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4-267-065-11(2)
Getting Started
IC Recorder
Basic Operations
Operating Instructions
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index
ICD-PX312
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications Owner’s Record not expressly approved in this manual could void your The model number is located at the rear panel and the authority to operate this equipment. serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the space If you have any questions about this product, you may provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever call: Sony Customer Information Service Center you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
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Notice for users What you record is for personal All rights reserved. This manual or the software enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws described herein, in whole or in part, may not be prohibit other forms of use without the reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine permission of the copyright holders. readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. The use of Memory Stick™ media for recording copyright-protected graphics or IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION
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Trademarks � Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. � Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. � Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. � MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. � microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. � “Memory S
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Table of Contents Getting Started Other Recording Operations Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Changing the Recording Settings ............31 Package .....................................................8 Selecting a recording scene for each Index to parts and controls ...................9 situation ...............................................31 Preventing unintentional operations Adding a recording to a previously (HOLD) ..............................................11 recorded file ...
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Selecting the playback mode ..............53 Utilizing Your Computer Playing Back a File at a Desired Time Using the IC Recorder with Your with an Alarm .........................................56 Computer .................................................86 Playback via Other Devices ....................59 Connecting the IC recorder to your Recording with other equipment ........59 computer .............................................86 Structure of folders and files ...............87 Discon
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Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor .....................101 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet .....................................101 Precautions ............................................103 Specifications ........................................106 System requirements ........................106 Design and specifications .................107 Battery life ........................................110 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...................................
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* Operating Instructions * The application software, Dragon Remove the film on the display window NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM) is supplied before you use the IC recorder. with some models in some regions only. USB connecting cable (1) You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
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Getting Started 2 K i (headphone) jack* Index to parts and controls L Operation indicator Front M ERASE button 1 N VOL (volume) –/+* button O (repeat) A-B button P z REC/PAUSE button Q NOISE CUT switch R T-MARK (track mark) button 1 * These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal. 2 * Connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack. When noise is heard, clean the plug of the headphones. A Built-in
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Rear S (USB) connector T M2™/microSD memory card slot U HOLD�POWER ON/OFF switch V Battery compartment W Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) GB 10
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Getting Started “HOLD” appears if you press any button Preventing unintentional when the HOLD function is activated. operations (HOLD) To release the IC recorder from You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in the HOLD status order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status Slide the HOLD�POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. P Note Slide the HOLD�POWER ON/OFF switch When the HOLD function is activated during recor
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Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window The clock setting window appears and the before you use the IC recorder. year section flashes when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert batteries after the IC recorder has insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries been without batteries for a certain period with correct polarity, and close the lid. of time. See “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 15 to
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Getting Started When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indicator : “Low Battery Level” appears. Replace the old batteries with new ones. m : “Low Battery” appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. GB 13
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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On z Tips Turning the power on � 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 au
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Getting Started Step 4: Setting the Clock N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU x –., >+ When you press N PLAY/ STOP�ENTER, the cursor moves to the month section. You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 2 Set the month, day, hour, and minute in When you insert batteries for the first time, sequence in the same way. or when you insert batteries after the IC Press –. or >+ to select the desired recorder has been without batteries for figures, and then press N
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When you use the IC recorder for the To display the current date and first time or when no file is recorded, the time following window may be displayed. While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press x (stop) to display the current date Current folder and time for about 3 seconds. Elapsed time Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder P Notes • If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP�ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cance
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Getting Started Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window N PLAY/ STOP�ENTER DISP/MENU x –., >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Language,” and then press N PLAY/ You can select the language to be used for STOP�ENTER. messages, menus, etc. from 3 languages. 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ 4 Press –. or >+ to select the STOP�ENTER. language that you wan
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You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. GB 18
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13). � Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. z Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 48). Starting to record 1 Slide the HOLD�POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD sta
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3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the direction of the source to be recorded. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. Operation indicator The operation indicator flashes in orange, and then lights up in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 83), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. z REC/ PAUSE The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file. Elapsed time of the current r
