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Getting Started
IC Recorder
Basic Operations
Operating Instructions
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
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Owner’s Record You are cautioned that any changes or modifications The model number is located at the rear panel and the not expressly approved in this manual could void your serial number is located inside the battery authority to operate this equipment. compartment. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever If you have any questions about this product, you may you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this call: Sony Customer Information Service C
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• This software is for Windows and cannot be used � The recorded music is limited to private use only. for Macintosh. Use of the music beyond this limit requires � The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder permission of the copyright holders. ICD-AX412. You cannot connect other IC � Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ recorders. downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer. � Depending on the types of the text and characters, What you
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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 ............32 Package .....................................................8 Selecting a recording scene for each Index to parts and controls ...................9 situation ...............................................32 Preventing unintentional operations Adding a recording to a previously (HOLD) ..............................................11 recorded file ...
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Other Playback Operations About the Menu Function Changing the Playback Settings .............47 Making Settings for the Menu ................68 Convenient playback methods ............47 Menu Settings .........................................70 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function ...........48 Utilizing Your Computer Adjusting the playback speed Using the IC Recorder with Your – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) Computer ..........
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Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software ..................................................91 What you can do using Sound Organizer ............................................91 System requirements for your computer .............................................92 Installing Sound Organizer .................93 The Sound Organizer window ............95 Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer ................................................96 Using a USB AC Adaptor
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Carrying pouch (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or Remove the film on the display window modifications not expressly approved in this window before you use the IC recorder. manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. USB connecting cable (1) To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to use the supplied USB c
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Getting Started 1 J m (microphone) jack* Index to parts and controls 2 K i (headphone) jack* Front L ERASE button 1 M VOL (volume) –/+* button N DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch O z REC/PAUSE button (recording indicator) P (repeat) A-B button Q NOISE CUT switch R x (stop) button S 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) ja
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Rear T Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. U Battery compartment V (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD�POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) 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 When the HOLD function is activated during Slide the HOLD�POWER ON/OFF switch recor
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Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window z Tips before you use the IC recorder. � When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, � When replacing the batteries, the clock insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries continues moving for about 1 minute after with correct polarity, and close the lid. you remove the batteries. P Notes � Do not use manganese
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Getting Started When using rechargeable batteries You can use NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). You can recharge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to your computer or using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied). For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following: � “Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer” on page 96 � “Using a USB AC Adaptor” on page 99 When to replace/charge the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows th
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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On The IC recorder turns off within a few Turning the power on seconds. z Tips � When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. � When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to “10min” when you purchase the IC record
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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. 2 Set the month, day, hour, and minute in sequence in the same way. You need to set the clock to use the alarm Press –. or >+ to select the function or record the date and time. desired figures, and then press When you insert batteries for the first time, N PLAY/STOP�ENTER. or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been
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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/ STOP�ENTER. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from 3 languages. 1 Press and hold �DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be 4 Press –. or >+ to select the displayed. language that you want to use, and then press N PLAY/STOP�ENTER. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “
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Basic Operations Recording P Notes � Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13). � Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. z Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 46). Starting to record 1 Slide the HOLD�POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). T
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Basic Operations 3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. zTip You can open the stand on the rear and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. When the stand is accidently detached, attach it as illustrated. GB 19
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4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. z REC/ The recording indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is PAUSE set to “OFF” in the menu (page 77), the indicator does (recording not light.) indicator) You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file. Elapsed time of the current recording File number of the file being recorded/the total number of recorded files in the folder zTip You can switch the elapsed tim
