Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
Preparation
Parts and controls
HOME menu/OPTION menu
Using the HOME menu
Using the OPTION menu
About folders and files
Display window
While the HOME menu is displayed
While recording is in progress or on standby
While playback is in progress
While the recording information is displayed
While the current file information is displayed
While the file search categories are displayed
Power
Inserting batteries
Using the IC recorder with the USB AC adaptor
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Memory card
Inserting a memory card
Making the initial settings
Preventing unintentional operations
Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD)
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state
Maintaining the volume level (European model only)
Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only)
Recording
Recording
Recording with the built-in microphone
About the recording level guide
Monitoring the recording audio
Additional operations available during recording
Changing the file storage destination folder
Additional recording operations/settings
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Tips for better recording
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
Recording with other devices
Recording with an external microphone
Recording audio from an external device
Using external devices for recording
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
Playback
Playing
Playing a file
Selecting a file
Additional operations available during playback
Additional playback operations/settings
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
Using the transcription playback mode
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
Selecting the playback mode
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Continually playing the current file (Button-hold repeat playback)
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Listening to sound with better quality
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
Editing
Deleting
Deleting a file
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Deleting a folder
Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Creating a folder
Using track marks
Adding a track mark
Adding track marks automatically
Deleting a track mark
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time
Dividing files
Dividing a file at the current playback point
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
Protecting a file
Settings menu
Using the Settings menu
List of the Settings menu items
Menu items with selectable setting items
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphone (Built-In Mic Sensitivity)
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting)
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
Selecting the display language (Language)
Setting the clock (Date&Time)
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format)
Selecting the clock display format (Time Display)
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off)
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings)
Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)
Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time)
Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)
Computer
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
Structure of folders and files
Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer
Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder
Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer
Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device
Software
What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2
Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only)
Specifications
Compatible memory cards
System requirements
Technical specifications
Maximum recording time
Maximum playback time/number of music files
Battery life
Announcements
Precautions
Safety regulations
Trademarks
Notice for users
License
Support website
Customer support websites
If you have problems/Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Noise
The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand.
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise.
A rustling noise is recorded.
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording.
You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback.
The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the builtin speaker.
You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on.
Power
The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work.
The IC recorder does not turn off.
The IC recorder automatically turns off.
The battery life is short.
General operations
The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
The operation indicator does not light.
Recording
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device.
Playback
The playback volume is low.
You hear no sound from the built-in speaker.
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected.
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
Editing
You cannot divide a file.
You cannot move a file.
You cannot copy a file to a different folder.
The folder or file you created is not displayed.
Clock
The recording date of a file appears as “----/--/--” or “--:--.”
The clock setting is reset.
Display
The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one displayed on the computer.
Files
The “Memory Full” message appears and you cannot start recording.
The “File Full” message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
The microSD card is not detected.
Computer
A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters.
Copying a file takes time.
The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer.
The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file.
The computer does not start.
Software operations (Sound Organizer 2)
You cannot install Sound Organizer 2.
The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2.
The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer.
You cannot play or edit stored files.
The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise.
Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases.
The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted.
Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up.
List of messages
System limitations
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Help Guide ICD-PX370i....................................................................................................................
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Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases.199..........................................
The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted.200....................
Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up.201.........................................................................
List of messages202.........................................................................................................................
System limitations207.......................................................................................................................
Help Guide
USB connector compartment
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Parts and controls
Built-in microphone (monaural)
1.
Operation indicator
2.
Display window
3.
REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
4.
STOP button
5.
Control button (DPC ( Digital Pitch Control),A-B (repeat A -B)/(review/fast backward), (cue/fast forward))
6.
(play/enter) button (*)
7.
BACK/HOME button (: press,: press and hold)
8.
T-MARK (track mark) button
9.
OPTION button
10
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Built-in speaker
11
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Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.)
12
.
13
.
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(headphones) jack
14
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(microphone) ( PLUG IN POWER) jack (*)
15
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VOL –/+ (volume –/+) button (*)
16
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Slot cover
17
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microSD card slot (The card slot is located under the cover.)
18
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HOLD•POWER switch
19
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USB slide lever
20
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Battery compartment
21
.
*
The (play/enter) button, VOL –/+ (volume –/+) button, and (microphone) (PLUG IN POWER) jack have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the IC recorder.
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Using the HOME menu
On your IC recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for all functions.
The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on the IC recorder.
Press and hold BACK/HOME.
1
The HOME menu appears.
Press
2
You can select the following functions:
Music:
Recorded Files:
orto select the function you want to use, and then press.
You can select music files imported from a computer for playback.
To locate a music file, you can select one of the file search categories: “All Songs ,” “Albums,” “ Artists,” and “Folders.”
You can select files recorded by the IC recorder for playback.
To locate a recorded file, you can select one of the file search categories: “Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,”
“Search by REC Scene,” and “Folders.”
You can display the recording standby screen. To start recording, press REC/PAUSE.
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Settings:
You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder.
Return to XX(*):
Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
*
The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”
Hint
While the HOME menu is on the display window, you can press STOP to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
Related Topic
Using the OPTION menu
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Using the OPTION menu
You can display the OPTION menu by pressing OPTION. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected function of
your IC recorder.
Note
The OPTION menu may not appear, depending on the screen on the display window.
Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.
1
The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears.
Press
2
Press
3
orto select the desired menu item, and then press.
orto select the desired setting, and then press.
Hint
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To return to the previous screen, press BACK/HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window.
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
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About folders and files
The following illustrates the structure of folders and files that you can view on your IC recorder.
Under “Recorded Files”
“FOLDER01”: Files recorded via the built-in microphone are stored.
A: HOME menu
B: Folders
C: Files
Under “Music”
A: HOME menu
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B: Folders
C: Files
Related Topic
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Structure of folders and files
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While the HOME menu is displayed
The following describes the HOME menu on the display window.
Note
The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
HOME menu items
1.
You can select one of the following:
: Music
: Recorded Files
: Record
: Settings
: Return to XX (The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”)
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
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While recording is in progress or on standby
The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby.
A: While recording is in progress
B: While recording is on standby
Note
The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
Recording status indicator
1.
Indicates the current recording status of your IC recorder.
: recording
: paused
: stopped
Elapsed time
2.
Indicates the elapsed time of the current recording.
Scene Select indicator
3.
Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected.
: Auto Voice Rec
: Meeting
: Lecture
: Voice Notes
: Interview
Track mark number
4.
Indicates the number of added track marks.
Remaining recording time
5.
Indicates the remaining time available for recording in hours, minutes, and seconds.
10 hours or more: no indication
10 minutes to 10 hours: indicated in hours and minutes
Less than 10 minuets: indicated in minutes and seconds
Battery indicator
11
6.
Recording level guide
7.
Indicates the current recording volume level of input sound for your reference.
File storage destination folder
8.
Indicates the destination folder for storing recorded files.
Memory storage indicator
9.
Appears when the memory card is selected for storing recorded files.
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While playback is in progress
The following describes the display window during playback.
Note
The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
Playback status indicator
1.
Indicates the current playback status of your IC recorder.
: playing
: reviewing (fast -rewinding)/cueing (fast- forwarding)
: on standby
If the playback speed is modified, the DPC ( Digital Pitch Control ) speed will be indicated to the right of
File information
2.
Indicates information about the file you are playing.
Files recorded with your IC recorder are indicated as follows:
: File name: recording date_recording time.file format (e.g. 161010_0706.mp3)
Music files are indicated as follows:
: Song title/Artist name
Elapsed time
3.
Indicates the elapsed time of the current playback.
Playback progress bar
4.
Indicates how far playback of the file has progressed.
or .
File number information
5.
Indicates the file number of the playing file in the format (current file number)/(total number of files to play).
Play Mode /Playback Range indicator
6.
No indication: Normal (Play Mode )
: Repeat (Play Mode )
: 1 File Play (Play Mode )
: 1 File Repeat ( Play Mode )
: Shuffle ( Play Mode )
: Shuffle Repeat ( Play Mode )
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: Selected Range (Playback Range)
Protect indicator
7.
Indicates that the file you are playing is protected.
Battery indicator
8.
Track mark number
9.
Indicates the track mark number, if added, of the current playback point.
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While the recording information is displayed
You can view the recording information of your IC recorder, including the remaining recording time, the memory storage for
recorded files, and the folder setting.
To display the recording information, while recording is on standby, select “REC Information” on the OPTION menu, and then
press
The following recording information is available:
.
Available Rec. Time:
Remaining time available for recording.
Recording Memory:
Memory storage (“ Built- In Memory” or “ SD Card”) for recorded files.
Recording Folder:
Storage folder for recorded files.
Scene Select:
Recording scene currently selected.
If the default settings for the Scene Select function are modified, “*” will appear to the left of the recording scene.
For information about the default settings, see Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function .
REC Mode:
Recording mode currently selected.
Input:
Audio input type currently selected.
Mic Sensitivity:
Sensitivity level of the microphone currently selected.
Recording Filter:
Recording filter currently selected.
VOR:
VOR (Voice Operated Recording) setting currently selected.
Auto Track Marks:
Automatic track mark setting currently selected.
Hint
While recording is on standby, you can press STOP to view the recording information of your IC recorder.
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While the current file information is displayed
You can view the information (recording date and time, file length, etc.) about the recorded file you selected.
Note
The following screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
To view the information about a particular file, select a file you recorded with your IC recorder or a music file and select “ File
Information” on the OPTION menu. Then, you can press
Information about the recorded file
orto scroll up or down to view the following:
Rec Date/Time: Date and time when the file was recorded (year/month/day/time).
File Length: Playback length of the file indicated in hours, minutes, and seconds.
Model Name: Device by which the file was recorded. The same information for “Model:” in the “ System Information” of the
Settings menu appears.
Scene Select: Recording scene selected at the time of recording.
REC Mode: Recording mode selected at the time of recording.
Mic Sensitivity: Sensitivity level of the microphone selected at the time of recording.
Recording Filter: Recording filter selected at the time of recording.
VOR: VOR (Voice Operated Recording) setting selected at the time of recording.
Input: Audio input type (“ Built- In Mic,” “ External Mic,” or “Audio IN”) selected at the time of recording.
Location: Memory storage containing the file.
File Path: Path to the file.
Information about the music file
File Length: Playback length of the file indicated in hours, minutes, and seconds.
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Codec: Codec type for music files.
Bit Rate: Bit rate for music files.
Sample Rate: Sampling rate for music files.
Bit Depth: Bit depth for music files.
Location: Memory storage containing the file.
File Path: Path to the file.
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