Sony ICD-SX712 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

ICD-SX712

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Other Recording Operations

Other Playback Operations

Editing Files

About the Menu Function

Utilizing Your Computer

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Index

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

WARNING

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. RATED CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 800 mA

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,

negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessory: USB connecting cable

you will help prevent potential

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol

chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

• 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-SX712. 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.

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.

• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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

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This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the

Package .....................................................9

Index to parts and controls .................10

Preventing unintentional operations

(HOLD) ..............................................12

Maintaining the moderate volume

level (AVLS) ......................................13

Step 2: Recharging the Batteries .............14

Recharging the batteries using a

computer .............................................14

Recharging the batteries using a USB

AC adaptor ..........................................16

When to charge/replace the

batteries ...............................................16

Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......17

Turning the power on .........................17

Turning the power off .........................17

Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................18

Setting the clock after recharging the

batteries ...............................................18

Setting the clock using the menu ........ 18

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used

in the Display Window ...........................21

Basic Operations

Recording ....................................... 22

Listening ........................................ 27

Erasing ........................................... 33

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings ............35

Switching the directionality of the

built-in microphones ...........................35

Selecting a recording scene for each

situation ...............................................36

Manual recording ................................41

Adding a recording to a previously

recorded file ........................................42

Adding an overwrite recording during

playback ..............................................44

Recording a few seconds in advance

– the pre-recording function ...............45

Starting to record automatically in response to sound

– the VOR function .............................47

Recording on a Memory Card .................49

Recording across memory media

– cross-memory recording ..................52

Recording via Other Devices ..................54

Recording with an external

microphone .........................................54

Recording from other equipment ........ 55

Operating during Recording ...................59

Monitoring the recording ....................59

Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Settings .............60

Convenient playback methods ............60

Selecting a recording date from the

calendar and playing back ..................61

Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice

clearer – the noise cut function ...........62

Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound

– the digital voice up function ............ 63

Adjusting the playback speed and tones – the DPC (Digital Pitch

Control) function, key control ............65

Selecting the sound effect ................... 66

Selecting the playback mode ..............68

Playing Back a File at a Desired Time

with an Alarm .........................................70

Playback via Other Devices ....................73

Recording with other equipment ........73

Editing Files

Arranging Files in a Folder .....................74

Moving a file to a different folder ......74

Copying a file to the other memory

media ..................................................75

Erasing all files in a folder ..................76

Using a Track Mark ................................78

Adding a track mark ...........................78

Erasing a track mark ...........................79

Erasing all the track marks in the

selected file at one time ......................79

Dividing a File ........................................81

Dividing a file at the current

position ...............................................81

Dividing a file at all the track mark

positions ..............................................82

Changing a Folder Name ........................84

Protecting a File ......................................86

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu ................87

Menu Settings .........................................88

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your

Computer ...............................................106

Connecting the IC recorder to your

computer ...........................................106

Structure of folders and files .............107

Disconnecting the IC recorder from

your computer ...................................111

Copying Files from the IC Recorder to

Your Computer .....................................113

Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and

Playing Them Back ...............................114

Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder

(drag and drop) .................................114

Playing back music files copied from your computer using the

IC recorder ........................................114

Using the IC Recorder as USB

Memory ................................................. 116

Using the Supplied Sound Organizer

Software ................................................117

What you can do using Sound

Organizer ..........................................117

System requirements for your

computer ...........................................118

Installing Sound Organizer ...............120

The Sound Organizer window ..........121

Additional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor .....................123

Disconnecting the IC recorder from

the AC outlet .....................................124

Precautions ............................................125

Specifications ........................................128

System requirements ........................128

Design and specifications .................129

Battery life ........................................132

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................134

Message List ......................................... 144

System Limitations ...............................149

Display Window Guide .........................151

Index ......................................................156

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package

IC Recorder (1)

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

USB connecting cable (1)

Wind screen* (1)

Use this to cover the built-in microphones.

Cradle* (1)

Stand (1)

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

Application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* (1)

Carrying pouch (1)

NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries (2)

Battery case (1)

Operating Instructions

The operating instructions are stored as PDF files in the built-in memory of the IC recorder.

* The wind screen, cradle and application

software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM) are supplied with some models in some regions only.

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

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Front

A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Operation indicator C Display window D SCENE button E (folder) button F

x STOP button

z REC (record)/PAUSE button

H Control button (

backward),

N (play)/ENT (enter) button*

J T-MARK (Track mark) button

v, V / . (review/fast

> (cue/fast forward))

K POWER/HOLD switch L MENU button M VOLUME –/+* button N (repeat) A-B button O ERASE button P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

Rear

Q Speaker R NOISE CUT switch S DPC(SPEED)/KEY CTRL switch T Battery compartment U m (microphone) jack* V i (headphone) jack

W M2™/microSD memory card slot X (USB) connector

* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.

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

Getting Started

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

To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status

Slide the POWER/HOLD 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.)

Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using a pair of headphones (not supplied). The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and also to maintain a moderate volume level.

When “AVLS” is set to “ON” in the menu (page 98), and you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS-specified level, the “AVLS” indicator lights. You cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the limit.

When “AVLS” is set to “OFF” in the menu, the “Advise to not listen at high VOL for long periods” animation is displayed with a beeping sound. Press the menu mode display.

x STOP to return to

If you play back files at a volume that exceeds the AVLS-specified level for specified period of time, the following animation will be displayed and “AVLS” menu is automatically set to “ON.”

Getting Started

P Note

“AVLS” is set to “ON” when you purchase the IC recorder. If you want to turn off the function and play back files at the original volume, use the menu to set “AVLS” to “OFF” (page 98).

Step 2: Recharging the Batteries

Recharging the batteries using a computer

Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the batteries until the battery indicator indicates “ .” It takes about 4 hours to fully charge exhausted batteries.*

1 Insert rechargeable batteries.

Slide and lift the battery compartment

lid, insert two NH-AAA 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.

Computer

To USB port of your computer

To (USB)

connector

USB connecting cable

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

Battery indicator

IC recorder

When the batteries are fully charged, the

battery indicator will indicate “ .”

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 operation indicator

of the IC recorder does not light.

2 Perform the following operation on

your computer. On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer.

t Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER.”

The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems.

On a Macintosh screen, drag “IC RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash” and drop it there.

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

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the

USB port of the computer.

* 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 are low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

P Note

If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 134.

When using fully charged batteries or LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries

Follow the step 1.

P Note

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

Tips

• Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder.

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

Getting Started

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

Recharging the batteries using a USB AC adaptor

You can also charge the batteries by using an AC-U50AG USB AC adaptor, etc. (not supplied) (page 123).

When to charge/replace the batteries

The battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition in an animation.

Battery remain indication

: “Low Battery Level” appears.

Charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old batteries with new ones.

: “Low Battery” appears and the IC

recorder will stop operation.

Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On

Turning the power on

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

Turning the power off

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

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 104).

Getting Started

Step 4: Setting the Clock

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

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 day, the “Set Date&Time” animation appears, and then the year section begins to flash in the clock setting display window.

Setting the clock after recharging the batteries

1 Press v or V on the control button to set

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

N/ENT.

Select the last two digits of the year when you set the year.

2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode

display.

Setting the clock using the menu

While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu.

1 Select “Date&Time” in the menu.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press . on the control button, press

v or V on the control button to select

the (IC recorder setting) tab, and then press

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Date&Time,” and then press

N/ENT.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Auto” or “Manual,” and then

N/ENT.

press

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “10y1m1d,” and then press ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to set

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

Select the last two digits of the year when you set the year.

N/ENT.

Getting Started

When you selected “Auto,” the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Sound Organizer software is started.

When you select “Manual,” proceed to the next steps.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

P Note

If you do not press N/ENT within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode.

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.

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

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 6 languages.

1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab

t “Language” in the menu, and then

N/ENT.

press

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select the language that you want to use, and then press

You can select the following languages.

Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian)

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Recording

P Notes

• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 16).

• 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 59).

Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones

1 Change the angle of the built-in microphones manually

according to the direction you want to record (page 35).

Selecting a folder

1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to

release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 12).

Built-in microphones

2 Press to display the folder selection window.

3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the

control button to select the (Voice) tab, and then

> on the control button.

press

P Note

Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (Music) tab and the

(Podcast) tab will be displayed when you transfer files

from your computer (page 114, 118). The (Built-in memory) tab will be displayed when you

insert a memory card into the IC recorder (page 50).

, V

., >

Basic Operations

4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in

which you want to record files.

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

5 Press N/ENT.

Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording)

1 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the

source to be recorded.

N/ENT

2 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.

The operation indicator lights in red.

You do not need to press and hold while recording.

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

To stop recording

z REC/PAUSE

Operation indicator

z REC/

PAUSE

Basic Operations

1 Press x STOP.

The operation indicator flashes in orange and the IC

x STOP

recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file.

Note while accessing

The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the operation 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.

Other operations

pause recording* Press

release pause and resume recording

review the current recording instantly**

review during recording** Press and hold

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

the stop mode.

** You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode.

z Tips

• 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 117).

• When a memory card has been inserted, you can continue recording a file by changing the location of the folder used to store the file from the built-in memory to the memory card automatically after the built-in memory is full (Cross-memory recording) (page 52).

z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation

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

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

Press stop recording after pausing recording, press

N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the

Press

x STOP.)

beginning of the file just recorded.

. on the control button during recording or

recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release

. on the

control button, playback starts from that point.

Listening

Starting playback

1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to

release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 12).

2 Press .

3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the

control button to select the (Voice) tab, the

(Music) tab, or the (Podcast) tab, and then press

> on the control button.

4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder.

, V

., >

Basic Operations

5 Press > on the control button.

6 Press v or V on the control button to select the file you

want to play.

7 Press N/ENT.

Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 101), the operation indicator does not light.)

8 Press VOLUME –/+ to adjust the volume.

P Note

When “AVLS” is set to “ON” in the menu (page 98) and the “AVLS” indicator is displayed, you cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS-specified level. If you want to turn off the function and play back files at the original volume, use the menu to set “AVLS” to “OFF.”

Operation indicator

N/ENT

VOLUME –/+

To stop playback

1 Press x STOP.

x STOP

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 . on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,

skip to the next file Press

skip to the succeeding files Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,

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

the current point (page 78).

These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 60).

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

Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT again.

. on the control button once.*

Press

keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*

> on the control button once.*

keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.*

1*2

)

Basic Operations

About the tab view

The recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and are displayed with tabs. When you choose a folder, you can move to one of those areas by switching a tab.

Tabs

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

recorder.

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

your computer.

(Podcast): Playback-only area. This is the area used to manage podcast files transferred

from your computer.

(Built-in memory) or (External memory): You can switch between the built-in

memory and external memory (memory card) of the IC recorder (page 51).

Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The

(Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 114, 118). The (Built-in memory) tab will be displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC recorder (page 50).

Display when playing back a file

A File information

Press

v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback.

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

: Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER05

: File name: Date_file number (e.g. 100101_001)

: Artist name (e.g. My Recording)

: Title: Date_file number (e.g. 100101_001)

Playback level meter

Basic Operations

B Counter information

You can select the display mode in the menu (page 100). Elapsed time: The elapsed playback time of one file Remaining time: The remaining playback time of one file Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded

C Remaining recording time

Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds.

Erasing

P Note

Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.

Selecting a file and erasing it

1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to

release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 12).

2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is

in the stop or playback mode.

3 Press ERASE.

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

Basic Operations

ERASE

4 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute.”

5 Press N/ENT.

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.

To cancel erasing

N/ENT

1 Select “Cancel” in step 4 of “Selecting a file and

erasing it,” and then press

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 81), and then proceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.”

N/ENT.

N/ENT

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings

Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones

The built-in microphones are unidirectional. You can change the angle of the built-in microphones manually.

Rotating both capsules of the built-in microphones in the same direction (0° position)

You can record the sound directly in front of the built-in microphones. This is convenient when you want to record a sound source in a particular direction, such as a voice note, an interview, etc.

Rotating both capsules of the built-in microphones to face the outside (120° position)

The microphone on the right records sound from the right; the microphone on the left records sound from the left. You can thus obtain dynamic stereo sound recording, therefore this position is recommended for recording a sound source, such as a conference, a musical performance, etc.

Other Recording Operations

Selecting a recording scene for each situation

SCENE

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 91), REC Level (page 92), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. You can change the settings for each item.

1 Press SCENE in the stop mode.

The Scene Select window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select the scene you want, and then press

N/ENT.

(Meeting)

(Voice Notes)

(Interview)

(Music)

(My Scene)

To record in a variety of situations, such as recording in a spacious conference room.

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

To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters. When you rotate both capsules of the built-in microphones in the same direction (0° position), the directionality effect of the microphones will be improved.

To record acoustic guitar, piano, violin, or other instrumental sounds at a distance of 2 to 3 meters.

Use to store your favorite settings.

P Notes

• You cannot set a scene during recording.

• When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window appears in step 1, the stop mode display will be displayed.

There are ways of making settings to record well other than using scene selection.

Recording at a meeting

• When you record a voice coming from a specific direction, set the angle of the built-in microphones to 0°. When you record voices from unspecified directions, set the angle of the built-in microphones to 120° (page 35).

• By placing the IC recorder on the supplied stand, you can record with clear and low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk.

Recording a voice note

Set the angle of the built-in microphones to 0° (page 35).

Built-in

microphones

Recording an interview

Set the angle of the built-in microphones to 0° (page 35).

Other Recording Operations

Recording music

• Set the angle of the built-in microphones to 120° (page 35).

• By attaching a tripod (not supplied) using the supplied stand, you can adjust the angles of the IC recorder and the built-in microphones more precisely.

Sound source

To change the Scene Select settings using the menu

1 Select the (Recording) tab t “Scene

Edit” in the menu, and then press ENT.

Approx. 2 to 3 meters

Tripod (not supplied)

Set up the IC recorder with the display window facing up, and with the built-in microphones pointing to the sound source.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select the scene you want to change the settings, and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Edit from Current Setting” or “Edit,” and then press

N/ENT.

6 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Edit Complete,” and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select the menu item you want to change, and then press

N/ENT.

5 Press v or V on the control button to

select a setting item, and then press ENT.

For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 91 through 95.

7 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To set the menu item settings of the Scene Select to the default values

1 Select “Set Default Value” in step 3 of

“To change the Scene Select settings using the menu,” and then press ENT.

“Default Value?” will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

The menu item settings will be set to the default settings.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Other Recording Operations

Default settings

For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 91 through 95.

(Meeting) (Voice

(Interview)

Notes)

REC Mode

REC Level

MP3 192kbps

MP3 128kbps

MP3 192kbps

Medium Low Medium

–––

Value

LCF(Low

ON ON ON

Cut)

LIMITER – – –

VOR OFF OFF OFF

SYNC REC

Select Input

OFF OFF OFF

MIC IN MIC IN MIC IN

(Music) (My Scene)

REC Mode

REC

LPCM

44.1kHz/16bit

LPCM

44.1kHz/16bit

Low(Music) Manual

Level

REC Level

–10

Value

LCF(Low Cut)

OFF OFF

LIMITER – ON

VOR OFF –

SYNC REC

Select

OFF OFF

MIC IN MIC IN

Input

Manual recording

Built-in microphones

STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

., >

When you set “REC Level” to “Manual

,” you can adjust the recording level manually, according to the sound source. If necessary, you can also utilize the “LIMITER” setting (page 93) in the menu to reduce sound distortion.

2 Select a folder.

For details, see “Selecting a folder” (page 22).

3 Turn the built-in microphones in the

direction of the source to be recorded.

4 Press and hold z REC/PAUSE.

The IC recorder enters the recording standby mode. When the microphones pick up sound, the level meter in the display window moves.

Other Recording Operations

1 Set “REC Level” to “Manual ” in

the menu (page 92).

5 Press . or > on the control button

to adjust the recording level, depending on the sound source.

You can check the recording level value with the peak meter of the display window. Adjust the level closer to –12 dB, into a range that is appropriate for your sound source.

If “ ” is displayed, press control button to adjust the recording level down so that “ ” is not displayed, to prevent sound distortion.

OVER indicator

Adjust the maximum level of the sound to about –12 dB.

Press and hold control button to change the REC Level value continuously. The sound level is also displayed as a number right side of the level meter.

. or > on the

. on the

7 To start recording, press z REC/

PAUSE.

8 To stop recording, press x STOP.

P Notes

• In the manual recording mode, you cannot record with the VOR function (page 47).

• In the manual recording mode, you cannot review the current recording, even if you press

N/ENT.

Adding a recording to a previously recorded file

6 Make other settings according to the

state of recording.

If necessary, utilize the “LIMITER” setting in the menu (page 93).

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

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.

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 Select the (Recording) tab t “Add/

Overwrite” in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Add,” and then press

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

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 When the file to be added is played back,

z REC/PAUSE.

press

“Add REC?” will be displayed.

For details on playback, see page 27.

5 While “Add REC?” is displayed, press

z REC/PAUSE.

The operation indicator will turn red. Then recording starts.

6 To stop recording, press x STOP.

P Notes

• You cannot add a recording when the file has reached the maximum size limit (2 GB with LPCM files and 1 GB with MP3 files).

• You cannot add a recording to an LPCM file or an MP3 file that was not recorded using

Other Recording Operations

the IC recorder. Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding a recording to the files may not be possible.

• The REC Mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file.

• If 10 minutes have passed after step 4, you must start the procedure again from step 4.

The starting point of an overwrite recording

File 2

File 3 File 4

The erased part of File 2

Adding an overwrite recording during playback

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

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.

File 2 File 3 File 4

Added overwrite recording in File 2

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

1 Select the (Recording) tab t “Add/

Overwrite” in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Overwrite,” and then press ENT.

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

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 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 27.

overwrite recording to an LPCM file, even if the file has reached the maximum size limit (2 GB), when the beginning of the point to be overwritten has not reached the maximum size limit.

• You cannot add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file or 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 4, you must start the procedure again from step 4.

Recording a few seconds in advance – the pre-recording function

Other Recording Operations

5 While “Overwrite REC?” is displayed,

z REC/PAUSE.

press

The operation indicator will turn red. Then recording starts.

6 To stop recording, press x STOP.

P Notes

• You cannot add an overwrite recording to an MP3 file when the file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB). You can add an

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

The pre-recording function allows you to record sound sources for approximately 5

seconds prior to the point when you press

z REC/PAUSE. This is useful for

recording during interviews or when making an open-air recording so that you will not miss an opportunity to start recording.

Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory.

Press z REC/PAUSE to enter the recording standby mode.

Press z REC/ PAUSE.

Recording starts.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 Select a folder.

5 Press and hold z REC/PAUSE.

The IC recorder enters the recording standby mode.

Pre-recording starts and sounds for a maximum of the last 5 seconds are buffered in the memory.

Displays how long the sound is buffered in the memory.

1 Select the (Recording) tab t “PRE

REC” in the menu, and then press ENT.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

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

N/ENT.

6 To start recording, press z REC/

PAUSE.

The standby for recording mode is released, and recording continues from the sound buffered in step 5.

7 To stop recording, press x STOP.

P Notes

• If you start recording with pre-recording function using the built-in microphones, a click noise may be recorded when you press

z REC/PAUSE. To record with

pre-recording function, we recommend using an external microphone.

• When the remaining recordable time is less than 10 seconds, the pre-recording function is disabled. Before starting to use the pre-recording function, erase unwanted files.

• When 60 minutes have passed after the IC recorder entered the standby mode in step 5, the standby mode will be canceled and recording stops.

• If you stop recording before step 6, sounds buffered in the memory will not be saved.

To cancel the pre-recording function

Set “PRE REC” to “OFF” in step 2.

recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.

1 Select the (Recording) tab t “VOR”

in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or recording mode, and then

N/ENT.

press

Other Recording Operations

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

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

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

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 Press z REC/PAUSE.

“ ” appears in the display window.

The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “ ” flashes. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again.

To cancel the VOR function

Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 2.

P Notes

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

• If you press recording during VOR recording, only “” flashes.

• During manual recording (page 41), pre-recording (page 45), and synchronized recording (page 56), the VOR function does not work.

z REC/PAUSE to pause

Recording on a Memory Card

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

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

• 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.

Insert M2™ with the label 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 terminal 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:

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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aaaa

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—

a: Operation tested

–: Operation not tested As of September 2010

Other Recording Operations

For ICD-SX712, the operational tests performed were using memory cards available as of September 2010.

For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder:

http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA

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 an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and an MP3/LPEC/WMA/AAC-LC file smaller than 1 GB 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 105) so it contains no data.

1 Open the cover of the memory card slot

in the stop mode.

2 Insert an M2™ or microSD card, in the

direction shown in the illustration on page 49, 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 109).

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.

To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card (from the folder selection window)

1 Press .

The folder selection window will be displayed.

2 Press . on the control button, press v

V on the control button to select the

(Built-in memory) tab, and then

N/ENT.

press

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Memory Card,” and then press

N/ENT.

The (Built-in memory) tab changes to the (External memory) tab, and

then the folder selection window will be displayed.

4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode

display.

To use the built-in memory

Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3.

To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card (from the menu)

1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab

t “Select Memory” in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

Other Recording Operations

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Memory Card,” and then press

N/ENT.

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

If the memory card has already been formatted, proceed to step 5.

3 When the memory card is not formatted,

select the (IC recorder setting) tab t “Format” in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

“Erase All Data?” will be displayed.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To use the built-in memory

Select “Built-In Memory” in step 2.

To start recording

Select the folder and then press z REC/ PAUSE. For auto (AGC) recording, see page 24. For manual recording, see page 41.

Recording across memory media – cross-memory recording

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

When the memory media currently being used becomes full during recording, the IC recorder automatically switches its destination to the other memory media and continues recording (Cross-memory recording).

1 Select the (Recording) tab t

“Cross-Memory REC” in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

“Cross-Memory REC” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel cross-memory recording

Set “Cross-Memory REC” to “OFF” in step

When the current memory media becomes full during recording

The “Continue REC in Other Memory” animation appears in the display window. Recording continues as a new file in a recordable folder of the smallest folder number available for the other memory media. A new file created with a new file name.

P Notes

• If the other memory media is also full, a message is displayed and the IC recorder stops recording.

• When you play back the original file recorded with cross-memory recording, the IC recorder does not play the succeeding file automatically.

• Before attempting cross-memory recording, check to see if the IC recorder can switch the memory media to “Memory Card” in advance (page 51).

• Even if you insert a memory card into the IC recorder during recording, cross-memory recording will not work.

• When you are recording files with cross-memory recording, the sound may be partially interrupted after the memory media has been switched.

Other Recording Operations

Recording via Other Devices

Recording with an external microphone

m (microphone) jack

Stereo microphone

z REC/PAUSE

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

1 Connect an external microphone to the

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

“Select Input” appears in the display window.

If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 95).

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “MIC IN,” and then press ENT.

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

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphones are automatically cut off.

If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the “REC Level” 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.

z Recommended microphones

You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 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. Insert the earphone of the microphone into your ear, then, while holding the receiver to the ear with the earphone in it, connect the plug of the earphone to the

(microphone) jack of the IC recorder.

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

• The VOR function (page 47) 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.

Recording from other equipment

m (microphone) jack

CD player, etc.

z REC/PAUSE

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can make music files without using the computer by recording sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder.

z Tips

• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.

• 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.

Other Recording Operations

To record using the synchronized recording function

The IC recorder pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when sound is detected.

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 95).

1 Select the (Recording) tab t

“SYNC REC” in the menu, and then

N/ENT.

press

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

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

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 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

N/ENT.

5 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Audio IN,” and then press ENT.

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

6 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

“ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode.

7 Start playback on the piece of equipment

connected to the IC recorder.

“ ” appears on the display and synchronized recording starts.

The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and “ ” begins to flash. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when sound is detected.

P Notes

• During synchronized recording, you cannot pause recording (page 26), record with the pre-recording function (page 45), record with the VOR function (page 47), record with the cross-memory recording function (page 52), and add a track mark (page 78).

• Depending on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level.

To record without using the synchronized recording function

1 Select the (Recording) tab t

“SYNC REC” in the menu, and then

N/ENT.

press

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “OFF,” and then press

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

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 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 95).

5 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Audio IN,” and then press ENT.

Other Recording Operations

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

6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

7 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded.

8 Start playback on the piece of equipment

connected to the IC recorder.

z Tip

When recording sound from other equipment, we recommend you set “REC Level” as follows.

Equipment to be connected

Tape recorder, portable CD player, etc.

CD player, etc. Low(Music)

“REC Level” setting

High(Music)

Operating during Recording

Monitoring the recording

i (headphone) jack

VOLUME –/+

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 VOLUME –/+, 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.

Other Recording Operations

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 96) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing control button repeatedly during playback. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing

> on the control button once. This

function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording.

i (headphone) jack. The

> or . on the

. on the control button once, or

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)

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

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

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 operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last file.

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

> on the control button

. on the control button

. on the control

• If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold

> on the control button to go to the

end of the file, and then press control button while “FILE END” is lit to go back to the desired point.

• For files other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next file and play backward to the desired point.

. on the

1 Select the (Display) tab t

“Calendar” in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back

x STOP

, V

N/ENT

., >

You can play back a file recorded using the IC recorder by searching for it from the calendar.

The calendar appears after the “Accessing...” animation, and the current date will be selected.

2 Press . or > on the control button

to select a date, and then press

The underline is displayed at the date where a recorded file exists.

You can move to the previous week or the following week of the date by

v or V on the control button.

pressing When you press and hold each button, you can move continuously through the dates or the weeks.

N/ENT.

Other Playback Operations

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select a file, and then press

A confirmation message appears, and the file you selected will be played back.

N/ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Enter,” and then press

The file will be played back.

N/ENT.

5 Press x STOP to stop playback.

To cancel the selection of a recording date from the calendar and the accompanying playback

Press x STOP before step 4.

P Notes

• You need to set the clock to select a recording date from the calendar and play back a file (page 18).

• If you specify a date where a recorded file does not exist, the “No File” animation will be displayed. Select a date where a recorded file exists.

• You can search for and play back only the files in the recordable folder that contains

files recorded with the IC recorder. For details, see “Structure of folders and files” (page 107).

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

Rear

Front

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

When you set the NOISE CUT switch to “ON,” 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.

• When the NOISE CUT switch is set to “ON,” the effect function does not work.

To set the noise cut level

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press

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

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel the noise cut function

Set the NOISE CUT switch to “OFF.”

Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound – the digital voice up function

Other Playback Operations

1 Select the (Playback) tab t “Noise

Cut Level” in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

The menu items will be different depending on the model you are using.

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

When you set “V-UP” to “Maximum” or “Medium,” the low-level part of a recorded file is amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily.

1 Select the (Playback) tab t “V-UP”

in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then

N/ENT.

press

The menu items will be different depending on the model you are using.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Maximum Adjusts the digital voice up

Medium Adjusts the digital voice up

OFF Disables the digital voice up

“V-UP” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

function more effectively.

function less finely.

function.

To cancel the digital voice up function

Set “V-UP” to “OFF” in step 2.

Adjusting the playback speed and tones – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function, key control

Rear

Front

., >

/ENT

, V

You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.25 times to 3.00 times. The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function. Moreover, you can adjust the playback sounds in semitones higher or lower, each in 6 steps. This is useful for practicing songs to recorded accompaniment.

1 Slide the DPC(SPEED)/KEY CTRL

switch to “ON.”

2 During playback, press v or V on the

control button to enter the setting mode.

3 Press . or > on the control button

to adjust the playback speed.

.: Decreases the speed by 0.05 times

each time this button is pressed (from ×0.25 to ×1.00).

>: Increases the speed by 0.10 times

each time this button is pressed (from ×1.00 to ×3.00).

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

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

Other Playback Operations

4 Press v or V on the control button to

adjust the playback tone.

v: Adjusts the sounds by a halftone

higher each time this button is pressed (from #1 to #6).

V: Adjusts the sound by a halftone lower

each time this button is pressed (from 21 to 26).

The playback tone is set to “0” when you purchase the IC recorder.

Selecting the sound effect

STOP

v, V

N/ENT

., >

Current setting

DPC setting

Key control setting

5 Press N/ENT to exit the setting mode.

To resume normal playback speed and sounds

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

P Note

When the playback speed is in a range from

2.10 times to 3.00 times, the noise cut function

(page 62) and the effect function do not work.

You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu.

1 Select the (Playback) tab t

“Effect” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then press

The menu items will be different depending on the model you are using.

N/ENT.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select effect you want for the playback, and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Pop Stresses middle ranges, ideal for

vocals.

Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for

a powerful sound.

Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively

sound.

Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound.

Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even

more.

Custom You can design your own custom

sound level for 5 bands of EQ and CLEAR BASS.

Disables the effect function.

OFF

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

To set your favorite sound level

1 Set “Effect” to “Custom” in step 2, and

then press

The custom setting window will be displayed.

N/ENT.

2 When you adjust the sound level for the

0.4kHz, 1.0kHz, 2.5kHz, 6.3kHz, and 16 kHz bands, press control button to move to the band to the left or right, and then press control button.

The setting can be adjusted in 7 steps from –3 to +3.

. or > on the

v or V on the

3 When you adjust the sound level for

“CLEAR BASS,” press control button to move to “CLEAR BASS,” and then press control button.

The setting can be adjusted in 4 steps from 0 to +3.

. on the

v or V on the

4 Press N/ENT.

Other Playback Operations

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

P Notes

• When you are using the built-in speaker, this setting is invalid.

• When the NOISE CUT switch is set to “ON,” the effect function does not work.

Selecting the playback mode

STOP

N/ENT

A-B

v, V

You can select the playback mode in the menu.

1 Select the (Playback) tab t “Play

Mode” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then

N/ENT.

press

The menu items will be different depending on the model you are using.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or “ ALL,” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

1 A file is played back.

Files in one folder are played back continuously.

ALL All the files are played back

continuously.

1 One file is played back repeatedly.

Files in one folder are played back repeatedly.

ALL All the files are played back

repeatedly.

“Play Mode” is set to “ ” when you purchase the IC recorder.

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.

To resume normal playback:

N/ENT.

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 point A and B near the beginning of a file or the end of a file, and around track mark.

Other Playback Operations

Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

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 a maximum of 30 alarms.

1 Select the file you want to play back with

an alarm.

2 Enter the alarm setting mode.

1 Select the (Playback) tab t

“Alarm” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press

N/ENT.

The menu items will be different depending on the model you are using.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “New,” and then press ENT.

3 Set the alarm date and time.

1 Press v or V on the control button to

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

2 When you select “Date”:

Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in

N/ENT.

“Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 18.

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

Press

v or V on the control button to

set the hour, and then press press

v or V on the control button to

set the minute, and then press ENT.

N/ENT,

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select a favorite alarm pattern, and then

N/ENT.

press

The alarm list is displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select the item you want to change, then

N/ENT.

press

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Edit,” then press

The file you selected will be played back.

N/ENT.

4 Select “Date,” a day of the week, or

“Daily,” then press

N/ENT.

“Executing...,” then your settings are displayed.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

The setting process is finished and “ (alarm indicator) appears in the display window.

To change the alarm setting

1 Select the (Playback) tab t

“Alarm” t “List” in the menu, and then

N/ENT.

press

,”

5 Set the date and time and press N/ENT.

6 Select an alarm pattern, and then press

N/ENT.

“Executing...,” then your settings are displayed.

7 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel the alarm setting

Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the alarm setting.” In step 3, select “Cancel” and press displayed. Press button to select “Execute,” then press ENT. The alarm will be canceled and the

N/ENT. “Cancel Alarm?” is

v or V on the control

Other Playback Operations

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 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 VOLUME –/+ 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 103).

“

• If the alarm time comes while you are updating data, the alarm will 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.

Playback via Other Devices

Recording with other equipment

i (headphone) jack

Tape recorder,

Mini disc recorder, etc.

x STOP

N/ENT

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/ENT 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 28).

Other Playback Operations

Editing Files

Arranging Files in a Folder

Moving a file to a different folder

STOP

v, V

N/ENT

., >

1 Select the file you want to move.

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Move File”

in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then

N/ENT.

press

The file to be moved will be played back.

3 Press . on the control button, press v

V on the control button to select the

(Voice) tab or the (Music) tab,

and then press

4 Press v or V on the control button 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.

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

N/ENT.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel moving the file

Press x STOP before step 4.

P Notes

• You cannot move podcast files.

• You cannot move protected files (page 86).

• You cannot move files to the other memory media.

Copying a file to the other memory media

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 51).

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “File Copy”

in the menu, and then press

N/ENT.

Memory card slot

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

., >

You can copy files between the built-in memory and a memory card, which is useful in saving a backup. Before starting the operation, insert a memory card to be used for copying into the memory card slot.

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

3 Press . on the control button, press v

V on the control button to select the

(Voice) tab or the (Music) tab,

and then press

Editing Files

4 Press v or V on the control button to

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

N/ENT.

• 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.

Erasing all files in a folder

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.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel the copy operation

Press x STOP before step 4.

To cancel the copy operation during copying

While the “Copying...” animation is displayed in step 4, 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.

x STOP.

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

P Note

If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 86), 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.

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All”

in the menu, and then press

“Erase All Files in the Folder?” will be displayed.

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

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

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press

N/ENT.

Editing Files

Using a Track Mark

Adding a track mark

., >

N/ENT

T-MARK

You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file.

During recording, playing back, or pausing, press T-MARK at the position you want to add a track mark. The (Track mark) indicator flashes three times, 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.

Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark

Press . or > on the control button in the stop mode. When the (Track mark) indicator flashes once, press

N/ENT.

Erasing a track mark

x STOP

N/ENT

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

Stop position

v, V

1 Stop at a position after the track mark

you would like to erase.

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase Track

Mark” in the menu, and then press ENT.

“Erase Track Mark?” will be displayed.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

Erase track mark

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

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press

N/ENT.

Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

Editing Files

1 Select a file from which you want to

erase the track marks.

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All

Track Marks” in the menu, and then

N/ENT.

press

“Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

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

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press

N/ENT.

Dividing a File

Dividing a file at the current position

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

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 Select the (Edit) tab t “Divide

Current Position” in the menu, and then

N/ENT.

press

A period of approximately 4 seconds from the dividing point will be played back repeatedly.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

adjust the position to be divided, if you wish.

v: Moves the position backward.

V: Moves the position forward.

You can adjust the position to be divided by approximately 0.3 seconds in a period

Editing Files

of approximately 6 seconds each, both before and after the current position.

4 Press N/ENT.

“Divide?” will be displayed.

5 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

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

A file is divided.

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.

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 “Cancel” in step 5, and then press

N/ENT.

Dividing a file at all the track mark positions

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

1 Select the file you want to divide.

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Divide All

Track Marks” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then

N/ENT.

press

“Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

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.

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 each of the divided files.

To cancel dividing

Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press

N/ENT.

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.

x STOP.

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.

Editing Files

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Changing a Folder Name

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can change the folder name of folders that can be used to store files recorded using the IC recorder. You can choose a new folder name from the 16 templates.

1 Select the folder for which you want to

change the name from the (Voice) tab of the folder list.

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Change

Folder Name” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then

N/ENT.

press

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select a favorite folder name, and then

N/ENT.

press

You can choose a new folder name from the 16 templates below.

Conference, Meeting, Lecture, Class, Music, Singing, Interview, Language Lesson, Travel, Outdoors, Message, Schedule, Shopping List, To Do, Voice Notes, FOLDER

“Executing...” appears in the display window and the folder name will be changed.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

z Tips

• You can specify the same folder name up to 10 times. When you specify a folder name that already exists, a suffix made up of a sequential number (2 to 10) is added to the name of the new folder.

• When you choose “FOLDER” from the templates, a suffix made up of a sequential number (01 to 10) is added to each of the folder names.

P Note

You cannot change a folder name in a tab used for playback only, such as the (Music) tab or the (Podcast) tab.

Editing Files

Protecting a File

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

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 from the (Voice) tab or the

(Music) tab.

2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Protect” in

the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press

N/ENT.

“Set Protection?” will be displayed.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

The file is protected. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To release protection

Select the protected file, and then proceed with steps 2 through 4. In this case, “Erase Protection?” will be displayed in step 2.

P Note

You cannot set protection to the files in the

(Podcast) tab.

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press . on the control button, press v

V on the control button to select the

(Recording) tab, the (Playback) tab, the (Edit) tab, the (Display) tab or the (IC recorder setting) tab, and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select the setting that you want to set, and then press

N/ENT.

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

Press . on the control button during menu mode.

To exit the menu mode

Press x STOP or MENU.

About the Menu Function

Menu Settings

Tabs Menu items Operation mode

(

: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)

Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode

(Recording) Scene Edit

(Playback) Noise Cut Level

REC Mode

REC Level

LCF(Low Cut)

LIMITER

Add/Overwrite

PRE REC

Cross-Memory REC

VOR

SYNC REC

Select Input

V-UP

Effect

Easy Search

Play Mode

Alarm

AVLS

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—

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—

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—

Tabs Menu items Operation mode

(

: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)

Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode

(Edit)

(Display)

(IC recorder se tting)

Protect

Divide Cu rrent Position

Move File

File Copy

Change Folder Name

Erase Trac k Mark

Erase All Tr ack Marks

Divide Al l Track Marks

Erase All

Calendar

Display

LED

Backlight

Select Memory

Language

Date&Time

Time Display

Beep

USB Charge

Auto P ower Off

Format

aaa

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About the Menu Function

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Recording)

Scene Edit

Edits the settings of the various recording menu items which are pre-set in the “Scene Select” menu. You can

choose a scene item as follows: (Meeting),

(Voice Notes), (Interview), (Music),

(My Scene)

Edit from Current Setting:

Changes the settings that is pre-set in the menu.

Set Default Value:

Changes the settings to the default settings.

Execute: Changes the settings to the default

settings and completes the process.

Cancel: Completes the process without changing

the settings.

Edit:

Changes the settings from the settings in the selected scene item.

Tip

You can edit the following menu items: “REC Mode” (page 91), “REC Level” (page 92), “LCF(Low Cut)” (page 92), “LIMITER” (page 93), “VOR” (page 47), “SYNC REC” (page 56), “Select Input” (page 54, 55). When you select “Edit Complete,” the process will be completed.

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Recording)

REC Mode

Sets the recording mode. LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit:

LPCM (not compressed) in stereo high-quality recording mode

–

MP3 320kbps*:

MP3 (compressed) in stereo high-quality recording mode

MP3 192kbps:

MP3 (compressed) in stereo standard-quality recording mode

MP3 128kbps:

MP3 (compressed) in long play stereo recording mode

MP3 48kbps(MONO):

MP3 (compressed) in monaural standard recording mode

MP3 8kbps(MONO):

MP3 (compressed) in long play monaural recording mode

About the Menu Function

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Recording)

REC Level

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.

Medium *:

To record a sound relatively-close to the IC recorder, such as recording in a meeting space.

Low :

To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound.

High(Music) :

To record more natural acoustic sound, as well as preventing sound distortion.

Low(Music) :

To record a loud sound, such as band practice.

Manual :

During manual recording, you can adjust the recording level manually.

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.

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Recording)

LIMITER

Sets the input level automatically to prevent the sound distortion that occurs when a sound that is too loud is input. ON*:

–

The LIMITER function is activated.

OFF:

The LIMITER function is canceled.

P Note

When “REC Level” is set to “Manual ,” this setting is effective.

Add/Overwrite

Allows you to add a recording to a previously recorded

42, 44 file or an overwrite recording during playback. Add:

You can add a recording.

Overwrite:

You can overwrite a recording.

OFF*:

You cannot add or overwrite a recording.

PRE REC

Allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the

memory. ON:

The pre-recording function is activated.

OFF*:

The pre-recording function is canceled.

About the Menu Function

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Recording)

Cross-Memory REC

When the memory media currently selected (page 51) becomes full during recording, the IC recorder automatically switches its destination to the other memory media and continues recording. The new

recording is stored as another file. ON:

The cross-memory function is activated.

OFF*:

The cross-memory function is disabled. Recording stops when the memory media currently being selected becomes full.

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 pressed.

z REC/PAUSE is

OFF*:

The VOR function does not work.

SYNC REC

When set to “ON,” the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2

seconds, and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when any sound is detected. ON:

The synchronized recording function is activated.

OFF*:

The synchronized recording function is canceled.

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Recording)

Select Input

Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the m (microphone) jack. MIC IN*:

Select when you record files using an external

54, 55

microphone.

Audio IN:

Select when you record using other equipment.

(Playback)

Noise Cut Level

Sets the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder play a file back which is recorded with noise cut function (page 62). 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.”

V-UP

A low-level portion of a recorded file can be amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily.

Maximum:

Adjusts the digital voice up function more effectively.

Medium:

Adjusts the digital voice up function less finely.

OFF*:

Disables the digital voice up function.

About the Menu Function

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Playback)

Effect

Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu. Pop:

Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.

Rock:

Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.

Jazz:

Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound.

Bass1:

The bass sound is emphasized.

Bass2:

The bass sound is emphasized even more.

Custom:

You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ (0.4 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz) in 7 steps (–3 to +3) and CLEAR BASS in 4 steps (0 to +3).

OFF*:

The effect function does not work.

P Note

When playing back files using the built-in speaker or when the NOISE CUT switch is set to “ON” (page 62), the effect function does not work.

Easy Search

Sets the easy search function. ON:

You can go forward for about 10 seconds by

> on the control button and go back for

pressing about 3 seconds by pressing button. This function is useful when attempting to

. on the control

locate desired point in a long recording.

OFF*:

The easy search function does not work. When you

> or . on the control button, a file will

press be moved forward or backward.

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Playback)

Play Mode

Sets the playback mode. 1:

A file is played back.

Files in one folder are played back continuously.

ALL:

All the files are played back continuously.

One file is played back repeatedly.

Files in one folder are played back repeatedly.

ALL:

All the files are played back repeatedly.

Alarm

Sets the alarm.

New:

Sets the alarm. To set the alarm, select “New” and 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.

List:

A list of the file numbers, date, or the days of the week in which the alarm has already been set will be displayed.

Edit: You can change the selected date or day of

the week and time. Cancel: You can cancel the alarm setting on the

selected date or on a day of the week.

About the Menu Function

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Playback)

AVLS

Sets the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function. ON*:

The AVLS function that maintains a moderate

volume level is effective when listening with a pair of headphones.

OFF:

The AVLS function does not work and the sound is played back at the original volume. When you set the function to “OFF,” the “Advise to not listen at high VOL for long periods” animation is displayed with a beeping sound. Press menu mode display.

x STOP to return to the

P Notes

• When you turn off the function, please be careful not to listen at an excessive volume.

• When you listen to the sound using a pair of headphones for the specified period of time, the AVLS function is automatically turned on even if you set “AVLS” to “OFF” in the menu.

• If you adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS-specified level, the volume will be set to a moderate volume level when you turn off the IC recorder.

(Edit)

Protect

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

The selected file will be protected. If you specify a file that has already been protected, cancel the protection.

Cancel:

Protection or cancel protection is not executed.

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Edit)

Divide Current Position

Divides a file into two. Execute:

A file will be divided into two.

Cancel:

Division is not executed.

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.

Change Folder Name

Renames a folder by selecting a template. Conference*, Meeting, Lecture, Class, Music, Singing,

Interview, Language Lesson, Travel, Outdoors, Message, Schedule, Shopping List, To Do, Voice Notes, FOLDER

Erase Track Mark

Erases the track mark just before the current position.

Execute:

The track mark will be erased.

Cancel:

The track mark will not be erased.

Erase All Track Marks

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

All the track marks will be erased.

Cancel:

All the track marks will not be erased.

About the Menu Function

Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

(Edit)

Divide All Track Marks

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

The track mark division is executed.

Cancel:

The track mark division is not executed.

Erase All

Erases all files in the selected folder. Press to return to the folder window before erasing the files and select a folder from which all files are to

be erased, and then go to the menu window. Execute:

All files in the selected folder will be erased.

Cancel:

All files will not be erased.

(Display)

Calendar

Switches the display window to a calendar, and plays back a file recorded with the IC recorder by selecting a date from the calendar.

Enter:

The selected file is played back.

Back:

The IC recorder does not play the selected file and returns to the calendar view.

Display

Changes the display mode. Elapsed Time*:

Elapsed playback time of one file

–

Remain Time:

During stop or playback, the remaining time of one file During recording, the available recording time

REC Date:

Date recorded

REC Time:

Time recorded

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Sony ICD-SX712 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package

Index to parts and controls

Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)

Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS)

Step 2: Recharging the Batteries

Recharging the batteries using a computer

Recharging the batteries using a USB AC adaptor

When to charge/replace the batteries

Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On

Turning the power on

Turning the power off

Step 4: Setting the Clock

Setting the clock after recharging the batteries

Setting the clock using the menu

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

Basic Operations

Recording

Listening

Erasing

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings

Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones

Selecting a recording scene for each situation

Manual recording

Adding a recording to a previously recorded file

Adding an overwrite recording during playback

Recording on a Memory Card

Recording via Other Devices

Recording with an external microphone

Recording from other equipment

Operating during Recording

Monitoring the recording

Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Settings

Convenient playback methods

Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back

Selecting the sound effect

Selecting the playback mode

Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm

Playback via Other Devices

Recording with other equipment

Editing Files

Arranging Files in a Folder

Moving a file to a different folder

Copying a file to the other memory media

Erasing all files in a folder

Using a Track Mark

Adding a track mark

Erasing a track mark

Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time

Dividing a File

Dividing a file at the current position

Dividing a file at all the track mark positions

Changing a Folder Name

Protecting a File

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu

Menu Settings