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Question posted by SpecialUse53 on September 21st, 2015

Shrinking Recording Space?

It seems the amount of recording this unit can hold has decreased over a couple years, from approximately fifty hours to approximately twenty hours. Is there something that can be done to remedy that shrinking? Thanks!

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on September 21st, 2015 8:14 AM
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Two suggestions
  • Format the main storage with a computer if you can
  • Change the audio quality/format setting

Your manual here https://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Sony/ICDSX712/107777

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Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 1

© 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
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 2

... ICD-SX712 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride batteries. Owner's Record ... cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the space provided below. Model No Serial No The following FCC statement applies only...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 3

... Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to : - You cannot connect other IC recorders. 3GB The capacity of a separate user license agreement. • This software is for Windows ... reproduced, translated or reduced to private use only. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-SX712. The IC recorder is for users All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 6

...the playback sound and making the human voice clearer - Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings 58 Convenient playback methods 58 Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back...Settings for the Menu 85 Menu Settings 86 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with other equipment ........71 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder 72 Moving a file to...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 11

... Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. 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. "HOLD" will appear for approximately 3 seconds, indicating that...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 16

... record the date and time. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after recharging the batteries 1 Press v or V on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour,... and minute in the stop mode, you set the year. 2 Press x STOP to return to set the clock using the menu....
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 17

When you set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on the control button to set the year. Select the last two digits of the year when you select "Manual," proceed to the next steps. 5 Press x STOP to the display of entering the clock setting data, the...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 21

... The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC recorder (page 48). The (Built-in memory) tab will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 110, 114). P Note Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 25

... playback 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to select the folder. on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab, the (Music) tab, or the (Podcast) tab, and then press > on the control button to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11). 2 Press...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 28

.... (Podcast): Playback-only area. The (Built-in memory and external memory (memory card) of the IC recorder (page 49). About the tab view The recordable area and the playback-only area of those areas by switching a tab. Tabs (Voice): Recordable area. This is the area used to one of folders stored on the IC...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 33

...Operations 33GB Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones The built-in a particular direction, such as a conference, a musical performance, etc. This is recommended for recording a sound source, such as a voice note, an interview, etc. the microphone on the right records sound from the left records sound from the...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 34

To record dictation with a (Voice Notes) microphone in front of situations, such as REC Mode (page 89), REC Level (page 90), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. Selecting a recording scene for recording, such as recording in a spacious conference room. When you want, and then press N/ENT. (Meeting) To record in .). P Notes • You cannot set a scene...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 35

.... There are ways of the built-in microphones to 0° (page 33). appears in microphones to 0°. When you record voices from unspecified directions, set the angle of the built-in microphones to 0° (page 33). Recording a voice note Set the angle of the built-in step 1, the stop mode display will be displayed.
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 45

... to exit the menu mode. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE. The recording pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. 1 Select the (Recording) tab t "VOR" in the menu when the IC recorder is set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON," to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC 2 Press v or V on the control...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 48

... a memory card Push the memory card into the IC recorder again. P Notes • Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording/playback/formatting. For ICD-SX712, the operational tests performed were using a memory card. ... slot. For the latest information about the memory cards that of the IC recorder, you can record up to 4,074 files on page 47, securely to as the "memory ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 68

... alarm setting mode. 1 Select the (Playback) tab t "Alarm" in the menu when the IC recorder is in 68 GB The menu items will be different depending on the model you select "Date": Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in the stop mode, and then press N/ENT. You...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 100

...recorder setting) Date&Time Time Display Beep Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the language to "OFF" in sequence. Sets the clock display. - 12-Hour*: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-Hour: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. - Manual: Sets the clock by setting year..., month, day, hour, and minute ...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 114

... can change the title name, artist name, and other content on your computer The following shows the system requirements for a file and convert the voice to an IC recorder or memory card. System requirements for your IC recorder. Changing the file information of free space in the IC recorder when you want to an IC...
Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 127

... maximum recording time of recording. REC Mode Recording scene*7 Built-in memory Memory card ICD-SX712 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB LPCM 44.1kHz/ 16bit MP3 320kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 48kbps(MONO) MP3 8kbps(MONO) (Music) (My Scene) 3 hr. 0 min. 13 hr. 20 min. (Meeting) (Interview) 22 hr. 20 min. (Voice Notes...
Quick Start Guide - Page 1

GB ES IC Recorder Quick Start Guide ICD-SX712 4-196-714-61(1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in...HOLD switch towards the center to be used to your new Sony IC recorder! To turn the power on your nearest Sony dealer. There are stored as a management area. You can import files recorded with the correct polarity. T-MARK Adds a track mark to set the year, month, day, hour...

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