Sony ICD-SX713 User manual

4-196-717-11(3)
ICD-SX713/SX813
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index

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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.
Notice for users
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The software described herein may also be governed
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• This software is for Windows and cannot be used
for Macintosh.
• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder
ICD-SX713/SX813. 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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• 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.
• Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon
NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the
United States and/or other countries.
• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
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) ..............................................11
Step 2: Recharging the Batteries .............12
Recharging the batteries using a
computer .............................................12
Recharging the batteries using a USB
AC adaptor ..........................................14
When to charge/replace the
batteries ...............................................14
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......15
Turning the power on .........................15
Turning the power off .........................15
Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................16
Setting the clock after recharging the
batteries ...............................................16
Setting the clock using the menu ........16
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used
in the Display Window ...........................19
Basic Operations
Recording .......................................20
Listening .........................................25
Erasing ............................................31
Other Recording Operations
Changing the Recording Settings ............33
Switching the directionality of the
built-in microphones ...........................33
Selecting a recording scene for each
situation ...............................................34
Manual recording ................................39
Adding a recording to a previously
recorded file ........................................40
Adding an overwrite recording during
playback ..............................................42
Recording a few seconds in advance
– the pre-recording function ...............43
Starting to record automatically in
response to sound
– the VOR function .............................45
Recording on a Memory Card .................47
Recording across memory media
– cross-memory recording ..................50
Recording via Other Devices ..................52
Recording with an external
microphone .........................................52
Recording from other equipment ........53
Operating during Recording ....................57
Monitoring the recording ....................57

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Other Playback Operations
Changing the Playback Settings .............58
Convenient playback methods ............58
Selecting a recording date from the
calendar and playing back ..................59
Reducing noise in the playback
sound and making the human voice
clearer – the noise cut function ...........60
Adjusting the playback sound by
amplifying inaudible sound
– the digital voice up function ............ 61
Adjusting the playback speed and
tones – the DPC (Digital Pitch
Control) function, key control ............ 63
Selecting the sound effect ...................64
Selecting the playback mode ..............66
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time
with an Alarm .........................................68
Playback via Other Devices ....................71
Recording with other equipment ........71
Using the Noise Canceling Function ......72
About noise canceling ........................72
Playing back with the noise canceling
function ...............................................73
Changing the noise canceling
settings ................................................74
Editing Files
Arranging Files in a Folder .....................77
Moving a file to a different folder ......77
Copying a file to the other memory
media ..................................................78
Erasing all files in a folder ..................79
Using a Track Mark ................................81
Adding a track mark ...........................81
Erasing a track mark ...........................82
Erasing all the track marks in the
selected file at one time ......................82
Dividing a File ........................................84
Dividing a file at the current
position ...............................................84
Dividing a file at all the track mark
positions ..............................................85
Changing a Folder Name ........................87
Protecting a File ......................................89
About the Menu Function
Making Settings for the Menu ................90
Menu Settings .........................................91
Utilizing Your Computer
Using the IC Recorder with Your
Computer ...............................................109
Connecting the IC recorder to your
computer ...........................................109
Structure of folders and files .............110
Disconnecting the IC recorder from
your computer ...................................114
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to
Your Computer .....................................116

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Copying Music Files from Your
Computer to the IC Recorder and
Playing Them Back ...............................117
Copying a music file from your
computer to the IC recorder
(drag and drop) .................................117
Playing back music files copied
from your computer using the
IC recorder ........................................117
Using the IC Recorder as USB
Memory .................................................119
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer
Software ................................................120
What you can do using Sound
Organizer ..........................................120
System requirements for your
computer ...........................................121
Installing Sound Organizer ...............123
The Sound Organizer window .......... 124
Additional Information
Using a USB AC Adaptor .....................126
Disconnecting the IC recorder from
the AC outlet .....................................127
Precautions ............................................128
Specifications ........................................131
System requirements ........................131
Design and specifications .................132
Battery life ........................................136
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................138
Message List .........................................150
System Limitations ...............................155
Display Window Guide .........................157
Index ......................................................162

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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)
(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)

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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.
Index to parts and controls
Front
ABuilt-in microphones (stereo)
BOperation indicator
CDisplay window
DSCENE button
E(folder) button
FxSTOP button
GzREC (record)/PAUSE button
HControl button (v, V/ .(review/fast
backward), >(cue/fast forward))
IN(play)/ENT (enter) button*
JT-MARK (Track mark) button
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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KPOWER/HOLD switch
LMENU button
MVOLUME –/+* button
N(repeat) A-B button
OERASE button
PStrap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
Rear
QSpeaker
RNOISE CUT switch
SDPC(SPEED)/KEY CTRL switch
TBattery compartment
Um(microphone) jack*
Vi(headphone) jack
WM2™/microSD memory card slot
X(USB) connector
* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.
Use it as a reference point for operations, or
to identify each terminal.
Installing the earbuds
(for ICD-SX813 only)
If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly,
the noise canceling effect will not be
optimal. To optimize noise canceling and to
enjoy better sound quality, change the
earbuds to another size, or adjust the earbud
position to fit your ears comfortably and
snugly.
One pair of the M size earbuds is attached
to the headphones when you purchase the
IC recorder. If you feel the M size earbuds
do not suit your ears, replace them with the
supplied S or L size earbuds. Confirm the
size of the earbuds by checking the color
inside (S: Orange, M: Green, L: Light blue).
When you replace the earbuds, turn to
install them firmly on the stereo
headphones for noise canceling to prevent
the earbud from detaching and remaining in
your ear.

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To detach an earbud
While holding the headphone, twist and
pull the earbud off.
zTip
If the earbud slips and cannot be detached,
wrap it in a dry soft cloth.
To attach an earbud
Twist and push the inside parts of the
earbud into the headphone until the
projecting part of the headphone is fully
covered.
The earbud is
not on straight.
The earbud is not
pushed all the way to
the end.

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Getting Started
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 POWER/HOLD switch in the
direction of “HOLD.”
“HOLD” will appear for approximately 3
seconds, indicating that all the button
operations are disabled.
To release the IC recorder from
the HOLD status
Slide the POWER/HOLD 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.)

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Step 2: Recharging the Batteries
Recharging the batteries
using a computer
Remove the film on the display window
before you use the IC recorder.
Connect the IC recorder to a running
computer, and charge the batteries until the
battery indicator indicates “ .”
It takes about 4 hours to fully charge
exhausted batteries.*
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.
While the batteries are charging,
“Connecting” and the battery indicator
are displayed in an animation.
Computer IC recorder
To USB port of
your computer
To (USB)
connector
USB connecting cable
Battery indicator

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When the batteries are fully charged, the
battery indicator will indicate “ .”
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.
* This is an approximation for the time it
takes to charge from no remaining battery
power to full battery power at room
temperature. It varies depending on the
remaining power and the condition of the
batteries. It also takes more time if the
temperature of the batteries are low, or if
the batteries are charged while you are
transferring data to the IC recorder.
PNote
If the battery indicator is not displayed in an
animation, charging has not been done
properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 138.
When using fully charged
batteries or LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline batteries
Follow the step 1.
PNote
You cannot charge LR03 (size AAA) alkaline
batteries (not supplied).
zTips
• Do not use manganese batteries for this IC
recorder.
• When replacing the batteries, files recorded
or alarm settings are not erased even when
you remove the batteries.

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• When replacing the batteries, the clock
continues moving for about 1 day after you
remove the batteries.
Recharging the batteries
using a USB AC adaptor
You can also charge the batteries by using
an AC-U50AG USB AC adaptor, etc. (not
supplied) (page 126).
When to charge/replace the
batteries
The battery indicator on the display shows
the battery condition in an animation.
Battery remain indication
: “Low Battery Level” appears.
Charge the rechargeable batteries or
replace the old batteries with new
ones.
m
: “Low Battery” appears and the IC
recorder will stop operation.

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Getting Started
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.
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.
zTips
• When you are not going to use the IC
recorder for a long time, we recommend to
turn off the IC recorder.
• When the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
and you leave the IC recorder without
attempting an operation for a certain length
of time, the auto power off function will take
effect. (The length of time before auto power
off is set to “10min” when you purchase the
IC recorder.) You can select the length of
time before auto power off takes effect in the
menu (page 107).

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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
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
you can set the clock using the menu.
1Select “Date&Time” in the menu.
1Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
The menu mode window will be
displayed.
xSTOP
N/ENT
v, V
MENU
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2Press .on the control button, press
vor Von the control button to select
the (IC recorder setting) tab, and
then press N/ENT.
3Press vor Von the control button to
select “Date&Time,” and then press
N/ENT.
2Press vor Von the control button to
select “Auto” or “Manual,” and then
press N/ENT.
When you selected “Auto,” the clock is
automatically adjusted using the clock in
the computer connected to the IC
recorder and on which the supplied
Sound Organizer software is started.
When you select “Manual,” proceed to
the next steps.
3Press vor Von the control button to
select “10y1m1d,” and then press N/
ENT.
4Press 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.
5Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
PNote
If you do not press N/ENT within 1 minute
of entering the clock setting data, the clock
setting mode is canceled and the window will
return to the display of the stop mode.

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To display the current date and
time
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
press xSTOP to display the current date
and time for about 3 seconds.

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Getting Started
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.
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.
xSTOP
N/ENT
v, V

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Basic Operations
Recording
PNotes
• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 14).
• Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC
recorder during recording.
zTip
Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the
recording (page 57).
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 (page 33).
1Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center to
release the IC recorder from the HOLD status
(page 11).
Built-in
microphones
Built-in
microphones