Sony ICD-AX412F User manual

4-267-133-11(2)
ICD-AX412F
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting

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WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like for a long time.
RATED CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 800 mA
Notice for users
All rights reserved. This manual or the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine
readable form without prior written approval from
Sony Corporation.
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LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed
by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
• This software is for Windows and cannot be used
for Macintosh.
• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder
ICD-AX412F. You cannot connect other IC
recorders.
• The recorded music is limited to private use only.
Use of the music beyond this limit requires
permission of the copyright holders.
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/
downloading or damaged data due to problems of
the IC recorder or computer.
• Depending on the types of the text and characters,
the text shown on the IC recorder may not be
displayed properly on device. This is due to:
– The capacity of the connected IC recorder.
– The IC recorder is not functioning normally.
– Content information is written in the language
or the character that is not supported by the IC
recorder.
What you record is for personal
enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws
prohibit other forms of use without the
permission of the copyright holders.
The use of Memory Stick™ media for
recording copyright-protected graphics or
other data is limited to the restrictions
specified under applicable copyright
laws. Any use beyond those restriction is
prohibited.
This product supports “Memory Stick
Micro™ (M2™)” media. “M2™” is an
abbreviated form of “Memory Stick
Micro™.” Hereinafter, “M2™” is used in
this document.

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Trademarks
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows
Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.
• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC.
• “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Furthermore, “ ™ ” and “®” are
not mentioned in each case in this manual.
The “Sound Organizer” uses software modules as
shown below:
Windows Media Format Runtime

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the
Package .....................................................7
Index to parts and controls ...................8
Preventing unintentional operations
(HOLD) ..............................................10
Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ..........11
When to replace/charge the
batteries ...............................................12
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......13
Turning the power on .........................13
Turning the power off .........................13
Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................14
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be
Used in the Display Window ..................16
Basic Operations
Recording .......................................17
Listening .........................................23
Erasing ............................................28
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 playback ..................................36
Starting to record automatically in
response to sound
– the VOR function .............................37
Recording on a Memory Card .................39
Recording via Other Devices ..................43
Recording with an external
microphone .........................................43
Recording from other equipment ........45
Operation during Recording ....................47
Monitoring the recording ....................47

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Other Playback Operations
Changing the Playback Settings .............48
Convenient playback methods ............48
Reducing noise in the playback
sound and making the human voice
clearer – the noise cut function ...........49
Adjusting the playback speed
– the DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
function ...............................................50
Selecting the playback mode ..............51
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time
with an Alarm .........................................54
Playback via Other Devices ....................57
Recording with other equipment ........57
Editing Files
Arranging Files in a Folder .....................58
Moving a file to a different folder ......58
Copying a file to the other memory ....59
Erasing all files in a folder ..................60
Using a Track Mark ................................62
Adding a track mark ...........................62
Erasing a track mark ...........................63
Erasing all the track marks in the
selected file at one time ......................64
Dividing a File ........................................65
Dividing a file at the current
position ...............................................65
Dividing a file at all the track mark
positions ..............................................66
Protecting a File ......................................68
Listening to the FM Radio
Tuning in an FM Radio Station ..............69
Tuning in a radio station by
scanning frequencies ...........................69
Tuning in a preset radio station ..........70
Recording FM broadcasts ...................71
Presetting FM Radio Stations .................72
Presetting FM radio stations
automatically .......................................72
Presetting FM radio stations
manually .............................................73
Erasing preset FM radio stations ........73
Changing the FM Radio Reception
Settings ....................................................74
Switching the receiver sensitivity
of the FM radio ...................................74
Switching the scanning sensitivity ......75
Switching the FM radio output
between speaker and headphones .......76
About the Menu Function
Making Settings for the Menu ................77
Menu Settings .........................................79

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Utilizing Your Computer
Using the IC Recorder with Your
Computer ................................................92
Connecting the IC recorder to your
computer .............................................92
Structure of folders and files ..............93
Disconnecting the IC recorder
from your computer ............................97
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to
Your Computer .......................................98
Copying MP3 Files from Your
Computer to the IC Recorder and
Playing Them Back .................................99
Copying an MP3 file from your
computer to the IC recorder
(drag and drop) ...................................99
Playing back MP3 files copied
from your computer using the IC
recorder ...............................................99
Using the IC Recorder as USB
Memory .................................................101
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer
Software ................................................102
What you can do using Sound
Organizer ..........................................102
System requirements for your
computer ...........................................103
Installing Sound Organizer ...............104
The Sound Organizer window ..........106
Additional Information
Recharging the Batteries Using a
Computer ...............................................107
Using a USB AC Adaptor .....................110
Disconnecting the IC recorder
from the AC outlet ............................111
Precautions ............................................112
Specifications ........................................115
System requirements .........................115
Design and specifications .................116
Battery life ........................................119
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................121
Message List .........................................131
System Limitations ...............................136
Display Window Guide .........................137
Index ......................................................142

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the
Package
IC Recorder (1)
Remove the film on the display window
before you use the IC recorder.
Stereo headphones (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
To connect the IC recorder to a computer,
make sure to use the supplied USB
connecting cable.
Electret condenser microphone (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
PNote
When you charge batteries, purchase
commercially-available NH-AAA
rechargeable batteries (not supplied).
Carrying pouch (1)
Application software, Sound
Organizer (CD-ROM) (1)
Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are stored as PDF
files in the built-in memory of the IC recorder.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

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Index to parts and controls
Front
ABuilt-in microphones (stereo)
BAccess indicator
CDisplay window
D•DISP
– MENU button
EFOLDER button
FNPLAY/STOP•ENTER*1button
(playback indicator)
GSPEED+/– button
H–.(review/fast backward), >+
(cue/fast forward) buttons
ISpeaker
Jm(microphone) jack*1
Ki(headphone) jack*2
LERASE button
MVOL (volume) –/+*1button
NDPC(SPEED CTRL) switch
OzREC/PAUSE button
(recording indicator)
P(repeat) A-B button
QNOISE CUT switch
Rx(stop) button
ST-MARK (track mark) button
*1These buttons and the jack have a tactile
dot. Use it as a reference point for
operations, or to identify each terminal.
*2Connect the supplied stereo headphones to
the i(headphone) jack. When noise is
heard, clean the plug of the headphones.
i(headphone)
jack

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Getting Started
Rear
TStand
You can open the stand and set the IC
recorder at a more upright angle when
recording on a table.
UBattery compartment
V(USB) connector
WM2™/microSD memory card slot
XHOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
YStrap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

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Preventing unintentional
operations (HOLD)
You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in
order to prevent unintentional operations
when you carry the IC recorder, etc.
To put the IC recorder in the
HOLD status
Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
in the direction of “HOLD.”
“HOLD” will appear for approximately 3
seconds, indicating that all the button
operations are disabled.
“HOLD” appears if you press any button
when the HOLD function is activated.
To release the IC recorder from
the HOLD status
Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
towards the center.
PNote
When the HOLD function is activated during
recording, all the button operations are
disabled. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD
function first.
zTip
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you
can stop the alarm playback by pressing any
button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)