Troubleshooting - Sony ICD-AX412 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem
persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work.
Symptom
Noise is heard.
You cannot charge the
batteries by connecting the
IC recorder to your
computer.
The IC recorder cannot be
turned off.
Remedy
• An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or
scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was
recorded.
• The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
• The plug of the connected microphone is dirty. Clean the plug.
• The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug.
• Noise may be heard during recording pause of a file or VOR
recording.
• When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not
running, the batteries will not be charged.
• Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of
reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the
batteries.
• "USB Charge" is set to "OFF" in the menu. To charge the
batteries using your computer, set it to "ON" (page 79).
• Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
• Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements
other than those described on page 104.
• Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of
"POWER ON/OFF" for more than 2 seconds when the IC
recorder is stopped (page 14).
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