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IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-PX312 4-267-065-11(2) Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index
IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-PX312 4-267-065-11(2) Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index
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...on the types of the connected IC recorder. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Model No Serial No The following FCC statement applies only to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-PX312 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. The capacity of the ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to these numbers in a particular installation. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for help. 2 GB You...
...on the types of the connected IC recorder. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Model No Serial No The following FCC statement applies only to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-PX312 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. The capacity of the ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to these numbers in a particular installation. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for help. 2 GB You...
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... IC recorder ICD-PX312. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this document. 3GB The software described herein may not be used in this manual or the information contained herein at any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation....software is for personal enjoyment and use of "Memory Stick Micro™." What you record is prohibited. Hereinafter, "M2™" is used for recording copyright-protected graphics or other IC recorders. You cannot connect other data is for users All rights reserved. This product ...
... IC recorder ICD-PX312. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this document. 3GB The software described herein may not be used in this manual or the information contained herein at any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation....software is for personal enjoyment and use of "Memory Stick Micro™." What you record is prohibited. Hereinafter, "M2™" is used for recording copyright-protected graphics or other IC recorders. You cannot connect other data is for users All rights reserved. This product ...
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...17 Basic Operations Recording 19 Listening 24 Erasing 29 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 31 Selecting a recording scene for each situation 31 Adding a recording to a previously recorded file 34 Adding an overwrite recording during Recording 48 Monitoring the recording 48 Other ...When to replace the batteries 13 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14 Turning the power on a Memory Card 40 Recording via Other Devices 44 Recording with an external microphone 44 Recording from other equipment ........46 Operation during playback 36 Starting to ...
...17 Basic Operations Recording 19 Listening 24 Erasing 29 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 31 Selecting a recording scene for each situation 31 Adding a recording to a previously recorded file 34 Adding an overwrite recording during Recording 48 Monitoring the recording 48 Other ...When to replace the batteries 13 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14 Turning the power on a Memory Card 40 Recording via Other Devices 44 Recording with an external microphone 44 Recording from other equipment ........46 Operation during playback 36 Starting to ...
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Selecting the playback mode 53 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm 56 Playback via Other Devices 59 Recording with other equipment ........59 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder 60 Moving a file to a different folder ......60 Copying a file to the other memory ....61 Erasing ... Playing Them Back 93 Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop 93 Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC recorder 93 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory 95 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 96 What you can do using Sound...
Selecting the playback mode 53 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm 56 Playback via Other Devices 59 Recording with other equipment ........59 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder 60 Moving a file to a different folder ......60 Copying a file to the other memory ....61 Erasing ... Playing Them Back 93 Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop 93 Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC recorder 93 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory 95 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 96 What you can do using Sound...
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Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor 101 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 101 Precautions 103 Specifications 106 System requirements 106 Design and specifications 107 Battery life 110 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 111 Message List 119 System Limitations 124 Display Window Guide 125 Index 129 7GB
Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor 101 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 101 Precautions 103 Specifications 106 System requirements 106 Design and specifications 107 Battery life 110 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 111 Message List 119 System Limitations 124 Display Window Guide 125 Index 129 7GB
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... a computer, make sure to operate this manual could void your authority to use the IC recorder. USB connecting cable (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* Operating Instructions * The application ..., Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM) is supplied with some models in this equipment. Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you charge batteries, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). 8 GB LR03 (size...
... a computer, make sure to operate this manual could void your authority to use the IC recorder. USB connecting cable (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* Operating Instructions * The application ..., Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM) is supplied with some models in this equipment. Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you charge batteries, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). 8 GB LR03 (size...
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... the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in...playback by pressing any button when the HOLD function is activated. P Note When the HOLD function is activated, you press any button. (You cannot stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. To put the IC...
... the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in...playback by pressing any button when the HOLD function is activated. P Note When the HOLD function is activated, you press any button. (You cannot stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. To put the IC...
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... (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones. • Do not charge dry batteries. z Tips • When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries to replace both batteries with correct polarity, and... close the lid. P Notes • Do not use the IC recorder for this IC recorder. • When replacing the batteries, be sure to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (...
... (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones. • Do not charge dry batteries. z Tips • When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries to replace both batteries with correct polarity, and... close the lid. P Notes • Do not use the IC recorder for this IC recorder. • When replacing the batteries, be sure to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (...
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Replace the old batteries with new ones. m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 13GB Getting Started When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indicator : "Low Battery Level" appears.
Replace the old batteries with new ones. m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 13GB Getting Started When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indicator : "Low Battery Level" appears.
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... in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" for more than 1 second. z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to "10min" when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off within a few seconds. The IC... off takes effect in the menu (page 85). 14 GB The IC recorder is set 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 will take effect...
... in the direction of "POWER ON/OFF" for more than 1 second. z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to "10min" when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off within a few seconds. The IC... off takes effect in the menu (page 85). 14 GB The IC recorder is set 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 will take effect...
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or >+ to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. or >+ to select the desired figures, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. animation is displayed, and then the stop mode ... the year. When you set the minute, the "Executing..." 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, "Set Date&Time" appears, and then the clock setting window appears.
or >+ to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. or >+ to select the desired figures, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. animation is displayed, and then the stop mode ... the year. When you set the minute, the "Executing..." 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, "Set Date&Time" appears, and then the clock setting window appears.
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Current folder Elapsed time Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in setting the clock is pressed during the clock setting mode, the clock setting is canceled and the stop mode window will be displayed. ... clock, use the menu. P Notes • If you can set the clock using the menu. To set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is recorded, the following window may be displayed. • When any button not intended for about 3 seconds. Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu...
Current folder Elapsed time Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in setting the clock is pressed during the clock setting mode, the clock setting is canceled and the stop mode window will be displayed. ... clock, use the menu. P Notes • If you can set the clock using the menu. To set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is recorded, the following window may be displayed. • When any button not intended for about 3 seconds. Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu...
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... 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 Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). The stop mode window appears...
... 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 Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). The stop mode window appears...
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... that the built-in microphone face the direction of recorded files in the stop mode. The new file will be recorded. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the folder zTip You can switch the elapsed time display to remaining time, or another display by pressing DISP/MENU (page ...28). 20 GB Operation indicator z REC/ PAUSE Elapsed time of the current recording File number of the file being recorded/ the total number of the source to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The operation indicator flashes in orange, and then lights up in red. (When "LED" is...
... that the built-in microphone face the direction of recorded files in the stop mode. The new file will be recorded. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the folder zTip You can switch the elapsed time display to remaining time, or another display by pressing DISP/MENU (page ...28). 20 GB Operation indicator z REC/ PAUSE Elapsed time of the current recording File number of the file being recorded/ the total number of the source to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The operation indicator flashes in orange, and then lights up in red. (When "LED" is...
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...Accessing..." Doing so may damage the data. 21GB You can locate the recorded file using its folder name and file number for playback later. Basic Operations To stop recording 1 Press x (stop). While the IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the "Accessing..." ...animation appears and the IC x recorder stops at the beginning of the recorded file representing how early the file was recorded in orange. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the...
...Accessing..." Doing so may damage the data. 21GB You can locate the recorded file using its folder name and file number for playback later. Basic Operations To stop recording 1 Press x (stop). While the IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the "Accessing..." ...animation appears and the IC x recorder stops at the beginning of the recorded file representing how early the file was recorded in orange. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the...
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... the supplied Sound Organizer software (page 96). During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in the display window. Recording resumes from recording instantly the beginning of the files. 22 GB review during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop ).) review the current Press N PLAY...
... the supplied Sound Organizer software (page 96). During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in the display window. Recording resumes from recording instantly the beginning of the files. 22 GB review during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop ).) review the current Press N PLAY...
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For details on scene selection, see page 31. 23GB Basic Operations The remaining time Flashing To record according to each recording situation (scene selection) According to various recording scene, you can change the recording items, such as REC Mode (page 81), Mic Sensitivity (page 82), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.
For details on scene selection, see page 31. 23GB Basic Operations The remaining time Flashing To record according to each recording situation (scene selection) According to various recording scene, you can change the recording items, such as REC Mode (page 81), Mic Sensitivity (page 82), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.
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Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 83), the indicator does not light.) 4 Press VOL -/+ to play (page 25). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Operation indicator N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER VOL -/+ 24 GB The stop mode window appears. 2 Select the file you want to adjust the volume. 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).
Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 83), the indicator does not light.) 4 Press VOL -/+ to play (page 25). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Operation indicator N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER VOL -/+ 24 GB The stop mode window appears. 2 Select the file you want to adjust the volume. 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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To select a folder and file 1 Press (folder) to select a folder. or >+ to display the folder selection window. x -., >+ 25GB Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder 2 Press -. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). Basic Operations To stop playback 1 Press x (stop).
To select a folder and file 1 Press (folder) to select a folder. or >+ to display the folder selection window. x -., >+ 25GB Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder 2 Press -. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). Basic Operations To stop playback 1 Press x (stop).