Page 1 IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Help Guide | Track marks ....................Help Guide | Dividing files ....................Help Guide | Protecting files ..................... FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) ....................Help Guide | Registering radio stations ................Help Guide | Tuning in a radio station ................Help Guide | Recording radio broadcasts .................
Page 3 Help Guide | Clock ......................Help Guide | Display ......................Help Guide | Files ......................Help Guide | Computer ..................... Help Guide | FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) ............... Software operations (Sound Organizer) ................. Help Guide | Installation ....................Help Guide | Connections ....................
Page 4 Help Guide | Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (ICD- PX333F only) ........................Help Guide | Display when the HOLD function is set ............Help Guide | Display in the HOLD status ................Help Guide | Display during FOLDER selection ...............
Page 5 ......................Help Guide | Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-PX333F only) ..................Help Guide | Tuning in a preset radio station (ICD-PX333F only) ........Help Guide | Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-PX333F only) ......... Help Guide | Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio (ICD- PX333F only) ........................
Page 6 Help Guide | Selecting the clock display (Time Display) ..........Help Guide | Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) ........... Help Guide | Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off (Auto Power Off) ........................Help Guide | Formatting the memory (Format) ...............
Page 7 Help Guide | The IC recorder is powered off automatically..........Help Guide | The battery life is short................Help Guide | There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder........
Page 8 Help Guide | You cannot receive FM radio stations, or a lot of static is heard (ICD-PX333F only)....................Help Guide | You cannot preset an FM radio station (ICD-PX333F only)...... Help Guide | The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed.
Page 9 In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help Playback guide. Editing You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top Menu Computer Software Specifications...
Page 10: Troubleshooting
In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide. Software operations (Sound Organizer) You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search window at the top of the page. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 11 List of Topics If you cannot find the item: You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search How to Use window at the top of the page. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Preparation
Parts description How to Use Display window Preparation Recording Power Playback Memory card Editing Clock setting FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Language setting Menu Computer Selecting items on the display Software HOLD Specifications AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) Announcements Go to Page Top...
Page 13: Recording
Back to Top Help Guide Recording Recording How to Use Various operations/settings Preparation Recording Using external devices Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 14: Playback
Back to Top Help Guide Playback Playing How to Use Various operations/settings Preparation Recording Setting an alarm Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 15: Editing
Help Guide Editing Erasing files How to Use Organizing files Preparation Recording Track marks Playback Dividing files Editing Protecting files FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 16: Fm Radio (Icd-Px333F Only)
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Registering radio stations How to Use Tuning in a radio station Preparation Recording Recording radio broadcasts Playback Changing settings Editing Go to Page Top FM radio (ICD-PX333F only)
Page 17: Menu
ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Menu Using menus How to Use Menu items Preparation Recording Go to Page Top Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 18: Computer
Back to Top Help Guide Computer Using the IC recorder with a computer How to Use Go to Page Top Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 19: Software
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Software Sound Organizer How to Use Go to Page Top Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 20: Specifications
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Specifications Specifications How to Use Go to Page Top Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 21: Announcements
Help Guide Announcements Notes on use How to Use Safety regulations Preparation Recording Important information Playback Copyrights/Trademarks Editing Support website FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 22: Ic Recorder Operations
How to Use Noise Troubleshooting Power IC recorder operations Charging Software operations (Sound Organizer) General operations Messages Recording System limitations Playback List of Topics Editing Clock Display Files Computer FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 23: Help Guide | Charging
Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Software operations (Sound Organizer) Installation How to Use Connections Troubleshooting Operations IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 24: Help Guide | Installation
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Messages Messages list How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 25: System Limitations
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide System limitations System limitations How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 26 Display when recording How to Use Display during playback Troubleshooting Display when listening to an FM radio broadcast (ICD-PX333F only) Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (ICD-PX333F only) Display when the HOLD function is set Display in the HOLD status...
Page 27 Turning the AVLS function on or off (European models only) Recording Recording Recording sound from the built-in microphones Monitoring sound while recording Various operations while recording Various operations/settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation Tips for better recording Scene Select settings Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (Add) Adding an overwrite recording during playback (Overwrite) Starting to record automatically in response to sound –...
Page 28: Px333F Only)
Presetting FM radio stations manually (ICD-PX333F only) Erasing preset FM radio stations (ICD-PX333F only) Tuning in a radio station Tuning in an FM radio station manually (manual scanning) (ICD-PX333F only) Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-PX333F only)
Page 29 System requirements Design and specifications Battery life Announcements Notes on use Precautions Safety regulations Safety regulations Important information Listening for a Lifetime Copyrights/Trademarks Trademarks Notice for users Support website Customer support websites Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Troubleshooting How to Use IC recorder operations If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Noise List of Topics The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your How to Use recording.
Page 31 The computer cannot start. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio (ICD-PX333F only). The picture of your TV becomes unstable (ICD-PX333F only). You cannot receive FM radio stations, or a lot of static is heard (ICD-PX333F only).
Page 32 Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of files. The software ‘hangs’ when the Sound Organizer software starts up. Messages Messages list Messages list System limitations System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 33: Help Guide | Parts Description
Parts and controls How to Use Explains the name of parts, such as buttons and switches, on the IC recorder. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 34: Help Guide | Display Window
FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) recorder is playing back. Menu Display when listening to an FM radio broadcast (ICD-PX333F only) Computer Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is receiving an FM radio broadcast.
Page 35: Help Guide | Power
Turning the power off Editing Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder off with the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Using a USB AC Adaptor Explains how to use a USB AC Adaptor. Computer...
Page 36: Help Guide | Memory Card
Selecting the memory Recording Explains how to select the memory to be used, either the built-in memory or the memory card. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 37: Help Guide | Clock Setting
Explains how to set the clock when the clock setting window appears. Preparation Setting the clock using the menu Recording Explains how to set the clock from the menu. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 38: Help Guide | Language Setting
How to Use Explains how to select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, etc. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 39: Help Guide | Selecting Items On The Display
Selecting a folder and a file How to Use Explains how to select a file or a folder in the display window. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 40: Help Guide | Hold
Preparation Releasing the HOLD function Recording Explains how to release the HOLD function to enable button operations. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41: Help Guide | Avls (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Preparation Turning the AVLS function on or off (European models only) Recording Explains how to turn the AVLS function on or off. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 42: Help Guide | Recording
Explains how to monitor the sound while recording with headphones. Playback Various operations while recording Introduces various operations you can perform while recording. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top Menu You might be looking for the following topics: Computer You cannot record a file.
Page 43: Help Guide | Various Operations/Settings
Editing Introduces the recording settings (such as “REC Mode,” “Mic Sensitivity,” etc.) that are set for each “Scene Select” menu item. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (Add) Explains how to add a recording to a previously recorded file.
Page 44: Help Guide | Using External Devices
Explains how to record the playback sound of the IC recorder on external Preparation equipment. Recording Go to Page Top Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 45: Help Guide | Playing
Explains how to play back the recorded sound with the speaker of the IC recorder. Preparation Various operations while playing Recording Introduces various operations you can perform while playing. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 46: Help Guide | Various Operations/Settings
Explains how to adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Playing back all files in a folder continuously – the continuous play Explains how to play back all files in a folder continuously.
Page 47: Help Guide | Setting An Alarm
How to Use Explains how to start playing back a file with alarm sound at a desired time you set. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 48: Help Guide | Erasing Files
Explains how to erase a file stored on the IC recorder. Preparation Erasing all files in a folder Recording Explains how to erase all files in a selected folder at once. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 49: Help Guide | Organizing Files
Copying a file to the other memory Recording Explains how to copy a file back and forth between the built-in memory and a memory card. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics ©...
Page 50: Help Guide | Track Marks
Playback Editing Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time Explains how to erase all track marks in the selected file at once. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top Menu Computer Software Specifications...
Page 51: Help Guide | Dividing Files
Preparation Dividing a file at all the track mark positions Recording Explains how to divide a file at all track mark positions. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 52: Help Guide | Protecting Files
Protecting a file How to Use Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 53: Help Guide | Registering Radio Stations
ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Registering radio stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use Explains how to tune in and register FM radio stations automatically with preset numbers. Preparation Presetting FM radio stations manually (ICD-PX333F only) Recording Explains how to store unregistered FM radio stations on preset numbers.
Page 54: Help Guide | Tuning In A Radio Station
Explains how to tune in FM radio stations automatically. Playback Editing Tuning in a preset radio station (ICD-PX333F only) Explains how to tune in an FM radio station by specifying the preset number if FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) the station has been registered previously.
Page 55: Help Guide | Recording Radio Broadcasts
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording radio broadcasts Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use Explains how to record an FM radio station that is currently received. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback...
Page 56: Help Guide | Changing Settings
Back Back to Top Help Guide Changing settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use Explains how to change the receiver sensitivity while listening to the FM radio. Preparation Switching the scanning sensitivity (ICD-PX333F only) Recording Explains how to set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations.
Page 57: Help Guide | Using Menus
Introduces the menus and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menu. It also includes a link to each menu topic. Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications...
Page 58: Help Guide | Menu Items
Explains how to reduce ambient noise or the roaring noise from wind, which Editing allows you to record a file more clearly. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Selecting the input mode (Select Input) Menu Explains how to set the input type (“MIC IN” or “Audio IN”) of the externally connected equipment.
Page 59: Help Guide | Using The Ic Recorder With A Computer
Explains the structure of folders and files that can be viewed on the computer. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer Explains how to copy files and folders from the memory on the IC recorder to Menu your computer.
Page 60: Help Guide | Sound Organizer
Editing Installing Sound Organizer (for Windows only) Explains the procedures required to install the Sound Organizer software. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu The Sound Organizer window (for Windows only) Explains the operations you can perform on the basic Sound Organizer window.
Page 61 Editing Shows the specifications of the IC recorder (such as dimensions and weight, the size of the built-in memory, etc.). FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Battery life Shows the battery life for alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries, in each file Computer format.
Page 62 Explains notes on operations, such as the places you use the IC recorder, and information on handling or maintenance. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics...
Page 63: Help Guide | Safety Regulations
Safety regulations Safety regulations How to Use Describes important information (warnings or notes) for your safety. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 64 Important information Listening for a Lifetime How to Use Important information on the sound level. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 65 Trademarks How to Use List of trademarks/registered trademarks Preparation Notice for users Recording Important notice on copyrights Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 66 Support website Customer support websites How to Use Introduces URLs of the customer support websites. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide If you have problems Troubleshooting How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 68: Help Guide | Noise
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. Organizer) Messages Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone. System limitations Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones. List of Topics Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Help Guide | Power
You might be looking for the following topics: Inserting batteries Turning the power on Turning the power off Using a USB AC Adaptor Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 70 Back to Top Help Guide Charging The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. IC recorder operations The operation indicator does not light. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Menu does not reflect the change in settings. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 72: Help Guide | Recording
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics You might be looking for the following topics: Recording sound from the built-in microphones Monitoring sound while recording Various operations while recording Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 73: Help Guide | Playback
Sound comes from only one channel. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Sound comes from the speaker even when headphones are plugged Messages System limitations Playback speed is too fast or too slow. List of Topics Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Editing You cannot divide a file. How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75 Clock “--:--” is displayed. How to Use The recording date of a file appears as “--y--m--d” or “--:--.” Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 76: Help Guide | Display
The “Accessing...” display does not disappear. Troubleshooting The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than IC recorder operations that displayed on the computer. Software operations (Sound Go to Page Top Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 The “File Full” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. Troubleshooting The memory card is not recognized. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 78 The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer. Messages System limitations The file transferred from your computer is not displayed or cannot be played back. List of Topics The computer cannot start. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 79 The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio How to Use (ICD-PX333F only). Troubleshooting The picture of your TV becomes unstable (ICD-PX333F only). IC recorder operations You cannot receive FM radio stations, or a lot of static is heard (ICD- PX333F only).
Page 80 ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Installation The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed. How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 81 ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Connections The IC recorder cannot be properly connected. How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 82 Operation is slow when there are many files. Organizer) Messages Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of files. System limitations The software ‘hangs’ when the Sound Organizer software starts up. List of Topics Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 83 IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide Messages list Messages list How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 84 IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Back Back to Top Help Guide System limitations System limitations How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 85 ICD-PX333/PX333F Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Parts and controls How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software 1. Built-in microphone Specifications (microphone) jack (*) Announcements 3. Display window 4. DISP/MENU button Troubleshooting 5.
Page 86 22. Battery compartment 23. Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 87 Display when stopped How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory Menu purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Computer 1. Track mark indicator Software Displays the track mark number just before the current position.
Page 88 Displays the remaining memory and decreases one by one during recording. 10. Memory card indicator When “Memory Card” is selected as “Select Memory,” the indicator is displayed. When “Built-In Memory” is selected, no indicator is displayed. 11. Battery indicator Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 89: Help Guide | Display When Recording
Display when recording How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory Menu purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Computer 1. Recording progress animation display Software Displays the progress of a recording in animation.
Page 90 SP: Standard play monaural recording mode (48kbps(MONO)) LP: Long play monaural recording mode (8kbps(MONO)) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Display during playback How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory Menu purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Computer 1. Playback mode indicator Software 1: Appears when one file is played back repeatedly.
Page 92: Help Guide | Display When Listening To An Fm Radio Broadcast (Icd Px333F Only)
Display when listening to an FM radio broadcast (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Note Menu The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Computer Software 1.
Page 93 Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (ICD- PX333F only) How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Note Menu The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Computer Software 1.
Page 94: Help Guide | Display When The Hold Function Is Set
Preparation Recording Playback Editing Note FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Menu Computer 1. Message displayed when the HOLD function is set to “ON.”...
Page 95: Help Guide | Display In The Hold Status
Preparation Recording Playback Editing Note FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Menu Computer 1. Message displayed while HOLD function is on.
Page 96: Help Guide | Display During Folder Selection
Display during FOLDER selection How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory Menu purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. Computer 1. Current folder Software 2.
Page 97 Display of a podcast file transferred from the computer Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed. When you transfer podcast files from your computer to the IC recorder, use the supplied Sound Organizer software. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 98: Help Guide | Inserting Batteries
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline Preparation batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Note Computer Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. Software When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones.
Page 99: Help Guide | Turning The Power On
1. Slide and hold the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second. Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu The “Accessing...” animation is displayed, and the IC recorder is turned on. Computer Hint Software When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder.
Page 100: Help Guide | Turning The Power Off
ON/OFF” until the “Power Off” is displayed. Preparation The IC recorder is turned off. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Hint Software When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder...
Page 101: Help Guide | Using A Usb Ac Adaptor
(not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time. Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 1. Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet. Computer 2. Connect the USB AC adaptor to the supplied USB connecting cable.
Page 102: Help Guide | Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Usb Ac Adaptor
2. Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light. Editing 3. Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor, then disconnect the USB FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) AC adaptor from the USB connecting cable, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.
Page 103: Help Guide | Inserting A Memory Card
Recording “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.” Playback Editing 1. Open the cover of the memory card slot in the stop mode. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements 2. Insert an M2™ card with the terminal side facing toward you (...
Page 104 To remove the memory card, push the memory card into the slot. When it pops out, remove it from the memory card slot. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the memory Formatting the memory (Format) Structure of folders and files About compatible memory card Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 105: Help Guide | Selecting The Memory
You can switch the memory between the built-in memory and a memory card. Preparation 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Select Memory,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select “Built-In Memory” or “Memory Card,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Computer 3.
Page 106: Help Guide | Setting The Clock
Preparation appears, and then the clock setting window appears. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 1. Set year, month, day, hour and minute. Computer Press – + to set the year (the last two digits of the year), and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 107 Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock using the menu Selecting the clock display (Time Display) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 108: Help Guide | Setting The Clock Using The Menu
How to Use While the IC recorder is stopped, you can set the clock using the menu. Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 1. Select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “Date&Time,” and then press Menu PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Computer Software...
Page 109 While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press (stop) to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the clock display (Time Display) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 110: Help Guide | Setting The Display Language
1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “Language,” and then Recording press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select the language that you want to use, and then press Computer PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 111: Help Guide | Selecting A Folder And A File
Selecting a folder and a file How to Use You can select a folder and a file for recording, playing or editing. Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 1. Press (folder). Menu The folder selection window is displayed. Computer 2. Select a folder.
Page 112: Help Guide | Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)
1. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD” to disable the Recording buttons while the power is on. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer “HOLD” appears for approximately 3 seconds, indicating that all the button Software operations are disabled.
Page 113: Help Guide | Releasing The Hold Function
If you operate buttons on the IC recorder when the HOLD function is set, “HOLD” appears on the display. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Release the HOLD function when you operate the IC recorder. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 1. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. Computer Software Specifications Announcements...
Page 114: Help Guide | About The Avls Function (European Models Only)
When 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 Editing exceeds the limit. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Note Software “AVLS”...
Page 115: Help Guide | Turning The Avls Function On Or Off (European Models Only)
+ to select “OFF” (when you turn off the AVLS function) or “ON” (when you turn on the AVLS function), and then press FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) PLAY/STOP·ENTER. When you select “OFF,” the “AVLS OFF?” message is displayed with a beeping Menu sound.
Page 116: Help Guide | Recording Sound From The Built-In Microphones
Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Note Computer Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator. Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs Software or scratches the IC recorder during recording.
Page 117 4. Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator ( ) flashes in orange, and then lights in red. You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded as the last file in the current folder. A.
Page 118 Monitoring sound while recording Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Various operations while recording Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-PX333F only) The Sound Organizer window (for Windows only) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 119: Help Guide | Monitoring Sound While Recording
(headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 1. Connect headphones to the (headphone) jack. Computer 2. Press VOL -/+ to adjust the monitoring volume. Monitoring volume does not affect to the recording level.
Page 120: Help Guide | Various Operations While Recording
(An hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and Editing the IC recorder enters the stop mode.) FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) To release pause and resume recording Menu Press REC/PAUSE again.
Page 121: Help Guide | Selecting A Recording Scene For Each Situation
“REC Mode”, “Mic Sensitivity”, etc., to the recommended settings in bulk (Scene Select). Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 1. Press SCENE in the stop mode. The Scene Select window will be displayed. Computer 2. Press –...
Page 122 When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window appeared, the stop mode window will be displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Scene Select settings Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 123: Help Guide | Tips For Better Recording
Preparation record with clear, low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Recording a voice note Computer By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the built-in microphone, and record with clear sound.
Page 124: Help Guide | Scene Select Settings
REC Mode: 192kbps (MONO) (SHQ) Mic Sensitivity: Medium Playback VOR: OFF LCF(Low Cut): ON Editing Select Input: MIC IN FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Voice Notes REC Mode: 128kbps (MONO) (HQ) Menu Mic Sensitivity: Computer VOR: OFF LCF(Low Cut): ON Software...
Page 126: Help Guide | Adding A Recording To A Previously Recorded File (Add)
Recording Playback Editing A. During playback of file 3 FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) B. After adding a recording: is the added recording. Menu 1. Select the file to which you want to add a recording.
Page 127 The REC Mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file. If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you must start the procedure again from step 5. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 128: Help Guide | Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback (Overwrite)
You can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded file. The Preparation part of the file after the selected point is erased. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer A. During playback of file 2 : The starting point of an overwrite recording Software...
Page 129 The REC Mode of an additional overwrite recording is the same as the added file. If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you must start the procedure again from step 5. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 130: Help Guide | Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound – The Vor Function
“Mic Sensitivity” setting, or for an important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu. During FM recording, the VOR function does not work (ICD-PX333F only). Hint To cancel the VOR function, set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 2.
Page 131: Help Guide | Recording With An External Microphone
) to the jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, Software set it in the menu.
Page 132 For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the microphone sensitivity (Mic Sensitivity) Selecting the input mode (Select Input) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 133: Help Guide | Recording From External Equipment
Editing If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) stereo) of other equipment to the jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder while Menu checking the recording level guide.
Page 134 Related Topic Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Selecting the input mode (Select Input) Selecting a recording scene for each situation Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 135: Help Guide | Recording The Playback Sound Of The Ic Recorder On External Equipment
Editing 2. Press PLAY/STOP·ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected. Menu 3. Press (stop) on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording.
Page 136: Help Guide | Playing Back The Recorded Sound
How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 1. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” to Computer turn on the IC recorder, or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status.
Page 137 Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Various operations while playing Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 138: Help Guide | Various Operations While Playing
To go back to the beginning of the current file Editing Press – once. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward to the track mark before the current point. Menu (The IC recorder acts as described here when the “Easy Search” function is set to “OFF.”)
Page 139: Help Guide | Reducing Noise In The Playback Sound And Making The Human Voice Clearer – The Noise Cut Function
The noise cut function reduces ambient noise other than the human voice, which Preparation makes the human voice clearer when you listen to the playback sound. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications 1. In the stop or playback mode, slide the NOISE CUT switch to“ON.”...
Page 140 When playing back files using the built-in speaker or recording an FM radio broadcast (ICD-PX333F only), the noise cut function does not work. When you are using the built-in speaker, the noise cut function does not work.
Page 141: Help Guide | Adjusting The Playback Speed – The Dpc (Digital Pitch Control) Function
Recording 1. In the stop or playback mode, select DISP/MENU - “DPC(Speed Control),” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer 2. Press – + to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Software 3.
Page 142: Continuous Play
1. In the stop or playback mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu”-“Continuous Preparation Play,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 2. Press – + to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Menu 3. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 143: Help Guide | Playing Back A File Repeatedly
Hint To cancel repeat playback and change back to the normal playback, press Playback PLAY/STOP·ENTER again. Editing Go to Page Top FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Related Topic Computer Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B repeat) Software Go to Page Top...
Page 144: Help Guide | Playing Back A Specified Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B repeat) How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 1. During playback, press A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. Menu 2. Press A-B again to specify the finishing point B.
Page 145: Help Guide | Listening With Better Sound Quality
Help Guide Listening with better sound quality How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Listening to the sound with headphones: Connect headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be Menu automatically disconnected. Computer Listening to the sound from an external speaker:...
Page 146: Help Guide | Searching Forward/Backward During Playback (Cue/Review)
Playback Editing To search forward (Cue): Press and hold + during playback and release it at the point you wish to FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) resume playback. Menu To search backward (Review): Press and hold – during playback and release it at the point you wish to Computer resume playback.
Page 147: Help Guide | Searching The Desired Point Quickly (Easy Search)
Preparation 1. In the stop or playback mode, select DISP/MENU - “Easy Search,” and then Recording press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Computer 3. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 148: Help Guide | Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm
1. Select the file you want to play back with an alarm. Playback 2. Enter the alarm setting mode. 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Alarm,” and then press Editing PLAY/STOP·ENTER. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software 2. Press – + to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 149 “ALARM” is displayed in the display window. Then 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,”...
Page 150: Help Guide | Erasing A File
You can select a file and erase it. Note Preparation Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements 1. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” to turn on the IC recorder, or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status.
Page 151 3 through 5. Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Dividing a file at the current position Protecting a file Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 152: Help Guide | Erasing All Files In A Folder
1. In the stop mode, select the folder containing the files you want to erase. Playback 2. Select DISP/MENU - “Delete” - “Erase All,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer “Erase All?” appears on the display. Software 3.
Page 153: Help Guide | Moving A File To A Different Folder
2. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Move & Copy” - “Move File,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer 3. Press – + to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 155: Help Guide | Copying A File To The Other Memory
Editing 2. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Move & Copy” - “File Copy,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software The “Copy to Memory Card” or the “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears and the Specifications folder selection window is displayed.
Page 157: Help Guide | Adding A Track Mark
Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 1. During recording, playing back, or recording pausing, press T-MARK at the Menu position you want to add a track mark. (track mark) indicator and the track mark number flash, and a track Computer mark is added.
Page 159: Help Guide | Erasing A Track Mark
2. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Delete” - “Erase Track Mark,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu “Erase Track Mark?” is displayed and the track mark indicator and the track Computer mark number to be erased will flash.
Page 160: Help Guide | Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time
Recording 2. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Delete” - “Erase All Track Marks,” and Playback then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer “Erase All Track Marks?” appears on the display. Software 3. Press – + to select “YES,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 161: Help Guide | Dividing A File At The Current Position
1. Stop the file at the position where you want to divide a file. Editing 2. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Divide” - “Divide Current Position,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software “Divide?” appears on the display.
Page 162 You cannot divide a protected file. To divide the file, release the protection first. Hint To cancel dividing, select “NO” in step 3, and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 163: Help Guide | Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions
2. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Divide” - “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu “Divide All Track Marks?” appears on the display. Computer 3. Press – + to select “YES,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 164 To cancel dividing while a file is being divided, press (stop) while the “Dividing...” animation is displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 165: Help Guide | Protecting A File
1. Display the file which you want to protect. Playback 2. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Protect,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software 3. Press – + to select “ON,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 166: Help Guide | Presetting Fm Radio Stations Automatically (Icd-Px333F Only)
Recording 1. In the FM radio reception mode, select DISP/MENU - “Auto Preset,” and then Playback press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer “Auto Preset?” appears on the display. Software 2. Press – + to select “YES,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 167: Help Guide | Presetting Fm Radio Stations Manually (Icd-Px333F Only)
ICD-PX333/PX333F Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Presetting FM radio stations manually (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. Preparation You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations.
Page 168 If 10 seconds have passed after “Assign to Preset?” appears, the setting operations are canceled. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 169: Help Guide | Erasing Preset Fm Radio Stations (Icd-Px333F Only)
ICD-PX333/PX333F Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Erasing preset FM radio stations (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use You can erase the current preset registration of FM stations stored on the IC recorder. Preparation 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “FM Radio,” and then press Recording PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 170: Help Guide | Tuning In An Fm Radio Station Manually (Manual Scanning Icd-Px333F Only)
(headphone) jack when listening to the FM radio. Recording Playback Editing Note FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) During FM reception, the DPC function and noise cut function do not work. Menu 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “FM Radio,” and then press Computer PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 171 Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD- PX333F only) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Help Guide | Tuning In An Fm Radio Station Automatically (Automatic Scanning) (Icd-Px333F Only)
Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use The headphone cord of headphones is an FM antenna, therefore, connect Preparation headphones to the (headphone) jack when listening to the FM radio.
Page 173 Go to Page Top Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones (ICD- PX333F only) Tuning in an FM radio station manually (manual scanning) (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 174: Help Guide | Tuning In A Preset Radio Station (Icd-Px333F Only)
ICD-PX333/PX333F Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Tuning in a preset radio station (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use When you have already preset FM radio stations, you can tune in a station by selecting a preset number. Preparation 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “FM Radio,” and then press Recording PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 175: Help Guide | Recording Fm Radio Broadcasts (Icd-Px333F Only)
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use 1. Tune in the station you want to record. Preparation 2. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3. Press (stop) to stop recording.
Page 176: Help Guide | Switching The Receiver Sensitivity Of The Fm Radio (Icd Px333F Only)
Preparation 1. In the FM radio reception mode, select DISP/MENU - “DX/LOCAL,” and then Recording press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press Computer PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Software 3. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 177: Help Guide | Switching The Scanning Sensitivity (Icd-Px333F Only)
Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Switching the scanning sensitivity (ICD-PX333F only) How to Use You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. Preparation 1. In the FM radio reception mode, select DISP/MENU - “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 178: Help Guide | Switching The Fm Radio Output Between Speaker And Headphones (Icd-Px333F Only)
Recording 1. In the FM radio reception or recording mode, select DISP/MENU - “Audio Output,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer 2. Press – + to select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 179: Help Guide | Using The Menu
Back to Top Help Guide Using the menu How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 1. Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements 2.
Page 180: Help Guide | Menu List
VOR: Stop mode, Recording mode Editing Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) DPC(Speed Control): Stop mode, Playback mode Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Menu...
Page 181 FM Radio(*): Stop mode Tuning in an FM radio station manually (manual scanning) (ICD-PX333F only) Auto Preset(*): FM radio reception mode(*) Presetting FM radio stations automatically (ICD-PX333F only) DX/LOCAL(*): FM radio reception mode(*), FM radio recording mode(*) Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio (ICD-PX333F only)
Page 182: Help Guide | Selecting The Recording Mode (Rec Mode)
1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “REC Mode,” and then Recording press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select the desired recording mode, and then press Computer PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 183: Help Guide | Selecting The Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sensitivity)
To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound. Note During FM recording, the Mic Sensitivity setting is disabled (ICD-PX333F only). Go to Page Top Related Topic Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-PX333F only) Go to Page Top ©...
Page 184: Help Guide | Reducing Noise When Recording (Lcf(Low Cut))
OFF: The LCF function is canceled. List of Topics (Initial setting) Note During FM recording, the LCF function does not work (ICD-PX333F only). Hint Select “OFF” in step 2 to cancel the LCF function. Go to Page Top Related Topic...
Page 185: Help Guide | Selecting The Input Mode (Select Input)
1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu”-“Select Input,” and then Recording press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select “MIC IN” or “Audio IN,” and then press Computer PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Software 3.
Page 186: Help Guide | Turning The Operation Indicator On Or Off (Led)
Preparation 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “LED,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Computer 3. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 187: Help Guide | Selecting The Clock Display (Time Display)
1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “Time Display,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select the desired menu item, and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Computer 3.
Page 188: Help Guide | Turning The Beep Sound On Or Off (Beep)
Preparation 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “Beep,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 2. Press – + to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Computer 3. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 189: Help Guide | Setting The Time Period For The Ic Recorder To Turn Off (Auto Power Off)
1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “Auto Power Off,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer 2. Press – + to select the desired menu item, and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER.
Page 190: Help Guide | Formatting The Memory (Format)
Recording 1. In the stop mode, select DISP/MENU - “Detail Menu” - “Format,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer 2. Press – + to select “YES,” and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. The “Formatting...” animation appears and the memory media will be Software formatted.
Page 191: Help Guide | Connecting The Ic Recorder To Your Computer
To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer 1. Connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder with the USB port of your Software...
Page 193: Help Guide | Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer
On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, left-click the following icon. Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Then, left-click “Eject IC RECORDER” (Windows 7, Windows 8), or “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device” (Windows XP, Windows Vista). The icon Menu and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems.
Page 194: Help Guide | Structure Of Folders And Files
Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Mac screen using Finder, folders and files can be displayed by opening “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.” Preparation Recording Built-in memory Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting...
Page 195: Memory Card
The title or artist name, etc., registered in the MP3 files, can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the MP3 files on your computer. If no title, or artist name has been registered “No Data”...
Page 196 A: “MEMORY CARD” folder B: Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder C: Folder transferred from your computer Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the memory Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 197: Help Guide | Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer
Playback Editing 1. Connect the IC recorder to your computer. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 2. Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer. Menu Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD”...
Page 198 IC recorder. Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu 1. Connect the IC recorder to your computer. 2. Copy the folder in which the MP3 files are stored to the IC recorder.
Page 199: Help Guide | Playing Back Mp3 Files Copied From Your Computer Using The Ic Recorder
) in which MP3 files are stored, and then press PLAY/STOP·ENTER. Editing 3. Press – + to select the MP3 file you want to play. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 4. Press PLAY/STOP·ENTER to start playback. Menu 5. Press (stop) to stop playback.
Page 200: Help Guide | Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory
Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory. Recording For details on the system requirements, check “System requirements.” Playback Go to Page Top Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 201: Help Guide | What You Can Do Using Sound Organizer (For Windows Only)
MP3 and other formats. You can also burn CDs of the music you like, and send audio files by mail. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) For details on the operation of the Sound Organizer, refer to the Sound Organizer help.
Page 202 Sound Organizer to perform voice recognition for a file and convert the voice to text. The application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM) is supplied with some models in some regions only. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 203: Help Guide | System Requirements For Using Sound Organizer
Windows 8 Pro Playback Windows 7 Ultimate Editing Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Windows 7 Home Basic Menu Windows 7 Starter Computer Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher...
Page 204 A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media. Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed. Disk drive To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 205: Help Guide | Installing Sound Organizer (For Windows Only)
([Continue] in the case of Windows Vista). Editing Sound Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) To use the software update function in Windows XP, you must log on to an Menu account with computer administrator privileges.
Page 206 The display that appears on the computer screen differs depending on the version of the operating system you are using. Windows 7 is used as an example in this Help Guide. 3. Double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140.exe]). Depending on the version of the operating system you are using, the preparations for setup (extract) may start automatically without any notice appearing on the screen.
Page 207 [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish]. Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 208: Help Guide | The Sound Organizer Window (For Windows Only)
Help Guide The Sound Organizer window (for Windows only) How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Menu Computer 1. Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to Software these help files.
Page 209: Help Guide | About Compatible Memory Card
In this Help Guide, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) slot.” Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder, you can record and play Menu back a file smaller than 500 MB using a memory card.
Page 210: Help Guide | System Requirements
Playback Operating systems Windows 8 Editing Windows 8 Pro FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher Menu Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or higher Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher Computer...
Page 211 Disk drive: To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive. Note The following systems are not supported: Operating systems other than the ones indicated in this topic Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 212: Help Guide | Design And Specifications
Playback Maximum number of folders (for a drive) 400 folders Editing Maximum number of files (for a folder) FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) 199 files Menu Maximum number of files (for a drive) Computer 4,074 files (When 21 folders are contained in a drive.)
Page 213 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. Not all encoders are supported. ICD-PX333F only Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Maximum recording time (*1)(*2) The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
Page 214 For details on the battery life, see “Battery life”. The maximum recording time in this topic for your reference only, and may differ depending on the card specifications. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 215: Help Guide | Battery Life
Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Battery life How to Use When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (*1) Preparation 192kbps(MONO) (SHQ) Recording: Approx. 65 h. Recording Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 18 h. Playback using headphones: Approx. 48 h.
Page 216 Industries Association). The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 14. ICD-PX333F only Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 217: Help Guide | Precautions
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. Editing On handling FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
Page 218 “Customer support websites”). “MagicGate™” is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony. The IC recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires MagicGate™ functions. The IC recorder does not support parallel data transfer. You cannot use a ROM (read-only-memory) type or write-protected memory card.
Page 220: Help Guide | Safety Regulations
FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Menu Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer. Computer Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device.
Page 221 Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Page 222: Help Guide | Listening For A Lifetime
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
Page 223 CEA. A safety tip from the Consumer Electronics Association, 1919 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202 and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 224: Help Guide | Trademarks
Sony Corporation. Software Specifications Announcements “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Troubleshooting 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.
Page 225: Help Guide | Notice For Users
THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE Playback THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or Editing the information contained herein at any time without notice. FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
Page 226: Help Guide | Customer Support Websites
For customers in Latin America: Playback http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in the U.S.A.: Editing http://www.sony.com/recordersupport For customers in Canada: FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport Menu For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support Computer Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work.
Page 227: Help Guide | Troubleshooting
For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in the U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport For customers in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 228: Help Guide | The Recorded File Is Noisy And Is Hard To Understand
This function reduces noise in the entire bandwidth, therefore the IC recorder is able to play back the human voice clearly. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 229: Help Guide | The Recorded File Is Noisy And You Want To Record With Less Noise In Your Recording
(REC Mode, Mic Sensitivity, etc.) to the IC recorder operations recommended settings in one batch process to suit the situation in which you are recording. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 230: Help Guide | A Rustling Noise Is Recorded
If possible, please do not touch the IC recorder until you finish recording. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 231: Help Guide | A Buzzing Or Humming Noise Is Recorded
AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Troubleshooting Keep the IC recorder away from such equipment when recording. Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 232: Help Guide | Noise Is Recorded When You Record A File Using An External Microphone
Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone. How to Use The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty. Clean the plug. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 233: Help Guide | Noise Is Heard When You Listen To The File Using Headphones
Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones. How to Use The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 234: Help Guide | The Ic Recorder Cannot Be Turned Off
ON/OFF” until “Power Off” is displayed when the IC recorder is stopped. The power is turned off. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Turning the power off Messages Parts and controls System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 235: Help Guide | The Ic Recorder Cannot Be Turned On
The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Turning the power on Messages Inserting batteries System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 236: Help Guide | The Ic Recorder Is Powered Off Automatically
IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off (Auto Power Off) System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 237: Help Guide | The Battery Life Is Short
14. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Battery life Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 238: Help Guide | There Is No Battery Power Remaining After You Have Left The Batteries Inserted For Long Time Without Using The Ic Recorder
Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages Related Topic System limitations Turning the power off List of Topics Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off (Auto Power Off) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 239: Help Guide | The Battery Life Of The Rechargeable Batteries Is Short
Replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones. Organizer) The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time, however, the rechargeable batteries are not charged completely. Charge the batteries fully. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 240: Help Guide | The Ic Recorder Does Not Operate Correctly
Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Formatting the memory (Format) Messages System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 241: Help Guide | It Takes A Long Time For The Ic Recorder To Start
IC recorder to start. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 242: Help Guide | The Ic Recorder Does Not Operate, Even If You Press Any Button
The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD·POWER ON/OFF switch in the center direction. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages Related Topic System limitations Turning the power on List of Topics Releasing the HOLD function Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 243: Help Guide | The Operation Indicator Does Not Light
Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON.” Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Related Topic Software operations (Sound Organizer) Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED) Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 244: Help Guide | Menu Does Not Reflect The Change In Settings
If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed, the menu setting may not function. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 245: Help Guide | You Cannot Record A File
Back to Top Help Guide You cannot record a file. How to Use The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 246: Help Guide | Recording Is Interrupted
Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Related Topic Software operations (Sound Organizer) Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 247: Help Guide | The Vor Function Does Not Work
Print Back Back to Top Help Guide The VOR function does not work. How to Use During FM recording, the VOR function does not work (ICD-PX333F only). Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Related Topic Software operations (Sound Starting to record automatically in response to sound –...
Page 248: Help Guide | When Recording From Other Equipment, The Input Level Is Too Strong Or Not Strong Enough
IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment Troubleshooting connected to the IC recorder. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 249: Help Guide | You Cannot Add A Recording Or An Overwrite Recording
You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file in a folder. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics Related Topic Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (Add) Adding an overwrite recording during playback (Overwrite) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 250: Help Guide | The Playback Volume Is Low
IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages Related Topic System limitations Selecting a recording scene for each situation Selecting the microphone sensitivity (Mic Sensitivity) List of Topics Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 251: Help Guide | The Playback Volume Is Low. "Avls" Is Displayed
Troubleshooting excessive volume. Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Turning the AVLS function on or off (European models only) System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 252: Help Guide | No Sound Comes From The Speaker
Headphones are plugged in. The volume is turned down completely. Troubleshooting When you are listening to the FM radio, “Audio Output” is set to “Headphones.” Set it to “Speaker” (ICD-PX333F only). IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound...
Page 253: Help Guide | Sound Comes From Only One Channel
“48kbps(MONO)” (SP) or “8kbps(MONO)” (LP) in the menu. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 254: Help Guide | Sound Comes From The Speaker Even When Headphones Are Plugged In
Troubleshooting Unplug the headphones, and then insert them securely. When you are listening to the FM radio, “Audio Output” is set to “Speaker.” Set IC recorder operations it to “Headphones” (ICD-PX333F only). Software operations (Sound Go to Page Top Organizer)
Page 255: Help Guide | Playback Speed Is Too Fast Or Too Slow
Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Related Topic Software operations (Sound Organizer) Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 256: Help Guide | You Cannot Divide A File
You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a Organizer) file transferred from a computer). Messages Go to Page Top System limitations Related Topic List of Topics Erasing a file Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 257: Help Guide | "--:--" Is Displayed
You have not set the clock. Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Related Topic Software operations (Sound Setting the clock Organizer) Setting the clock using the menu Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 258: Help Guide | The Recording Date Of A File Appears As "--Y--M--D" Or
Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Setting the clock Messages Setting the clock using the menu System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 259: Help Guide | There Are Fewer Menu Items Displayed In The Menu Mode
There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. How to Use The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, recording mode or FM radio mode (ICD-PX333F Troubleshooting only)). IC recorder operations...
Page 260: Help Guide | The "Accessing..." Display Does Not Disappear
This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 261: Help Guide | The Remaining Time Displayed In The Display Window Is Shorter Than That Displayed On The Computer
The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the Troubleshooting difference. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 262: Help Guide | The "Memory Full" Is Displayed And You Cannot Start Recording
Erase some of the files or erase all the files after you store them on the other Troubleshooting memory media or on your computer. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Erasing a file System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 263: Recorder
Erase some of the files or erase all the files after you store them on the other IC recorder operations memory media or on your computer. Software operations (Sound Go to Page Top Organizer) Messages Related Topic System limitations Erasing a file List of Topics Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 264: Help Guide | The Memory Card Is Not Recognized
Remove a memory card and check the side of the memory card. Then insert it with correct side and direction. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages System limitations Related Topic List of Topics Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 265: Help Guide | Even After You Change A Menu Setting, The Change Is Not Applied To The Menu
“IC Recorder Setting” of the Sound Organizer Troubleshooting software with the exhausted batteries inserted, the menu setting may not function. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 266: Help Guide | A Character In A Folder Or File Name Is Displayed In Unreadable Characters
The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 267: Help Guide | It Takes A Long Time To Copy A File
If the file size of a file is large, it takes a considerable time to finish copying. Wait until the copying is finished. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 268: Help Guide | The Ic Recorder Is Not Recognized By Your Computer. A Folder/File Cannot Be Transferred From Your Computer
Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If Messages this happens, try another port. Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics Related Topic System requirements for using Sound Organizer System requirements Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 269: Help Guide | The File Transferred From Your Computer Is Not Displayed Or Cannot Be Played Back
The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder MP3(.mp3). Check the compatible file formats. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages Related Topic System limitations Design and specifications List of Topics Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 270: Help Guide | The Computer Cannot Start
Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 271: Help Guide | The Audio Is Weak Or Has Poor Quality When Listening To The Radio (Icd-Px333F Only)
Back Back to Top Help Guide The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio (ICD-PX333F only). How to Use The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones. Troubleshooting Move the IC recorder away from the TV.
Page 272: Help Guide | The Picture Of Your Tv Becomes Unstable (Icd-Px333F Only)
If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the IC recorder away from the TV. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 273: Help Guide | You Cannot Receive Fm Radio Stations, Or A Lot Of Static Is Heard (Icd-Px333F Only)
“DX/LOCAL” has been set to “LOCAL.” Set it to “DX.” IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages Related Topic System limitations Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio (ICD-PX333F only) List of Topics Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 274: Help Guide | You Cannot Preset An Fm Radio Station (Icd-Px333F Only)
ICD-PX333/PX333F Print Back Back to Top Help Guide You cannot preset an FM radio station (ICD-PX333F only). How to Use You have already preset 30 FM radio stations. Erase unwanted preset stations. Troubleshooting “Scan Sensitivity” has been set to “Low.” Set it to “High.”...
Page 275: Help Guide | The Sound Organizer Software Cannot Be Installed
Make sure to log on using a user name with computer administrator privileges. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics Related Topic System requirements for using Sound Organizer Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 276: Help Guide | The Ic Recorder Cannot Be Properly Connected
System limitations the formatting function in the menu. List of Topics Go to Page Top Related Topic Formatting the memory (Format) Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 277: Help Guide | Playback Sound From The Computer Is Low./No Sound Is Emitted From The Computer
Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) Software operations (Sound Organizer) The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the “Increase Volume” feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 278: Help Guide | Stored Files Cannot Be Played Back Or Edited
Depending on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of the software. Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer Troubleshooting software. Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 279: Help Guide | The Counter Or Slider Moves Incorrectly, Or Noise Is Heard
Store a file on your computer first (*), and then add it to the IC recorder. Troubleshooting Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use. Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 280: Help Guide | Operation Is Slow When There Are Many Files
When the total number of files increases, the operation becomes slower, regardless of the length of the recording time. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 281: Help Guide | Display Does Not Work During Saving, Adding, Or Deleting Of Files
It takes a longer time to copy or delete long files. Wait until the copying is finished. After completing operations, the display Troubleshooting works normally. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 282: Help Guide | The Software 'Hangs' When The Sound Organizer Software Starts Up
IC recorder may be damaged. There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 283: Messages List
IC Recorder Search ICD-PX333/PX333F Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Messages list How to Use Follow the instructions below if a message appears on the display. Troubleshooting HOLD All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD IC recorder operations status to prevent unintentional operations.
Page 284 File Full When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder has exceeded the maximum, you cannot record a new file. Erase some files before recording. (See “Erasing a file.”)
Page 285 “Protecting a file.”) Settings are Full When 30 FM stations have already been stored in the IC recorder’s memory, you cannot preset a new FM station (ICD-PX333F only). (See “Presetting FM radio stations automatically (ICD-PX333F only)” and “Presetting FM radio stations manually (ICD-PX333F only).”)
Page 286 A folder containing a file will be displayed. System Error A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the batteries and re- inert them. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 287: System Limitations
The remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file. You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to divide a file, therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened. Go to Page Top © 2013 Sony Corporation...

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