Page 1 4-267-133-11(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-AX412F...
Page 2: Notice For Users
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Other Recording Operations Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Changing the Recording Settings ....31 Package .............7 Selecting a recording scene for each Index to parts and controls ....8 situation ..........31 Preventing unintentional operations Adding a recording to a previously (HOLD) ..........10 recorded file ........34 Adding an overwrite recording...
Page 5 Other Playback Operations Listening to the FM Radio Changing the Playback Settings .....48 Tuning in an FM Radio Station ....69 Convenient playback methods ....48 Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies ......69 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice Tuning in a preset radio station ..70 clearer –...
Page 6 Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Using the IC Recorder with Your Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer ..........92 Computer ..........107 Connecting the IC recorder to your Using a USB AC Adaptor .....110 computer ..........92 Disconnecting the IC recorder Structure of folders and files ....93 from the AC outlet ......111 Disconnecting the IC recorder Precautions ..........112...
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Electret condenser microphone (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. P Note Stereo headphones (1) When you charge batteries, purchase commercially-available NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not supplied).
Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls
J m (microphone) jack* Index to parts and controls K i (headphone) jack* Front L ERASE button M VOL (volume) –/+* button N DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch REC/PAUSE button (recording indicator) (repeat) A-B button Q NOISE CUT switch (stop) button S T-MARK (track mark) button These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.
Page 9 Rear T Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. U Battery compartment (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
Page 10: Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)
Preventing unintentional “HOLD” appears if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated. operations (HOLD) To release the IC recorder from You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in the HOLD status 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...
Page 11: Step 2: Preparing A Power Source
Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Tips Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. • When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, •...
Page 12: When To Replace/Charge The Batteries
When using commercially- available rechargeable batteries You can use two commercially-available NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not supplied). You can recharge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to your computer or using an AC-NWUM50 USB AC adaptor (not supplied). For recharging rechargeable batteries, see the following: •...
Page 13: Step 3: Turning The Ic Recorder On
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. •...
Page 14: Step 4: Setting The Clock
Step 4: Setting the Clock N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU When you press PLAY/ – . , > STOP•ENTER, the cursor moves to the month section. Set the month, day, hour, and minute in sequence in the same way. Press – + to select the >...
Page 15 To display the current date and When you use the IC recorder for the time first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press (stop) to display the current date Current folder and time for about 3 seconds.
Page 16: 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 – . , > Press – > + to select “语言 (Language),” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc.
Page 17: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 12). • 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 47).
Page 18 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. You can open the stand on the rear and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. When the stand is accidently detached, attach it as illustrated.
Page 19 Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. z REC/ The recording indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is PAUSE set to “关” in the menu (page 88), the indicator does not (recording light.) indicator) You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording.
Page 20: To Stop Recording
To stop recording Press (stop). The “正在访问...” 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...
Page 21: Other Operations
Other operations pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the recording 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 (stop) resume recording recording after pausing recording, press x Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
Page 22 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 录音模式 (page 86), 话筒灵敏度 (page 86), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on scene selection, see page 31.
Page 23: Listening
Listening Starting playback Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). The stop mode window appears. Select the file you want to play (page 24). Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the playback indicator will N PLAY/ light in green.
Page 24 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume. VOL –/+ To stop playback Press (stop). To select a folder and a file Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window. FOLDER Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder...
Page 25 Press – + to select a folder. > When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders – . , > already available ( FOLDER01-05). Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER Press – + to select a file. > – .
Page 26 Other operations stop at the current position Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER To resume playback from that point, (Playback Pause function) press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again. – go back to the beginning of Press . once.* the current file – go back to previous files Press .
Page 27 (podcast): Playback-only folder. This is the area used to manage podcast files transferred from your computer. Only the (voice) folders will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (music) folders and the (podcast) folders will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 99, 103).
Page 28: 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 10). The stop mode window appears. Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode (page 24).
Page 29 Press – + to select “是.” > – . , > Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The “正在删除...” animation appears in the display N PLAY/ window and the selected file will be erased. STOP•ENTER When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files.
Page 30 To erase another file Proceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.” To erase a part of a file Divide the file into two files first (page 65), and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it”...
Page 31: Other Recording Operations
Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings The 场景选择 window will be Selecting a recording scene displayed. for each situation N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Press – > + to select a scene you want, and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
Page 32: Tips For Better Recording
Tips for better recording 会议 ( To record in a variety of There are ways of making better recordings situations, such as recording in a conference room. other than using scene selection. 语音备忘录 To record dictation with a Recording at a meeting microphone in front of your By opening the stand on the rear and mouth.
Page 33 Recording a voice note the IC recorder at a more upright angle on a table, you can adjust the angle of the IC By placing the IC recorder close to one side recorder and the built-in microphones more of your mouth, you can prevent breathing precisely.
Page 34: Adding A Recording To A Previously Recorded File
场景选择settings P Note You cannot modify the 场景选择 settings. If For details on the menu items and settings, you want to change the setting items, such as see pages 81 through 87. 录音模式 (page 86), 话筒灵敏度 (page 86), etc., for recording situations, use the menu to 会议...
Page 35 During playback of file 3 File 3 File 4 After adding a recording “添加/覆盖” is set to “关” when you File 3 File 4 purchase the IC recorder. Added recording Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Select the file to which you want to add a recording first.
Page 36: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback
• The 录音模式 of an additional recording is The starting point of an overwrite recording the same as the added file. • If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you File 2 File 3 File 4 must start the procedure again from step 5. The erased part of File 2 Adding an overwrite...
Page 37: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function
Press – + to select “覆盖,” you can add an overwrite recording to a file, > even if the file has reached the maximum and then press PLAY/ size limit, when the beginning of the point to STOP•ENTER. the overwritten has not reached the maximum size limit.
Page 38 You can set the VOR (Voice Operated “VOR” is set to “关” when you purchase the IC recorder. Recording) function to “开,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording Press REC/PAUSE.
Page 39: Recording On A Memory Card
IC recorder facing toward you. Supplier 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB SONY — — Insert microSD card with the label Toshiba — side facing toward you.* Panasonic —...
Page 40 For ICD-AX412F, the operational tests Insert an M2™ or microSD card, in the performed were using memory cards available direction shown in the illustration on as of January 2011. page 39, securely to the end of the slot For the latest information about the memory until it clicks into place.
Page 41 • Close the cover of the memory card slot Press – + to select “存储卡,” > firmly. Also, do not insert any liquid, metal, and then press PLAY/ flammable or any object other than a STOP•ENTER. memory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions.
Page 42 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Memory card indicator is displayed. To use the built-in memory Select “内置内存” in step 3. To start recording Select the folder and then press REC/ PAUSE. For details on recording, see page...
Page 43: Recording Via Other Devices
Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external When the recording mode is set to “128kbps” (STSP) or “192kbps” (ST) microphone and a stereo microphone is used, you can record sound in stereo. Microphone “选择输入模式” appears in the display (supplied) window.
Page 44 (stop) to stop recording. any inconvenience, even if you cannot Recommended microphones record a conversation using the IC recorder. You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). P Note The supplied microphone, although it is monaural, contains a circuit to convert monaural sounds to stereo.
Page 45: Recording From Other Equipment
Recording from other Tips • Before you start recording, we recommend equipment you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 47). • If the input level is not strong enough, CD player, etc. connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of...
Page 46 this case, set the recording mode to Press – + to select > “48kbps(MONO)” (SP) or “音频输入,” and then press PLAY/ “8kbps(MONO)” (LP), or use a STOP•ENTER. commercially-available plug adaptor to convert monaural sound to stereo sounds. “ 选择输入模式 ” is set to “ 麦克风 ” when you purchase the IC recorder.
Page 47: Operation During Recording
Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ If you connect the stereo 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 48: Other Playback Operations
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback Searching forward/backward during playback (cue/review) methods • To search forward (cue): Listening with better sound Press and hold + during playback and > quality release it at the point you wish to resume •...
Page 49: 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 When you slide the NOISE CUT switch to playback at a later part of the file, press and “ON” in the playback mode, ambient noise hold >+ to go to the end of the file, and other than the human voice is reduced.
Page 50: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc (Digital Pitch Control) Function
Press – + to select “详细菜 “消除噪音等级” is set to “强” when you > 单,” and then press PLAY/ purchase the IC recorder. STOP•ENTER. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel the noise cut function Slide the NOISE CUT switch to “OFF.” Adjusting the playback speed –...
Page 51: Selecting The Playback Mode
Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to cannot adjust the playback speed. Set the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.” “ON.” • The noise cut function (page 49) does not work if the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch is During playback, press SPEED+/– to set to “ON.”...
Page 52 To play back all files in a folder Press – + to select “开,” and > continuously – the continuous then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. play Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop or playback mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be “连续播放”...
Page 53 To play back a specified section P Note repeatedly – A-B repeat You cannot set the points A and B near the beginning or the end of a file, and around track marks. During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?”...
Page 54: Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm Press – + to select “闹铃,” > N PLAY/ and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER STOP•ENTER. •DISP–MENU – . , > Press – + to select “开,” > and then press PLAY/ You can sound an alarm and start playback STOP•ENTER.
Page 55 When you select “日期”: Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 14. Alarm indicator When you select a day of the week or “每天”: Press –...
Page 56 selected file will be played back using the • If more than one alarm time comes, only the first file will be played back with an alarm. selected alarm pattern. • If you divide a file you have set an alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided file.
Page 57: Playback Via Other Devices
Playback via Other Devices Recording with other Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal equipment of other equipment using a commercially-available audio Tape recorder, connecting cable. mini disc recorder, etc. Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode.
Page 58: Editing Files
Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU Press – + to select “移动文 > 件,” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. – . , > Select the file you want to move. Press –...
Page 59: Copying A File To The Other Memory
When you move a file to another folder, useful in saving a backup. Before starting the original file in the previous folder the operation, insert a memory card to be will be erased. used for copying into the memory card slot. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 60: Erasing All Files In A Folder
To cancel the copy operation Press – + to select > “复制文件,” and then press PLAY/ during copying STOP•ENTER. While the “正在复制...” animation is displayed in step 5, press (stop). P Notes • Before starting to copy the target file, make sure to check the battery indicator.
Page 61 P Note Press – + to select “全部删 > 除,” and then press PLAY/ If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 68), you cannot erase the protected file STOP•ENTER. in that folder. Select the folder containing the files you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.
Page 62: Using A Track Mark
Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark P Notes • You can add a track mark only to files recorded using the IC recorder. However, N PLAY/ when you edit files using the supplied Sound STOP•ENTER Organizer software, adding a track mark to the files may not be possible.
Page 63: Erasing A Track Mark
Erasing a track mark Press – + to select “删除曲目 > 标记,” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > “确定删除曲目标记?” is displayed and track mark indicator and track mark number to be erased will flash. Press –...
Page 64: Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time
To cancel erasing Select “否” in step 5, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time Press – > + to select “删除所有曲目标记,” and then press PLAY/ N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU –...
Page 65: Dividing A File
Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. position The menu mode window will be displayed. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER Press – > + to select “分割,” •DISP–MENU and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
Page 66: Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions
Press – + to select “是,” and • If you divide a file at the position within 0.5 > seconds from a track mark, the track mark then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. will be erased. The “正在分割...” animation appears, • Because of the system limitations, you and the divided files will be suffixed cannot divide a file at the very beginning or with a sequential number (“_1”...
Page 67 Press – + to select “分割,” > File 1 and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. A file is divided. File 1_01 File 1_02 File 1_03 A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to each of the divided files. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 68: Protecting A File
Protecting a File Press – + to select “保护,” > N PLAY/ and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU Press – + to select “开,” and > then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. – . , > To prevent a file from being accidentally Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 69: Listening To The Fm Radio
Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. scanning frequencies The menu mode window will be displayed. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER Press –...
Page 70: Tuning In A Preset Radio Station
The IC recorder is now ready for tuning Tuning in a preset radio in a station by scanning frequencies. station Press – + repeatedly to tune > N PLAY/ in a station. STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU Press (stop) to turn the FM radio off. To scan radio frequencies automatically –...
Page 71: Recording Fm Broadcasts
Recording FM broadcasts Press – + to select > “FM收音机,” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. z REC/PAUSE Tune in the station you want to record. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Press •DISP–MENU briefly to move the Press (stop) to stop recording.
Page 72: Presetting Fm Radio Stations
Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU “自动预设?” will be displayed. Press – > + to select “是,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. – . , > The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
Page 73: Presetting Fm Radio Stations Manually
Presetting FM radio stations The station will be stored in memory on the preset number. manually P Note N PLAY/ If 10 seconds have passed after STOP•ENTER 确定该预置?” appears “ , the setting operations are canceled. – . , > Erasing preset FM radio You can store an unregistered FM radio stations...
Page 74: 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 Press – + to select “DX” or > “LOCAL,” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. – . , > You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio.
Page 75: Switching The Scanning Sensitivity
P Note Press – + to select “扫描敏感 > 度,” and then press PLAY/ Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal. STOP•ENTER. Switching the scanning sensitivity N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER Press – + to select “高”...
Page 76: Switching The Fm Radio Output Between Speaker And Headphones
Switching the FM radio Press – + to select > “声音输出,” and then press PLAY/ output between speaker and STOP•ENTER. headphones N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU Press – + to select “耳机” or > – . , > “扬声器,” and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
Page 77: About The Menu Function
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu When you select “分割,” “移动及复制,” N PLAY/ “删除,” or “详细菜单,” press – STOP•ENTER > + to select their sub menu item for •DISP–MENU which you want to make setting, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
Page 78 Press – + to make the setting, > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 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–...
Page 79: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback Recording FM radio FM radio mode mode reception recording mode mode 场景选择 — — — — 添加/覆盖 — —...
Page 80 Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback Recording FM radio FM radio mode mode reception recording mode mode FM收音机 — — — — 自动预设 — — — —...
Page 81 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 场景选择 Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as follows: 会议 ( ), 语音备忘录 ( 采访 ( ), 演讲 ( ), 音频输入 ( When you choose a scene, the following recording items are automatically set to their optimum settings for recording situations:“录音模式”...
Page 82 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 简易搜索 Sets the easy search function. 开: You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing > and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing – . . This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording.
Page 83 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 分割分割当前位置 Divides a file into two. 是: A file will be divided into two. 否: Division is not executed. 分割所有曲目标 Divides a file at all the track mark positions. 是: 记 The track mark division is executed.
Page 84 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 删除全部删除 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. 是: All files in the selected folder will be erased.
Page 85 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page DX/LOCAL Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 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 86 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 详细菜单录音模式 Sets the recording mode including sound quality. – 192kbps*: Stereo recording mode (displayed as “ST” in the window) 128kbps: Stereo standard play recording mode (displayed as “STSP” in the window) 48kbps(MONO): Monaural standard play recording mode (displayed as “SP”...
Page 87 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 详细菜单 LCF(Low Cut) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low – frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind; therefore you can record a file more clearly. 开: The LCF function is activated.
Page 88 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 详细菜单 LED Turns the access, recording, and playback indicators on or off – during operation. 开*: During accessing to the memory, recording or playback, the indicators light or flash. 关: The indicators do not light or flash, even during operation. P Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the access indictors lights or flashes even if “LED”...
Page 89 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 详细菜单时间显示格式 Sets the clock display. – 12小时制: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24小时制*: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon 提示音 Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. – 开*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred.
Page 90 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 详细菜单自动关机 If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, – the IC recorder turns off automatically. 5分钟: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes. 10分钟*: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx.
Page 91 • 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://www.sony-asia.com/support...
Page 92: Utilizing Your Computer
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer System requirements for your When the IC recorder is connected to your computer computer, you can transfer data between them. For details on the system requirements for your computer, see page 103, 115. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to P Note...
Page 93: Structure Of Folders And Files
To exchange files between the IC recorder P Notes and your computer, connect the IC recorder • If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not to your computer. be guaranteed. • Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a Connect the (USB) connector of the USB connecting cable other than the...
Page 94 Built-in memory When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, the IC recorder recognizes “IC RECORDER” and handles it as a file transferred from the computer. When you transfer a file from Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder your computer to the IC recorder, put the VOICE* file in the folders under the VOICE folder.
Page 95 “内置内存.” “MEMORY CARD” Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) PRIVATE “MEMORY CARD” Sony MSSONY Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE...
Page 96 Structure of folders displayed in Display of a file recorded with the IC recorder the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer.
Page 97: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer
• A folder called “无文件夹” (If you On a Windows screen, left-click the icon transfer MP3 files separately, those files at the bottom of the desktop of the will be displayed under this folder.) computer. Display of a podcast file transferred from the computer t Left-click “弹出IC RECORDER.”...
Page 98: Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer To copy a file or folder (drag and drop) You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. 1 Click and hold, Connect the IC recorder to your 2 drag, 3 and then drop.
Page 99: 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 containing the MP3 files onto “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.” The IC recorder can recognize up to 400 folders. You can copy up to 199 files to one folder.
Page 100 Display when playing back a Press (stop) to stop playback. MP3 file The maximum playback time (files*), when Press •DISP–MENU to check the MP3 file playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is information during playback. as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 89 hr.
Page 101: 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 102: Using The Supplied Sound Organizer Software
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using The imported songs are saved to the computer. Sound Organizer Importing songs on the computer Sound Organizer allows you to exchange You can import music and other files saved files with an IC recorder or memory card.
Page 103: System Requirements For Your Computer
Combining files System requirements for your computer You can combine multiple files into one file. Deleting files from an IC recorder The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer. You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder. Use this operation to delete files in the IC Operating systems recorder when you want to increase the...
Page 104: Installing Sound Organizer
• 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not • Sound card supported. A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended. IBM PC/AT or compatible • USB port • CPU A compatible USB port is required to use Windows XP: Pentium III processor of devices and media.
Page 105 • The data in the content storage folders is not When the [Setup Type] window appears, deleted when Sound Organizer is select [Standard] or [Custom], and then uninstalled. click [Next]. • In an installation environment in which Follow the instructions on the screen and multiple operating systems are installed on set the installation settings when you one computer, do not install Sound...
Page 106: The Sound Organizer Window
音乐: Displays a list of music files. The Sound Organizer window Songs imported from a music CD appear in this library. 播客: Displays a list of podcasts. C The file list of the IC recorder Displays the files saved to the connected IC recorder or memory card.
Page 107: Additional Information
Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer You can charge commercially-available Insert rechargeable batteries. NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not Slide and lift the battery compartment supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to lid, insert NH-AAA rechargeable your computer. batteries with correct polarity, and close Connect the IC recorder to a running the lid.
Page 108 the files may be damaged or become Computer unplayable. To USB port of your computer Make sure that the access, recording, and playback indicators do not light. Perform the following operation on your computer. IC recorder On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer.
Page 109 • If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 121. • You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. • If “USB充电” in the menu is set to “关”, set it to “开”...
Page 110: Using A Usb Ac Adaptor
Using a USB AC Adaptor Recharging the batteries using the USB AC adaptor USB connector of the IC recorder You can charge commercially-available rechargeable batteries by using NH-AAA USB connecting the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Insert cable rechargeable batteries in the IC recorder (page 107), and then connect the IC recorder to an AC outlet using the USB AC adaptor.
Page 111: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet
Disconnecting the IC – the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or recorder from the AC outlet disconnected from the AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC Follow the procedures below; otherwise, recorder is required to process a large when the IC recorder contains data files, the amount of data, the start-up window may be...
Page 112: Precautions
Precautions On power – When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. to rain, snow, or humidity. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline – In circumstances where you get sweaty. batteries or two NH-AAA rechargeable If you touch the unit with wet hands or batteries.
Page 113 • “MagicGate™” is the collective name of caused by accidental operation or content protection technologies developed by malfunction of the IC recorder, we Sony. The IC recorder does not support data recommend that you save a backup copy recording/playback that requires MagicGate™ functions.
Page 114 • Do not expose a memory card to water. • Do not use a memory card under the following conditions: – Locations beyond the required operating conditions, including locations, such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/ or in the summer, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.
Page 115: Specifications
– Windows 7 Home Premium please access the support home page for the – Windows 7 Home Basic IC recorder: – Windows 7 Starter http://www.sony-asia.com/support – Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher – Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher...
Page 116: Design And Specifications
Hardware environment: Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files – Sound board: Sound cards compatible Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR with any of the supported Microsoft Sampling frequencies: Windows operating systems 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz – Port: USB port File extension: .mp3 P Note The playback of MP3 files recorded using...
Page 117 • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD Optional accessories memory card slot Active speaker SRS-M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, Playback speed control (DPC) ECM-TL1 2.00 times - 0.50 times USB AC adaptor AC-NWUM50 Power output Your dealer may not handle some of the above 300 mW listed optional accessories.
Page 118 *3*4 Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. 录音模式 Recording Built-in Memory card scene memory 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 会议 ( 192kbps 22 hr. 22 hr. 44 hr. 89 hr.
Page 119: Battery Life
Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries* 录音模式 Recording Playback through Playback using FM recording speaker* the headphones 192kbps (ST) 60 hr. 18 hr. 45 hr. 22 hr. 128kbps (STSP) 60 hr. 18 hr. 45 hr.
Page 120 16 hr. (hr.: hours) 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 121: 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 122 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be • The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD•POWER turned on. ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second (page 13). • The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 11). The IC recorder is powered •...
Page 123 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder does not • The batteries are weak (page 12). operate, even if you press • The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD•POWER any button. ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second (page 13).
Page 124 Symptom Remedy The “文件存储已满” • 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( ) or 4,074 message is displayed and files (when there are 21 folders) in total have been recorded. you cannot operate the IC Therefore you cannot record another file, or move a file. Erase recorder.
Page 125 Symptom Remedy When recording from other • Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the equipment, the input level is (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume too strong or not strong level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. enough.
Page 126 Symptom Remedy There are fewer menu items • The menu items displayed are different depending on the displayed in the menu mode. operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, recording mode, or FM radio mode) (page 79). The remaining time • The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system displayed in the display operation.
Page 127 Symptom Remedy The battery life of the • You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a rechargeable batteries is temperature of under 5 °C. Charge the batteries in an environment short. with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. •...
Page 128 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder is not • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. recognized by your • Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the computer. supplied USB connecting cable. A folder/file cannot be •...
Page 129: 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. Check the hard disk and memory space. •...
Page 130 Symptom Cause/Remedy Playback sound from the • No sound board is installed. computer is low./No sound is • No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer. emitted from the computer. • The volume of the sound is turned down. •...
Page 131: Message List
Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). 电量不足...
Page 132 Message Cause/Remedy 文件已损坏 • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged. 请格式化本机 • The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu (page 91).
Page 133 Message Cause/Remedy 过去的日期/时间 • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time (page 54). 受保护文件 • The selected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You cannot erase it.
Page 134 Message Cause/Remedy 操作无效 • You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in a (music) or (podcast) folder in the playback-only area. • When a memory card has a bad block on it, the card cannot be written to. Prepare a new memory card to replace the current one. •...
Page 135 Message Cause/Remedy 文件夹切换 • If there are no files in a (music) or (podcast) folder in the playback-only area, no folders are displayed in the display window. Only a folder with a file will be displayed. 系统故障 • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the batteries and re-inert them.
Page 136: 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 Cause/Remedy You cannot record files • If you record files in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordable up to the maximum time varies from the maximum recording time of the highest recording recording time.
Page 137: Display Window Guide
Display Window Guide Display when stopped Remaining time c Recording date and time c File name c Title c Artist name : File name : Title : Artist name (during playback only) F Protect indicator Appears when the protection is set for a file.
Page 138 N Remaining memory indicator mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode: Displays the remaining memory and ST: Stereo recording mode (192kbps) decreases one by one during recording. STSP: Stereo standard play recording O Battery indicator mode (128kbps) SP: Monaural standard play recording mode (48kbps(MONO))
Page 139 Display when recording Display during playback S Playback mode indicator P Recording progress animation display 1:Appears when one file is played Displays the progress of a recording in back repeatedly. animation. A-B: Appears when a specified A-B Q Recording indicator period is played back repeatedly.
Page 140 Display when listening to the FM Display when recording an FM radio radio broadcast U FM indicator V Radio frequency W Receiver sensitivity LOCAL: LOCAL DX: DX X 扫描敏感度 SCAN H: 高 SCAN L: 低 Y Preset number...
Page 141 Display in the HOLD status Z 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 10).
Page 142: Index
Index A-B repeat ..........53 Display during playback ......26 Adding a recording .........34 Display the current date and time ...15 Adding an overwrite recording ....36 Dividing a file at all the track mark positions ........66, 79, 83 Adjusting the volume ......24, 47 Dividing a file at the current Alarm ..........54, 79, 82 position ........65, 79, 83...
Page 143 Presetting the FM stations Menu 保护 ..........79, 82 manually ..........73 场景选择 ........79, 81 Recording FM broadcasts ....71 Switching the FM radio DX/LOCAL ........80, 85 output ........76, 80, 85 分割 ..........79, 83 Switching the receiver 分割当前位置 ......79, 83 sensitivity ........74, 80, 85 分割所有曲目标记...
Page 144: Recording With Other Equipment
时钟设定 ........80, 88 提示音 ..........80, 89 Pause recording ........21 添加/覆盖 ........79, 81 Playback ..........23, 48 USB充电 ........80, 89 Playback modes ........51 VOR ..........79, 81 Podcast ..........102 详细菜单 ........80, 86 Precautions ..........112 消除噪音等级 ......80, 87 Protecting a file ......68, 79, 82 选择存储...
Page 145 System limitations ........ 136 System requirements .....103, 115 Track mark ..........62 Troubleshooting ........121 USB AC adaptor ........110 USB memory ........101 Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ..........92 VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ........37, 79, 81...

Sony ICD-AX412F Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Other Recording Operations

Other Playback Operations

Editing Files

Listening to the FM Radio

About the Menu Function

Utilizing Your Computer

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Quick Links

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