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© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-AX412 4-265-821-11(2) 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-AX412 4-265-821-11(2) Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index
Operating Instructions
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...IC recorder ICD-AX412. This product supports "Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) " media. "M2™" is for recording copyright-protected graphics or other IC recorders. The IC recorder is not supported by the terms of the connected IC recorder.... - Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without notice. You cannot connect other data is prohibited. The use beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. • Sony...
...IC recorder ICD-AX412. This product supports "Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) " media. "M2™" is for recording copyright-protected graphics or other IC recorders. The IC recorder is not supported by the terms of the connected IC recorder.... - Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without notice. You cannot connect other data is prohibited. The use beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. • Sony...
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... 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 43 Recording from other equipment ........44 Operation during playback 37 Starting to...
... 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 43 Recording from other equipment ........44 Operation during playback 37 Starting to...
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...Time with an Alarm 53 Playback via Other Devices 56 Recording with Your Computer 81 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 81 Structure of folders and files 82 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 86 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 87 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer...File 67 6 GB About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 68 Menu Settings 70 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with other equipment ........56 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder 57 Moving a file to a different folder ........57 Copying a file to the...
...Time with an Alarm 53 Playback via Other Devices 56 Recording with Your Computer 81 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 81 Structure of folders and files 82 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 86 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 87 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer...File 67 6 GB About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 68 Menu Settings 70 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with other equipment ........56 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder 57 Moving a file to a different folder ........57 Copying a file to the...
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Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 91 What you can do using Sound Organizer 91 System requirements for your computer 92 Installing Sound Organizer 93 The Sound Organizer window 95 Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer 96 Using a USB AC Adaptor 99 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 100 Precautions 101 Specifications 104 System requirements 104 Design and specifications 105 Battery life 108 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Message List 119 System Limitations 123 Display Window Guide 124 Index 128 7GB
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 91 What you can do using Sound Organizer 91 System requirements for your computer 92 Installing Sound Organizer 93 The Sound Organizer window 95 Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer 96 Using a USB AC Adaptor 99 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 100 Precautions 101 Specifications 104 System requirements 104 Design and specifications 105 Battery life 108 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Message List 119 System Limitations 123 Display Window Guide 124 Index 128 7GB
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... this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) P Note When you use the supplied USB connecting cable. 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, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). 8 GB USB connecting cable (1) Carrying... (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.
... this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) P Note When you use the supplied USB connecting cable. 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, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). 8 GB USB connecting cable (1) Carrying... (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.
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U Battery compartment V (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) 10 GB Rear T Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table.
U Battery compartment V (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) 10 GB Rear T Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table.
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... button operations are disabled. To stop normal playback.) 11GB P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the buttons (HOLD) in the direction of "HOLD." To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in order to prevent unintentional... Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button when the HOLD function is activated, you carry the IC recorder, etc. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status "HOLD" appears if you press any button. (You cannot stop...
... button operations are disabled. To stop normal playback.) 11GB P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the buttons (HOLD) in the direction of "HOLD." To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in order to prevent unintentional... Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button when the HOLD function is activated, you carry the IC recorder, etc. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status "HOLD" appears if you press any button. (You cannot stop...
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...to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. • When you use the IC recorder. See "Step 4: Setting the Clock" on the display window before you are not erased even when you remove the batteries. • ... insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones. • Do not charge dry batteries. P Notes • Do not use the IC recorder for this IC recorder. • When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Step 2: Preparing a Power ...
...to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. • When you use the IC recorder. See "Step 4: Setting the Clock" on the display window before you are not erased even when you remove the batteries. • ... insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones. • Do not charge dry batteries. P Notes • Do not use the IC recorder for this IC recorder. • When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Step 2: Preparing a Power ...
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m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 13GB Battery remain indicator : "Low Battery Level" appears. Or charge rechargeable batteries. For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following: • "Recharging ... 96 • "Using a USB AC Adaptor" on page 99 When to your computer or using rechargeable batteries You can recharge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to replace/charge the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Replace the old batteries with new ones. You can...
m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 13GB Battery remain indicator : "Low Battery Level" appears. Or charge rechargeable batteries. For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following: • "Recharging ... 96 • "Using a USB AC Adaptor" on page 99 When to your computer or using rechargeable batteries You can recharge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to replace/charge the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Replace the old batteries with new ones. You can...
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... switch in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" for more than 2 seconds, and "Power Off" is set to "10min" when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off takes effect in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" for more than 1 second. The... displayed. 14 GB 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 stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function ...
... switch in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" for more than 2 seconds, and "Power Off" is set to "10min" when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off takes effect in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" for more than 1 second. The... displayed. 14 GB 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 stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function ...
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Set the clock as follows: 1 Set the year. When you set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Press -. Press -. or >+ to select the desired figures, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. or >+ to select the year, and ..., hour, and minute in sequence in the clock setting window. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 minute, the "Set Date&Time" message appears, and the year section is displayed, and then the stop mode...
Set the clock as follows: 1 Set the year. When you set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Press -. Press -. or >+ to select the desired figures, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. or >+ to select the year, and ..., hour, and minute in sequence in the clock setting window. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 minute, the "Set Date&Time" message appears, and the year section is displayed, and then the stop mode...
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To set the clock using the menu. When you can set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in setting the clock is pressed during the clock setting mode, the clock setting is recorded, the following window may be displayed. • When any button not intended for use in the stop...; If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER within 1 minute of files in the folder To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode window will be displayed. Then select "Detail Menu," then "Date&Time" to enter the menu mode. Press and hold •...
To set the clock using the menu. When you can set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in setting the clock is pressed during the clock setting mode, the clock setting is recorded, the following window may be displayed. • When any button not intended for use in the stop...; If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER within 1 minute of files in the folder To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode window will be displayed. Then select "Detail Menu," then "Date&Time" to enter the menu mode. Press and hold •...
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...•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to check the battery indicator (page 13). • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11).
...•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to check the battery indicator (page 13). • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11).
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Basic Operations 3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. zTip You can open the stand on the rear and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. When the stand is accidently detached, attach it as illustrated. 19GB
Basic Operations 3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. zTip You can open the stand on the rear and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. When the stand is accidently detached, attach it as illustrated. 19GB
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... may damage the data. 21GB animation appears in the display window or the access indicator flashes in a folder. The "Accessing..." Basic Operations To stop recording 1 Press x (stop). Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). While the...
... may damage the data. 21GB animation appears in the display window or the access indicator flashes in a folder. The "Accessing..." Basic Operations To stop recording 1 Press x (stop). Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). While the...
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... erase some of the file just recorded. When the remaining time of the indicator flashes. Recording resumes from recording instantly the beginning of the files. 22 GB During recording pause, the recording indicator flashes in the display window. Recording stops and you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop ).) review the current Press...
... erase some of the file just recorded. When the remaining time of the indicator flashes. Recording resumes from recording instantly the beginning of the files. 22 GB During recording pause, the recording indicator flashes in the display window. Recording stops and you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop ).) review the current Press...
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The stop mode window appears. 2 Select the file you want to "OFF" in green. (When "LED" is set to play (page 25). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the playback indicator will light in the menu (page 77), the indicator does not light.) N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER (playback indicator) 24 GB Listening Starting playback 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11).
The stop mode window appears. 2 Select the file you want to "OFF" in green. (When "LED" is set to play (page 25). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the playback indicator will light in the menu (page 77), the indicator does not light.) N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER (playback indicator) 24 GB Listening Starting playback 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11).
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When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 4 Press -. or >+ to select a file with a larger number. to select a folder. Press >+ to select a file. Press -. or >+ to select a file with a smaller number. -., >+ N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER -., >+ 26 GB 2 Press -.
When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 4 Press -. or >+ to select a file with a larger number. to select a folder. Press >+ to select a file. Press -. or >+ to select a file with a smaller number. -., >+ N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER -., >+ 26 GB 2 Press -.
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...N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. About the display Basic Operations A Folder information The recordable area and the playback-only area of Press -. once.*1*2 the current file go back to manage files recorded with the IC recorder (FOLDER01-FOLDER05). (music): Playback-only folder. Other operations stop mode, keep the... button pressed to go back to the beginning of folders stored on the IC recorder are for when "Easy Search" is set to "OFF" (page 47). *3 In the continuous searching mode, the IC recorder does not locate track marks. To resume playback from your computer. 27GB This...
...N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. About the display Basic Operations A Folder information The recordable area and the playback-only area of Press -. once.*1*2 the current file go back to manage files recorded with the IC recorder (FOLDER01-FOLDER05). (music): Playback-only folder. Other operations stop mode, keep the... button pressed to go back to the beginning of folders stored on the IC recorder are for when "Easy Search" is set to "OFF" (page 47). *3 In the continuous searching mode, the IC recorder does not locate track marks. To resume playback from your computer. 27GB This...