Sony ICD-TX660 Reference guide

Help Guide
IC Recorder
ICD-TX660
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Preparation
Parts and controls
HOME menu/OPTION menu
Using the HOME menu
Using the OPTION menu
List of the OPTION menu items
About folders and files
Display window
Display window while the HOME menu is displayed
Display window while recording is in progress or on standby
Display window while playback is in progress
Display window while the recording information is displayed
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Display window while the current file information is displayed
Display window while the file search categories are displayed
Power
Charging the battery with a computer
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
Using/Charging the IC recorder with the USB AC adaptor
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the screen off timer
Making the initial settings
Preventing unintentional operations
Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD)
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state
Maintaining the volume level (European model only)
Maintaining the moderate volume level (European model only)
Recording
Recording
Recording with the built-in microphones
Starting recording while the IC recorder is turned off (One-push recording)
Monitoring the recording audio
Changing the storage folder for recorded files
Additional recording operations/settings
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Tips for better recording
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
Using the recording delay function
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
Using external devices for recording
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
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Playback
Playing
Playing a file
Selecting a file
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)
Additional operations available during playback
Additional playback operations/settings
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC(Speed Control) function
Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)
Selecting the playback mode
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Repeatedly playing the current file (Button-hold repeat playback)
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Listening to sound in loud volume
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)
Quickly locating your desired portion of a recording (Time Jump)
Jumping forward/back a fixed number of seconds (Easy Search)
Editing
Deleting
Deleting a file
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Deleting a folder
Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Creating a folder
Using track marks
Adding a track mark
Adding track marks automatically
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Deleting a track mark
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time
Dividing files
Dividing a file at the current playback point
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
Changing names
Changing a folder name
Changing a file name
Protecting a file
Settings menu
Using the Settings menu
List of the Settings menu items
Menu items with selectable setting items
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Mic Sensitivity)
Emphasizing the stereo effect when recording (Stereo Emphasis)
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
Selecting the display language (Language)
Setting the clock (Date & Time)
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format)
Selecting the clock display format (Time Display)
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)
Turning on or off the speaker output (Speaker Output)
Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer)
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off)
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings)
Formatting the memory (Format)
Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time)
Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)
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Computer
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer
Structure of folders and files
Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer
Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder
Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer
Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device
Software (for Windows only)
What you can do with Sound Organizer 2
Parts of the Sound Organizer 2 window
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2
Installing Sound Organizer 2
Specifications
System requirements
Technical specifications
Maximum recording time
Maximum playback time/number of music files
Built-in rechargeable battery life
Announcements
Trademarks
Support website
Customer support websites
If you have problems/Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Restarting the IC recorder
Noise
The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand.
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise.
A rustling noise is recorded.
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A clipping or breaking noise is recorded.
You hear noise when using the headphones (not supplied) for playback.
You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on.
Power
The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work.
The IC recorder does not turn off.
The IC recorder automatically turns off.
The battery life of the IC recorder is short.
Charging
You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.
The battery indicator does not appear on the display window or it disappears in the middle of charging.
The charge error indicator is flashing where the battery indicator should be displayed.
General operations
The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
The operation of the IC recorder slows down.
The operation indicator does not light.
Recording
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
The VOR function does not work.
Input sounds are distorted.
Playback
The playback volume is low.
You hear no sound from the built-in speaker.
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected.
The Equalizer function does not change sound quality.
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
You cannot move to the next or previous file.
You cannot use A-B repeat.
You cannot do time jump.
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Time jump ±10% does not match the value of the file time divided by 10.
Editing
You cannot divide a file.
You cannot move a file.
You cannot copy a file to a different folder.
Track marks are not detected.
The folder or file you created is not displayed.
Display
The display window turns off too soon.
The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one displayed on the computer.
Files
The [Memory Full] message appears and you cannot start recording.
The [File Full] message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
Computer
A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters.
Copying a file takes time.
The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer.
The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file.
The computer does not start.
Dedicated software (Sound Organizer 2)
You cannot install Sound Organizer 2.
The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2.
The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer.
You cannot play or edit stored files.
The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise.
The operation of the IC recorder slows down.
The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted.
Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up.
List of messages
System limitations
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Parts and controls
Built-in microphones1.
Operation indicator2.
(record/recording stop) button3.
Display window4.
(cue/fast forward) button5.
(play/enter/stop) button (*1)6.
(review/fast backward) button7.
JUMP button8.
OPTION button9.
BACK／ HOME button
(You can return to the previous screen or item by pressing this button quickly and you can also return to the HOME
menu by pressing and holding this button.)
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Built-in speaker (*2)11.
VOL -/+ (volume -/+) button (*1)12.
USB Type-C port13.
Headphones jack14.
Clip15.
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POWER・HOLD switch (*3)16.
The (play/enter/stop) button and VOL + (volume +) button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC
recorder.
*1
The built-in speaker is for checking the recorded sound, so the volume is limited. If playback sound is not loud enough or is difficult to hear, use
headphones (not supplied.)
*2
Sliding the POWER・HOLD switch to [POWER] and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. For details, see Restarting the
IC recorder.
*3
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Using the HOME menu
The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on your IC recorder.
Related Topic
Using the OPTION menu
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Press and hold BACK/HOME.
The HOME menu appears.
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Press (review/fast backward) or (cue/fast forward) to select the function you want to use, and then
press (play/enter/stop).
You can select the following functions:
Music:
You can select music files imported from a computer for playback.
To locate a music file, you can select one of the file search categories: [All Songs], [Albums], [Artists], and [Folders].
When you import music files, import them into the MUSIC folder.
Recorded Files:
You can select files recorded by the IC recorder for playback.
To locate a recorded file, you can select one of the file search categories: [Latest Recording], [Search by REC
Date], [Search by REC Scene], and [Folders].
Record:
You can display the recording standby screen. To start recording, press (record/recording stop).
Settings:
You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder.
Back to XX(*):
Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
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The function you are currently using is displayed in [XX].
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Using the OPTION menu
You can display the OPTION menu by pressing OPTION. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected
function of your IC recorder.
Note
The OPTION menu may not appear, depending on the screen on the display window.
Hint
To return to the previous screen, press BACK/HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window.
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
List of the OPTION menu items
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Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.
The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears.
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Press (review/fast backward) or (cue/fast forward) to select the desired menu item, and then press
(play/enter/stop).
2
Press (review/fast backward) or (cue/fast forward) to select the desired setting, and then press
(play/enter/stop).
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List of the OPTION menu items
The following lists the OPTION menu items. To display the OPTION menu, press OPTION.
Depending on the operation or condition, some of the items may not be displayed.
Record
The following menu items are available while:
- recording is in progress.
- recording is on standby.
REC Information:
Display window while the recording information is displayed
Recording Folder:
Changing the storage folder for recorded files
Create Folder:
Creating a folder
Scene Select:
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Recording Delay:
Using the recording delay function
REC Mode:
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Add Track Mark:
Adding a track mark
Mic Sensitivity:
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Mic Sensitivity)
Stereo Emphasis:
Emphasizing the stereo effect when recording (Stereo Emphasis)
Recording Filter:
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
VOR:
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
Delete File:
Deleting a file
Recorded Files
The following menu items are available while:
- the recorded files are listed.
- playback of a recorded file is in progress.
- playback of a recorded file is on standby.
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Add Track Mark:
Adding a track mark
DPC(Speed Control):
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC(Speed Control) function
A-B Repeat:
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Clear Voice:
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
Equalizer:
Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)
Easy Search:
Jumping forward/back a fixed number of seconds (Easy Search)
Play Mode:
Selecting the playback mode
Playback Range:
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Delete File:
Deleting a file
Delete All in List:
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Delete All Files:
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Protect:
Protecting a file
Do Not Protect:
Protecting a file
Track Mark List:
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)
Delete Track Marks:
Deleting a track mark
Divide:
Dividing a file at the current playback point
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
Move File:
Moving a file to a different folder
Copy File:
Copying a file to a different folder
Change File Name:
Changing a file name
File Information:
Display window while the current file information is displayed
Create Folder:
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Creating a folder
Delete Folder:
Deleting a folder
Change Folder Name:
Changing a folder name
Music
The following menu items are available while:
- playback of a file that is imported from a computer is in progress.
- playback of a file that is imported from a computer is on standby.
Add Track Mark:
Adding a track mark
DPC(Speed Control):
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC(Speed Control) function
A-B Repeat:
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Equalizer:
Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)
Easy Search:
Jumping forward/back a fixed number of seconds (Easy Search)
Play Mode:
Selecting the playback mode
Playback Range:
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Delete File:
Deleting a file
Delete All in List:
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Delete All Files:
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Protect:
Protecting a file
Do Not Protect:
Protecting a file
Track Mark List:
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)
Delete Track Marks:
Deleting a track mark
File Information:
Display window while the current file information is displayed
Delete Folder:
Deleting a folder
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Using the OPTION menu
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About folders and files
The following illustrates the structure of folders and files that you can view on your IC recorder.
Under [ Recorded Files]
[FOLDER01]: Recorded files are stored.
A: HOME menu
B: Folders
C: Files
Under [ Music]
A: HOME menu
B: Folders
C: Files
Related Topic
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Structure of folders and files
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Display window while the HOME menu is displayed
The following describes the HOME menu on the display window.
Note
The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
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HOME menu items
You can select one of the following:
: Music
: Recorded Files
: Record
: Settings
: Back to XX (The function you are currently using is displayed in [XX].)
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Display window while recording is in progress or on standby
The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby.
Recording while using scenes
Recording is on standby while using scenes
Recording while scenes are off
Recording is on standby while scenes are off
Note
The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC
recorder.
VOR indicator
Indicates that the VOR function is active.
1.
Scene Select indicator
Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected.
: Pocket
: Auto Voice Rec
: Meeting
: Lecture
: Voice Notes
: Interview
2.
Track mark number
Indicates the number of added track marks.
3.
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