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© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-SX712 4-196-712-12(1) Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index
© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-SX712 4-196-712-12(1) Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index
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..., the text shown on device. • The recorded music is due to: - Notice for the IC recorder ICD-SX712. Use of the connected IC recorder. - Content information is written in part, may not be displayed properly on the IC recorder may not be used for Windows and cannot be ...reproduced, translated or reduced to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. The...
..., the text shown on device. • The recorded music is due to: - Notice for the IC recorder ICD-SX712. Use of the connected IC recorder. - Content information is written in part, may not be displayed properly on the IC recorder may not be used for Windows and cannot be ...reproduced, translated or reduced to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. The...
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the VOR function 45 Recording on 15 Turning the power off 15 Step 4: Setting the Clock 16 Setting the clock after recharging the batteries 16 Setting the clock using a USB AC adaptor 14 When to charge/replace the batteries 14 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......15 Turning the power... on a Memory Card 47 Recording across memory media - Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package 8 Index to ...
the VOR function 45 Recording on 15 Turning the power off 15 Step 4: Setting the Clock 16 Setting the clock after recharging the batteries 16 Setting the clock using a USB AC adaptor 14 When to charge/replace the batteries 14 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......15 Turning the power... on a Memory Card 47 Recording across memory media - Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package 8 Index to ...
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...85 Menu Settings 86 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 103 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 103 Structure of folders and files 104 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 108 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 109 Copying Music Files from ...Your Computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop 110 Playing back music files copied from the ...
...85 Menu Settings 86 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 103 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 103 Structure of folders and files 104 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 108 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 109 Copying Music Files from ...Your Computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop 110 Playing back music files copied from the ...
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Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory 112 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 113 What you can do using Sound Organizer 113 System requirements for your computer 114 Installing Sound Organizer 116 The Sound Organizer window .......... 117 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor 119 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 120 Precautions 121 Specifications 124 System requirements 124 Design and specifications 125 Battery life 128 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 130 Message List 140 System Limitations 145 Display Window Guide 147 Index 152 7GB
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory 112 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 113 What you can do using Sound Organizer 113 System requirements for your computer 114 Installing Sound Organizer 116 The Sound Organizer window .......... 117 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor 119 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 120 Precautions 121 Specifications 124 System requirements 124 Design and specifications 125 Battery life 128 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 130 Message List 140 System Limitations 145 Display Window Guide 147 Index 152 7GB
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... to operate this manual could void your authority to cover the built-in some regions only. Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the...
... to operate this manual could void your authority to cover the built-in some regions only. Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the...
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P Note When the HOLD function is activated, you carry the IC recorder, etc. Getting Started Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. (You cannot stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center....normal playback.) 11GB z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in order to prevent unintentional...
P Note When the HOLD function is activated, you carry the IC recorder, etc. Getting Started Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. (You cannot stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center....normal playback.) 11GB z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in order to prevent unintentional...
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...correct polarity, and close the lid. 2 Connect the IC recorder to fully charge exhausted batteries.* 1 Insert rechargeable batteries. It takes about 4 hours to your computer. Connect the IC recorder to connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder and the USB port of your computer. Step 2: Recharging... Batteries P Note The NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries are displayed in some models in an animation. 12 GB Computer IC recorder To USB port of your computer To (USB) connector USB connecting cable While the batteries are charging, "Connecting" and the battery...
...correct polarity, and close the lid. 2 Connect the IC recorder to fully charge exhausted batteries.* 1 Insert rechargeable batteries. It takes about 4 hours to your computer. Connect the IC recorder to connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder and the USB port of your computer. Step 2: Recharging... Batteries P Note The NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries are displayed in some models in an animation. 12 GB Computer IC recorder To USB port of your computer To (USB) connector USB connecting cable While the batteries are charging, "Connecting" and the battery...
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... your computer. For details on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it takes to charge from your computer. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer. P Note You cannot charge LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. 13GB Getting Started It ...Battery indicator When the batteries are transferring data to the IC recorder. otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be different on different operating systems. On a Macintosh screen, drag "IC RECORDER" on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with...
... your computer. For details on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it takes to charge from your computer. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer. P Note You cannot charge LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. 13GB Getting Started It ...Battery indicator When the batteries are transferring data to the IC recorder. otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be different on different operating systems. On a Macintosh screen, drag "IC RECORDER" on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with...
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m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Recharging the batteries using a USB AC adaptor You can also charge the batteries by using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor, etc. (... condition in an animation. 14 GB Battery remain indication : "Low Battery Level" appears. z Tips • Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. • When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries. • When replacing the batteries, the clock continues moving for...
m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Recharging the batteries using a USB AC adaptor You can also charge the batteries by using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor, etc. (... condition in an animation. 14 GB Battery remain indication : "Low Battery Level" appears. z Tips • Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. • When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries. • When replacing the batteries, the clock continues moving for...
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...1 second. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of time before auto power off takes effect in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of "POWER" for more ...2 seconds, and the "Power Off" animation is displayed. 15GB The IC recorder is turned on z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. • When the IC recorder is in the menu (page 101). Turning the power off is displayed....
...1 second. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of time before auto power off takes effect in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of "POWER" for more ...2 seconds, and the "Power Off" animation is displayed. 15GB The IC recorder is turned on z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. • When the IC recorder is in the menu (page 101). Turning the power off is displayed....
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You need to the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode display. Setting the clock after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 day, the "Set Date&Time" animation appears, and then the year section begins to flash in sequence... the Clock MENU x STOP N/ENT v, V . Setting the clock using the menu. 1 Select "Date&Time" in the menu. 1 Press MENU to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
You need to the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode display. Setting the clock after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 day, the "Set Date&Time" animation appears, and then the year section begins to flash in sequence... the Clock MENU x STOP N/ENT v, V . Setting the clock using the menu. 1 Select "Date&Time" in the menu. 1 Press MENU to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
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...ENT within 1 minute of the stop mode. 17GB P Note If you set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on the control button to select "Auto" or "Manual," and then press N/ENT. 4 Press v or V on which the supplied Sound Organizer software... is started. on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (IC recorder setting) tab, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Date&Time," and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V ...
...ENT within 1 minute of the stop mode. 17GB P Note If you set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on the control button to select "Auto" or "Manual," and then press N/ENT. 4 Press v or V on which the supplied Sound Organizer software... is started. on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (IC recorder setting) tab, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Date&Time," and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V ...
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To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press x STOP to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds. 18 GB
To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press x STOP to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds. 18 GB
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English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 19GB from 3 languages. 1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab t "Language" in the Display Window x STOP N/ENT v, V 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the language that you want to use, and then press N/ENT. You can select the following languages. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. Getting Started Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the menu, and then press N/ENT.
English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 19GB from 3 languages. 1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab t "Language" in the Display Window x STOP N/ENT v, V 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the language that you want to use, and then press N/ENT. You can select the following languages. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. Getting Started Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the menu, and then press N/ENT.
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...-in microphones manually according to the direction you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 57). Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones 1 Change the... 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to check the battery indicator (page 14). • Noise may be sure to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). 20 GB z Tip Before you start...
...-in microphones manually according to the direction you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 57). Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones 1 Change the... 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to check the battery indicator (page 14). • Noise may be sure to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). 20 GB z Tip Before you start...
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on the control button, press v or V on the control button to display the folder selection window. 3 Press . Basic Operations 2 Press to select the (Voice) tab, and then press > on the control button. P Note Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 110, 114). The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (Built-in memory) tab will be displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC recorder (page 48). v, V ., > 21GB
on the control button, press v or V on the control button to display the folder selection window. 3 Press . Basic Operations 2 Press to select the (Voice) tab, and then press > on the control button. P Note Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 110, 114). The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (Built-in memory) tab will be displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC recorder (page 48). v, V ., > 21GB
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Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording) 1 Turn the built-in microphones in v which you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders V already available ( FOLDER01-05). 5 Press N/ENT. N/ENT 22 GB When you want to record files. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in the direction of the source to be recorded.
Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording) 1 Turn the built-in microphones in v which you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders V already available ( FOLDER01-05). 5 Press N/ENT. N/ENT 22 GB When you want to record files. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in the direction of the source to be recorded.
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...so may damage the data. 23GB The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file. x STOP Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. You do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB... AC adaptor (not supplied). Operation indicator z REC/ PAUSE Basic Operations To stop mode. While the IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the operation indicator flashes in orange. The operation indicator lights in orange and the...
...so may damage the data. 23GB The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file. x STOP Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. You do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB... AC adaptor (not supplied). Operation indicator z REC/ PAUSE Basic Operations To stop mode. While the IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the operation indicator flashes in orange. The operation indicator lights in orange and the...
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...while listening to the memory card automatically after pausing recording, press x STOP.) review the current recording instantly** Press N/ENT. release pause and resume Press z REC/PAUSE again. on the control button during recording** Press and hold . on the control button,...card has been inserted, you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop recording after the built-in memory is full (Cross-memory recording) (page 50). 24 GB review during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you release . Other ...
...while listening to the memory card automatically after pausing recording, press x STOP.) review the current recording instantly** Press N/ENT. release pause and resume Press z REC/PAUSE again. on the control button during recording** Press and hold . on the control button,...card has been inserted, you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop recording after the built-in memory is full (Cross-memory recording) (page 50). 24 GB review during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you release . Other ...