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Getting Started
IC Recorder
Basic Operations
Operating Instructions
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index
© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICD-SX712
ICD-SX712 ICD-
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications Owner’s Record not expressly approved in this manual could void your The model number is located at the rear panel and the authority to operate this equipment. serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the space If you have any questions about this product, you may provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever call: Sony Customer Information Service Center you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
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Notice for users � The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires All rights reserved. This manual or the software permission of the copyright holders. described herein, in whole or in part, may not be � Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine downloading or damaged data due to problems of readable form without prior written approval from the IC recorder or computer. Sony Corporation
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� microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of What you record is for personal SD-3C, LLC. 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 � “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony recording copyright-protected graphics or Corporation. other data is limited to the restrictions � “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. specified under appl
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Table of Contents Getting Started Other Recording Operations Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Changing the Recording Settings ............33 Package .....................................................8 Switching the directionality of the Index to parts and controls ...................9 built-in microphones ...........................33 Preventing unintentional operations Selecting a recording scene for each (HOLD) ..............................................11 situation ...............
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Dividing a File ........................................79 Other Playback Operations Dividing a file at the current Changing the Playback Settings .............58 position ...............................................79 Convenient playback methods ............58 Dividing a file at all the track mark Selecting a recording date from the positions ..............................................80 calendar and playing back ..................59 Changing a Folder Name ........................82 Re
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Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory .................................................112 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software ................................................113 What you can do using Sound Organizer ..........................................113 System requirements for your computer ...........................................114 Installing Sound Organizer ...............116 The Sound Organizer window ..........117 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor .........
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Application software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* (1) Carrying pouch (1) Remove the film on the display window NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable before you use the IC recorder. batteries* (2) Stereo headphones (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries* (2) Battery case* (1) Operating Instructions USB connecting cable (1) * The wind screen, cradle, application W
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Getting Started K POWER/HOLD switch Index to parts and controls L MENU button Front M VOLUME –/+* button N (repeat) A-B button O ERASE button P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) Rear A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Operation indicator C Display window D SCENE button E (folder) button Q Speaker F x STOP button R NOISE CUT switch G z REC (record)/PAUSE button S DPC(SPEED)/KEY CTRL switch H Control button (v, V / . (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) T Battery compartment I N (play
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W M2™/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. GB 10
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Getting Started To release the IC recorder from Preventing unintentional the HOLD status 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 towards the center. P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. Slide the POWER/HOLD
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Step 2: Recharging the Batteries P Note 2 Connect the IC recorder to your The NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable computer. batteries are supplied with some models in Use the USB connecting cable supplied some regions only. with the IC recorder to connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder and the USB port of your computer. Recharging the batteries using a computer IC recorder Computer Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. To USB port of Connect the IC reco
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Getting Started For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the Battery indicator USB port of the computer. * This is an approximation for the time it When the batteries are fully charged, the takes to charge from no remaining battery battery indicator will indicate “ .” power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the 3 Disconnect the IC rec
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z Tips Battery remain indication � Do not use manganese batteries for this IC : “Low Battery Level” appears. recorder. Charge the rechargeable batteries or � When replacing the batteries, files recorded replace the old batteries with new or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries. ones. � When replacing the batteries, the clock m continues moving for about 1 day after you : “Low Battery” appears and the IC remove the batteries. recorder will stop operation. Re
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On z Tips Turning the power on � 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
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Step 4: Setting the Clock Select the last two digits of the year MENU when you set the year. x STOP N/ENT v, V . 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Setting the clock using the When you insert batteries for the first time, menu or when you insert batteries after the IC While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, recorder has been without batteries for you can set the clock using the menu. more
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Getting Started 2 Press . on the control button, press 3 Press v or V on the control button to v or V on the control button to select select “10y1m1d,” and then press N/ the (IC recorder setting) tab, and ENT. then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Date&Time,” and then press N/ENT. 4 Press v or V on 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 2 Press v or V on the co
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To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press x STOP to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds. GB 18
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Getting Started Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 2 Press v or V on the control button to x STOP select the language that you want to use, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT v, V You can select the language to be used for You can select the following languages. messages, menus, folder names, file names, English, Español (Spanish), Français etc. from 3 languages. (French) 1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. t “Language” in the
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Basic Operations Recording P Notes � 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. z Tip 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 1 Change the angle of the built-in microphones manually Built-in microphones a
