Sony ICD-SX713 User manual

4-196-714-12(1)
ICD-SX713/SX813
IC Recorder Quick Start Guide GB
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CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of
batteries.
Precautions
On power
Operate the unit only on 2.4 V or 3.0 V DC.
Use two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries or two
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries.
On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, remove the batteries and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before operating
it any further.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
This Quick Start Guide describes only basic
operations, such as how to record, play back, or
erase files. The operating instructions
explaining all the features and functions of
the IC recorder are stored as PDF files in 7
languages in the built-in memory of the IC
recorder. To copy the operating instructions
from the IC recorder to your computer, see
“Step 6: Copying the Operating Instructions to
Your Computer” on page 6.
You can also get another copy of the operating
instructions from the Sony support home page:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
Moreover, to install the supplied application
software (Sound Organizer), refer to the
operating instructions stored as PDF files.
For details on using the Sound Organizer
software, visit its help files.

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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)
(for ICD-SX713 only)
Stereo headphones for noise canceling
(1)
(for ICD-SX813 only)
Earbuds (Size S, L) (1)
(for ICD-SX813 only)
USB connecting cable (1)
Wind screen (1)
Use this to cover the built-in microphones.
Stand (1)
Telephone recording microphone (1)
Application software, Sound Organizer
(CD-ROM) (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable
batteries (2)
Battery case (1)
Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are stored as PDF files in
the built-in memory of the IC recorder.
Step 2: Recharging the
Batteries
Recharging the batteries using
a computer
1Insert rechargeable batteries.
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert
two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries with
correct polarity, and close the lid.
2Connect the IC recorder to your computer.
Use the USB connecting cable supplied with
the IC recorder to connect the (USB)
connector of the IC recorder and the USB port
of your computer.
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3Disconnect the IC recorder from your
computer.
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when
the IC recorder contains data files, the files may
be damaged or become unplayable.
1Make sure that the operation indicator of the
IC recorder does not light.
2Perform the following operation on your
computer.
On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at
the bottom of the desktop of the computer.
tLeft-click “Eject IC RECORDER.”
The icon and menu displayed can be different on
different operating systems.
On a Macintosh screen, drag “IC
RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash” and
drop it there.
For details on disconnecting the IC recorder
from your computer, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your computer.
3Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB
port of the computer.
Step 3: Turning the IC
Recorder On
Turning the power on
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction
of “POWER” for more than 1 second. The IC
recorder is turned on, and the “Accessing...”
animation is displayed.
Computer IC recorder
To USB port of
your computer
To (USB)
connector
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Turning the power off
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction
of “POWER” for more than 2 seconds, and the
“Power Off” animation is displayed.
Step 4: Setting the Clock
You need to set the clock to use the alarm
function or record the date and time.
When you insert batteries for the first time, or
when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has
been without batteries for more than 1 day, the
“Set Date&Time” animation appears, and then the
year section begins to flash in the clock setting
display window.
Setting the clock after
recharging the batteries
1Press vor Von the control button to set the
year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence,
and then press N/ENT.
Select the last two digits of the year when you
set the year.
2Press xSTOP to return to the stop mode
display.
Setting the clock using the
menu
Refer to “Setting the clock using the menu”
(page 16 in “Operating Instructions”).
Step 5: Setting the
Language to Be Used in
the Display Window
You can select the language to be used for
messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc.
from 11 languages.
xSTOP
N/ENT
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1Select the (IC recorder setting) tab t
“Language” in the menu, and then press N/
ENT.
2Press vor Von the control button to select the
language that you want to use, and then press
N/ENT.
You can select the following languages.
Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish),
Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский
(Russian), (Japanese), (Korean),
(Chinese), (Chinese),
(Thai)
3Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
Step 6: Copying the
Operating Instructions
to Your Computer
1Connect the IC recorder to your computer
(page 3).
2Complete the following procedure on your
computer.
On a Windows screen; open “My Computer” or
“Computer,” - “IC RECORDER” -
“Instructions.”
On a Macintosh screen; open the “IC
RECORDER” drive on the desktop -
“Instructions.”
3Drag and drop the files of the operating
instructions from “Instructions” folder to the
local disk on your computer.
The file names of the operationg instructions
are as follows:
Product name_language name_version.pdf (e.g.
ICD-SX713_SX813_English_11.pdf)
4Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer
(page 4).

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Basic Operations
Recording
zTip
Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording.
Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones
Selecting a folder
1Change the angle of the built-in microphones manually
according to the direction you want to record.
1Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to release
the IC recorder from the HOLD status.
2Press to display the folder selection window.
3Press .on the control button, press vor Von the control
button to select the (Voice) tab, and then press >on the
control button.
4Press vor Von the control button to select the folder in which
you want to record files.
When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already
available ( FOLDER01-05).
Built-in
microphones
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Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording)
To stop recording
5Press N/ENT.
1Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the source to be
recorded.
2Press zREC/PAUSE in the stop mode.
The operation indicator lights in red.
You do not need to press and hold zREC/PAUSE while
recording.
The new file will be automatically recorded after the last
recorded file.
1Press xSTOP.
The operation indicator flashes in orange and the IC recorder
stops at the beginning of the current recording file.
N/ENT
Operation
indicator
zREC/
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Listening
Starting playback
1Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to release
the IC recorder from the HOLD status.
2Press .
3Press .on the control button, press vor Von the control
button to select the (Voice) tab, the (Music) tab, or the
(Podcast) tab, and then press >on the control button.
4Press vor Von the control button to select the folder.
5Press >on the control button.
6Press vor Von the control button to select the file you want to
play.
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To stop playback
7Press N/ENT.
Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in
green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu, the operation
indicator does not light.)
8Press VOLUME –/+ to adjust the volume.
1Press xSTOP.
Operation
indicator
N/ENT
VOLUME –/+
xSTOP