Sony ICD-LX30 User manual

4-297-164-13(1)
ICD-LX30
Memory Card
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Recording
Listening
Erasing
About the Menu Function
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index

2GB
For customers in Korea/China/
Europe
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose the AC adaptor to dripping or splashing, and
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the AC adaptor.
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect
the AC adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: SD memory card
• 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 memory card recorder or computer.
• Depending on the types of the text and characters,
the text shown on the memory card recorder may
not be displayed properly on device. This is due
to:
– The capacity of the connected memory card
recorder.
– The memory card recorder is not functioning
normally.
– Content information is written in the language
or the character that is not supported by the
memory card recorder.
Do not install AC adaptor in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not
be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent connection
with an incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand
the battery over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for the customers: the
following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in
the countries applying EU
directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service
or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee documents.
To prevent possible hearing
damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods.

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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.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE
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.
Trademarks
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• SD, SDHC microSD and microSDHC logos are
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
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.
What you record is for personal
enjoyment and use only. Copyright
laws prohibit other forms of use
without the permission of the copyright
holders.

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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) ..............................................11
Maintaining the moderate volume
level (European model only) ..............12
Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ..........13
When to replace/charge the
batteries ...............................................14
Connecting the memory card
recorder to a wall outlet ......................14
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card ............16
To remove a memory card ..................17
Step 4: Turning the Memory Card
Recorder On ............................................19
Turning the power on .........................19
Turning the power off .........................19
Step 5: Setting the Clock ........................20
Setting the clock using the menu ........21
Step 6: Setting the Language to Be
Used in the Display Window ..................22
Recording
Starting to Record ...................................24
To stop recording ................................25
Note while accessing ..........................25
Recording via Other Devices ..................27
Recording with an external
microphone .........................................27
Recording from other equipment ........28
Listening
Starting Playback ....................................30
Stopping the playback .........................31
Reviewing the current recording
instantly ...............................................31
Other operations ..................................31
Recording with other equipment ........34
Erasing
Erasing the File .......................................35
Erasing the current recording
instantly ...............................................37
Erasing all files in a recorded date
box ......................................................37

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About the Menu Function
Making Settings for the Menu ................38
Menu Settings .........................................40
Additional Information
Precautions ..............................................44
Specifications ..........................................47
Memory card recorder section ............47
Battery life ..........................................49
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................50
Message List ...........................................54
Display Window Guide ..........................57
Index .......................................................59

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the
Package
Memory card recorder (1)
SD memory card (2GB) (1)
AC adaptor*(1)
AC-ES3010K2
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
(2)
Carrying pouch (1)
Hand strap (1)
The strap is attached via the strap hole of
the memory card recorder.
Quick Start Guide
Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are stored as
PDF files in the supplied SD memory
card with the memory card recorder.
* The AC adaptor is supplied with
Chinese/Korean/European model only.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

8GB
Index to parts and controls
Front
ADisplay window
Bm(microphone) jack*1
Ci(headphone) jack*2
DStrap hole*3
E.PREV button
FMemory card access indicator
GNPLAY/ENTER*1button
HMemory card slot
ImFR button
JMFF button

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Getting Started
KSEARCH button
LSpeaker
MVOL (volume) +*1/– button
NzREC/PAUSE button
(recording indicator)
OHOLD•POWER switch
PxSTOP button
Q>NEXT buttons
*1These buttons and the jack have a tactile
dot. Use it as a reference point for
operations, or to identify each terminal.
*2Connect a stereo headphones (not
supplied) to the i(headphone) jack.
When noise is heard, clean the plug of
the headphones.
*3The strap is attached via the strap hole
when you purchase the memory card
recorder.
i(headphone) jack
Headphone
(not supplied)

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Rear
RBuilt-in microphones
SERASE button
TMENU button
UDC IN 3V jack
VBattery compartment