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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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...to try to correct the interference by the IC recorder. Operation is written in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC Rules. ...harmful interference, and (2) this model manufactured for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-PX312 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. This is not functioning normally. - Model No Serial No The following two conditions: (1) This device may cause ...
...to try to correct the interference by the IC recorder. Operation is written in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC Rules. ...harmful interference, and (2) this model manufactured for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-PX312 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. This is not functioning normally. - Model No Serial No The following two conditions: (1) This device may cause ...
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...any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. The software described herein may not be used in part, may also be governed by the terms of Memory Stick™ media for the IC recorder ICD-PX312. The use of a separate user license ...for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for recording copyright-protected graphics or other IC recorders. Notice for personal enjoyment and use only. You cannot connect other data is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES...
...any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. The software described herein may not be used in part, may also be governed by the terms of Memory Stick™ media for the IC recorder ICD-PX312. The use of a separate user license ...for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for recording copyright-protected graphics or other IC recorders. Notice for personal enjoyment and use only. You cannot connect other data is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES...
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... Source ..........12 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 record automatically in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer...
... Source ..........12 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 record automatically in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer...
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... 74 Menu Settings 76 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 86 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 86 Structure of folders and files 87 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 91 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 92 Copying MP3 Files from Your ...Computer to the IC Recorder and 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...
... 74 Menu Settings 76 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 86 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 86 Structure of folders and files 87 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 91 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 92 Copying MP3 Files from Your ...Computer to the IC Recorder and 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...
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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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...film on the display window before you charge batteries, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). 8 GB To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to operate this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) P Note When you use the.... You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in some models in 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 ...
...film on the display window before you charge batteries, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). 8 GB To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to operate this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) P Note When you use the.... You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in some models in 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 ...
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...when you press any button. (You cannot stop normal playback.) 11GB P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To put the IC recorder in the direction of "HOLD." "HOLD" will appear for approximately 3 seconds, indicating that all the button operations are... disabled. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the HOLD status "HOLD" appears if you carry ...
...when you press any button. (You cannot stop normal playback.) 11GB P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To put the IC recorder in the direction of "HOLD." "HOLD" will appear for approximately 3 seconds, indicating that all the button operations are... disabled. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the HOLD status "HOLD" appears if you carry ...
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... on the display window before you insert batteries after you remove the batteries. • You can use the IC recorder. 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... erased even when you remove the batteries. • When replacing the batteries, the clock continues moving for about 1 minute after the IC recorder has been without batteries for the first time, or when you use two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). Step 2: Preparing...
... on the display window before you insert batteries after you remove the batteries. • You can use the IC recorder. 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... erased even when you remove the batteries. • When replacing the batteries, the clock continues moving for about 1 minute after the IC recorder has been without batteries for the first time, or when you use two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). Step 2: Preparing...
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Getting Started When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 13GB Replace the old batteries with new ones. Battery remain indicator : "Low Battery Level" appears.
Getting Started When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. m : "Low Battery" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 13GB Replace the old batteries with new ones. Battery remain indicator : "Low Battery Level" appears.
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...in the menu (page 85). 14 GB The IC recorder is displayed. 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... the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to "10min" when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off within a few seconds. animation is turned on Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF...
...in the menu (page 85). 14 GB The IC recorder is displayed. 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... the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to "10min" when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off within a few seconds. animation is turned on Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF...
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...press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, the cursor moves to set the year, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 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. Set the clock as follows: 1... Set the year. or >+ to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you set the minute, the "Executing..." Step 4: Setting the Clock ...
...press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, the cursor moves to set the year, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 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. Set the clock as follows: 1... Set the year. or >+ to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you set the minute, the "Executing..." Step 4: Setting the Clock ...
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To set the clock using the menu. To set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock, use the menu. Then select... canceled and the stop mode window will be displayed. P Notes • If you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. • When any button not intended for use in the... minute 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.
To set the clock using the menu. To set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock, use the menu. Then select... canceled and the stop mode window will be displayed. P Notes • If you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. • When any button not intended for use in the... minute 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.
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.... 2 Select the folder in which you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 48). Basic Operations 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. z Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you want to check the battery indicator...
.... 2 Select the folder in which you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 48). Basic Operations 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. z Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you want to check the battery indicator...
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..." in the menu (page 83), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to be automatically recorded after the last recorded file. 3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the direction of recorded files in the folder zTip You can switch the elapsed time display to remaining time, or another...
..." in the menu (page 83), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to be automatically recorded after the last recorded file. 3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the direction of recorded files in the folder zTip You can switch the elapsed time display to remaining time, or another...
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... 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. The folder containing the recorded file The number of the current recording file. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect...
... 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. The folder containing the recorded file The number of the current recording file. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect...
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...; You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using this IC recorder will also flash. release pause and Press z REC/PAUSE again. review during recording or recording pause. Other operations pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. After you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop ).) review the current Press N PLAY/STOP•...
...; You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using this IC recorder will also flash. release pause and Press z REC/PAUSE again. review during recording or recording pause. Other operations pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. After you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop ).) review the current Press N PLAY/STOP•...
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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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When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). Basic Operations To stop playback 1 Press x (stop). x -., >+ 25GB Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder 2 Press -. or >+ to display the folder selection window. To select a folder and file 1 Press (folder) to select a folder.
When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). Basic Operations To stop playback 1 Press x (stop). x -., >+ 25GB Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder 2 Press -. or >+ to display the folder selection window. To select a folder and file 1 Press (folder) to select a folder.
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... the beginning of Press -. repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.*3) *1 When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point (page 64). *2 These operations are for when "Easy Search" is set... to "OFF" (page 49). *3 In the continuous searching mode, the IC recorder does not locate track marks. To resume playback from that point, (Playback Pause function) press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again.
... the beginning of Press -. repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.*3) *1 When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point (page 64). *2 These operations are for when "Easy Search" is set... to "OFF" (page 49). *3 In the continuous searching mode, the IC recorder does not locate track marks. To resume playback from that point, (Playback Pause function) press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again.