Sony ICD-AX412 Manuale Utente

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10GBRearT StandYou can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table.U Battery compartmentV (USB) connecto

100GBDisconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outletFollow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may b

101GBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn powerOperate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA-B2K

102GBOn maintenanceTo clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alc

103GBAdditional Information• Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object.• Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card.•

104GBSpecificationsSystem requirementsTo use your computer with the Sound Organizer softwareTo use your computer with the Sound Organizer software, se

105GBAdditional Information• For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for

106GBPlayback speed control (DPC)2.00 times - 0.50 times Power output300 mWPower requirementsTwo LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 3.0 V

107GBAdditional InformationMaximum recording time*3*4The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.*3When you are going to record contin

108GBBattery lifeWhen using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries*1When using Sony NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries*1*1The battery life is me

109GBTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist a

11GBGetting StartedPreventing unintentional operations (HOLD)You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when

110GBThe IC recorder cannot be turned on.• The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF”

111GBTroubleshootingThe IC recorder does not operate.• You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder fo

112GBThe “File Full” message is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.• 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( ) or 4,074 fi

113GBTroubleshootingWhen recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough.• Connect the headphone jack of other equi

114GBThere are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode.• The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes (stop mode, playb

115GBTroubleshootingThe battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short.• You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temper

116GBThe IC recorder is not recognized by your computer.A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer.• Disconnect the IC recorder from your

117GBTroubleshootingSound OrganizerRefer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too.Symptom Cause/RemedyThe Sound Organizer software canno

118GBStored files cannot be played back or edited.• You cannot play back files whose file format the Sound Organizer software does not support. Depend

119GBTroubleshootingMessage ListMessage Cause/RemedyHOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to pre

12GBStep 2: Preparing a Power SourceRemove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, i

120GBFile Damaged • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged.Format Error • The IC recorder cannot be turn

121GBTroubleshootingPast Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time (page 53).File

122GBCannot Divide - Max 199 Files• When there are already 199 files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder exc

123GBTroubleshootingSystem LimitationsThere are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC

124GBDisplay Window GuideDisplay when stoppedA Newly arriving podcast indicatorB Alarm indicatorAppears when the alarm is set in a file.C Folder infor

125GBTroubleshootingrecording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode:ST: Stereo recording mode (192kbps)STSP: Stereo standard

126GBDisplay when recordingP Recording progress animation displayDisplays the progress of a recording in animation.Q Recording indicatorAppears while

127GBTroubleshootingDisplay in the HOLD statusU HOLD indicatorAppears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations.T

128GBIndexAA-B repeat ...51Adding a recording ...35Adding an overwrite reco

129GBIndexIIndex to parts and controlsDisplay window ... 124Front ...9R

13GBGetting StartedWhen using rechargeable batteriesYou can use NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied). You can recharge the batteries by c

130GBNNoise ...101Noise cut ...48Noise cut level ...

14GBStep 3: Turning the IC Recorder OnTurning the power onSlide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second

15GBGetting StartedStep 4: Setting the ClockYou need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.When you insert batteries

16GBWhen you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed.P Notes• If you do not press N

17GBGetting StartedStep 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display WindowYou can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from

18GBBasic OperationsRecordingP Notes• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13).• Noise may be recorded if an object

19GBBasic Operations3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded.zTipYou can open the stan

2GBOwner’s RecordThe model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numbers i

20GB4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.The recording indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 77), the indicator does

21GBBasic OperationsTo stop recordingNote while accessingThe IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the “Accessing...”

22GBOther operationsz Tips• Files recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files.• You can record up to 199 files in each folder.• You

23GBBasic OperationsTo record according to each recording situation (scene selection)According to various recording scene, you can change the recordin

24GBListeningStarting playback1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 11).The st

25GBBasic OperationsTo stop playbackTo select a folder and a file4 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.1 Press x (stop).1 Press FOLDER to display the f

26GB2 Press –. or >+ to select a folder.When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05).3 Press N PLAY/STO

27GBBasic OperationsOther operationsAbout the displayA Folder informationThe recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC re

28GB (podcast): Playback-only folder. This is the area used to manage podcast files transferred from your computer.Only the (voice) folders will be

29GBBasic OperationsErasingP NoteOnce a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.Selecting a file and erasing it1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF

3GBNotice for usersAll rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduce

30GBTo cancel erasing4 Press –. or >+ to select “YES.”5 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and the se

31GBBasic OperationsTo erase another fileProceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.”To erase a part of a fileDivide the file

32GBOther Recording OperationsChanging the Recording SettingsSelecting a recording scene for each situationAccording to various recording scene, you c

33GBOther Recording OperationsP Notes• You cannot set a scene during recording.• When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Sel

34GBRecording a voice noteBy placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the built-in microphones, and recor

35GBOther Recording OperationsScene Select settingsFor details on the menu items and settings, see pages 72 through 76.P NoteYou cannot modify the Sce

36GBSelect the file to which you want to add a recording first.1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode.The menu mode windo

37GBOther Recording Operations• The REC Mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file. • If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you m

38GB3 Press –. or >+ to select “Overwrite,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.“Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.4 Pr

39GBOther Recording OperationsYou can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC rec

4GBTrademarks• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stat

40GBRecording on a Memory CardIn addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card.About compatible memory cardsMemory cards that

41GBOther Recording OperationsFor ICD-AX412, the operational tests performed were using memory cards available as of January 2011.For the latest infor

42GBTo switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window

43GBOther Recording OperationsRecording via Other DevicesRecording with an external microphone1 Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the m

44GBIf the input level is not strong enough, adjust the “Mic Sensitivity” setting on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connecte

45GBOther Recording OperationsYou can make MP3 files without using the computer by recording sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder.W

46GBOperation during RecordingMonitoring the recordingIf you connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor th

47GBOther Playback OperationsOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback SettingsConvenient playback methodsListening with better sound quality• To

48GB• If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold >+ to go to the end of the file, and then

49GBOther Playback Operations3 Press –. or >+ to select “Noise Cut Level,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.The “Noise Cut Level” setting window w

5GBTable of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...8Index to parts a

50GB–: Decreases the speed by 0.05 times each time this button is pressed (from ×0.50 to ×1.00).+: Increases the speed by 0.10 times each time this bu

51GBOther Playback Operations3 Press –. or >+ to select “Continuous Play,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.4 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” an

52GBTo resume normal playback:Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.To stop A-B repeat playback:Press x (stop).To change the segment specified for A-B repeat playba

53GBOther Playback OperationsPlaying Back a File at a Desired Time with an AlarmYou can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desi

54GB2 When you select “Date”:Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 15.When you s

55GBOther Playback Operationsselected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern.When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop auto

56GBPlayback via Other DevicesRecording with other equipmentYou can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment.Before you start recordin

57GBEditing FilesEditing FilesArranging Files in a FolderMoving a file to a different folder1 Select the file you want to move.2 Press and hold •DISP–

58GBWhen you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder will be erased.6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.To cancel m

59GBEditing Files4 Press –. or >+ to select “File Copy,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.“Copy to Memory Card”or “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears

6GBOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback Settings ...47Convenient playback methods ...47Reducing noise in the playback so

60GBP NoteIf the selected folder contains a protected file (page 67), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder.1 Select the folder containin

61GBEditing FilesUsing a Track MarkAdding a track markYou can add a track mark at a point at which you want to divide a file later or locate during pl

62GBErasing a track mark1 Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase.2 Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mod

63GBEditing FilesTo cancel erasingSelect “NO” in step 5, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time

64GBDividing a FileDividing a file at the current positionYou can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and a new

65GBEditing Files5 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the divided files will

66GB3 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.4 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press N

67GBEditing FilesProtecting a FileTo prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is m

68GBAbout the Menu FunctionMaking Settings for the Menu1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be displayed.2 Pr

69GBAbout the Menu Function4 Press –. or >+ to make the setting, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.P NoteIf y

7GBUsing the Supplied Sound Organizer Software ...91What you can do using Sound Organizer ...

70GBMenu SettingsMenu items Operation mode(a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)Stop mode Playback mode Recording modeScene Sel

71GBAbout the Menu FunctionDetail MenuaaaREC Modea——Mic Sensitivitya—aLCF(Low Cut)a—aSelect Inputa——Continuous Playaa—Noise Cut Levelaa—LEDa——Language

72GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See pageScene SelectAllows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as follows: Meeting (

73GBAbout the Menu FunctionEasy SearchSets the easy search function.ON:You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing >+ and go back for abou

74GBDivide Divide All Track MarksDivides a file at all the track mark positions.YES:The track mark division is executed. NO:The track mark division is

75GBAbout the Menu FunctionSelect MemorySelects the memory media on which you want to store a file, or which contains the file you want to play, edit,

76GBDetail MenuMic SensitivitySets the microphone sensitivity.High:To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as recording i

77GBAbout the Menu FunctionDetail MenuNoise Cut LevelSets the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder plays a file back which is recorded with the

78GBDetail MenuDate&TimeSets the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.1Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. Se

79GBAbout the Menu FunctionDetail MenuBeepSets whether a beep will be heard or not.ON*:A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accept

8GBGetting StartedStep 1: Checking the Contents of the PackageIC Recorder (1)Remove the film on the display window window before you use the IC record

80GBDetail MenuAuto Power OffIf the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, the IC recorder turns off automatically.5min:The IC record

81GBUtilizing Your ComputerUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder with Your ComputerWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can

82GBTo exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer.1 Connect the (USB) connector of the IC re

83GBUtilizing Your ComputerBuilt-in memory*1When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, the IC recorder recognizes and handles it as a

84GBMemory Stick Micro™ (M2™) microSD card“MEMORY CARD”Folder for files recorded using the IC recorderFolder transferred from your computerVOICEFOLDER

85GBUtilizing Your ComputerStructure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorderThe display of the structure of the folders seen in

86GB• A folder called “No Folder” (If you transfer MP3 files separately, those files will be displayed under this folder.)Display of a podcast file tr

87GBUtilizing Your ComputerCopying Files from the IC Recorder to Your ComputerYou can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer

88GBCopying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them BackYou can copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder by dragg

89GBUtilizing Your Computer5 Press x (stop) to stop playback.The maximum playback time (files*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as f

9GBGetting StartedIndex to parts and controlsFrontA Built-in microphones (stereo)B Access indicatorC Display windowD •DISP–MENU buttonE FOLDER buttonF

90GBUsing the IC Recorder as USB MemoryWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files r

91GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the Supplied Sound Organizer SoftwareWhat you can do using Sound OrganizerSound Organizer allows you to exchange file

92GBCombining filesYou can combine multiple files into one file.Deleting files from an IC recorderYou can delete a file saved to an IC recorder.Use th

93GBUtilizing Your ComputerP Notes• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed above is used.• 64 bit versi

94GB• To use the software update function in Windows XP, you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges.• The Windows Media Form

95GBUtilizing Your ComputerThe Sound Organizer windowA HelpDisplays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help fi

96GBAdditional InformationRecharging the Batteries Using a ComputerYou can charge NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the

97GBAdditional InformationWhile the batteries are charging, “Connecting” and the battery indicator in an animation are displayed.3 Disconnect the IC r

98GB• If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 109.• You cannot c

99GBAdditional InformationUsing a USB AC AdaptorYou can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (n