Operating Instructions
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... supplied connecting cable is limited to : - The software described herein may also be used in the language or the character that is not supported by the terms of the connected IC recorder. - The use of the music beyond those restriction is for the IC recorder ICD-AX412. Use of Memory Stick™ media for users All rights reserved. Content information is written in this manual or...
... supplied connecting cable is limited to : - The software described herein may also be used in the language or the character that is not supported by the terms of the connected IC recorder. - The use of the music beyond those restriction is for the IC recorder ICD-AX412. Use of Memory Stick™ media for users All rights reserved. Content information is written in this manual or...
Operating Instructions
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... Erasing 29 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 32 Selecting a recording scene for each situation 32 Adding a recording to sound - Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package 8 Index to parts and controls 9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD 11 Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ..........12 When to replace/charge the batteries 13 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14 Turning the power on a Memory Card 40 Recording via Other Devices 43 Recording with an external microphone...
... Erasing 29 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 32 Selecting a recording scene for each situation 32 Adding a recording to sound - Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package 8 Index to parts and controls 9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD 11 Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ..........12 When to replace/charge the batteries 13 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14 Turning the power on a Memory Card 40 Recording via Other Devices 43 Recording with an external microphone...
Operating Instructions
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... supplied USB connecting cable. To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to operate this equipment. USB connecting cable (1) Carrying pouch (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to use the IC recorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window window before you charge batteries...
... supplied USB connecting cable. To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to operate this equipment. USB connecting cable (1) Carrying pouch (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to use the IC recorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window window before you charge batteries...
Operating Instructions
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...) jack*2 L ERASE button M VOL (volume) -/+*1 button N DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch O z REC/PAUSE button (recording indicator) P (repeat) A-B button Q NOISE CUT switch R x (stop) button S T-MARK (track mark) button *1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. When noise is heard, clean the plug of headphones (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to parts and controls Front A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Access indicator C Display window D •DISP-MENU button E FOLDER button F N PLAY/STOP•ENTER*1 button (playback indicator) G SPEED...
...) jack*2 L ERASE button M VOL (volume) -/+*1 button N DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch O z REC/PAUSE button (recording indicator) P (repeat) A-B button Q NOISE CUT switch R x (stop) button S T-MARK (track mark) button *1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. When noise is heard, clean the plug of headphones (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to parts and controls Front A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Access indicator C Display window D •DISP-MENU button E FOLDER button F N PLAY/STOP•ENTER*1 button (playback indicator) G SPEED...
Operating Instructions
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.... Other operations stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.*3) *1 When a track mark is set to manage files recorded with the IC recorder (FOLDER01-FOLDER05). (music): Playback-only folder. once.*1*2 the current file go back to manage MP3 files transferred from that point, (Playback Pause function) press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again. To resume playback from your computer. 27GB repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*3) skip...
.... Other operations stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.*3) *1 When a track mark is set to manage files recorded with the IC recorder (FOLDER01-FOLDER05). (music): Playback-only folder. once.*1*2 the current file go back to manage MP3 files transferred from that point, (Playback Pause function) press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again. To resume playback from your computer. 27GB repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*3) skip...
Operating Instructions
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..., please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to the file system specifications of the memory card slot firmly. Due to as the "memory card slot." To remove a memory card Push the memory card into the slot. P Notes • Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording/playback/formatting. For ICD-AX412, the operational tests performed were using a memory card...
..., please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to the file system specifications of the memory card slot firmly. Due to as the "memory card slot." To remove a memory card Push the memory card into the slot. P Notes • Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording/playback/formatting. For ICD-AX412, the operational tests performed were using a memory card...
Operating Instructions
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Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Other Playback Operations Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with playback sound. You can quickly locate the point at the point you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file, "FILE END" lights up for locating a desired point in a long recording. Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (easy search) When "Easy Search" is useful for approx...
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Other Playback Operations Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with playback sound. You can quickly locate the point at the point you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file, "FILE END" lights up for locating a desired point in a long recording. Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (easy search) When "Easy Search" is useful for approx...
Operating Instructions
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... *1 When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder. *2 The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed in the display window of folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to "Memory Card" (page 42), the structure of the IC recorder. When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination memory media has been set to make the MP3 files on...
... *1 When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder. *2 The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed in the display window of folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to "Memory Card" (page 42), the structure of the IC recorder. When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination memory media has been set to make the MP3 files on...
Operating Instructions
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... recorder. Deleting files from an IC recorder You can transfer a file from the songs imported into one file. You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not supplied) which is compatible with Sound Organizer to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder when you want to perform voice recognition for using Sound Organizer. Operating systems • Windows 7 Ultimate • Windows 7 Professional • Windows 7 Home Premium • Windows 7 Starter (32 bit...
... recorder. Deleting files from an IC recorder You can transfer a file from the songs imported into one file. You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not supplied) which is compatible with Sound Organizer to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder when you want to perform voice recognition for using Sound Organizer. Operating systems • Windows 7 Ultimate • Windows 7 Professional • Windows 7 Home Premium • Windows 7 Starter (32 bit...
Operating Instructions
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...) or accessing data (the access indicator flashes in the display window. 100GB the IC recorder should not be displayed for an extended period of time. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be damaged or become unplayable. 1 If you are recording or playing back a file, press x (stop mode. 2 Make sure that the access, recording, and playback indicators of the IC recorder do not light. 3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable from...
...) or accessing data (the access indicator flashes in the display window. 100GB the IC recorder should not be displayed for an extended period of time. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be damaged or become unplayable. 1 If you are recording or playing back a file, press x (stop mode. 2 Make sure that the access, recording, and playback indicators of the IC recorder do not light. 3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable from...
Operating Instructions
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... MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. General Speaker Approx. 28 mm (1 1/8 in power, minimum input level - 0.6 mV • Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) - output for MP3 files*1 Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz File extension: .mp3 *1 The playback of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems - Sound board: Sound cards compatible with your operating system, please access the support home...
... MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. General Speaker Approx. 28 mm (1 1/8 in power, minimum input level - 0.6 mV • Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) - output for MP3 files*1 Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz File extension: .mp3 *1 The playback of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems - Sound board: Sound cards compatible with your operating system, please access the support home...
Operating Instructions
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... a mobile phone during service or repair work. You cannot charge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the batteries will not be deleted during recording or playback. • The plug of the connected headphones is heard. Clean the plug. • The plug of the connected microphone is set it . • Operation is not guaranteed if you use any problem persist after you connect the IC recorder to your...
... a mobile phone during service or repair work. You cannot charge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the batteries will not be deleted during recording or playback. • The plug of the connected headphones is heard. Clean the plug. • The plug of the connected microphone is set it . • Operation is not guaranteed if you use any problem persist after you connect the IC recorder to your...
Operating Instructions
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... the direction of charging. Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned on. • The power to the IC recorder is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. • Take out the batteries and insert them again. batteries, etc.) have been inserted. • Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with new ones. • The USB connecting cable is not connected properly. • "USB Charge...
... the direction of charging. Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned on. • The power to the IC recorder is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. • Take out the batteries and insert them again. batteries, etc.) have been inserted. • Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with new ones. • The USB connecting cable is not connected properly. • "USB Charge...
Operating Instructions
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... a file in a folder in the playback-only area (a (music) or (podcast) folder). Recording is interrupted. • The VOR function is turned down completely. Erase some of the files (page 29) or erase all the files after the overwriting part finishes recording. The overwritten part will be deleted after you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. • You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file which was not recorded using the IC recorder...
... a file in a folder in the playback-only area (a (music) or (podcast) folder). Recording is interrupted. • The VOR function is turned down completely. Erase some of the files (page 29) or erase all the files after the overwriting part finishes recording. The overwritten part will be deleted after you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. • You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file which was not recorded using the IC recorder...
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... level set recorder. Moreover, if you can use the IC recorder, the batteries are flashing. • The environmental temperature is out of time, it is not recharged automatically, even if you have left the IC recorder connected for long time, fully charged. • Once the batteries are fully charged, it is based on the displayed in the menu mode. If you turn the IC recorder off (page 14) or remove the batteries...
... level set recorder. Moreover, if you can use the IC recorder, the batteries are flashing. • The environmental temperature is out of time, it is not recharged automatically, even if you have left the IC recorder connected for long time, fully charged. • Once the batteries are fully charged, it is based on the displayed in the menu mode. If you turn the IC recorder off (page 14) or remove the batteries...
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.... 116GB Check the file name (page 105). • If you use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connecting cable. • Operation is not recognized by your computer. If this happens, try another port. • The file format may differ from those described on page 104. • Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not start . A folder/file cannot be...
.... 116GB Check the file name (page 105). • If you use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connecting cable. • Operation is not recognized by your computer. If this happens, try another port. • The file format may differ from those described on page 104. • Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not start . A folder/file cannot be...
Operating Instructions
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... used with the IC recorder. Memory Card Access Denied • Since a memory card containing an access control function is inserted, you cannot record a new file. Low Battery • The batteries are disabled because the IC recorder is in the selected folder or the total number of the IC recorder is inserted. A read -only memory card is insufficient. Remove and try inserting it . Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to prevent unintentional operations. File...
... used with the IC recorder. Memory Card Access Denied • Since a memory card containing an access control function is inserted, you cannot record a new file. Low Battery • The batteries are disabled because the IC recorder is in the selected folder or the total number of the IC recorder is inserted. A read -only memory card is insufficient. Remove and try inserting it . Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to prevent unintentional operations. File...
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... selected folder does not have any files. Change the alarm setting. 120GB Remove and then reinsert the batteries. • Save a backup copy of your computer to play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged. • The IC recorder cannot be turned on another file. Message File Damaged Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Set Date&Time Track Marks are no copy of the control file required for a file. Remove the memory card and...
... selected folder does not have any files. Change the alarm setting. 120GB Remove and then reinsert the batteries. • Save a backup copy of your computer to play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged. • The IC recorder cannot be turned on another file. Message File Damaged Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Set Date&Time Track Marks are no copy of the control file required for a file. Remove the memory card and...
Operating Instructions
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... edit the file using the IC recorder (page 67). • The DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch is set the alarm when the time has already passed. Message Past Date/Time File Protected DPC is OFF Set Add/Overwrite Unknown Data Invalid Operation Cause/Remedy • You set to "OFF," and you cannot adjust the playback speed with SPEED+/-. • "Add/Overwrite" in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder. Shorten the file name. •...
... edit the file using the IC recorder (page 67). • The DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch is set the alarm when the time has already passed. Message Past Date/Time File Protected DPC is OFF Set Add/Overwrite Unknown Data Invalid Operation Cause/Remedy • You set to "OFF," and you cannot adjust the playback speed with SPEED+/-. • "Add/Overwrite" in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder. Shorten the file name. •...
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... Erase Track Mark 70, 74 File Copy 70, 74 Format 71, 80 Language 71, 77 LCF(Low Cut 71, 76 LED 71, 77 Making settings 68 Menu settings 70 Mic Sensitivity 71, 76 Move & Copy 70, 74 Move File 70, 74 Noise Cut Level 71, 77 Protect 70, 73 REC Mode 71, 75 Scene Select 70, 72 Select Input 71, 76 Select Memory 70, 75 Time Display 71, 78 USB Charge 71, 79 VOR...
... Erase Track Mark 70, 74 File Copy 70, 74 Format 71, 80 Language 71, 77 LCF(Low Cut 71, 76 LED 71, 77 Making settings 68 Menu settings 70 Mic Sensitivity 71, 76 Move & Copy 70, 74 Move File 70, 74 Noise Cut Level 71, 77 Protect 70, 73 REC Mode 71, 75 Scene Select 70, 72 Select Input 71, 76 Select Memory 70, 75 Time Display 71, 78 USB Charge 71, 79 VOR...