation.

Basic Operations

ERASE

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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.

The 11th 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 20 to 19.

To cancel erasing

–., >+

PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

1 Select “NO” in step 4 of “Selecting a file and erasing

it,” and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

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To erase another file

Proceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.”

To erase a part of a file

Divide the file into two files first (page 64), and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it” after selecting the file you want to erase.

Basic Operations

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Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings

Selecting a recording scene for each situation

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 75), Mic Sensitivity (page 76), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.

1 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

2 Press –. or >+ to select “Scene

Select,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

The Scene Select window will be displayed.

3 Press –. or >+ to select a scene

you want, and then press STOP•ENTER.

The indicator corresponding to the selected scene is displayed.

N PLAY/

4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

Selected scene

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Meeting ( ) To record in a variety of

Voice Notes( )

Interview( ) To record human voice at a

Lecture( ) To record a wide range of

Audio IN( ) To record from external

situations, such as recording in a conference room.

To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth.

distance of 1 to 2 meters (40 to 80 in.).

sound, such as a lecture in a classroom or a chorus lesson.

equipment, such as a portable CD/MD player or a tape recorder, connected to the IC recorder via an audio output connector (stereo mini-jack). Also used for dubbing.

P Notes

• 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.

Tips for better recording

There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection.

Recording at a meeting

By opening the stand on the rear and placing the IC recorder at a more upright position on a table, you can record with clear, low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk.

Other Recording Operations

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Recording a voice note

By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the built-in microphones, and record with clear sound.

Built-in

microphones

Recording an interview

Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the interviewee.

Recording a music performance

By attaching a tripod (not supplied) or opening the stand on the rear and placing

the IC recorder at a more upright angle on a table, you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built-in microphones more precisely. When recording a chorus or piano performance, for example, place the IC recorder on a table approximately 2 to 3 meters (80 to 120 in.) from the performer(s). Set up the IC recorder with the display window facing up, and with the built-in microphones pointing towards the sound source.

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Scene Select settings

For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 72 through 76.

Meeting ()

VOR OFF OFF OFF

REC Mode 192kbps

Mic Sensitivity

LCF(Low Cut)

Select Input MIC IN MIC IN MIC IN

VOR OFF OFF

REC Mode 192kbps (ST) 192kbps (ST)

Mic Sensitivity

LCF(Low Cut)

Select Input MIC IN Audio IN

(ST)

Medium ()

ON ON ON

Lecture ()

Medium ()

OFF OFF

Voice Notes ()

128kbps (STSP)

Low ()

Audio IN ()

Low ()

Interview (

)

192kbps (ST)

Medium ()

P Note

You cannot modify the Scene Select settings. If you want to change the setting items, such as REC Mode (page 75), Mic Sensitivity (page 76), etc., for recording situations, use the menu to change each item of recording settings.

Adding a recording to a previously recorded file

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

z REC/PAUSE

–., >+

When “Add/Overwrite” in the menu is set to “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.

Other Recording Operations

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During playback of file 3

File 3 File 4

After adding a recording

File 3 File 4

Added recording

Select the file to which you want to add a recording first.

1 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

2 Press –. or >+ to select “Add/

Overwrite,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

3 Press –. or >+ to select “Add,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

“Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

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 24.

6 While “Add REC?” is displayed, press

z REC/PAUSE.

The recording indicator will turn red. Then recording starts.

7 Press x (stop) to stop recording.

P Notes

• You cannot add a recording when the file has reached the maximum size limit (500 MB).

• 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.

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• 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.

Adding an overwrite recording during playback

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

z REC/PAUSE

–., >+

The starting point of an overwrite recording

File 2

Added overwrite recording in File 2

File 3

File 3 File 4

The erased part of File 2

File 4

Select the file to which you want to add an overwrite recording first.

1 Press and hold •DISP

–

MENU in the stop

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

Other Recording Operations

When “Add/Overwrite” in the menu is set to “Overwrite,” you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded file. The part of the file after the selected point is erased.

2 Press –. or >+ to select “Add/

Overwrite,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

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3 Press –. or >+ to select

“Overwrite,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

N PLAY/

4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

5 When the file to be added is played back,

z REC/PAUSE at the position

press where you want to overwrite the file.

“Overwrite REC?” will be displayed.

For details on playback, see page 24.

you can add an overwrite recording to a file, even if the file has reached the maximum size limit, when the beginning of the point to the overwritten has not reached the maximum size limit.

• You cannot add an overwrite recording to an MP3 file which was not recorded using the IC recorder. Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding an overwrite recording to the files may not be possible.

• The REC Mode of an additional overwrite 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.

Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function

6 While “Overwrite REC?” is displayed,

z REC/PAUSE.

press

The recording indicator will turn red. Then recording starts.

7 Press x (stop) to stop recording.

P Notes

• You cannot add an overwrite recording to an MP3 file when the file has reached the maximum size limit (500 MB). However,

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

z REC/PAUSE

–., >+

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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.

1 Press and hold •DISP

or recording mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

2 Press –. or >+ to select “VOR,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

3 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and

then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

“VOR” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

5 Press z REC/PAUSE.

“VOR” and “ ” appear in the display window.

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 Note

The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the “Mic Sensitivity” setting, or for an important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu.

Other Recording Operations

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Recording on a Memory Card

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

z REC/PAUSE

–., >+

Insert M2™ with the terminal side facing toward you.*

* 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.

About compatible memory cards

Memory cards that you can use with the IC recorder are as follows:

• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media: Up to 16 GB is supported.

• microSD card: A microSD (FAT16) card smaller than 2 GB and a microSDHC (FAT32) card from 4 GB to 32 GB are supported.

A memory card of 64 MB or less is not supported.

The microSD/microSDHC cards that have been tested according to our standards are as follows. microSD/microSDHC cards

Supplier 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

SONY

Toshiba

Panasonic

SanDisk

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For ICD-AX412, 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.com/recordersupport

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.”

Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder, you can record and play back a file smaller than 500 MB using a memory card. You can record up to 4,074 files on an M2™ media.

P Note

Operations of all types of compatible memory cards are not guaranteed.

To insert a memory card

Before recording, be sure to copy all the data stored on the memory card to your computer and format the memory card on the IC recorder (page 80) so it contains no data.

1 Open the cover of the memory card slot

in the stop mode.

Insert an M2™ or microSD card, in the direction shown in the illustration on page 40, securely to the end of the slot until it clicks into place. Then close the cover.

To remove a memory card

Push the memory card into the slot. When it pops out, remove it from the memory card slot.

Structure of folders and files

5 folders are created in a memory card in addition to those in the built-in memory. The structure of folders and files is somewhat different from that of the built-in memory (page 84).

P Notes

• Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording/playback/formatting. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC recorder.

• Do not remove a memory card while the “Accessing...” animation appears in the display window. Doing so may damage the data.

• If a memory card is not recognized, remove it and then insert it into the IC recorder again.

• Close the cover of the memory card slot firmly. Also, do not insert any liquid, metal, flammable or any object other than a memory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions.

Other Recording Operations

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To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card

If the memory card has already been formatted, proceed to step 7.

1 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

2 Press –. or >+ to select “Select

Memory,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

3 Press –. or >+ to select “Memory

Card,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Select Memory” is set to “Built-In Memory” when you purchase the IC recorder.

N PLAY/

4 When the memory card is not formatted,

press –

. or >+ to select “Detail

Menu,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

5 Press –. or >+ to select “Format,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Erase All Data?” will be displayed.

Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press

N PLAY/

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

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.

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Recording via Other Devices

Recording with an external microphone

Microphone (not supplied)

m (microphone) jack

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

z REC/PAUSE

–., >+

1 Connect an external microphone (not

supplied) to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

When the recording mode is set to “128kbps” (STSP) or “192kbps” (ST)

and a stereo microphone is used, you can record sound in stereo.

“Select Input” appears in the display window.

If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 76).

2 Press –. or >+ to se lect “ MIC IN,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Select Input” is set to “MIC IN” when you purchase the IC recorder.

N PLAY/

3 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphones are automatically cut off, and the IC recorder starts recording sounds from the external microphone.

Other Recording Operations

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If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the “Mic Sensitivity” setting on the IC recorder.

When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.

with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started.

• The VOR function (page 38) may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition.

• We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder.

5 Press x (stop) to stop recording.

z Recommended microphones

You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied).

To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone

You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone.

P Notes

• After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording.

• If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded

Recording from other equipment

CD player, etc.

m (microphone) jack

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

z REC/PAUSE

–., >+

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You can make MP3 files without using the computer by recording sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder. When you select “Audio IN” in the “Scene Select” menu, the settings suitable for recording from other equipment are already selected. For details on setting, see page 32.

z Tips

• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 46).

• If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the

m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and

adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.

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 a commercially-available audio connecting cable.

“Select Input” appears in the display window.

If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 76).

Press –. or >+ to select “Audio IN,” and then press

“Select Input” is set to “MIC IN” when you purchase the IC recorder.

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

3 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphones are 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.

P Note

When audio output of an external device is monaural and the recording mode is set to “128kbps” (STSP) or “192kbps” (ST), sounds are recorded only in one channel. In this case, set the recording mode to “48kbps(MONO)” (SP) or “8kbps(MONO)” (LP), or use a commercially-available plug adaptor to convert monaural sound to stereo sounds.

Other Recording Operations

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Operation during Recording

Monitoring the recording

i (headphone) jack

VOL –/+

If you connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) 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. The rustling noise can be reduced by holding the cord away from the IC recorder.

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Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Settings

Convenient playback methods

Listening with better sound quality

• To listen with a pair of headphones: Connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected.

• To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.

Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (easy search)

When “Easy Search” is set to “ON” (page 73) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing – repeatedly during playback. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing – seconds by pressing function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording.

i (headphone) jack. The

. or >+

. once, or advance approx. 10

>+ once. This

Searching forward/backward during playback (cue/review)

• To search forward (cue): Press and hold release it at the point you wish to resume playback.

• To search backward (review): Press and hold – release it at the point you wish to resume playback.

The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed.

z When files are played back to the

end of the last file

• When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file, “FILE END” lights up for approx. 5 seconds.

• When “FILE END” and the playback indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last file.

• If you press and hold END” is lit, the files are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the button.

>+ during playback and

. during playback and

–. while “FILE

Other Playback Operations

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• 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 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.

–. while “FILE END” is lit to

Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function

When you slide the NOISE CUT switch to “ON” in the playback mode, ambient noise other than the human voice is reduced. A file is played back with clear sound quality because the noise of all frequency bands including a human voice is reduced.

P Notes

• The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice.

• When you are using the built-in speaker, the noise cut function does not work.

To set the noise cut level

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

1 Press and hold •DISP

or playback mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail

Menu,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

–., >+

N PLAY/

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3 Press –. or >+ to select “Noise

Cut Level,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

The “Noise Cut Level” setting window will be displayed.

N PLAY/

4 Press –. or >+ to select

“Maximum” or “Medium,” and then

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

press

“Noise Cut Level” is set to “Maximum” when you purchase the IC recorder.

5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

To cancel the noise cut function

Slide the NOISE CUT switch to “OFF.”

Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function

SPEED+/–

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 Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to

“ON.”

2 During playback, press SPEED+/– to

adjust the playback speed.

Other Playback Operations

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–: Decreases the speed by 0.05 times each time this button is pressed (from ×0.50 to ×1.00).

+: Increases the speed by 0.10 times each time this button is pressed (from ×1.00 to ×2.00).

When you press and hold each button, you can change the speed continuously.

Selecting the playback mode

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

A-B

–., >+

The playback speed is set to “×0.70” when you purchase the IC recorder.

To resume normal playback speed

Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “OFF.”

P Notes

• If you press SPEED+/– when the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch is set to “OFF,” the “DPC is OFF” is displayed and you cannot adjust the playback speed. Set the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.”

• The noise cut function (page 48) does not work if the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch is set to “ON.”

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

1 Press and hold •DISP

or playback mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail

Menu,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

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3 Press –. or >+ to select

“Continuous Play,” and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

To play back a file repeatedly

During playback, press and hold N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER until “ 1” appears. The selected file will be played back repeatedly.

4 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and

then press

“Continuous Play” is set to “OFF” when

you purchase the IC recorder.

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

To resume normal playback mode – the single file play

Select “OFF” in step 4.

To resume normal playback, press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again.

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.

2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify

the finishing point B.

“ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly.

Other Playback Operations

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To resume normal playback:

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

Press

To stop A-B repeat playback:

x (stop).

Press

To change the segment specified for A-B repeat playback: During A-B repeat playback, press

(repeat) A-B again to specify a new 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.

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Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm

PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

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.

1 Press and hold •DISP

stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the

2 Press –. or >+ to select

“Alarm,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

3 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Alarm” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

N PLAY/

3 Set the alarm date and time.

1 Press –. or >+ to select “Date,”

a day of the week, or “Daily,” and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

Other Playback Operations

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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 15.

When you select a day of the week or “Daily”:

Press

–. or >+

and then press STOP•ENTER, press to set the minute, and then press

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

to set the hour,

PLAY/

–. or >+

4 Press –. or >+ to select a favorite

alarm pattern, and then press STOP•ENTER.

The alarm pattern is set to “Beep&Play” when you purchase the IC recorder.

The “Executing...” animation is displayed.

N PLAY/

5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

Alarm indicator

Beep&Play The selected file will be played

Beep Only the alarm will sound.

Play Only the selected file will be

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. In step 2-3 select “OFF” and press STOP•ENTER. The alarm will be canceled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window.

When the set date and time comes

At the set time, “ALARM” is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the

back after the alarm.

played back.

N PLAY/

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selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern.

When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected file.)

To stop the alarm playback

Press any button other than VOL –/+ while the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button.

P Notes

• You can set only one alarm each one file.

• When the clock has not been set or no files

are recorded, you cannot set the alarm.

• The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to

OFF” in the menu (page 79).

“

• 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.

• If you erase a file in which you have set an alarm, that alarm will be also canceled.

• You cannot set alarm in podcast files.

• You cannot set an alarm in the files stored on a memory card.

Other Playback Operations

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Playback via Other Devices

Recording with other equipment

Tape recorder, mini disc recorder, etc.

i (headphone) jack

PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.

1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the

IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using a commercially-available audio connecting cable.

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.

3 Press x (stop) on the IC recorder and the

connected equipment at the same time to stop recording.

z Tip

If the volume of the recorded sound is not strong enough, adjust the playback sound of the IC recorder (page 25).

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Editing Files

Arranging Files in a Folder

Moving a file to a different folder

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

4 Press –. or >+ to select “Move

File,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

1 Select the file you want to move.

2 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

3 Press –. or >+ to select “Move &

Copy,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

5 Press –. or >+ to select the folder

that you want to move the file into, and then press

The “Moving File...” animation is displayed and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder.

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

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When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder will be erased.

useful in saving a backup. Before starting the operation, insert a memory card to be used for copying into the memory card slot.

6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

To cancel moving the file

Press x (stop) before step 5.

P Notes

• You cannot move podcast files.

• You cannot move protected files (page 67).

• You cannot move files to the other memory media.

Copying a file to the other memory

Memory card slot

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

You can copy files between the built-in memory and a memory card, which is

1 Select the file you want to copy.

When you want to copy a file from a memory card to the built-in memory, set the source memory media to “Memory Card” (page 42).

2 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

3 Press –. or >+ to select “Move &

Copy,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

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4 Press –. or >+ to select “File

Copy,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Copy to Memory Card”or “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears and the folder selection window is displayed.

N PLAY/

5 Press –. or >+ to select the folder

that you want to copy the file into, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

To cancel the copy operation during copying

While the “Copying...” animation is displayed in step 5, press

P Notes

• Before starting to copy the target file, make sure to check the battery indicator. If the batteries are weak, you may not be able to copy files.

• If the remaining memory capacity of the destination memory media is insufficient, you may not be able to copy files.

• You cannot copy the podcast files.

• Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files may be damaged.

x (stop).

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.

Erasing all files in a folder

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

Editing Files

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P Note

If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 67), 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.

4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase

All,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

2 Press and hold •DISP

the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

Press –. or >+ to select “Delete,” and then press

–

MENU to enter

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

“Erase All?” will be displayed.

Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press

The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased.

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Select “NO” in step 5, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

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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 want to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file.

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.

P Notes

• You can add a track mark only to files recorded using the IC recorder. However, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding a track mark to the files may not be possible.

• You cannot add a track mark at a point within 0.5 seconds from another track mark.

• You cannot add a track mark at the very beginning or at the very end of the file.

• If there are already 98 track marks in a file, you cannot add any more track marks.

• When a track mark is added during playback, the playback stops.

To locate a track mark and starting playback at the track mark

Press –. or >+ in the stop mode. When the (track mark) indicator flashes once, press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

Editing Files

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Erasing a track mark

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase

Track Mark,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Erase Track Mark?” is displayed and track mark indicator and track mark number to be erased will flash.

N PLAY/

1 Stop at a position after the track mark

you want to erase.

2 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

Press –. or >+ to select “Delete,” and then press

–

MENU in the stop

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

5 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased.

The track mark just before the stop position will be erased.

N PLAY/

Stop position

Erase track mark

6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

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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

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

1 Select a file from which you want to

erase the track marks.

2 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

Press –. or >+ to select “Delete,” and then press

–

MENU in the stop

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase All

Track Marks,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

“Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed.

N PLAY/

5 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time.

N PLAY/

6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Select “NO” in step 5, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

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Dividing a File

Dividing a file at the current position

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

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. 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.

1 Stop the file at the position where you

want to divide a file.

2 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

3 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

4 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide

Current Position,” and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

“Divide?” will be displayed.

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5 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,”

and then press 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 3

File 1 File 2_1 File 3File 2_2

A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to each of the divided files.

N PLAY/

A file is divided.

6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

P Notes

• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file.

• When you divide a file with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title and artist name.

• You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file transferred from a computer). Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, dividing files may not be possible.

• Once a file is divided, you cannot return it to the original status again.

• If you divide a file at the position within 0.5 seconds from a track mark, the track mark will be erased.

• Because of the system limitations, you cannot divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file.

To cancel dividing

Select “NO” in step 5, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

Dividing a file at all the track mark positions

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

1 Select the file you want to divide.

2 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

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3 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide,”

and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

4 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide

All Track Marks,” and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

“Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed.

Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press

The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the file is divided at all the track mark positions. All the existing track marks in the files will be erased.

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

File 1

A file is divided.

File 1_01 File 1_02 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.

z Tip

To cancel division during the operation at all the remaining track marks, press The files that have been divided before the cancellation remain divided.

P Notes

• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file.

• When you divide a file with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title and artist name.

• Once a file is divided, you cannot return it to the original status again.

x (stop).

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Protecting a File

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

Press –. or >+ to select “Protect,” and then press

PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

4 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and

then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

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 Press and hold •DISP

mode to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU in the stop

5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

Protect indicator

To release protection

Select a protected file, and then follow steps 2 through 5. Select “OFF” in step 4, and then press

P Note

You cannot set protection to the podcast files.

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

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About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu

N PLAY/

STOP•ENTER

•DISP–MENU

–., >+

press – menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press STOP•ENTER.

. or >+ to select their sub

N PLAY/

1 Press and hold •DISP

the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

–

MENU to enter

2 Press –. or >+ to select the menu

item for which you want to make setting, and then press STOP•ENTER.

When you select “Divide,” “Move & Copy,” “Delete,” or “Detail Menu,”

N PLAY/

3 Press –. or >+ to select the setting

you want to set, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

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4 Press –. or >+ to make the setting,

and then press STOP•ENTER.

N PLAY/

5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

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

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 – select “[Back],” and then press STOP•ENTER to return to the main menu window.

. or >+ to

To exit the menu mode

Press x (stop).

–

N PLAY/

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Menu Settings

Menu items Operation mode

(

: the setting c an be made / —: the setting cannot be made)

Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode

Scene Select

Add/Overwrite

VOR

Easy Search

Alarm

Protect

Divide

Move & Copy

Delete

Select Memory

Divide Current Position

Divide All Track Marks

[Back]

Move File

File Copy

[Back]

Erase Track Mark

Erase All Track Marks

Erase All

[Back]

——

—

——

—

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Menu items Operation mode

: the setting c an be made / —: the setting cannot be made)

(

Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode

Detail Menu

REC Mode

Mic Sensitivity

LCF(Low Cut)

Select Input

Continuo us Play

Noise Cut Level

LED

Language

Date&Time

Time Display

Beep

USB Charge

Auto Power Off

Format

[Back]

aaa

——

—

——

—

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Scene Select

Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each

32 situation as follows: Meeting ( ), Voice Notes ( ), Interview ( ), Lecture ( ), Audio IN ( ).

Tip

When you choose a scene, the following recording items are automatically set to their optimum settings for recording situations:“REC Mode” (page 75), “Mic Sensitivity” (page 76), “LCF(Low Cut)” (page 76), “VOR” (p age 38)

Add/Overwrite

Allows you to add a recording to a previously recorded file or an overwrite recording during playback.

35, 37

Add:

You can add a recording.

Overwrite:

You can overwrite a recording.

OFF*:

You cannot add or overwrite a recording.

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. The VOR function is activated when

z REC/PAUSE is pressed.

OFF*:

The VOR function does not work.

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Easy Search

Sets the easy search function.

47 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.

Alarm

Sets the alarm. ON:

The alarm function is effective. Set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback, and set the following alarm pattern.

Beep&Play: The selected file is played back after the

alarm sounds. Beep: Only the alarm sounds. Play: Only the selected file is played back.

OFF*:

The alarm function is canceled.

Protect

Protects the selected file to prevent the file from being erased, divided, or being moved.

ON:

The protect function is activated.

OFF*:

The protect function is canceled.

Divide Divide Current

Position

Divides a file into two. YES:

A file will be divided into two.

NO:

Division is not executed.

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Divide Divide All Track

Marks

Divides a file at all the track mark positions. YES:

The track mark division is executed.

NO:

The track mark division is not executed.

Move & Copy

Move File

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.

Copies the selected file from the built-in memory to the desired folder on a memory card, or from a memory card to

the desired folder on the built-in memory. Before attempting to copy a file, select the file to be copied and then go to the menu window.

Delete Erase Track

Mark

Erases the track mark just before the current position. YES:

The track mark will be erased.

NO:

The track mark will not be erased.

Erase All Track Marks

Erases all the track marks of the selected file. YES:

All the track marks will be erased.

NO:

All the track marks will not be erased.

Erase All

Erases all files in the selected folder.

59 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.

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Select Memory

Selects the memory media on which you want to store a file, or

42 which contains the file you want to play, edit, or copy. Built-In Memory*:

The built-in memory of the IC recorder is selected.

Memory Card:

The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is selected.

P Note

When no memory card is currently inserted in the IC recorder, the built-in memory is automatically selected.

Detail Menu

REC Mode

Sets the recording mode including sound quality. 192kbps*:

Stereo recording mode (displayed as “ST” in the window)

128kbps:

–

Stereo standard play recording mode (displayed as “STSP” in the window)

48kbps(MONO):

Monaural standard play recording mode (displayed as “SP” in the window)

8kbps(MONO):

Monaural long play recording mode (displayed as “LP” in the window)

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Detail Menu

Mic Sensitivity

Sets the microphone sensitivity. High:

To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as recording in a spacious room (displayed as

–

“ ” in the window).

Medium*:

To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as recording in a meeting space or during interview (displayed as “ ” in the window).

Low:

To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound (displayed as “ ” in the window).

LCF(Low Cut)

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.

Select Input

Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the

m (microphone) jack.

43, 44

MIC IN*:

Select when you record files using an external microphone.

Audio IN:

Select when you record using other equipment.

Continuous Play

Sets the continuous playback mode. ON:

Files in one folder are played back continuously.

OFF*:

A file is played back and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next file.

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Detail Menu

Noise Cut Level

Sets the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder plays a file back which is recorded with the noise cut function. Maximum*:

The noise cut level will be more intense.

Medium:

The noise cut level will be weakened. Select when you cannot catch the sound easily by setting “Noise Cut Level” to “Maximum.”

LED

Turns the access, recording, and playback indicators on or off during operation. ON*:

–

During accessing to the memory, recording or playback, the indicators light or flash.

OFF:

The indicators do not light or flash, even during operation.

P Note

When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the access indictors lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.”

Language

Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, etc.

17 English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French)

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Detail Menu

Date&Time

Sets the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 1Press and hold •DISP

Select “Detail Menu,” then “Date&Time.”

2Press –

. or >+ to select “Auto(Synchronizing)” or

“Manual,” and then press Auto(Synchronizing)*:

–

MENU to enter the menu mode.

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Sound Organizer software, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer.

Manual:

Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.

3When you select “Manual,” press –

the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

. or >+ to set

Select the last two digits of the year when you set the year.When you set the minute, the “Executing...” animation is displayed.

Time Display

Sets the clock display. 12-Hour*:

–

12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon

24-Hour:

0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Detail

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.

USB Charge

Sets whether rechargeable batteries will be charged using a

– USB connection or not. ON*:

The rechargeable batteries will be charged.

OFF:

The rechargeable batteries will not be charged.

P Note

If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet (page 99), you can charge rechargeable batteries (not supplied) regardless this setting.

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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Detail

Auto Power Off

If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, the IC recorder turns off automatically. 5min:

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes.

10min*:

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 10 minutes.

30min:

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 30 minutes.

60min:

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 60 minutes.

OFF:

The IC recorder will not be turned off automatically.

Format

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.

P Notes

• Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the

memory media.

• Switch the memory media to the one to be formatted

before you start the format operation (page 42).

• When you format the memory media, all the data which

you have stored on the IC recorder will be erased. Once the memory media has been erased, you cannot retrieve the data that was erased.

–

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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 87)

Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 88)

Using the IC recorder as USB memory (page 90)

You can store image data or text data stored on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder.

Managing and editing files using the Sound Organizer software (page 91)

The supplied Sound Organizer software allows you to transfer the files that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer to manage and edit them. You can also transfer MP3 files and podcast files stored on your computer to the IC recorder.

System requirements for your computer

For details on the system requirements for your computer, see page 92, 104.

P Note

While the IC recorder is connected with your computer, the IC recorder operations are disabled.

Connecting the IC recorder to your computer

Computer

To USB port of your computer

IC recorder

To (USB)

connector

USB connecting cable

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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

recognized properly.

On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” or “Computer,” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” has been recognized.

On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” drive is displayed on the desktop.

The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.

P Notes

• If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed.

• Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connecting cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed.

• A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the same time.

• Before connecting the IC recorder to your computer, check that the batteries are inserted in the IC recorder.

• It is recommended that you disconnect the IC recorder from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer.

Structure of folders and files

The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Macintosh screen using Finder, folders and files can be displayed by opening “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.”

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Built-in memory

“IC RECORDER”

Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder

VOICE*

FOLDER01

FOLDER05

Folder transferred from

POP

NEWS*

MP3

your computer

J-POP*

MP3

MUSIC

PODCASTS

Conversati on

MP3

*1When 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.

The name of a folder in which MP3 files are

stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-to-remember name on the folder in advance. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names.

The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels

of folders transferred to the IC recorder.

*4If you transfer MP3 files separately, they

are classified as being in “No Folder.”

Tips

• The title or artist name, etc., registered in the MP3 files, can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the MP3 files on your computer.

• If no title, or artist name has been registered, “No Data” will be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.

When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination memory media has been set to “Memory Card” (page 42), the structure of folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to “Built-In Memory.”

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Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) microSD card

“MEMORY CARD”

MSSONY

VOICE

FOLDER01

FOLDER05

MUSIC

POP

PODCASTS

NEWS

Conversation

MP3

Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder

Folder transferred from your computer

J-POP

MP3

“MEMORY CARD”

PRIVATE

Sony

VOICE

FOLDER01

FOLDER05

MUSIC

POP

PODCASTS

NEWS

Conversa tion

MP3

Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder

Folder transferred from your computer

J-POP

MP3

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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. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows:

: Folder for files recorded using the

IC recorder

: Folder transferred from a computer

(They are displayed when MP3 files have been transferred from a computer.)

: Folder for podcast files transferred

from a computer (These folders are displayed when podcast files have been transferred from a computer.)

P Note

If or folders have no files that can be played back using the IC recorder, those folders will not be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. Even if folders have no files inside, however, those folders can be displayed.

Display of a file recorded with the IC recorder

Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder (folders under the VOICE folder) will be displayed.

Display of an MP3 file transferred from the computer

The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer.

• Folders under the MUSIC folder which contains a file (when some folders have multiple levels, all folders will be displayed in parallel.)

• Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder

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• 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 podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed. When you transfer podcast files from your computer to the IC recorder, use the supplied Sound Organizer software.

Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer

Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.

1 Make sure that the access, recording, and

playback indicators of the IC recorder do 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.

For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.

3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable

connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer.

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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.

1 Connect the IC recorder to your

computer (page 81).

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 86).

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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.

Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)

1 Connect the IC recorder to your

computer (page 81).

2 Copy the folder in which the MP3 files

are stored to the IC recorder.

On a Windows screen using Explorer, or on a Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder containing the MP3

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your

computer (page 86).

Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC recorder

1 Press FOLDER.

2 Press –. or >+ to select the folder

( ) in which MP3 files are stored, and then press

N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.

3 Press –. or >+ to select the MP3

file you want to play.

4 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER to start

playback.

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5 Press x (stop) to stop playback.

The maximum playback time (files*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows.

48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps

89 hr. 15 min. (1,338 files)

* In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each

are transferred to the IC recorder.

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 computer to the IC recorder one by one, you can display and play back the MP3 files in copied order.

33 hr. 25 min. (501 files)

(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)

MP3

16 hr. 40 min. (250 files)

files from your

Display when playing back an MP3 file

Press •DISP–MENU to check the MP3 file information during playback.

: Folder name

: File name

: Title

: Artist name

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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 104.

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Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software

What you can do using Sound Organizer

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. You can also burn CDs of the music you like, and send audio files by mail.

Importing files recorded with an IC recorder

You can import recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder into Sound Organizer. The imported files are saved to the computer.

Importing songs from a music CD

You can import the songs of a music CD into Sound Organizer.

The imported songs are saved to the computer.

Importing songs on the computer

You can import music and other files saved to the computer into Sound Organizer.

Subscribing to and updating podcasts

You can subscribe to podcasts in Sound Organizer. Subscribing to and updating podcasts enables you to download (subscription) and enjoy the latest data from the Internet.

Playing files

You can play the files imported into Sound Organizer.

Changing the file information of files

You can change the title name, artist name, and other file information displayed in the file list.

Dividing files

You can divide one file into multiple files.

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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.

Burning a music CD

You can select your favorite songs from the songs imported into Sound Organizer and then burn your own original music CD.

Other convenient uses

• You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail.

• You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not supplied) which is compatible with Sound Organizer to perform voice recognition for a file and convert the voice to text.

System requirements for your computer

The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer.

Operating systems

• Windows 7 Ultimate

• Windows 7 Professional

• Windows 7 Home Premium

• Windows 7 Starter (32 bit version)

• Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher

• Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher

• Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher

• Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher

• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher

• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher

• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher

• Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher

Pre-installed.

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P Notes

• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed above is used.

• 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.

IBM PC/AT or compatible

•CPU Windows XP: Pentium III processor of 500 MHz or faster Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster Windows 7: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster

• Memory Windows XP: At least 256 MB Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate/ Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is recommended.) Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)

• Free hard disk space At least 400 MB is required. Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used. Also, free space for handling music data is required.

• Display settings Screen resolution: 800 × 600 pixels or higher (1,024 × 768 pixels is recommended) Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher

• Sound card A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended.

• USB port A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media. Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed.

Installing Sound Organizer

Install Sound Organizer on your computer.

P Notes

• When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.

Also, if you are using Windows 7 and the [User Account Control] screen appears, confirm the contents of the screen and then click [Yes] ([Continue] in the case of Windows Vista).

• Sound Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows XP.

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• 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 data in the content storage folders is not deleted when Sound Organizer is uninstalled.

• In an installation environment in which multiple operating systems are installed on one computer, do not install Sound Organizer in each of the operating systems. Doing so may result in data inconsistencies.

1 Make sure that the IC recorder is not

connected, then turn on your computer and start up Windows.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive.

The [Sound Organizer - InstallShield Wizard] menu starts up automatically and the [Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer] window appears.

If the [Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer] menu does not start up, open Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive, double-click

[SoundOrganizerInstaller.exe], and then follow the instructions on the screen.

3 Make sure that you accept the terms of

the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click [Next].

4 When the [Setup Type] window appears,

select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click [Next].

Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select [Custom].

5 When the [Ready to Install the Program]

window appears, click [Install].

The installation starts.

6 When [Sound Organizer has been

installed successfully.] window appears, check [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].

P Note

You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.

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The Sound Organizer window

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.

Music: Displays a list of music files. Songs imported from a music CD appear in this library.

Podcast: Displays a list of podcasts.

C The file list of the IC recorder

Displays the files saved to the connected IC recorder or memory card.

D Edit Mode button

Displays the edit area so that you can edit a file.

E Quick Operation Guide button

Displays the Quick Operation Guide to receive guidance on the basic features of Sound Organizer.

F Sidebar (Import/Transfer)

IC Recorder: Displays the transfer screen. A list of files on a connected device appears.

Import CD: Displays the screen for

importing music CDs.

Burn CD/DVD: Displays the

screen for burning discs.

G Transfer buttons

: Transfers the files of Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card.

: Imports the files of an IC recorder or memory card to My Library of Sound Organizer.

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Additional Information

Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer

You can charge NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the batteries until the battery indicator indicates “ .” It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted batteries.* You can also charge the batteries by using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 99).

* This is an approximation for the time it

takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

P Note

While the IC recorder is connected with your computer, the IC recorder operations are disabled.

1 Insert rechargeable batteries.

Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.

2 Connect the IC recorder to your

computer.

Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the

(USB) connector of the IC recorder

and the USB port of your computer.

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Computer

To USB port of your computer

IC recorder

To (USB)

connector

USB connecting cable

While the batteries are charging, “Connecting” and the battery indicator in an animation are displayed.

Battery indicator

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your

computer.

Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files,

the files may be damaged or become unplayable.

1 Make sure that the access, recording,

and playback indicators do 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.

For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.

3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable

connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer.

P Notes

• During charging, the IC recorder may become warmed, which is not a malfunction.

• You cannot charge batteries while the computer is in system standby/hibernate mode.

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• If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 109.

• You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries.

• If “USB Charge” in the menu is set to “OFF,” set it to “ON” before starting to charge.

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Using a USB AC Adaptor

USB connector of

the IC recorder

USB connecting cable

You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time.

1 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not

supplied) to an AC outlet.

2 Connect the USB AC adaptor to the

supplied USB connecting cable.

3 Connect the USB connecting cable to the

(USB) connector of the IC recorder.

Recharging the batteries using the USB AC adaptor

You can charge NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Insert rechargeable batteries in the IC recorder (page 96), and then connect the IC recorder to an AC outlet using the USB AC adaptor. While the batteries are charging, the battery indicator is displayed in an animation. Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the batteries.

Battery indicator

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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

file, press into the stop mode.

x (stop) to put the IC recorder

2 Make sure that the access, recording, and

playback indicators of the IC recorder do not light.

3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable

from the (USB) connector of the IC recorder, then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the USB connecting cable, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

P Notes

• During recording (the recording indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the access indicator flashes in orange),

– the IC recorder should not be connected to

or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet.

– 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.

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