Sony ICD-PX440 Quick Start Manual

IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
ICD-PX440
4-534-065-61(1)
© 2014 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 Application Software, Sound ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored
ˎ LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery Organizer (Installer file stored in in the built‑in memory so it
(2) the built‑in memory so that you can easily be copied to your
ˎ Quick Start Guide
can install it to your computer.) computer.)
Optional accessories
ˎ Electret condenser microphone ˎ Rechargeable battery ˎ Compact charger & 2‑pc AAA
ECM‑TL3, ECM‑CS3 NH‑AAA‑B2EN, NH‑AAA‑B2KN Multi‑Use Premium
ˎ USB AC adaptor AC‑UD20 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.
Parts and controls
 Operation indicator  Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
 Built‑in microphones (stereo) (L)  USB connector compartment
 Built‑in microphones (stereo) (R)   (headphones) jack
 Display window   (microphone) (PLUG IN POWER) jack*
 REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button  ERASE button
 STOP button  VOL –/+ (volume –/+) button*
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 Control button (, ,  (review/fast backward),  A‑B (repeat A‑B) button
 (cue/fast forward))
 M2 ™ /microSD memory card slot
 (play/enter) button* 1 (The card slot is in the cover.)* 2
 MENU button  USB slide lever
 T‑MARK (track mark) button  HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
 FOLDER button  DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch
 Speaker  Battery compartment
* 1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.
* 2 In this Quick Start Guide, M2 ™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a "memory card." The M2 ™ /microSD
card slot is referred to as the "memory card slot."
Let's try out your new IC recorder
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FR 1. Power on.
  Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert LR03 (size
AAA) alkaline batteries with the correct polarity.

Turn the power on.
To 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 prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of "HOLD."
¼ To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the HOLD•POWER
ON/OFF switch towards the center.
2. Set the date and time.

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.
When you set the minute and press (play/enter),

the clock reflects the setting.
¼ You can set the clock setting later. For details, refer to the Help Guide of the IC recorder.
3. Select the menu language.

Press MENU.

 
Press , press  or  to select
 press (play/enter).
  Press  or  to select "Language," and then

press (play/enter).

Press  or  to select the language that you want to use in the display window, and then
press (play/enter).
You can select the following languages: (* Default setting)
English*, Espanol (Spanish), Francais (French)

Press STOP.
4. Record.
¼ Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you slide the
HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the HOLD status.
Operation
indicator

Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the
direction of the source to be recorded.


Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
 ¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/PAUSE
again to restart recording.
 Press STOP to stop recording.

Built‑in microphones
The "Accessing..." animation appears and the recording stops.
5. Listen.
¼ If you do not select a file, the file just recorded or played back most recently
Operation will be played back.
indicator For details of selecting a file, refer to the Help Guide of the IC recorder.

Press (play/enter).

Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.

Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.


Press STOP to stop playback.
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6. Erase.
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Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.

Press ERASE.

"Erase?" is displayed and the file to be erased is played back for
confirmation.

 Select "Execute" using  or , and then press (play/enter).
"Erasing..." is displayed while the selected file is being erased.
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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.

Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB connector into the USB
port of a running computer.

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 [Help_Guide_icdp44_uc.htm] 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/p44/uc/
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" or "MEMORY CARD" to the local
disk on your computer.
To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
, and then
 Click and hold,
 drag,
 and then drop.
IC RECORDER or Your computer
MEMORY CARD

Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Installing Sound Organizer
Install Sound Organizer on your computer.
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Note
Sound Organizer is compatible with the Windows PC only. It is not compatible with Mac.
¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.
 Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB connector into the USB
port of a running computer.
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, a dedicated USB connection support cable
PC‑U004 is available as a repair part for a fee.
For more details, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
You can also use a self‑powered USB hub, provided it has a USB logo.

Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.
While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, "Connecting" is displayed in the display window of the
IC recorder.

Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), and then double-click [IC RECORDER]
 [FOR WINDOWS].

Double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V150] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V150.exe]).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the
license agreement], and then click [Next].

When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select [Custom].
 When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install].
The installation starts.

When the [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check [Launch
Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].
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Note
You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.
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Note
If you format the built‑in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (The Help Guide and the Sound Organizer
software will also be erased.)
Additional features
Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.
ˎ Scene Selection ˎ VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
ˎ Recording Filter ˎ Easy Search
ˎ Noise Cut ˎ Divide
ˎ T‑MARK (Track mark) ˎ Sound Organizer editing software
ˎ DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
ˎ A‑B Repeat
Precautions
On power On handling
ˎ Do not leave the IC recorder in a location near heat
Operate the IC recorder on 3.0 V or 2.4 V.
Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or NH‑AAA sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
rechargeable batteries. excessive dust or mechanical shock.
ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the IC
On safety
recorder, remove the battery and have the IC
Do not operate the IC recorder while driving, cycling
recorder checked by qualified personnel before
or operating any motorized vehicle.
operating it any further.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your IC recorder, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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.
Capacity (User available capacity* 1 * 2 )
4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
* A small amount of the built‑in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.
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* 2 When the built‑in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)* 3
Approx. 37.2 mm × 113.2 mm × 19.3 mm
Mass (JEITA)*
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Approx. 75 g including two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
* 3 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)