Sony ICD-BX140 Quick Start Manual

IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
ICD-BX140
4-530-202-22(1)
© 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!
This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder.
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.
Check the supplied items.
ˎ IC Recorder (1) ˎ LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
ˎ Quick Start Guide
Parts and controls
 Built-in microphone  VOL (volume) –/+ button (*)
  (headphone) jack  DIVIDE button
 Operation indicator  ERASE button
  REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
 Display window
 FOLDER button   (cue/fast forward) button
 MENU button  Speaker
  PLAY/ENTER button (*)  HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
  (review/fast backward) button  Battery compartment
  (stop) button  Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
  (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (*)
* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.
Let's try out your new IC recorder
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1. Power on.

 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert
batteries with the correct polarity.
 Turn the power on.
Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of
"POWER ON/OFF" until the window display appears.
To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/
OFF switch in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" until "OFF" is
 displayed.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
2. Set the date and time.
When you insert batteries and turn the power on, the year section

begins to flash.
 Press  or  to set the year (the last two digits of the
year), and then press PLAY/ENTER. Repeat this procedure

to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.
3. Record.
 
Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
Operation
¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/
indicator
PAUSE again to restart recording.

Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the
direction of the source to be recorded.
 
Press (stop) to stop recording.
"ACCESS" appears and the recording stops.

4. Listen.

Press PLAY/ENTER.
Operation
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
indicator
 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.


Press (stop) to stop playback.


5. Erase.

When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press and hold
ERASE.
 
When the IC recorder is in the playback mode, press ERASE.
"ERASE" is displayed.

Press ERASE.
Using the menu

Press MENU.


Press  or  to select a menu item for which you want to
 
make setting, and then press PLAY/ENTER.

 Press  or  to select the setting that you want to set, and
then press PLAY/ENTER.
 
 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Additional features
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home page:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/b14/uc/
Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.
ˎ MODE (Recording mode) ˎ N-CUT (Noise cut)
ˎ SENS (Microphone sensitivity) ˎ EASY-S (Easy search)
ˎ LCF (Low cut filter) ˎ CONT (Continuous play)
ˎ VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ˎ LOCK (Protecting a file)
ˎ REC-OP (Adding a recording) ˎ ALARM
ˎ DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ˎ DIVIDE (Dividing a file)
Precautions
On power ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. remove the battery and have the unit checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two
NH-AAA rechargeable batteries.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
On safety
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
ˎ Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
Specifications
Capacity (User available capacity * 1 * 2 ) Battery life (When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA)
4 GB (approx. 3.50 GB = 3,758,096,384 Byte) alkaline batteries (* 4 ))
• SHQ (Super high quality mode)
* 1 A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file
management and therefore not available for user storage. Recording: Approx. 26 h.
Playback through speaker (* ): Approx. 13 h.
* 2 When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder. 5
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 32 h.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
• HQ (High quality mode)
controls) (JEITA)* 3
Recording: Approx. 28 h.
Approx. 38.5 mm × 115.2 mm × 21.3 mm
Playback through speaker (* 5 ): Approx. 14 h.
(1 9/16 × 4 5/8 × 27/32 inches)
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 34 h.
Mass (JEITA)*
3 • SP (Standard play mode)
Approx. 72 g (2 1/2 oz) including two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline Recording: Approx. 45 h.
batteries Playback through speaker (* 5 ): Approx. 16 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 48 h.
* 3 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association) • LP (Long play mode)
Recording: Approx. 30 h.
Operating temperature
Playback through speaker (* ): Approx. 16 h.
5
5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F)
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 50 h.
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
4
InformationTechnology Industries Association). The battery life
may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
When using NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not supplied),
battery life is shorter.
* 5 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the
volume level set to 28.
Optional accessories
ˎ Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3 ˎ Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use Premium
ˎ Rechargeable battery, NH-AAA-B2KN, NH-AAA-B2EN batteries BCG-34HS2KAN, BCG-34HW2KAN
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Note
Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.
Trademarks
ˎ MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
ˎ All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a
long time.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF
QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE
DE QUÉBEC.
For the customers in the United States
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other
versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder:
For customers in the U.S.A.:
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport
For customers in Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport