Page 1 IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Help Guide ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 ..................How to Use ............................. Help Guide | Preparation ......................Help Guide | Parts description ..................Help Guide | Parts and controls .................. Help Guide | Display window .................... Help Guide | Display when stopped ................
Page 3 Help Guide | Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only) ......................Help Guide | Recording ......................Help Guide | Recording ....................Help Guide | Recording sound from the built-in microphones – AGC recording ........................Help Guide | Peak meter for the recording level ............
Page 4 Help Guide | Various operations/settings ................. Help Guide | Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function ............Help Guide | Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound – the digital voice up function ...............
Page 5 Help Guide | Protecting files ..................... Help Guide | Protecting a file ..................Help Guide | Menu ........................Help Guide | Using menus ....................Help Guide | Using the menu ..................Help Guide | Menu list ....................Help Guide | Menu items ....................
Page 6 Help Guide | What you can do using Sound Organizer (for Windows only) .......................... Help Guide | System requirements for using Sound Organizer ........ Help Guide | Installing Sound Organizer (for Windows only) ........Help Guide | The Sound Organizer window (for Windows only) .......
Page 7 The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC ............The IC recorder cannot be turned off................ The IC recorder is powered off automatically............The battery life is short..................... Charging ........................... You cannot charge the battery by connecting the ICrecorder to your computer.
Page 8 The remaining time displayed in the display windowis shorter than that displayed on the computer................. Files ..........................The “Memory Full” animation is displayed and youcannot start recording........................The “File Full” animation is displayed and you cannotoperate the IC recorder.
Page 9 You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search Editing window at the top of the page. Menu Go to Page Top Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 10 Software operations (Sound You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search Organizer) window at the top of the page. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 11 If you cannot find the item: You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search How to Use window at the top of the page. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 12: Notes On Use
Help Guide operation will not be affected. Cookies Sony Help Guides use cookies. To use services in the Help Guide, you need to set to allow all cookies or to enable cookies for the originating website only. Go to Page Top...
Page 13 Please note that, by doing so, you may not be able to make purchases or use services on members-only websites. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 14: Help Guide | Preparation
Memory card Editing Clock setting Menu Language setting Computer Software Selecting items on the display Specifications HOLD Announcements Maintaining the volume level (European model only) Troubleshooting Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 15: Help Guide | Recording
Help Guide Recording Recording How to Use Various operations/settings Preparation Recording Recording via other devices Playback Using external devices Editing Go to Page Top Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 16: Help Guide | Playback
Help Guide Playback Playing How to Use Various operations/settings Preparation Recording Using a calendar Playback Setting an alarm Editing Go to Page Top Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 17: Help Guide | Editing
Erasing files How to Use Organizing files Preparation Recording Track marks Playback Dividing files Editing Changing names Menu Protecting files Computer Software Go to Page Top Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 18: Help Guide | Specifications
ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Menu Using menus How to Use Menu items Preparation Recording Go to Page Top Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 19: Help Guide | Specifications
Back to Top Help Guide Computer Using the IC recorder with a computer How to Use Go to Page Top Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 20: Help Guide | Announcements
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Software Sound Organizer How to Use Go to Page Top Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 21: Help Guide | Precautions
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Specifications Specifications How to Use Go to Page Top Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 22: Help Guide | Trademarks
Help Guide Announcements Notes on use How to Use Safety regulations Preparation Recording Important information Playback Copyrights/Trademarks/License Editing Support website Menu Go to Page Top Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 23: Help Guide | License
Resetting the IC recorder Troubleshooting Noise IC recorder operations Power Software operations (Sound Organizer) Charging Messages General operations System limitations Recording List of Topics Playback Editing Clock Display Files Computer Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 24 Back to Top Help Guide Software operations (Sound Organizer) Installation How to Use Connections Troubleshooting Operations IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 25 Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Messages Messages list How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 26 ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide System limitations System limitations How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 27 IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide How to Use How to Use Preparation Parts description Troubleshooting Parts and controls Display window List of Topics Display when stopped Display when recording How to Use Display during playback...
Page 28 Recording Recording Recording sound from the built-in microphones – AGC recording Peak meter for the recording level Monitoring sound while recording Various operations while recording Various operations/settings Directionality of the built-in microphones Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones Selecting a recording scene for each situation Registering recording settings in “My Scene”...
Page 29 Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) Searching the desired point quickly (Easy Search) Using a calendar Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back Setting an alarm Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm Changing the alarm setting Editing Erasing files Erasing a file...
Page 30: Specifications
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off (Auto Power Off) Resetting all menu items to the default setting (Reset All Settings) Formatting the memory (Format) Checking the system information (System Information) Computer Using the IC recorder with a computer...
Page 31: The Recorded File Is Noisy And Is Hard To Understand
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Troubleshooting How to Use IC recorder operations If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Resetting the IC recorder List of Topics Resetting the IC recorder Noise How to Use The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand.
Page 32 The playback sound becomes loud unexpectedly. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. Sound effect does not change even when the “Effect” setting is changed. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Playback sound is not good when a music file is played back.
Page 33 Messages Messages list Messages list System limitations System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 34: Help Guide | Parts Description
How to Use Explains the name of parts, such as buttons and switches, on the IC recorder. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 35: Help Guide | Display Window
Display of the file list Explains the file list which appears after you select a particular folder. Display during MENU operation Explains the display that appears when you operate menu items. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 36: Help Guide | Power
Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder on with the POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch. Announcements Turning the power off Troubleshooting Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder off with the POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch. List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 37: Help Guide | Memory Card
Explains how to select the memory to be used, either the built-in memory or the memory card. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 38: Help Guide | Clock Setting
Preparation Setting the clock using the menu Recording Explains how to set the clock from the menu. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 39: Help Guide | Language Setting
Explains how to select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, etc. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 40: Help Guide | Selecting Items On The Display
Selecting a tab Recording Explains how to select the tab and switch the display according to the tab selected. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 41: Help Guide | Hold
Preparation Releasing the HOLD function Recording Explains how to release the HOLD function to enable button operations. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 42: Help Guide | Maintaining The Volume Level (European Model Only)
How to Use Explains how to maintain a moderate volume level when using the headphones. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 43: Help Guide | Recording
Explains how to monitor the sound while recording with the supplied headphones. Menu Computer Various operations while recording Introduces various operations you can perform while recording. Software Go to Page Top Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 44: Help Guide | Various Operations/Settings
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Various operations/settings Directionality of the built-in microphones How to Use Explains the features of the two built-in microphones (stereo microphones and zoom microphone) of the IC recorder. Preparation Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones...
Page 45 Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function This function starts and pauses recording automatically according to the volume of the sound (input level) that the IC recorder detects. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 46: Help Guide | Recording Via Other Devices
Recording without using the synchronized recording function Menu Explains how to record manually regardless of the sound level input from externally connected equipment. Computer Go to Page Top Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 47: Help Guide | Using External Devices
Explains how to record the playback sound of the IC recorder on external Preparation equipment. Recording Go to Page Top Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 48: Help Guide | Playing
Explains how to play back the recorded sound with the speaker of the IC recorder. Preparation Various operations while playing Recording Introduces various operations you can perform while playing. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 49: Help Guide | Various Operations/Settings
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Various operations/settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice How to Use clearer – the noise cut function Explains how to reduce ambient noise, which makes the human voice clearer Preparation when playing back a file.
Page 50: Help Guide | Using A Calendar
Explains how to play back a file recorded using the IC recorder by searching for it from the calendar. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 51: Help Guide | Setting An Alarm
Changing the alarm setting Recording Explains how to change an alarm setting that has already been set. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 52: Help Guide | Erasing Files
Erasing all files in a folder Recording Explains how to erase all files in a selected folder at once. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 53: Help Guide | Organizing Files
Explains how to copy a file back and forth between the built-in memory and a memory card. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 54: Help Guide | Track Marks
Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time Explains how to erase all track marks in the selected file at once. Menu Go to Page Top Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 55: Help Guide | Dividing Files
Dividing a file at all the track mark positions Recording Explains how to divide a file at all track mark positions. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 56: Help Guide | Changing Names
Explains how to add a word (words) from a template to the beginning of the file name. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 57: Help Guide | Protecting Files
How to Use Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 58: Help Guide | Using Menus
Introduces the menus in each tab and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menu. It also includes a link to each menu topic. Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 59: Help Guide | Menu Items
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Menu items Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) How to Use Explains how to set the recording mode for the file to be recorded. Preparation Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext.
Page 60 Checking the system information (System Information) Explains how to check the model name of your IC recorder, software version and user name. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 61: Help Guide | Using The Ic Recorder With A Computer
List of Topics Explains how to store files (image files, text files, etc.) on the computer to the IC recorder and use it as an USB storage device. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 62: Help Guide | Sound Organizer
Menu Computer The Sound Organizer window (for Windows only) Explains the operations you can perform on the basic Sound Organizer window. Software Go to Page Top Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 63: Help Guide | Specifications
Menu Computer Battery life Shows the battery life for the built-in rechargeable battery in each file format. Software Go to Page Top Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 64 Explains notes on operations, such as the places you use the IC recorder, and information on handling or maintenance. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 65 Safety regulations Safety regulations How to Use Describes important information (warnings or notes) for your safety. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 66 Important information Listening for a Lifetime How to Use Important information on the sound level. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 67 List of trademarks/registered trademarks Preparation Notice for users Recording Important notice on copyrights Playback License Notes on the software license Editing Menu Go to Page Top Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 68 Support website Customer support websites How to Use Introduces URLs of the customer support websites. Preparation Go to Page Top Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 69 Back Back to Top Help Guide If you have problems Troubleshooting How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 70 Back to Top Help Guide Resetting the IC recorder Resetting the IC recorder How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 71 Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones. List of Topics Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 72: Power
The IC recorder cannot be turned off. IC recorder operations The IC recorder is powered off automatically. Software operations (Sound The battery life is short. Organizer) Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 73 The charging indicator is not displayed or disappears in the middle of charging. IC recorder operations “COLD” or “HOT” is flashing instead of the battery indicator. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 74: General Operations
The IC recorder does not operate correctly. How to Use The recording lamp and the access lamp do not light. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 75: Recording
When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or Software operations (Sound not strong enough. Organizer) Messages The input sound is distorted. System limitations You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 76: Playback
Sound effect does not change even when the “Effect” setting is changed. System limitations Playback speed is too fast or too slow. List of Topics Playback sound is not good when a music file is played back. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 77: Editing
How to Use You cannot move a file. Troubleshooting You cannot copy a file to another memory. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 78: Clock
How to Use The recording date of a file appears as “--y--m--d” or “--:--.” Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 79: Display
The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than Troubleshooting that displayed on the computer. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 80: Files
The “File Full” animation is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. IC recorder operations The memory card is not recognized. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 81: Computer
Messages System limitations The file transferred from your computer is not displayed or cannot be played back. List of Topics The computer cannot start. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 82: Installation
Back to Top Help Guide Installation The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed. How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 83: Connections
Back to Top Help Guide Connections The IC recorder cannot be properly connected. How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 84: Operations
Organizer) Messages Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of files. System limitations The software ‘hangs’ when the Sound Organizer software starts up. List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 85: Messages List
ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide Messages list Messages list How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 86 ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Back Back to Top Help Guide System limitations System limitations How to Use Go to Page Top Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 87: Help Guide | Parts And Controls
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Parts and controls How to Use ICD-SX1000 Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements ICD-SX733/SX734 Troubleshooting List of Topics 1. Built-in microphones (stereo) (L/R) 2. Built-in zoom microphone (monaural) 3.
Page 88 The illustrations used in this Help Guide are based on the ICD-SX1000 model. These illustrations may look different from the model you are using, however, the buttons and controls used for operations are the same. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 89: Help Guide | Display When Stopped
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Display when stopped How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory Menu purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.
Page 90 : Zoom 1 : Manual When “Manual” is selected, the recording level also appears. 5. File information Displays the information for each file according to the file information type (folder name, title name, artist name, file name). 6. Operating guide for switching file information You can switch the file information display in sequence by pressing 7.
Page 92: Help Guide | Display When Recording
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Display when recording How to Use AGC recording Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Manual recording Computer Software Specifications Pre-recording Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes.
Page 93 6. Limiter indicator (appears during manual recording) Appears when “LIMITER” is set to “ON” in the menu. 7. Pre-recording buffering time display Appears when the IC recorder is in the recording standby mode. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 94: Help Guide | Display During Playback
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Display during playback How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory Menu purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.
Page 95 If there is 10 minutes and more and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 96: Help Guide | Display When The Hold Function Is Set
POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch in the direction of “HOLD.” Specifications Go to Page Top Announcements Troubleshooting Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) List of Topics Releasing the HOLD function Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 97: Help Guide | Display In The Hold Status
All button operations are disabled. Specifications Go to Page Top Announcements Troubleshooting Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) List of Topics Releasing the HOLD function Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 98: Help Guide | Display Of The Current File Information
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Display of the current file information How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Note Editing The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.
Page 99 If you do not attempt to operate the IC recorder for 60 seconds, the file information disappears and the display returns to the stop mode display. If you go back to the stop mode display immediately, press STOP. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 100: Help Guide | Display During Folder Selection
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Display during FOLDER selection How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Note Editing The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.
Page 101 Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed. When you transfer podcast files from your computer to the IC recorder, use the Sound Organizer software. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 102: Help Guide | Display Of The File List
The icon and the name of the particular folder that you select. Specifications 2. File list The list of files stored in the folder. Announcements Go to Page Top Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 103: Help Guide | Display During Menu Operation
: IC recorder settings Troubleshooting 2. Menu items Displays the menu items of the selected menu tab. List of Topics Go to Page Top Related Topic Menu list Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 104: Help Guide | Recharging The Battery
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recharging the battery How to Use 1. Connect the IC recorder to your computer. Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction Preparation of the arrow, so that the USB connector appears.
Page 105 Go to Page Top Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 106: Help Guide | Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer How to Use Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.
Page 107: Help Guide | Recharging The Battery Using A Usb Ac Adaptor
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor How to Use You can charge the rechargeable battery or use the IC recorder by connecting it to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). You can charge the battery...
Page 108 Go to Page Top Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 109: Help Guide | Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Usb Ac Adaptor
AC outlet. Troubleshooting Doing so may damage the data. Go to Page Top List of Topics Related Topic Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 110: Help Guide | Turning The Power On
Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power off Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off (Auto Power Off) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 111: Help Guide | Turning The Power Off
Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off (Auto Power Off) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 112: Help Guide | Inserting A Memory Card
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Inserting a memory card How to Use In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card. Note Preparation In this Help Guide, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.”...
Page 113 Go to Page Top Related Topic Formatting the memory (Format) Selecting the memory using the menu (Select Memory) Structure of folders and files About compatible memory cards Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 114: Help Guide | Selecting The Memory
- “Format” to format the memory card. Go to Page Top Related Topic Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory using the menu (Select Memory) Formatting the memory (Format) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 115: Help Guide | Setting The Clock
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Setting the clock How to Use You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When the clock is not set, the “Set Date&Time” animation appears, and then the confirmation display (“Set Date&Time?”) appears.
Page 116 You can set the clock using the menu as well. Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock using the menu Selecting the clock display (Time Display) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 117: Help Guide | Setting The Clock Using The Menu
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Setting the clock using the menu How to Use While the IC recorder is stopped, you can set the clock using the menu. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer...
Page 118 If you set the HOLD function to on while the IC recorder is stopped, the current time will be displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the clock display (Time Display) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 119: Help Guide | Setting The Display Language
Note Number of language options you can select and the default setting differ depending Troubleshooting on the country or region you purchased your IC recorder. Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 120: Help Guide | Selecting A Folder And A File
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting a folder and a file How to Use You can select a folder and a file for recording, playing or editing. Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications 1.
Page 122: Help Guide | Selecting A Tab
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting a tab How to Use The recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and are displayed with tabs. Preparation...
Page 123 Selecting a folder and a file Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 124: Help Guide | Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) How to Use You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. Preparation 1. Slide the POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch in the direction of “HOLD” to disable the Recording buttons while the power is on.
Page 125: Help Guide | Releasing The Hold Function
Go to Page Top Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 126 The volume is lowered automatically and the “Volume Lowered” message appears, if Software you do not lower the volume for the specified period of time after the “Check The Volume Level” message appears. Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 127: Help Guide | Recording Sound From The Built-In Microphones – Agc Recording
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording sound from the built-in microphones – AGC recording How to Use The following steps are the basic recording procedures using the specified Preparation sensitivity setting and recording mode.
Page 128 4. Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The recording lamp ( ) lights in red. You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded as the last file in the current folder. During recording, the peak meter ( ) is displayed.
Page 129 Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Peak meter for the recording level Various operations while recording Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones Monitoring sound while recording Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 130: Help Guide | Peak Meter For The Recording Level
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Peak meter for the recording level How to Use During the AGC recording, the peak meter used to adjust the recording level ( is displayed. Preparation Recording Playback Editing The upper meter shows the current input level.
Page 131: Help Guide | Monitoring Sound While Recording
List of Topics Go to Page Top Related Topic Recording sound from the built-in microphones – AGC recording Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 132: Help Guide | Various Operations While Recording
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Various operations while recording How to Use You can perform the following operations while recording. Preparation To pause recording Press REC/PAUSE. Recording During recording pause, the recording lamp flashes in red and “...
Page 133: Help Guide | Directionality Of The Built-In Microphones
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Directionality of the built-in microphones How to Use The IC recorder has two types of built-in microphones, stereo microphones and a zoom microphone. You can switch these two built-in microphones depending on the recording situation.
Page 134 Go to Page Top Related Topic Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 135: Help Guide | Switching The Directionality Of The Built-In Microphones
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones How to Use You can switch the type of built-in microphone (stereo microphones and zoom Preparation microphone). Furthermore, you can set the sensitivity of the microphone you select.
Page 136 5. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Sensitivity settings for “Stereo Mic.” You can select one of the menu items available. For Voice: You can select one of the following items for recording voices. Auto: The microphone sensitivity is set automatically to the appropriate recording level for the input sound.
Page 137 Go to Page Top Related Topic Directionality of the built-in microphones Recording sound manually Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 138: Help Guide | Selecting A Recording Scene For Each Situation
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting a recording scene for each situation How to Use According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as “REC Mode”, “Sensitivity setting,” etc., to the recommended settings in bulk (Scene Select).
Page 139 Go to Page Top Related Topic Settings for the Scene Select function Registering recording settings in “My Scene” Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 140: Help Guide | Registering Recording Settings In "My Scene
Settings for the Scene Select function Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) Reducing noise when recording (LCF(Low Cut)) Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 141: Help Guide | Tips For Better Recording
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Tips for better recording How to Use Recording at a meeting By placing the IC recorder on a handkerchief or on the supplied stand, you can Preparation record with clear, low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk.
Page 142 By attaching a tripod (not supplied), you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built-in microphones more precisely. When you use the Scene Select function, select “Music.” You can also create your own CDs using the Sound Organizer software. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 143: Help Guide | Settings For The Scene Select Function
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Settings for the Scene Select function How to Use The setting items for the Scene Select function are set as follows. Preparation Auto Voice Rec REC Mode: MP3 192kbps Recording Built-in Mic Setting (“Sensitivity setting”...
Page 144 The value for the “Built-in Mic Setting” shown above is the initial setting in effect when you select either “Stereo Mic.” or “Zoom Mic.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for each situation Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 145: Help Guide | Recording Sound Manually
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording sound manually How to Use When you set the “Sensitivity setting” item for “Built-in Mic Setting”/“Ext. Input Setting” to “Manual,” you can adjust the recording level manually, according to the sound source.
Page 146 Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Adjusting the input level of loud sound automatically (LIMITER) Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 147: Help Guide | Adding A New Segment To A Previously Recorded File
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Adding a new segment to a previously recorded file How to Use When “Add/Overwrite” in the menu is set to “Add,” you can add a new segment to the file being played back. The added segment will be placed after the current file, and will be counted as a part of the file.
Page 148 You cannot add a new segment while using the synchronized recording function. You cannot add a new segment to a protected file. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 149: Help Guide | Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Adding an overwrite recording during playback How to Use When “Add/Overwrite” in the menu is set to “Overwrite,” you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded file. The part of the file after the selected point is erased.
Page 150 You cannot overwrite a file while using the synchronized recording function. You cannot overwrite a protected file. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 151: Help Guide | Recording A Few Seconds In Advance – The Pre Recording Function
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording a few seconds in advance – the pre- recording function How to Use The pre-recording function allows you to record sound sources for approximately 5 Preparation seconds prior to the point when you press REC/PAUSE.
Page 152 If you stop recording before step 6, sounds buffered in the memory will not be saved. Hint To cancel the pre-recording function, set "PRE REC" to “OFF” in step 2. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting a folder and a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 153: Help Guide | Recording One Sound Source To Two Files - The Dual Recording Function (Icd-Sx1000 Only)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording one sound source to two files - the dual- recording function (ICD-SX1000 only) How to Use You can create both LPCM and MP3 files in one recording session.
Page 154 LPCM and the MP3 files, depending on the file names of the files already stored in the IC recorder. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 155: Help Guide | Recording Across Memory Media – Cross-Memory Recording
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording across memory media – cross-memory recording How to Use When the memory media currently being used becomes full during recording, the Preparation IC recorder automatically switches its destination to the other memory media and continues recording (Cross-memory recording).
Page 156: Help Guide | Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound The Vor Function
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function How to Use You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC...
Page 157: Help Guide | Recording With An External Microphone
You can set “Sensitivity setting” for “MIC IN” in step 2. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 158: Help Guide | Recording From External Equipment (Using The Synchronized Recording Function)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording from external equipment (using the synchronized recording function) How to Use You can make music files without using the computer by recording sound/music Preparation from other equipment such as a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, etc.
Page 159 Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting) Recording without using the synchronized recording function Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 160: Help Guide | Recording Without Using The Synchronized Recording Function
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Recording without using the synchronized recording function How to Use You can make music files without using the computer by recording sound/music Preparation from other equipment such as a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, etc.
Page 161 Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting) Recording from external equipment (using the synchronized recording function) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 162: Help Guide | Recording The Playback Sound Of The Ic Recorder On External Equipment
A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected. Computer 3. Press STOP on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording. Software Go to Page Top Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 163: Help Guide | Playing Back The Recorded Sound
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Playing back the recorded sound How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software 1. Slide the POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” to Specifications turn on the IC recorder, or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status.
Page 164 Various operations while playing Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 165: Help Guide | Various Operations While Playing
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Various operations while playing How to Use You can perform the following operations while the IC recorder is playing. Preparation To stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) Press .
Page 166: Help Guide | Reducing Noise In The Playback Sound And Making The Human Voice Clearer – The Noise Cut Function
“Auto,” the noise cut function will switch to “Medium” automatically. When the noise cut function is set to “Auto,” “Maximum,” or “Medium,” the effect function does not work. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 167: Help Guide | Adjusting The Playback Sound By Amplifying Inaudible Sound – The Digital Voice Up Function
Adjusts the digital voice up function more effectively. Medium: Adjusts the digital voice up function less finely. Hint To cancel the digital voice up function, set “V-UP” to “OFF” in step 2. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 168: Help Guide | Transcribing A Recorded File (Transcription Playback Mode)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Transcribing a recorded file (Transcription Playback Mode) How to Use This function allows you to fast-forward or fast-rewind the playback to search for Preparation a particular point and also to use the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function to slow the playback.
Page 169 Go to Page Top Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed and tones – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) and the key control function Searching the desired point quickly (Easy Search) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 170: Help Guide | Adjusting The Playback Speed And Tones – The Dpc Digital Pitch Control) And The Key Control Function
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Adjusting the playback speed and tones – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) and the key control function How to Use You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.25 times to 3.00 times. The Preparation file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function.
Page 171 To resume normal playback speed, slide the DPC (SPEED)/KEY CTRL switch to “OFF.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function Selecting the sound effect Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 172: Help Guide | Selecting The Sound Effect
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting the sound effect How to Use You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu. Preparation 1. In the stop or playback mode, select MENU - the tab - the “Effect,”...
Page 174: Help Guide | Customizing The Sound Level
The setting can be adjusted in 4 steps, from 0 to +3. 5. Press List of Topics 6. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the sound effect Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 175: Help Guide | Selecting The Playback Mode
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting the playback mode How to Use You can select the playback mode, such as shuffle play or repeat play, in the menu. Preparation 1. In the stop mode, select MENU - the tab - “Play Mode,”...
Page 176 Go to Page Top Related Topic Display during FOLDER selection Selecting a folder and a file Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B repeat) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 177: Help Guide | Playing Back A Specified Section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
A-B repeat playback. The play mode changes to the normal playback. Perform the steps 1 and 2 again to re-set the range of the A-B repeat playback. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the playback mode Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 178: Help Guide | Listening With Better Sound Quality
The illustrations used in this Help Guide are based on the ICD-SX1000 model. These illustrations may look different from the model you are using, however, the buttons and controls used for operations are the same. List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 179: Help Guide | Searching Forward/Backward During Playback (Cue Review)
The illustrations used in this Help Guide are based on the ICD-SX1000 model. These illustrations may look different from the model you are using, however, the buttons and controls used for operations are the same. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 180: Help Guide | Searching The Desired Point Quickly (Easy Search)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Searching the desired point quickly (Easy Search) How to Use The Easy Search function allows you to quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback. You can also set the skip time interval, which is useful for locating a desired point Preparation in a long recording such as at a meeting.
Page 181 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min) Hint You can set “Set Skip Time” while the “Transcription Playback Mode” is active. Go to Page Top Related Topic Transcribing a recorded file (Transcription Playback Mode) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 182: Help Guide | Selecting A Recording Date From The Calendar And Playing Back
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back How to Use You can play back a file recorded using the IC recorder by searching for it from the Preparation calendar.
Page 183 STOP before pressing in step 3. Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Structure of folders and files Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 184: Help Guide | Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm How to Use 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 185 If the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock Changing the alarm setting Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 186: Help Guide | Changing The Alarm Setting
Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm Setting the clock Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 187: Help Guide | Erasing A File
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Erasing a file How to Use You can select a file and erase it. Note Preparation Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Recording Playback Editing...
Page 188 Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Dividing a file at the current position Protecting a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 189: Help Guide | Erasing All Files In A Folder
To cancel erasing, select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Selecting a folder and a file Erasing a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 190: Help Guide | Moving A File To A Different Folder
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Moving a file to a different folder How to Use Moves the selected file to the selected folder. Preparation 1. Select the file you want to move. Recording 2. In the stop mode, select MENU - the tab - “Move File,”...
Page 191: Help Guide | Copying A File To The Other Memory
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Copying a file to the other memory How to Use You can copy the selected file from the built-in memory to the desired folder on a memory card, or from a memory card to the desired folder on the built-in memory.
Page 192: Help Guide | Adding A Track Mark
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Adding a track mark How to Use 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 194: Help Guide | Erasing A Track Mark
Hint To cancel erasing, select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 195: Help Guide | Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time
List of Topics Hint To cancel erasing, select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 196: Help Guide | Dividing A File At The Current Position
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Dividing a file at the current position How to Use You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers are added to the divided file names.
Page 197 You can divide the files in the recordable area (under the tab) only. Hint To cancel dividing, select “Cancel” in step 5, and then press Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 198: Help Guide | Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Dividing a file at all the track mark positions How to Use You can divide a file at all the track mark positions. Preparation 1. Select the file you want to divide.
Page 199: Help Guide | Changing A Folder Name
When you choose “FOLDER” from the templates, a suffix made up of a sequential number (01 to 10) is added to each of the folder names. You can use the Sound Organizer software to rename a folder. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 200: Help Guide | Changing A File Name
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Changing a file name How to Use You can rename a file by prefixing characters from a desired template to the file name. A file in the recordable area can be renamed. You can choose characters to be added from the templates.
Page 201: Help Guide | Protecting A File
To release protection, select the protected file, and then proceed with steps 2 through 4. In this case, “Erase Protection?” will be displayed in step 2. To cancel setting the protection, select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 202: Help Guide | Using The Menu
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Using the menu How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. Specifications The menu mode window will be displayed.
Page 203: Help Guide | Menu List
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Menu list How to Use The list below shows the menu items in each tab and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menus.
Page 204 Play Mode: Stop mode, Playback mode Selecting the playback mode Alarm: Stop mode Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm Menu items in the (Edit) tab Protect: Stop mode Protecting a file Divide Current Position: Stop mode Dividing a file at the current position Move File: Stop mode Moving a file to a different folder...
Page 205 Resetting all menu items to the default setting (Reset All Settings) Format: Stop mode Formatting the memory (Format) System Information: Stop mode Checking the system information (System Information) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 206: Help Guide | Selecting The Recording Mode (Rec Mode)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) How to Use You can set the recording mode for the files to be recorded. Set this menu item before you start recording.
Page 207 Related Topic Recording one sound source to two files - the dual-recording function (ICD- SX1000 only) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 208: Help Guide | Selecting The Input Mode And The Input Sensitivity Of An External Device (Ext. Input Setting)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting) How to Use You can select the type of external input (“MIC IN” or “Audio IN”) to be recorded...
Page 209 Note You cannot set the microphone sensitivity when the Scene Select function has been set. Set the Scene Select function to “Scene Select Off” before setting the sensitivity. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 210: Help Guide | Reducing Noise When Recording (Lcf(Low Cut))
Scene Select function to “Scene Select Off” before setting the LCF function. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 211 The LIMITER function is canceled. Note When the “Sensitivity setting” item in the “Built-in Mic Setting” or “Ext. Input Setting” is set to “Manual,” the LIMITER function is enabled. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 212: Help Guide | Selecting The Display Mode (Display)
Troubleshooting During stop or playback, the remaining time of one file During recording, the available recording time REC Date: List of Topics Date recorded REC Time: Time recorded Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 213 The recording lamp and the access lamp do not light or flash, even during operation. Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the access lamp lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.” Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 214: Help Guide | Turning The Backlight On Or Off (Backlight)
The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. one minute. List of Topics Always-ON: The backlight in the display window lights up always. Note When you select “Always-ON,” the battery will be consumed quickly. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 215: Help Guide | Selecting The Memory Using The Menu (Select Memory)
The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is selected. Note When no memory card is currently inserted in the IC recorder, the built-in memory is automatically selected. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 216: Help Guide | Selecting The Clock Display (Time Display)
12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-Hour: Troubleshooting 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon Note List of Topics The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorder. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 217: Help Guide | Turning The Beep Sound On Or Off (Beep)
(Initial setting) Troubleshooting OFF: No beep sound will be heard. Note List of Topics The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to “OFF” in the menu. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 218: Help Guide | Using The Sleep Timer (Sleep Timer)
To cancel the sleep timer setting, select “OFF” (initial setting). To check the remaining time before the sleep timer activates, perform step 1 again. If you want to keep the setting, select “Stay On.” Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 219: Auto Power Off
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 10 minutes. (Initial setting) 30min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 30 minutes. 60min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 60 minutes. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 220: Help Guide | Resetting All Menu Items To The Default Setting (Reset All Settings)
2. Press to select “Execute,” and then press 3. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. List of Topics Hint To cancel the operation, select “Cancel” in step 2. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 221: Help Guide | Formatting The Memory (Format)
Hint To cancel formatting the memory media, select “Cancel” in step 2. Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the memory using the menu (Select Memory) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 222: Help Guide | Checking The System Information (System Information)
You can set the IC recorder so that it will display the user name in a part of the file name by using the Sound Organizer software. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 223: Help Guide | Connecting The Ic Recorder To Your Computer
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Connecting the IC recorder to your computer How to Use To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. Preparation Recording...
Page 224 Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 225: Help Guide | Structure Of Folders And Files
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Structure of folders and files How to Use The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Mac screen using Finder, folders and files can be displayed by opening “IC RECORDER”...
Page 226 The title or artist name, etc., registered in the music files, can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the music files on your computer. If no title, or artist name has been registered “No Data”...
Page 227 B: Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder C: Folder transferred from your computer Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the memory using the menu (Select Memory) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 228: Help Guide | Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer How to Use You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.
Page 229: Recorder (Drag And Drop)
Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 230: Help Guide | Playing Back Music Files Copied From Your Computer Using The Ic Recorder
List of Topics currently being played back. 6. Press STOP to stop playback. Go to Page Top Related Topic Display during playback Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 231: Help Guide | Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory
Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory. Recording For details on the system requirements, check “System requirements .” Playback Go to Page Top Editing Menu Computer Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 232: Dividing Files
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide What you can do using Sound Organizer (for Windows only) How to Use You can install Sound Organizer using the set up file Preparation (SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140.exe) stored on the built-in memory of the IC recorder.
Page 233 Sound Organizer to perform voice recognition for a file and convert the voice to text. The application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM) is supplied with some models in some countries or regions only. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 234 IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide System requirements for using Sound Organizer How to Use The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer. Operating systems Preparation Windows 8 Recording Windows 8 Pro Playback...
Page 235 Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed. Disk drive To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 236: Help Guide | Installing Sound Organizer (For Windows Only)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Installing Sound Organizer (for Windows only) How to Use Install Sound Organizer on your computer. Note Preparation When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.
Page 237 [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish]. Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 238: Help Guide | The Sound Organizer Window (For Windows Only)
IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide The Sound Organizer window (for Windows only) How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Computer Software 1. Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to Specifications these help files.
Page 239 “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card Specifications slot.” Announcements Operations of all types of compatible memory cards are not guaranteed. Go to Page Top Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 240 IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide System requirements How to Use When you use the IC recorder connected to a computer or as a USB mass storage device, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below.
Page 241 The following systems are not supported: Operating systems other than the ones indicated in this topic Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 242 IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Design and specifications How to Use Capacity (User available capacity: when the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder) Preparation ICD-SX733 4 GB (approx. 3.20 GB = 3,435,973,837 Byte)
Page 243 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA) (*6) ICD-SX733/SX734 Approx. 39.6 mm × 108.6 mm × 14.9 mm (1 9/16 in. × 4 3/8 in. × 19/32 in.) ICD-SX1000 Approx.
Page 244 8 GB: 3 h. 40 m. 16 GB: 7 h. 25 m. 32 GB: 14 h. 50 m. LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit ( Built-in memory ICD-SX733: 5 h. 20 m. ICD-SX734: 10 h. 45 m. ICD-SX1000: 21 h. 35 m. Memory card 2 GB: 3 h.
Page 245 4 GB: 67 h. 5 m. 8 GB: 134 h. 16 GB: 268 h. 32 GB: 536 h. MP3 48kbps(MONO) Built-in memory ICD-SX733: 159 h. ICD-SX734: 318 h. ICD-SX1000: 636 h. Memory card 2 GB: 89 h. 25 m. 4 GB: 178 h.
Page 246 Playback time: 119 h. Number of files: 1,785 files (h.: hours/m.: minutes) In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 247 Playback using the headphones: Approx. 16 h. Playback LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit Recording: Approx. 19 h. Editing Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 18 h. Playback using the headphones (ICD-SX733/SX734): Approx. 25 h. Menu Playback using the headphones (ICD-SX1000): Approx. 22 h. Computer MP3 320kbps Recording: Approx. 17 h.
Page 248 Industries Association). The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. ICD-SX1000 only When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 27 Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 249 Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction...
Page 250 For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony website. “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 251 The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this Playback limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data Editing due to problems of the IC recorder or computer.
Page 252 EU directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Page 253 IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Listening for a Lifetime How to Use Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
Page 254 CEA. A safety tip from the Consumer Electronics Association, 1919 South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202 and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 255 Sony Corporation. Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak List of Topics are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 256 OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS HELP GUIDE, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE Playback THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or Editing the information contained herein at any time without notice. Menu The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
Page 257 Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your IC recorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the IC recorder and a computer to read licenses in the “LICENSE” folder. List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 258 Menu For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support Computer Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. Go to Page Top Software Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 259: Troubleshooting
For customers in other countries/regions: http://www.sony-asia.com/support Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. Go to Page Top Related Topic Customer support websites Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 260: Resetting The Ic Recorder
IC recorder, stored data and settings may be deleted. Before resetting, make sure that the access lamp ( ) and the recording lamp ( ) are not lit. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 261 This function reduces noise in the entire bandwidth, therefore the IC recorder is IC recorder operations able to play back the human voice clearly. Software operations (Sound Go to Page Top Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 262 Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages System limitations Related Topic List of Topics Reducing noise when recording (LCF(Low Cut)) Selecting a recording scene for each situation Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 263 Troubleshooting If possible, please do not touch the IC recorder until you finish recording. Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 264 AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a mobile phone during recording or Troubleshooting playback. Keep the IC recorder away from such equipment when recording. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 265 How to Use The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty. Troubleshooting Clean the plug. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 266 How to Use The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Troubleshooting Clean the plug. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 267 “Auto Voice Rec,” “Meeting,” “Lecture,” “Voice Notes,” or Software operations (Sound “Interview,” the noise cut function will switch to “Medium” automatically. Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 268 Slide the POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch in the center direction. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics Related Topic Turning the power on Parts and controls Releasing the HOLD function Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 269 The power is turned off. Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Turning the power off Parts and controls System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 270 Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages Related Topic System limitations Setting the time period for the IC recorder to turn off (Auto Power Off) List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 271 IC recorder is used). If the length of time that the IC recorder can be used approximates only half of the normal time, even after the rechargeable battery is fully charged, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Go to Page Top...
Page 272 Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than Software operations (Sound those described in this Help Guide. Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages System limitations Related Topic List of Topics Design and specifications System requirements Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 273 Messages If the rechargeable battery does not recover its ability, consult your nearest Sony dealer. System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 274 Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 275 Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Formatting the memory (Format) Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 276 Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Turning the recording lamp/the access lamp on or off (LED) Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 277 You cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback-only area (the Troubleshooting tab and the tab). IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 278 Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 279 Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 280: When Recording From Other Equipment, The Inputlevel Is Too Strong Or Not Strong Enough
List of Topics Related Topic Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones Recording sound manually Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 281 Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Adjusting the input level of loud sound automatically (LIMITER) Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 282 You cannot add a segment to or overwrite a protected file. List of Topics Go to Page Top Related Topic Adding a new segment to a previously recorded file Adding an overwrite recording during playback Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 283 If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded file, set “V-UP” to “Maximum” or “Medium.” Playback sound may become more audible. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 284 IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Related Topic Organizer) Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound – the digital Messages voice up function System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 285 Headphones are plugged in. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Related Topic Software operations (Sound Organizer) Listening with better sound quality Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 286: Sound Comes From The Speaker Even When Theheadphones Are Plugged In
If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may Troubleshooting come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones, and then insert them securely. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 287 Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – System limitations the noise cut function List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 288 Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Adjusting the playback speed and tones – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) and System limitations the key control function List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 289 Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – System limitations the noise cut function List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 290 You cannot divide a protected file. To divide the file, release the protection first. You cannot divide music files or podcast files. System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics Related Topic Erasing a file Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 291 You cannot move a protected file. Troubleshooting You cannot move a file to a memory card. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 292 You cannot copy a file to another memory. How to Use You cannot copy a (Podcast) file to another memory. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 293 Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Related Topic Software operations (Sound Organizer) Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 294 The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the Troubleshooting clock was not set. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 295 During playback, recording, or transcription playback mode, there are menu Troubleshooting items that are not displayed. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Menu list System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 296 That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 297 IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Erasing a file System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 298 IC recorder operations memory media or on your computer. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages Related Topic System limitations Erasing a file List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 299 Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to “Memory Card.” IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Related Topic Messages Inserting a memory card Selecting the memory System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 300: Even After You Change A Menu Setting, The Change Isnot Applied To The Menu
If the menu setting is changed using “IC Recorder Setting” of the Sound Troubleshooting Organizer software with the exhausted battery, the menu setting may not function. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 301 The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols Troubleshooting that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 302 If the file size of a file is large, it takes a considerable time to finish copying. Wait until the copying is finished. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 303 Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If this happens, try another port. System limitations Go to Page Top List of Topics Related Topic System requirements System requirements for using Sound Organizer Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 304: The File Transferred From Your Computer Is Notdisplayed Or Cannot Be Played Back
(LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)). Check the compatible file formats. Software operations (Sound Organizer) Go to Page Top Messages Related Topic System limitations Design and specifications List of Topics Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 305 Troubleshooting Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again. Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 306 Make sure to log on using a user name with computer administrator privileges. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics Related Topic System requirements for using Sound Organizer Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 307 List of Topics Go to Page Top Related Topic Formatting the memory (Format) Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 308 Software operations (Sound Organizer) The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the “Increase Volume” feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder. Messages Go to Page Top System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 309 Troubleshooting features of the software. Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 310 Store a file on your computer first (*), and then add it to the IC recorder. Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 311 When the total number of files increases, the operation becomes slower, regardless of the length of the recording time. Troubleshooting Go to Page Top IC recorder operations Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 312 It takes a longer time to copy or delete long files. Troubleshooting Wait until the copying is finished. After completing operations, the display works normally. IC recorder operations Go to Page Top Software operations (Sound Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 313 IC recorder may be damaged. IC recorder operations There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application. Software operations (Sound Go to Page Top Organizer) Messages System limitations List of Topics 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...
Page 314 IC Recorder Search ICD-SX733/SX734/SX1000 Print Back Back to Top Help Guide Messages list How to Use Follow the instructions below if a message appears on the display. HOLD. Slide HOLD Switch to Activate. Troubleshooting All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations.
Page 315 (See “Formatting the memory (Format).”) If a problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Stop and Reinsert Memory Card A memory card was inserted during recording or playback. Remove the memory card and insert it while the IC recorder is in the stop mode.
Page 316 the protection on the IC recorder or cancel “Read only” on your computer to edit the file using the IC recorder. (See “Protecting a file.”) Already Set The selected file has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other file. You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file.
Page 317 System Error A system error other than the above has occurred. Press the RESET button to restart the IC recorder. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Continue REC in Other Memory When “Cross-Memory REC” in the menu is enabled and the memory media currently being used becomes full during recording, the IC recorder switches to the other memory media and continues recording.
Page 318: System Limitations
The remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file. You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to divide a file, therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened. Go to Page Top 4-447-269-14(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Notes on use...

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