Sony ICD-PX232 Quick Start Manual

IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
ICD-PX232
4-448-095-52(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!
This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder.
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.
Check the supplied items.
ˎ IC Recorder (1) ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored in the built-in memory
ˎ USB connecting cable (1) so it can easily be copied to your computer.)
ˎ LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) ˎ Quick Start Guide
Parts and controls
 Built-in microphone  VOL (volume) –/+ button (*)
  (headphone) jack  DIVIDE button
 Operation indicator  ERASE button
 Display window   REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
 FOLDER button   (cue/fast forward) button
 MENU button  Speaker
  PLAY/ENTER button (*)  HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
  (review/fast backward) button   (USB) connector
  (stop) button  Battery compartment
  (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (*)  Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.
Let's try out your new IC recorder
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1. Power on.

Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert
batteries with the correct polarity.

 Turn the power on.
Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of
"POWER ON/OFF" until the window display appears.
To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/
OFF switch in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" until "OFF" is
displayed.

To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
2. Set the date and time.
When you insert batteries and turn the power on, "SET DATE"

appears on the display, and then the year section begins to flash.

Press  or  to set the year (the last two digits of the
year), and then press PLAY/ENTER. Repeat this procedure

to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.
3. Record.
 
Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
Operation
¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/
indicator
PAUSE again to restart recording.

Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the
direction of the source to be recorded.

 Press (stop) to stop recording.
"ACCESS" appears and the recording stops.

4. Listen.
 Press PLAY/ENTER.
Operation Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
indicator

Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.

 Press (stop) to stop playback.


5. Erase.

When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press and hold
ERASE.
 
When the IC recorder is in the playback mode, press ERASE.
"ERASE" is displayed.

Press ERASE.
Utilizing Your Computer
Installing the help guide on your computer
By installing the help guide on your computer from the built-in memory of the IC recorder, you can
search for detailed operations and possible solutions when a problem occurs.

Connect the  (USB) port of the IC recorder with the USB port of a running computer with the
supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the ports securely until each plug stops to the end.
 In Windows: Click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), then double-click [IC RECORDER]  [FOR
WINDOWS].
In Mac: Double-click [IC RECORDER] on the desktop.

Install the help guide.
In Windows: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer] (or [Help_Guide_Installer.exe]).
In Mac: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac.app]. (v10.5.8 or higher)
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with installation.
 After the installation completes, double-click the [icdp23_ce_HelpGuide] icon in the desktop for
Windows (or in Finder for Mac).
The help guide is displayed.
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home page:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/p23/ce/
Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer
You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.
 Connect the IC recorder to your computer.
 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.
Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from "IC RECORDER" to the local disk on your
computer.
To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
 Click and hold,
 drag,
 and then drop.
IC RECORDER Your computer

Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Precautions Specifications
On power Capacity (User available capacity *
2 GB (approx. 1.75 GB = 1,879,048,192 Byte)
Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC.
* 1 A small amount of the built-in memory is used for
Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two
file management and therefore not available for user
NH-AAA rechargeable batteries.
storage.
* When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC
2
On safety
recorder.
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
operating any motorized vehicle.
controls) (JEITA)* 3
On handling
Approx. 38.5 mm × 115.2 mm × 21.3 mm
ˎ Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or
Mass (JEITA)* 3
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
Approx. 72 g including two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline
mechanical shock. batteries
ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, * 3 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
remove the battery and have the unit checked by
Association)
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional features
Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.
ˎ MODE (Recording mode) ˎ N-CUT (Noise cut)
ˎ SENS (Microphone sensitivity) ˎ EASY-S (Easy search)
ˎ LCF (Low cut filter) ˎ CONT (Continuous play)
ˎ VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ˎ LOCK (Protecting a file)
ˎ REC-OP (Adding a recording) ˎ ALARM
ˎ DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ˎ DIVIDE (Dividing a file)
Optional accessories
ˎ Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS3 ˎ Battery charger BCG-34HSN
ˎ Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN ˎ Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use Premium
ˎ USB AC adaptor AC-U50AG batteries BCG-34HS2KAN, BCG-34HW2KAN
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Note
Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a
long time.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries
applying 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. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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