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Sony ICD-PX312 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-267-067-11(2)
IC Recorder
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Operating Instructions
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
ICD-PX312/PX312F

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  • Page 1 4-267-067-11(2) IC Recorder Getting Started Basic Operations Operating Instructions Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-PX312/PX312F...
  • Page 2 To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. 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. RATED CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 800 mA Disposal of Old Electrical &...

  • Page 3: Notice For Users

    EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 4 SD-3C, LLC. • “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...8 Index to parts and controls ...9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ...11 Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) ...12 Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ...13 When to replace the batteries ...14 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On ...15 Turning the power on ...15 Turning the power off ...15...
  • Page 6 Selecting the playback mode ...54 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm ...57 Playback via Other Devices ...60 Recording with other equipment ...60 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder ...61 Moving a file to a different folder ...61 Copying a file to the other memory ...62 Erasing all files in a folder ...64...
  • Page 7 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back ... 108 Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) ...108 Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC recorder ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Stereo headphones (1) (for ICD-PX312F only) USB connecting cable (1) To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to use the supplied USB connecting cable.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Front A Built-in microphone B m (microphone) jack* C Display window D DISP/MENU button E SCENE button (folder) button PLAY/STOP•ENTER* (stop) button I – (review/fast backward), (cue/fast forward) buttons J Speaker K i (headphone) jack* L Operation indicator M ERASE button N VOL (volume) –/+*...
  • Page 10 Rear (USB) connector T M2™/microSD memory card slot U HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch V Battery compartment W Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

  • Page 11: Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)

    Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD”...

  • Page 12: Maintaining The Moderate Volume Level (Avls)

    Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and to maintain a moderate volume level.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Preparing A Power Source

    Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

  • Page 14: When To Replace The Batteries

    When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indicator : “Low Battery Level” appears. Replace the old batteries with new ones. : “Low Battery” appears and the IC recorder will stop operation.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Turning The Ic Recorder On

    Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and the “Accessing...” animation is displayed. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF”...

  • Page 16: Step 4: Setting The Clock

    Step 4: Setting the Clock N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 minute, “Set Date&Time”...
  • Page 17 When you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. Current folder Elapsed time Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder P Notes • If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is canceled and the stop mode window will...

  • Page 18: Step 5: Setting The Language To Be Used In The Display Window

    Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from 6 languages. Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu mode.
  • Page 19 You can select the following languages. Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian) Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 14). • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 49).
  • Page 21 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the direction of the source to be recorded. Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator flashes in orange, and then lights up in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 96), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold while recording.

  • Page 22: To Stop Recording

    To stop recording Press (stop). The “Accessing...” animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. You can locate the recorded file using its folder name and file number for playback later. The folder containing the recorded file The number of the recorded file representing how early the file was recorded in a folder.

  • Page 23: Other Operations

    Other operations pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins to flash in the display window. Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop release pause and resume recording recording after pausing recording, press x Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
  • Page 24 The remaining time Flashing To record according to each recording situation (scene selection) According to various recording scene, you can change the recording items, such as REC Mode (page 94), Mic Sensitivity (page 94), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on scene selection, see page 32.

  • Page 25: Listening

    Listening Starting playback Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). The stop mode window appears. Select the file you want to play (page 26). Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green.
  • Page 26 To stop playback Press (stop). To select a folder and file Press (folder) to display the folder selection window. Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder Press – + to select a folder. > When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05).
  • Page 27 Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Press – > + to select a file. Press + to select a file with a larger number. > Press – to select a file with a smaller number. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , >...
  • Page 28 Other operations stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of the current file go back to previous files skip to the next file skip to the succeeding files Press > When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point (page 65).
  • Page 29 About the display File information Press DISP/MENU briefly to switch and check the file information. A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. Elapsed time: The elapsed playback time of one file Remaining time: The maximum recording time during recording The remaining playback time of one file (in the stop mode or playback mode) Recording date/time: Date/time recorded...

  • Page 30: Erasing

    Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). The stop mode window appears. Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode (page 26).
  • Page 31 Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased. When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files. The 1st file has been erased and the following files have had their numbers reduced by 1.

  • Page 32: Other Recording Operations

    Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation SCENE N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , > According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 94), Mic Sensitivity (page 94), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.

  • Page 33: Tips For Better Recording

    P Notes • You cannot set a scene during recording. • When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window appeared, the stop mode window will be displayed. Tips for better recording There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection.
  • Page 34 Recording a music performance By attaching a tripod (not supplied) or placing the IC recorder on a stand or table, you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built-in microphone more precisely. When recording a chorus or piano performance, for example, place the IC recorder on a table approximately 2 to 3 meters from the performer(s).

  • Page 35: Adding A Recording To A Previously Recorded File

    Lecture ( REC Mode 192kbps (MONO) (SHQ) Medium Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) Select Input MIC IN P Note You cannot modify the Scene Select settings. If you want to change the setting items, such as REC Mode (page 94), Mic Sensitivity (page 94), etc., for recording situations, use the menu to change each item of recording settings.
  • Page 36 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press – + to select “Add/ > Overwrite,” and then press STOP•ENTER. Press – + to select “Add,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.

  • Page 37: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback

    • You cannot add a recording to an MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder. Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, adding a recording to the files may not be possible. • The REC Mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file.
  • Page 38 Press – + to select > “Overwrite,” and then press STOP•ENTER. “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. When the file to be added is played back, press REC/PAUSE at the position where you want to overwrite the file.

  • Page 39: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function

    Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU z REC/PAUSE – . , > You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.
  • Page 40 The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “PAUSE” flashes. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3. P Notes • The VOR function is affected by the sound around you.

  • Page 41: Recording On A Memory Card

    A memory card of 64 MB or less is not supported. The microSD/microSDHC cards that have been tested according to our standards are as follows. microSD/microSDHC cards Supplier SONY Toshiba Panasonic SanDisk a : Operation tested –: Operation not tested As of January 2011 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB —...
  • Page 42 For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.”...
  • Page 43 memory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions. To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
  • Page 44 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Memory card indicator is displayed. To use the built-in memory Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3. To start recording Select the folder and then press PAUSE. For details on recording, see page 20. REC/...

  • Page 45: Recording Via Other Devices

    Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone External microphone (not supplied) m (microphone) jack N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER z REC/PAUSE – . , > When you connect a stereo microphone (not supplied) to the IC recorder and the recording mode is set to “SHQ” or “HQ” mode, you can record sound in stereo.
  • Page 46 IC recorder. Press (stop) to stop recording. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied). To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type...

  • Page 47: Recording From Other Equipment

    Recording from other equipment CD player, etc. m (microphone) jack N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER z REC/PAUSE – . , > You can make music files without using the computer by recording sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder. When you select “Audio IN” in the “Scene Select”...
  • Page 48 Press – + to select “Audio > IN,” and then press STOP•ENTER. “Select Input” is set to “MIC IN” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off and the IC recorder starts recording sounds from the connected equipment.

  • Page 49: Operation During Recording

    Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ If you connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed. P Note When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring the...

  • Page 50: Other Playback Operations

    Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with headphones: Connect the headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker to the i (headphone) jack.

  • Page 51: Reducing Noise In The Playback Sound And Making The Human Voice Clearer - The Noise Cut Function

    • If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold >+ to go to the end of the file, and then press – . while “FILE END” is lit to go back to the desired point.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc (Digital Pitch Control) Function

    Press – + to select “Detail > Menu,” and then press STOP•ENTER. Press – > + to select “Noise Cut Level,” and then press STOP•ENTER. Press – > + to select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. PLAY/ “Noise Cut Level” is set to “Maximum” when you purchase the IC recorder.
  • Page 53 You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times. The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function. Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop or playback mode to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 54: Selecting The Playback Mode

    Selecting the playback mode N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You can use the menu or operate buttons to select the playback mode according to the playback situations. To play back all files in a folder continuously – the continuous play Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop or playback mode to enter the menu...
  • Page 55 “Continuous Play” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To resume normal playback mode – the single file play Select “OFF” in step 4. To play back a file repeatedly During playback, press and hold STOP•ENTER until “...
  • Page 56 To change the segment specified for A-B repeat playback: During A-B repeat playback, press (repeat) A-B again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. P Note You cannot set the points A and B near the beginning or the end of a file, and around track marks.

  • Page 57: Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time. You can have a file played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day.
  • Page 58 Set the alarm date and time. Press – > a day of the week, or “Daily,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. When you select “Date”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 16. When you select a day of the week or “Daily”: Press –...
  • Page 59 When the set date and time comes At the set time, “ALARM” is displayed in the display window and 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.

  • Page 60: Playback Via Other Devices

    Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment i (headphone) jack N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using a commercially-available audio...

  • Page 61: Editing Files

    Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > Select the file you want to move. Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 62: Copying A File To The Other Memory

    Press – + to select the folder > that you want to move the file into, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The “Moving File...” animation is displayed and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder. When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder will be erased.
  • Page 63 Press – + to select “Move & > Copy,” and then press STOP•ENTER. Press – > + to select “File Copy,” and then press STOP•ENTER. “Copy to Memory Card” or “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears and the folder selection window is displayed. Press –...

  • Page 64: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    • Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Erasing all files in a folder N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > P Note If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 73), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder.

  • Page 65: Using A Track Mark

    Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , > T-MARK You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file.

  • Page 66: Erasing A Track Mark

    Erasing a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase. Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 67: Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time

    Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks.
  • Page 68 Press – + to select “YES,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Select “NO”...

  • Page 69: Dividing A File

    Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file.

  • Page 70: Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions

    Press – + to select “YES,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_1” for the original file, and “_2” for the new file). File 1 File 2 A file is divided.
  • Page 71 Press – + to select “Divide,” > and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Press – > + to select “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed. Press – + to select “YES,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
  • Page 72 Organizer software, dividing files may not be possible. • Once a file is divided, you cannot return it to the original status again.

  • Page 73: Protecting A File

    Protecting a File N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit.
  • Page 74 To release protection Select the protected file, and then follow steps 2 through 5. In this case, select “OFF” in step 4, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. P Note You cannot set protection to the podcast files.

  • Page 75: Listening To The Fm Radio (For Icd-Px312F Only)

    Listening to the FM Radio Listening to the FM Radio (for ICD-PX312F only) Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > The headphone cord of the headphones is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack when listening to the FM radio.

  • Page 76: Tuning In A Preset Radio Station

    Press – + repeatedly to tune > in a station. Press (stop) to turn the FM radio off. To scan radio frequencies automatically In step 4, press and hold – until the frequency digits begin to change in the display window. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.

  • Page 77: Recording Fm Broadcasts

    Press – + to select “FM > Radio,” and then press STOP•ENTER. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. Press DISP/MENU briefly to move the cursors ( ) to both sides of the preset number display on the lower line in the window.

  • Page 78: Presetting Fm Radio Stations

    Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You can automatically tune in radio stations and then register them with preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu.

  • Page 79: Presetting Fm Radio Stations Manually

    Presetting FM radio stations manually N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , > You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations. Follow steps 1 through 4 of “Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies”...
  • Page 80 Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The preset number and “Erase Preset?” will be displayed. Press – > + to select “YES,” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The preset number will be changed to “ - -/P.”...

  • Page 81: Changing The Fm Radio Reception Settings

    Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. Press and hold DISP/MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 82: Switching The Scanning Sensitivity

    “DX/LOCAL” is set to “DX” when you purchase the IC recorder. P Note Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal. Switching the scanning sensitivity N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations.

  • Page 83: Switching The Fm Radio Output Between Speaker And Headphones

    Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. Press and hold DISP/MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 84: About The Menu Function

    About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER DISP/MENU – . , > Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press – + to select the menu >...
  • Page 85 P Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds, the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display. To return to the previous window During menu operations, press DISP/ MENU. When the selection screen of the sub menu screen is displayed after you select “Divide,”...

  • Page 86: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu items Add/Overwrite DPC(Speed Control) Easy Search Alarm AVLS Protect Divide Divide Current Position Divide All Track Marks [Back] Move & Copy Move File File Copy [Back] Delete Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Erase All [Back] * For ICD-PX312F only Operation mode (a: the setting can be made /—: the setting cannot be made)
  • Page 87 Menu items Stop mode Select Memory FM Radio* Auto Preset* DX/LOCAL* Scan Sensitivity* Audio Output* Detail Menu REC Mode Mic Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) Select Input Continuous Play Noise Cut Level Language Date&Time Time Display Beep Auto Power Off Format [Back] * For ICD-PX312F only Operation mode (a: the setting can be made /—: the setting cannot be made)
  • Page 88 Menu items Add/Overwrite DPC(Speed Control) Settings (*: Initial setting) Allows you to add a recording to a previously recorded file or an overwrite recording during playback. Add: You can add a recording. Overwrite: You can overwrite a recording. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.
  • Page 89 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Easy Search Sets the easy search function. You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing > – desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press >...
  • Page 90 Menu items AVLS Protect Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function. ON*: The AVLS function that maintains a moderate volume level is effective when listening with the headphones. OFF: The AVLS function does not work and the sound is played back at the original volume.
  • Page 91 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Divide Divide Current Divides a file into two. Position YES: A file will be divided into two. Division is not executed. Divide All Track Divides a file at all the track mark positions. Marks YES: The track mark division is executed.
  • Page 92 Menu items Delete Erase All Select Memory FM Radio (for ICD-PX312F only) Auto Preset (for ICD-PX312F only) Settings (*: Initial setting) Erases all files in the selected folder. Press (folder) to display the folder selection window before erasing the files and select a folder from which all files are to be erased, and then go to the menu window.
  • Page 93 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DX/LOCAL Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. (for ICD-PX312F only) DX*: Normally, select this setting. LOCAL: When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting.
  • Page 94 Menu items Detail REC Mode Menu Mic Sensitivity Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the recording mode including sound quality. 192kbps(MONO)*: Super high-quality monaural recording mode (displayed as “SHQ” in the window) 128kbps(MONO): High-quality monaural recording mode (displayed as “HQ” in the window) 48kbps(MONO): Standard play monaural recording mode (displayed as “SP”...
  • Page 95 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail LCF(Low Cut) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low Menu frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind; therefore you can record a file more clearly. The LCF function is activated. OFF*: The LCF function is canceled.
  • Page 96 Menu items Detail Menu Language Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During accessing to the memory, recording or playback, the indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The indicator does not light or flash, even during operation.
  • Page 97 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Date&Time Sets the clock to use the alarm function or record the date Menu and time. 1Press and hold Select “Detail Menu,” then “Date&Time.” 2Press – . or > + to select “Auto(Synchronizing)” or “Manual,”...
  • Page 98 Menu items Detail Auto Power Off If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, Menu Settings (*: Initial setting) the IC recorder turns off automatically. 5min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes. 10min*: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx.
  • Page 99 • When you format the built-in memory, the operating instructions stored in the built-in memory will also be erased. To get another copy of the operating instructions, please visit the Sony support home page: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA See page –...

  • Page 100: Utilizing Your Computer

    Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them (page 107) Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 108) Using the IC recorder as USB...

  • Page 101: Structure Of Folders And Files

    To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder with the USB port of your running computer with the supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the connectors securely until each plug stops to the end.
  • Page 102 Built-in memory “IC RECORDER” Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE* FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP* PODCASTS NEWS* Conversation Instructions* When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, the IC recorder recognizes and handles it as a file transferred from the computer.
  • Page 103 media has been set to “Memory Card” (page 43), the structure of folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to “Built-In Memory.” Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) “MEMORY CARD” MSSONY Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05...
  • Page 104 “MEMORY CARD” PRIVATE Sony Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP PODCASTS NEWS Conversation Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders...

  • Page 105: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer

    Display of a file recorded with the IC recorder Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder (folders under the VOICE folder) will be displayed. Display of an MP3 file transferred from the computer The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer.
  • Page 106 Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light. Perform the following operation on your computer. On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer. t Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER.” The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems.

  • Page 107: Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer

    Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 100). Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.

  • Page 108: Copying Mp3 Files From Your Computer To The Ic Recorder And Playing Them Back

    Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the IC recorder. Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)
  • Page 109 Press (stop) to stop playback. P Notes • An MP3 file copied from your computer can be played back with the IC recorder. Dividing a file and setting a track mark, however, may not be performed. • If you have copied MP3 files using your computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations.

  • Page 110: Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory

    Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored on the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory.

  • Page 111: Using The Supplied Sound Organizer Software

    Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card. The songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio files imported from a computer, and podcasts can also be played and transferred to an IC recorder.

  • Page 112: System Requirements For Your Computer

    Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file. Deleting files from an IC recorder You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder. Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files.

  • Page 113: Installing Sound Organizer

    • Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher • Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Pre-installed. P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed is used (page 112). •...
  • Page 114 click [Yes] ([Continue] in the case of Windows Vista). • Sound Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows XP. • To use the software update function in Windows XP, you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges.

  • Page 115: The Sound Organizer Window

    The Sound Organizer window A Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files. B The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library) Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer in accordance with the operation.

  • Page 116: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (USB) connector USB connecting cable You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC-U50AG USB AC adaptor (not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time.
  • Page 117 – the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may be displayed for an extended period of time.

  • Page 118: Precautions

    Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling •...
  • Page 119 • For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony web site (page 121). • “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.
  • Page 120 • We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data. • Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card. •...

  • Page 121: Specifications

    (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.) is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported. • For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA...

  • Page 122: Design And Specifications

    Hardware environment: – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems – Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 121 –...
  • Page 123 • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD memory card slot Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.50 times Power output 300 mW Power requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 3.0 V DC Two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied): 2.4 V DC Operating temperature 5°C - 35°C Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl.
  • Page 124 Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene Built-in 192kbps(MONO) Meeting (SHQ) Interview Lecture Audio IN 128kbps(MONO) Voice Notes (HQ) 48kbps(MONO) – (SP) 8kbps(MONO) – (LP) When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording.

  • Page 125: Battery Life

    FM reception* : 14 hr. The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. 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...

  • Page 126: 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.
  • Page 127 Symptom Remedy It takes a long time for the IC • If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it recorder to start. The IC recorder does not • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the operate.
  • Page 128 Symptom The operation indicator does not light. “Memory Full” is displayed and you cannot start recording. “File Full” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. You cannot record a file. The playback volume is low. • The volume is turned down completely. Press VOL – or + to The playback volume is low.
  • Page 129 Symptom Remedy You cannot add a recording • “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” in the menu. Set “Add/ or an overwrite recording. • The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten • You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file which was not •...
  • Page 130 Symptom The memory card is not recognized. “--:--” is displayed. “--y--m--d” or “--:--” is displayed on the recording date display. There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software.
  • Page 131 Symptom Remedy The battery life of the • You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a rechargeable batteries is short. • The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge and • Replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones. •...
  • Page 132 Symptom The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer. The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back. The computer cannot start. The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio.

  • Page 133: Sound Organizer

    Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Symptom Cause/Remedy The Sound Organizer • The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. software cannot be installed. • You are trying to install the software into the operating system •...
  • Page 134 Symptom Playback sound from the computer is low./No sound is emitted from the computer. Stored files cannot be played back or edited. The counter or slider moves incorrectly, or noise is heard. Operation is slow when there are many files. Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of files.

  • Page 135: Message List

    Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in Low Battery • The batteries are exhausted. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) Memory Card Error • An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into Memory Card Not Supported •...
  • Page 136 Message File Full File Damaged Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Set Date&Time Track Marks are Full No File No Track Marks Low Battery Level Cause/Remedy • 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.
  • Page 137 Message Cause/Remedy Already Set • The selected file has already been set for alarm playback. Select • You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and File Protected •...
  • Page 138 Message Invalid Operation Cannot Divide - Max # Files • When there are already 199 files in the selected folder or the total Same File Name Exists No Memory Card New File Erased-too near Track Marks • When there is a track mark set within 0.5 seconds from the No operation with Memory Card Cause/Remedy...
  • Page 139 Message Cause/Remedy AVLS • The volume of the playback sound exceeds the AVLS-specified • You play back files with the headphones at a volume that exceeds Advise to not listen at high • “AVLS” in the menu is set to “OFF.” Please be careful not to Change Folder •...

  • Page 140: System Limitations

    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom You cannot record files up to the maximum recording time. You cannot display or play back MP3 files in order.

  • Page 141: Display Window Guide

    Display Window Guide Display when stopped A Track mark indicator Displays the track mark number just before the current position. Appears when a track mark is set for a file. B Newly arriving podcast indicator C Folder information indicator : A folder where you can record a file : A folder for playback only : A folder for podcast files D Folder name indicator...
  • Page 142 J 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. K Battery indicator Display when recording L Recording progress animation display Displays the progress of a recording in animation.
  • Page 143 O Scene select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording. Appears when a scene is set. : Meeting : Voice Notes : Interview : Lecture : Audio IN P LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set to “ON”...
  • Page 144 Display during playback S Playback mode indicator 1: Appears when one file is played back repeatedly. A-B: Appears when a specified A-B period is played back repeatedly. ×0.50 to ×2.00: DPC playback ALARM: Alarm playback T EASY-S (Easy Search) indicator Appears when “Easy Search”...
  • Page 145 Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (for ICD-PX312F only) Display in the HOLD status Y HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. To release the HOLD status, slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center (page 11).

  • Page 146: Index

    Index A-B repeat ...55 Adding a recording ...35 Adding an overwrite recording ...37 Adjusting the volume ...25, 49 Alarm ...57, 86, 89 Alkaline batteries ... 13, 125 AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) ...12, 86, 90 Battery indicator ...14 Battery life ... 125 Changing the Scene Select settings ...32 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ...
  • Page 147 Presetting the FM stations manually ...79 Recording FM broadcasts ...77 Switching the FM radio output ...83, 87, 93 Switching the receiver sensitivity ...81, 87, 93 Switching the scanning sensitivity ...82, 87, 93 Folder ...26, 61, 101 HOLD ...11 HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch ...11, 15 Index to parts and controls Display window ...
  • Page 148 LCF(Low Cut) ...87, 95 LED ...87, 96 Making settings ...84 Menu settings ...86 Mic Sensitivity ...87, 94 Move & Copy ...86, 91 Move File ...86, 91 Noise Cut Level ...87, 95 Protect ...86, 90 REC Mode ...87, 94 Scan Sensitivity ...87, 93 Select Input ...87, 95 Select Memory ...87, 92 Time Display ...87, 97...
  • Page 149 Switching the memory ...43, 87, 92 System limitations ... 140 System requirements ...112, 121 Track mark ...65 Troubleshooting ...126 USB AC adaptor ... 116 USB memory ... 110 Using the IC recorder with your computer ... 100 VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ...39, 86, 88...
  • Page 150 © 2011 Sony Corporation...

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