Sony ICD-PX820D - Ic Recorder User manual

ICD-BX800 4-180-955-01(1)
About sound that might be recorded as noise
Sounds that cause noise
The IC recorder may record various sounds other than voice, and the sounds will be heard as noise.
Sounds that occur when you touch the IC recorder (touch noise)
Rustling sounds of your clothes (when putting the IC recorder in your pocket)
Vibration sounds (when putting the IC recorder on a desk or a piano, etc.)
Noise from air conditioner, projector, PC, etc.
Extra ambient sounds (when recording a lecture or a lesson)
Breath hitting the microphone when recording near your mouth (pop noise)
Noise caused when recording in long play recording mode (“LP” mode, etc.)
To reduce the recording noise
Touch noises may be recorded when you touch the IC recorder during recording. Try to avoid touching the IC
recorder until the recording ends.
Move the IC recorder far from the sound source, or eliminate the noise.
Select the best recording mode according to the situation. We recommend you to set the recording mode to
the high-quality mode (“HQ” mode,“SHQ”mode, etc.) when you are concerned about ambient noise.
Select the best microphone sensitivity according to the situation. Please try to lower the setting of the
microphone sensitivity when the ambient sounds become noise and it is not easy to hear the target sound.
For details about the settings of the recording mode and the microphone sensitivity installed on the IC recorder,
refer to the supplied operating instructions.
See “Techniques for Better Recording”on the reverse side of this paper.
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ICD-BX800 4-180-955-01(1)
To record a meeting To record a lecture or a lesson
Techniques for Better Recording
The IC recorder allows you to record in a variety of situations. This section introduces easy recording setup for 4
typical scenes.
For better recording and playback
To obtain the best recording results, perform a trial recording in advance.
The IC recorder is equipped with a noise cut function. The noise cut function reduces the noise, therefore you
can hear the recorded message more clearly.
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To record voice memos or dictation To record in your pocket
Tip for setup
Turn the built-in microphone in the direction of the
sound source to be recorded. Or use a directional
microphone (not supplied).
MODE SHQ (Super high-quality monaural
recording mode)
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Tips for setup
The noise of vibration, etc., transmitted from the desk
can be reduced by putting a handkerchief under the
IC recorder.
Record near the speaker.
MODE SHQ (Super high-quality monaural
recording mode)
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Tips for setup
The rustling noise of your clothes can be reduced by
putting a handkerchief, etc. in your pocket to hold the
IC recorder.
You can use the stereo microphone with shirt-clip
(not supplied) to reduce the noise further.
MODE SP (Standard play monaural
recording mode)
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Tips for setup
When recording, hold the IC recorder beside
your mouth to avoid breathing into the built-in
microphone.
When you record holding the IC recorder in your
hand, please note that the sounds from touching the
IC recorder (touch noise) are not recorded.
MODE SP (Standard play monaural
recording mode)
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