Sony ICD-TX50 Quick Start Manual

Owner's Record
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The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located on the rear
panel. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
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you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide 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.
Capacity (User available capacity)
4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
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
ICD-TX50
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
4-300-040-71(1)
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service
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Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
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This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the
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basic operations of the IC recorder.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder. 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.
Check the supplied items.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
 IC Recorder (1) Stereo headphones (1)

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
 Noise damper (1)  USB connecting cable (1)
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable
Carrying pouch (1)

batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
 Application software, Sound Organizer
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
(CD-ROM) (1)
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
 Operating Instructions (Stored in the
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
built-in memory)
 Quick Start Guide
Optional accessories
For the customers in the U.S.A.: For the customers in the Latin American
USB AC adaptor AC-UD20 countries excluding Argentina:

 USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD, AC-U50AG
Let's try out your new IC recorder
1. Power on.
Operation
Computer
indicator To USB
port
USB connecting
cable
IC recorder 
To  (USB)
connector

2. Set the date and time.

: SONY
: ICD-TX50
: Sony Electronics Inc.
: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA
3. Select the menu language.



4. Record.

 Charge the IC recorder. Recording Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that
indicator/
you slide the POWER•HOLD switch towards the center to
Connect the IC recorder to a running computer
Operation
release the HOLD status.
with the supplied USB connecting cable;
indicator
Charging starts.
  Press REC/PAUSE.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery
Recording starts and the recording indicator and
indicator will indicate " . "

operation indicator light in red.
 You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE.
 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
Press REC/PAUSE again to restart recording.
computer.
For details on how to disconnect the IC recorder
 Press STOP to stop recording.
from your computer, refer to the manual supplied
Recording stops and the operation indicator
with your computer.
flashes in orange.
 Turn the power on.
Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the
direction of "POWER" until the window display
5. Listen.
appears.
To turn the power off, slide and hold the
Operation  Press /ENT.
POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of "POWER" until
indicator
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights
"Power Off" animation is displayed.
in green.

To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.

 Press STOP to stop playback.
 To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the
POWER•HOLD switch towards the center. 
 When the confirmation message for
clock setting appears, press  or
 to select "YES, " and then press
6. Erase.
/ENT.
 Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.
 Press  or  to set the year,
and then press /ENT. Repeat this
 In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
procedure to set month, day, hour, and
HOME until the Home menu appears.
minute in sequence.
When you set the minute and press  /ENT, the
 Press  or  to select " Erase

clock reflects the setting.
Files, " and then press /ENT.

 Select "Erase a File, " and then press
 /ENT.
 In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
"Erase the File?" is displayed and the file to be
HOME to display the Home menu,
erased is played back for confirmation.
then select " Settings"  "Common
Settings"  "Language, " and then press  Select "YES, " and then press /ENT.
/ENT.
"Please Wait" is displayed while the selected file is
being erased.
 Press  or  to select the desired
language, and then press /ENT.
 Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
You can select the following languages:
English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
Congratulations! You have set up your IC recorder and enjoyed your first recording. Let's step
 Press STOP.
up to the next stage. There are some more useful functions and information that you can use to
fully utilize your IC recorder.
What to do next
About the Home menu More advanced features
How to use the Home menu
You can display the Home menu by pressing For details on each operation, refer to the
and holding BACK/HOME. When you press  or  to select an PDF operating instructions copied to your
The Home menu is the starting point of each item and then press /ENT, you can display computer.
feature of the IC recorder, such as editing or
the menu window one-layer down. Pressing
making various settings.
BACK/HOME button returns to the menu
window one-layer up. Whichever layer of
Home menu
a menu window you display, you can go
back directly to the Home "Scene Select"
menu window by pressing and holding
BACK/HOME.
Home menu
/ENT
Sub menu
/ENT
Menu setting
The Home menu consists of the following
five items. Press  or  to select a
Home menu item, and then press /ENT to
Stop/Playback/Record window
confirm:
Scene Select
 BACK: Press BACK/HOME.
Select File
Erase Files 
HOME: Press and hold BACK/HOME.
Edit
To exit the Home menu, press  STOP.
Settings
Copying the operating instructions to your
computer
On Windows: Click [My Computer]
or [Computer] - [IC RECORDER]
- [Instructions].
On Macintosh: Click [IC RECORDER] on
The operating instructions explaining all the the finder - [Instructions].
Precautions
features and functions of the IC recorder are
 Drag and drop the files of the
stored as PDF files in the built-in memory of
operating instructions from the
the IC recorder.
"Instructions" folder to the local On power

You can also download the operating
disk on your computer. Operate the unit only on 3.7 V DC with the
instructions from the Sony support home page:
built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
The file names of the operating
For customers in the U.S.A.:
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport instructions are as follows: On safety
For customers in Latin America: Product name_language name_version. Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
pdf (e.g. ICD-TX50_English_111.pdf ) or operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
 Connect the IC recorder to your
 Disconnect the IC recorder from
 Do not leave the unit in a location near
computer.
your computer.
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
 Open the "Instructions" folder on
 shock.
To read the operating instructions, double-click
your computer.
the PDF file you want to read.
Scene selection
You can select a scene in the menu for
recording with the most appropriate settings
according to various recording scenes*.
Effect
You can select an effect in the menu for
reducing noise or selecting a sound effect
that suits the playback sound.
T-MARK
, /ENT, 
Adds a track mark to set the starting point
For menu operations
when recording or playing back a file.
BACK/HOME
DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
You can adjust the playback speed in the
T-MARK
menu.
BACK/HOME
Displays the menu mode to set various menu
items, such as "REC Mode, " "Mic Sensitivity, "
etc.
*Using the "Shirt Pocket" scene
To record with the IC recorder in a shirt pocket,
place the IC recorder in the pocket, secured with
the clip.
Sound Organizer (PC application
software**)
Various operations can be performed using
Sound Organizer on your computer. You can
import files recorded with the IC recorder
into Sound Organizer to edit. You can import
music files of a music CD or podcast files to
transfer to the IC recorder. You can also burn
CDs of the music you like.
** for Windows only
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the unit, have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.