Help Guide
IC Recorder
ICD-SX2000
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
Preparation
Using the supplied wind screen
Parts and controls
HOME menu/OPTION menu
Using the HOME menu
Using the OPTION menu
About folders and files
Display window
While the HOME menu is displayed
While recording is in progress or on standby
While playback is in progress
While the recording information is displayed
While the current file information is displayed
While the file search categories are displayed
Power
Charging the battery with a computer
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Memory card
Inserting a memory card
Making the initial settings
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
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 models only)
Recording
Recording
Recording with the built-in microphones (Auto Gain Ctrl recording)
About the peak level meters indicating the recording volume levels
Monitoring the recording audio
Additional operations available during recording
Changing the file storage destination folder
Additional recording operations/settings
About the directivity of the built-in microphones
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene”
Tips for better recording
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
Recording with manual volume adjustment (manual recording)
Using the recording delay function
Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
Recording with other devices
Recording with an external microphone
Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)
Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)
Using external devices for recording
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
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
Using the transcription playback mode
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change)
Selecting the sound effect (Effect)
Customizing the sound effect
Selecting the playback mode
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Listening to sound with better quality
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
IC recorder operations with a smartphone (REC Remote)
Features of REC Remote
Getting ready to use REC Remote
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function
Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations
Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection
Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android)
Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS)
Viewing the Bluetooth information
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
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 (Built-in Mic Sensitivity)
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
Lowering the volume of loud sounds automatically (LIMITER)
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting)
Turning the recording/peak indicator on or off (LED)
Selecting the backlight setting (Backlight)
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)
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 Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)
Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time)
Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)
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
What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2
Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only)
Specifications
Compatible memory cards
System requirements
Technical specifications
Maximum recording time
Maximum playback time/number of music files
Battery life
Announcements
Precautions
Safety regulations
Trademarks
Notice for users
License
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.
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording.
You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback.
The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built-
in speaker.
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 is short.
Charging
You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.
The charge indicator does not appear 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 recording/peak indicator does not light.
Recording
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
The VOR function does not work.
The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device.
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 sound effect you selected with “Effect” does not work.
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
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.
Clock
The recording date of a file appears as “----/--/--” or “--:--.”
Display
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.
The microSD card is not detected.
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.
REC Remote
You cannot add your IC recorder (cannot establish a Bluetooth pairing).
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection.
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You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function.
Software operations (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.
Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases.
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
Table Of Contents
ICD-SX2000 Help Guide i..................................................................................................................
Preparation i......................................................................................................................................
Using the supplied wind screen 1......................................................................................................
Parts and controls 2...........................................................................................................................
HOME menu/OPTION menu i...........................................................................................................
Using the HOME menu 4.............................................................................................................
Using the OPTION menu 6..........................................................................................................
About folders and files 8....................................................................................................................
Display window i................................................................................................................................
While the HOME menu is displayed 9.........................................................................................
While recording is in progress or on standby 10.........................................................................
While playback is in progress 12.................................................................................................
While the recording information is displayed 14..........................................................................
While the current file information is displayed 16........................................................................
While the file search categories are displayed 18.......................................................................
Power ii..............................................................................................................................................
Charging the battery with a computer 20.....................................................................................
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer 22..................................................................
Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor 24......................................................................
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor 26......................................................
Turning the power on 27..............................................................................................................
Turning the power off 28..............................................................................................................
Memory card ii...................................................................................................................................
Inserting a memory card 29.........................................................................................................
Making the initial settings 31.............................................................................................................
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ii..................................................................................
Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD) 34.............................................................
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state 35.....................................................................
Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only) 36.................................................
Recording ii........................................................................................................................................
Recording with the built-in microphones (Auto Gain Ctrl recording) 37.......................................
About the peak level meters indicating the recording volume levels 40......................................
Monitoring the recording audio 41...............................................................................................
Additional operations available during recording 42....................................................................
Changing the file storage destination folder 43...........................................................................
Additional recording operations/settings ii.........................................................................................
About the directivity of the built-in microphones 44.....................................................................
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation 46...........................................................
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Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene” 48...............................................................
Tips for better recording 50.........................................................................................................
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function 53.................................
Recording with manual volume adjustment (manual recording) 55.............................................
Using the recording delay function 57.........................................................................................
Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC) 59...............................
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR
function 61...................................................................................................................................
Recording with other devices iii.........................................................................................................
Recording with an external microphone 63.................................................................................
Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording
function (SYNC REC) 64.............................................................................................................
Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording
function (SYNC REC) 66.............................................................................................................
Using external devices for recording iii..............................................................................................
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device 68................................
Playing iii...........................................................................................................................................
Playing a file 69...........................................................................................................................
Selecting a file 71........................................................................................................................
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List) 72.......................................
Additional operations available during playback 73.....................................................................
Additional playback operations/settings iii.........................................................................................
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound
clearer – the Clear Voice function 74.........................................................................................
Using the transcription playback mode 75...................................................................................
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function 77.............................
Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change) 79..............................................................................
Selecting the sound effect (Effect) 80..........................................................................................
Customizing the sound effect 82.................................................................................................
Selecting the playback mode 83..................................................................................................
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat) 84...............................................
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list 86................................................................
Listening to sound with better quality 87.....................................................................................
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review) 88...........................................................................
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) 89...................................................
IC recorder operations with a smartphone (REC Remote) iv............................................................
Features of REC Remote 91.............................................................................................................
Getting ready to use REC Remote 92...............................................................................................
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu 93.....................................................................
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function 95.........................................................
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Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations 97........................................................................
Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection 98......................................................................................
Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android) 99...............................................................
Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS) 100....................................................................
Viewing the Bluetooth information 101..............................................................................................
Editing iv............................................................................................................................................
Deleting iv..........................................................................................................................................
Deleting a file 102........................................................................................................................
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list 104.......................................................................
Deleting a folder 106...................................................................................................................
Organizing files iv..............................................................................................................................
Moving a file to a different folder 108..........................................................................................
Copying a file to a different folder 110.........................................................................................
Creating a folder 111...................................................................................................................
Using track marks iv..........................................................................................................................
Adding a track mark 112..............................................................................................................
Adding track marks automatically 114.........................................................................................
Deleting a track mark 115............................................................................................................
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time 117..................................................
Dividing files v....................................................................................................................................
Dividing a file at the current playback point 119..........................................................................
Dividing a file at all the track mark points 121.............................................................................
Changing names v.............................................................................................................................
Changing a folder name 123.......................................................................................................
Changing a file name 125............................................................................................................
Protecting a file 127...........................................................................................................................
Settings menu v.................................................................................................................................
Using the Settings menu v.................................................................................................................
List of the Settings menu items 128............................................................................................
Menu items with selectable setting items v.......................................................................................
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) 131..........................................................................
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic
Sensitivity) 133............................................................................................................................
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) 135.............................................................
Lowering the volume of loud sounds automatically (LIMITER) 137............................................
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external
microphone (Ext. Input Setting) 138............................................................................................
Turning the recording/peak indicator on or off (LED) 140...........................................................
Selecting the backlight setting (Backlight) 141............................................................................
Selecting the display language (Language) 143.........................................................................
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Setting the clock (Date&Time) 144..............................................................................................
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format) 146.....................................................
Selecting the clock display format (Time Display) 147................................................................
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) 148..............................................................................
Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) 149.....................................................................................
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto
Power Off) 150............................................................................................................................
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings) 152....................................
Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card) 153....................................
Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) 154.............................................
Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information) 155.................................
Computer vi.......................................................................................................................................
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 156.................................................................................
Structure of folders and files 158.......................................................................................................
Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer 160.......................................................................
Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder 161............................................................
Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer 162.................................
Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device 163.........................................................................
What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) 164...................................................
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 166.............................................................................
Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) 168.......................................................................
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only) 171..................................................................
Compatible memory cards 173..........................................................................................................
System requirements 174..................................................................................................................
Technical specifications 175..............................................................................................................
Maximum recording time 178............................................................................................................
Maximum playback time/number of music files 180..........................................................................
Battery life 181...................................................................................................................................
Precautions 182.................................................................................................................................
Safety regulations 184.......................................................................................................................
Trademarks 186................................................................................................................................
Notice for users 188..........................................................................................................................
License 189.......................................................................................................................................
Support website vi.............................................................................................................................
Customer support websites 190..................................................................................................
If you have problems/Troubleshooting vi...........................................................................................
Troubleshooting 191..........................................................................................................................
Restarting the IC recorder 192..........................................................................................................
Noise vii.............................................................................................................................................
The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. 193...........................................................
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The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise. 194.......................................
A rustling noise is recorded. 195.................................................................................................
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. 196............................................................................
Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for
recording. 197..............................................................................................................................
You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback. 198.................................
The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you
hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built-in speaker. 199......................
You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on. 200...................
Power vii............................................................................................................................................
The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work. 201............................
The IC recorder does not turn off. 202........................................................................................
The IC recorder automatically turns off. 203...............................................................................
The battery life is short. 204........................................................................................................
Charging vii........................................................................................................................................
You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your
computer. 205..............................................................................................................................
The charge indicator does not appear or it disappears in the middle of
charging. 206...............................................................................................................................
The charge error indicator is flashing where the battery indicator should be
displayed. 207.............................................................................................................................
General operations vii........................................................................................................................
The IC recorder does not operate correctly. 208.........................................................................
The recording/peak indicator does not light. 209.........................................................................
Recording vii......................................................................................................................................
You cannot record a file. 210.......................................................................................................
Recording is interrupted. 211......................................................................................................
The VOR function does not work. 212.........................................................................................
The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio
from an external device. 213.......................................................................................................
Input sounds are distorted. 214...................................................................................................
Playback viii.......................................................................................................................................
The playback volume is low. 215.................................................................................................
You hear no sound from the built-in speaker. 216.......................................................................
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not
supplied) are connected. 217......................................................................................................
The sound effect you selected with “Effect” does not work. 218................................................
Playback speed is too fast or too slow. 219................................................................................
Editing viii..........................................................................................................................................
You cannot divide a file. 220.......................................................................................................
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You cannot move a file. 221........................................................................................................
You cannot copy a file to a different folder. 222..........................................................................
Track marks are not detected. 223..............................................................................................
Clock viii............................................................................................................................................
The recording date of a file appears as “----/--/--” or “--:--.” 224.................................................
Display viii..........................................................................................................................................
The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one
displayed on the computer. 225..................................................................................................
Files viii..............................................................................................................................................
The “Memory Full” message appears and you cannot start recording. 226...............................
The “File Full” message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 227........................
The microSD card is not detected. 228.......................................................................................
Computer viii......................................................................................................................................
A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters. 229......................................................
Copying a file takes time. 230.....................................................................................................
The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer
folders/files from the computer. 231............................................................................................
The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC
recorder and you cannot play the file. 232..................................................................................
The computer does not start. 233................................................................................................
REC Remote viii................................................................................................................................
You cannot add your IC recorder (cannot establish a Bluetooth pairing). 234............................
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection. 235......................................................................
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function. 236..................................
Software operations (Sound Organizer 2) ix.....................................................................................
You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. 237.................................................................................
The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. 238.......................................................
The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the
computer. 239..............................................................................................................................
You cannot play or edit stored files. 240.....................................................................................
The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise. 241....................................
Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases. 242..........................................
The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted. 243....................
Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up. 244.........................................................................
List of messages 245.........................................................................................................................
System limitations 250.......................................................................................................................
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IC Recorder
ICD-SX2000
Parts and controls
Built-in microphones
1.
Peak indicator
2.
Display window
3.
OPTION button
4.
T-MARK (track mark) button
5.
BACK/HOME button
6.
STOP button
7.
REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button, recording indicator
8.
(play/enter) button (*1)
9.
Control button ( DPC (Digital Pitch Control), A-B (repeat A-B)/ (review/fast backward), (cue/fast forward))
10
.
(headphones) jack
11
.
USB connector cover (You can find the USB connector retracted behind the cover.)
12
.
POWER·HOLD switch (*2)
13
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VOL + (volume +) button (*1)
14
.
VOL - (volume -) button
15
.
USB slide lever
16
.
Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.)
17
.
(N-mark) (Put an NFC-enabled smartphone onto this mark to establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function.)
18
.
Hole for attaching the tripod (No tripod is supplied with your IC recorder.)
19
.
(microphone) jack
20
.
microSD card slot (The card slot is located under the cover.)
21
.
Slot cover
22
.
Built-in speaker
23
.
The (play/enter) button and the VOL + (volume +) button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder.
*1
Sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. See Restarting the IC recorder for more
information.
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Using the HOME menu
On your IC recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for all functions.
The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on the IC recorder.
Press and hold BACK/HOME.
The HOME menu appears.
1
Press or to select the function you want to use, and then press .
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.”
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:
2
4
Hint
While the HOME menu is on the display window, you can press STOP to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
Related Topic
Using the OPTION menu
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You can display the recording standby screen. To start recording, press REC/PAUSE.
REC Remote:
You can display the menu screen for REC Remote that uses the Bluetooth function of your IC recorder.
Settings:
You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder.
Return to XX(*):
Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
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.
Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.
The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears.
1
Press or to select the desired menu item, and then press .
2
Press
or to select the desired setting, and then press .
3
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About folders and files
Audio files recorded by your IC recorder are stored in folders of the IC recorder.
The following folder is automatically created by default.
“FOLDER01”: Files recorded via the built-in microphones are stored.
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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While the HOME menu is displayed
The following describes the HOME menu on the display window.
Note
The following 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
: REC Remote
: Settings
: Return to XX (The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”)
1.
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While recording is in progress or on standby
The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby.
A: Auto Gain Ctrl recording
B: Manual recording
Note
The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
Recording status indicator
Indicates the current recording status of your IC recorder.
: recording
: paused (The indicator flashes.)
: stopped
1.
Peak level meters
Indicate the current and optimum recording volume levels of input sound for your reference.
If too loud sounds are detected during recording, “OVER” appears.
2.
Track mark number
Indicates the number of added track marks.
3.
Bluetooth indicator
Indicates that the Bluetooth function is turned on.
4.
Remaining recording time
Indicates the remaining time available for recording in hours, minutes, and seconds.
10 hours or more: no indication
10 minutes to 10 hours: indicated in hours and minutes
Less than 10 minuets: indicated in minutes and seconds
5.
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Sleep timer indicator
Indicates that the sleep timer is active.
6.
REC Mode indicator
Indicates the recording mode that is currently selected.
, : LPCM file
, , , : MP3 file
7.
Battery indicator
8.
Elapsed time
Indicates the elapsed time of the current recording.
9.
Scene Select indicator
Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected.
: Auto Voice Rec
: Meeting
: Lecture
: Voice Notes
: Interview
: Soft Music
: Loud Music
: My Scene 1
: My Scene 2
10
.
Built-in Mic Sensitivity indicator
Indicates the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones that is currently selected.
: Auto
: High
: Medium
: Low
: High(Music)
: Medium(Music)
: Low(Music)
MNL: Manual
11
.
Recording volume level indicator
Indicates the recording volume level you select by pressing
or .
12
.
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While playback is in progress
The following describes the display window during playback.
Note
The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
File information
Indicates information about the file you are playing.
Files recorded with your IC recorder are indicated as follows:
: File name: recording date_recording time.file format (e.g. 161010_0706.mp3)
Music files are indicated as follows:
: Song title
: Artist name
: Album title
1.
Peak level meters (only indicated for the files in “ Recorded Files”)
Indicate the recorded audio volume levels of the file you are playing.
2.
DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
Indicates that the playback speed is modified.
3.
Playback status indicator
Indicates the current playback status of your IC recorder.
: playing
: reviewing (fast-rewinding)/cueing (fast-forwarding)
4.
Play Mode/Playback Range indicator
No indication: Normal (Play Mode)
5.
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: Repeat (Play Mode)
: 1 File Play (Play Mode)
: 1 File Repeat (Play Mode)
: Shuffle (Play Mode)
: Shuffle Repeat (Play Mode)
: Selected Range (Playback Range)
Bluetooth indicator
Indicates that the Bluetooth function is turned on.
6.
File number information
Indicates the file number of the playing file in the format (current file number)/(total number of files to play).
7.
Clear Voice indicator (only indicated for the files in “ Recorded Files”)
Indicates that “Clear Voice” is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu.
: Clear Voice 1
: Clear Voice 2
8.
Sleep timer indicator
Indicates that the sleep timer function is active.
9.
Protect indicator
Indicates that the file you are playing is protected.
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Effect indicator
Indicates that “Effect” is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu.
: Pop
: Rock
: Jazz
: Bass1
: Bass2
: Custom
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Track mark number
Indicates the track mark number, if added, of the current playback point.
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Key indicator
Indicates the musical pitch (key) selected for “Key Change” on the OPTION menu.
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Playback progress bar
Indicates how far playback of the file has progressed.
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Elapsed time
Indicates the elapsed time of the current playback.
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While the recording information is displayed
You can view the recording information of your IC recorder, including the remaining recording time, the memory storage for
recorded files, and the folder setting.
To display the recording information, while recording is on standby, select “REC Information” on the OPTION menu, and then
press
.
The following recording information is available:
Available Rec. Time:
Remaining time available for recording.
Recording Memory:
Memory storage (“Built-In Memory” or “SD Card”) for recorded files.
Recording Folder:
Storage folder for recorded files.
Scene Select:
Recording scene currently selected.
REC Mode:
Recording mode currently selected.
Input:
Audio input type currently selected.
Mic Sensitivity:
Sensitivity level of the microphones currently selected.
Recording Filter:
Recording filter currently selected.
LIMITER:
Limiter setting currently selected. (Effective for manual recording only.)
VOR:
VOR (Voice Operated Recording) setting currently selected.
SYNC REC:
Synchronized recording setting currently selected.
Auto Track Marks:
Automatic track mark setting currently selected.
Cross-Memory REC:
Cross-memory recording setting currently selected.
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While recording is on standby, you can press STOP to view the recording information of your IC recorder.
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While the current file information is displayed
You can view the information (recording date and time, file length, etc.) about the recorded file you selected.
Note
The following screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
To view the information about a particular file, select a file you recorded with your IC recorder or a music file and select “File
Information” on the OPTION menu. Then, you can press
or to scroll up or down to view the following:
Information about the recorded file
Rec Date/Time: Date and time when the file was recorded (year/month/day/time).
File Length: Playback length of the file (h (hour), m (minute), and s (second)).
Model Name: Device by which the file was recorded. The same information for “Model:” in the “System Information” of the
Settings menu appears.
Scene Select: Recording scene selected at the time of recording.
REC Mode: Recording mode selected at the time of recording.
Mic Sensitivity: Sensitivity level of the microphones selected at the time of recording.
Recording Filter: Recording filter selected at the time of recording.
LIMITER: Limiter setting selected at the time of recording.
VOR: VOR (Voice Operated Recording) setting selected at the time of recording.
Input: Audio input type (“Built-in Mic,” “External Mic,” or “Audio IN”) selected at the time of recording.
Recording Memory: Memory storage containing the file.
File Path: Path to the file.
Information about the music file
File Length: Playback length of the file (h (hour), m (minute), and s (second)).
Codec: Codec type selected at the time of recording.
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Bit Rate: Bit rate selected at the time of recording.
Sample Rate: Sampling rate selected at the time of recording.
Bit Depth: Bit depth selected at the time of recording.
Recording Memory: Memory storage containing the file.
File Path: Path to the file.
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While the file search categories are displayed
When you select “ Recorded Files” or “ Music” on the HOME menu, the search categories of the stored files appear on the
display window.
Note
The following screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
When “ Recorded Files” is selected
You can select one of the following search categories:
Latest Recording:
Starts playing the latest recording.
Search by REC Date:
Recorded files are sorted by recording date.
Search by REC Scene:
Recorded files are sorted by recording scene.
Folders:
Recorded files in the selected folder are listed.
When “ Music” is selected
You can select one of the following search categories:
All Songs:
All music files are listed.
Albums:
Music files are sorted by album title.
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Artists:
Music files are sorted by artist name.
Folders:
Music files in the selected folder are listed.
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Charging the battery with a computer
Slide the USB slide lever in the direction of the arrow.
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Insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer. (*1)
While the battery is charging, the “Connecting” animation and the battery indicator animation ( ) appear on the display
window.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will indicate ( ).
If you charge the battery of your IC recorder for the first time or you have not use the IC recorder for a long time, charge the
battery until the
indicator appears on the display window. It takes about 3 hours (*2) to fully charge an exhausted
battery.
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Note
If your IC recorder is connected to a computer which is not running or in a power saving mode (standby or sleep), the battery will not charge.
Related Topic
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer
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If you cannot connect your IC recorder directly to the USB port on the computer, use the supplied USB connection support cable.
*1
This value is estimated, provided that the exhausted battery is fully charged at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power
and the condition of the battery.
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Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
Be sure to follow the procedure below, otherwise you may not be able to play the files stored on your IC recorder due to data
corruption.
Make sure that “Accessing” is not on the display window.
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Perform the following operation on the computer.
On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, click the following icon.
Then, click “Eject IC RECORDER” (Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10), or “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device”
(Windows Vista). The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems. The icon may not be always
displayed on the taskbar depending on your computer settings.
On the Mac screen, click the removal icon of the “IC RECORDER” that appears on the sidebar of the Finder.
2
Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer, and slide the USB slide lever in the
direction of the arrow to retract the USB connector.
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Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor
You can charge the battery or use your IC recorder by connecting it to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). It is
helpful to use the IC recorder with AC power when you want to record for a long time.
If you charge the battery of your IC recorder for the first time or you have not use the IC recorder for a long time, charge the
battery continuously until
appears.
It takes about 3 hours (*) to fully charge an exhausted battery.
Note
If you cannot connect your IC recorder directly to the USB port on the computer, use the supplied USB connection support cable.
While recording is in progress (the recording indicator lights in red) or paused (the recording indicator flashes in red), or while data is being
accessed (the message is on the display window), observe the following to avoid data corruption:
Do not connect/disconnect your IC recorder to/from the USB AC adaptor while the adaptor is connected to an AC outlet.
Do not connect/disconnect the USB AC adaptor to/from an AC outlet while your IC recorder is connected to the adaptor.
This value is estimated, provided that the exhausted battery is fully charged at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the
condition of the battery.
*
Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet.
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Slide the USB slide lever of the IC recorder and connect the USB connector to the USB AC adaptor.
A: USB AC adaptor (not supplied)
While the battery is charging, the battery indicator animation (
) appears.
Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the battery.
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Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor
Be sure to follow the procedure below, otherwise you may not be able to play the files stored on your IC recorder due to data
corruption.
Note
While recording is in progress (the recording indicator lights in red) or paused (the recording indicator flashes in red), or while data is being
accessed (the message is on the display window), observe the following to avoid data corruption:
Do not connect/disconnect your IC recorder to/from the USB AC adaptor while the adaptor is connected to an AC outlet.
Do not connect/disconnect the USB AC adaptor to/from an AC outlet while your IC recorder is connected to the adaptor.
Related Topic
Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor
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If recording or playback is in progress, press STOP to stop the IC recorder.
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Make sure that “Accessing” is not on the display window.
2
Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from
the AC outlet.
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Turning the power on
Hint
The Auto Power Off function [Details] on your IC recorder is set to “30min” by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder unused for
30 minutes, it will automatically turn off.
If the sleep timer [Details] is active, your IC recorder will turn off automatically in the specified period of time.
If you turn the power back on within 4 hours from your last power-off, the power will come on quickly.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
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Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until the display window turns on.
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Turning the power off
Note
Sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. If you restart [Details] the IC
recorder while IC recorder operations are in progress, you may lose your data and settings stored on the IC recorder.
Hint
The Auto Power Off function [Details] on your IC recorder is set to “30min” by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder unused for
30 minutes, it will automatically turn off.
If the sleep timer [Details] is active, your IC recorder will turn off automatically in the specified period of time.
Related Topic
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Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until “Power Off” appears on the display
window.
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Inserting a memory card
In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a microSD card (not supplied).
Note
If the microSD card is not detected by your IC recorder, remove it from the slot and then insert it back in.
Make sure that the operation indicator of your IC recorder is not lit, and then open the cover of the
microSD card slot.
1
Hold a microSD card with the terminal side aligned with the back of the IC recorder and insert it into
the microSD card slot until it clicks into place.
2
Close the cover of the microSD card slot.
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Keep any liquid and any metal or flammable object away from the microSD card slot to avoid a fire or shock hazard or malfunctions of your IC
recorder.
Before you start recording with a microSD card, we recommend that you copy all the data stored on the memory card to a computer and format
the memory card on your IC recorder so it contains no data. For instructions on formatting the microSD card, see Formatting the memory (Format
Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).
Hint
To remove the memory card, push the microSD card into the slot. When it pops out, remove it from the microSD card slot.
Related Topic
Structure of folders and files
Compatible memory cards
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Making the initial settings
When you turn on your IC recorder for the first time, the Configure Initial Settings screen appears on the display window. You can
then select the display language, set the clock, and turn on/off the beep sound.
Press to select “Yes.”
1
Press
or to select the display language, and then press .
You can select from the following languages:
Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian), Türkçe (Turkish),
(Korean), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese).
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Set the current date and time.
Press
or to set an item, and then press .
Repeat the actions to set all items.
To move the focus backward or forward, press
or . You can also press BACK/HOME to move the focus to the
previous item.
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Note
The default date display format depends on the country or region of your purchase.
The clock may tell the time either in 12-Hour format with “AM” or “PM” or in the 24-Hour format, depending on the selected clock display format
(Time Display) on the Settings menu. In addition, the default clock display format depends on the country or region of your purchase.
The number of language options you can select and the default setting differ depending on the country or region of your purchase.
Hint
You can slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “HOLD” to display the current time.
You can change any of the initial settings at any time later with the Settings menu.
Related Topic
Setting the clock (Date&Time)
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)
When you are finished with the last item, press to apply the settings to the clock.
Press or to select “Next,” and then press .
The setting window for turning the beep sound on or off is displayed.
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Press
or to select “ON” or “OFF” to turn on or off the beep sound, and then press .
When the initial settings finish, the completion message and then the HOME menu appears.
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Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD)
You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) on your IC recorder in order to prevent unintentional operations while you carry around the
IC recorder.
Note
Placing your IC recorder into the HOLD state disables all the buttons. Be sure to release it from the HOLD state before you use the IC recorder
again.
Related Topic
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state
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Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “HOLD.”
While the IC recorder is turned on, sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to “HOLD” displays “HOLD” and the current time for
approximately 3 seconds on the display window, indicating that all the buttons are disabled.
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Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state
When all the buttons on your IC recorder are disabled, pressing any button displays “HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate.” on
the display window.
Release the IC recorder from the HOLD state before you use it.
Related Topic
Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD)
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Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to the center dot.
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Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only)
The IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allow you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the
headphones. When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level, the “Check The Volume Level”
message appears.
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Recording with the built-in microphones (Auto Gain Ctrl recording)
The following describes the basic recording steps with the selected sensitivity level of the built-in microphones and recording
mode.
Note
If you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress, rustling or scratching noises may be
recorded.
Hint
Before you start recording, we recommend you first make a trial recording or monitor the recording. For instructions on monitoring the recording,
see Monitoring the recording audio.
Change the angle of your IC recorder's built-in microphones ( ) to adjust the directivity of the
microphones. [Details]
You can change the angle with your fingertip.
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Select “ Record” on the HOME menu, and then press .
The recording standby screen appears on the display window.
2
Turn your IC recorder so that its built-in microphones point in the direction of the target sound source.
3
Press
REC/PAUSE.
The recording indicator (
) lights in red.
You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording.
While recording is in progress, the peak level meters (
) appear to indicate the current and optimum recording volume
levels of input sound. For more information about the peak level meters, see About the peak level meters indicating the
recording volume levels.
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Note
While the “Please Wait” animation is on the display window, your IC recorder is saving the file to the memory storage. If the IC recorder is running
on AC power, do not disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to avoid data corruption.
Hint
Recorded files are stored in “FOLDER01” under “ Recorded Files” by default. To change the file storage destination folder for recorded file, see
Changing the file storage destination folder.
You can still press
REC/PAUSE to start recording while playback is in progress or a menu is on the display window.
You can still press
REC/PAUSE to pause the ongoing recording while a menu is on the display window.
Recorded files are named as “(recording date)_(recording time).(file format)” (e.g. 161010_0706.mp3).
While playback is in progress or on standby, you can press and hold the
REC/PAUSE to make your IC recorder pause for recording. This helps
you adjust the recording volume level without recording unnecessary audio data.
Related Topic
Additional operations available during recording
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Press STOP to stop recording.
The “Please Wait” animation and then the recording standby screen appear.
Now you can press
to play the file you have just recorded.
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About the peak level meters indicating the recording volume levels
During recording, the peak level meters ( ) appear to help you adjust the recording level.
Please adjust the orientation of the built-in microphones, the distance from the sound source, or the sensitivity setting of the
microphones so that the recording level stays around -12 dB, which fits within the optimum range, as illustrated above. See
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) for selecting the microphone sensitivity level.
Hint
When the input sound volume is low, it is recommended you move your IC recorder closer to the sound source or increase the microphone
sensitivity level.
Related Topic
Recording with the built-in microphones (Auto Gain Ctrl recording)
Recording with manual volume adjustment (manual recording)
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Monitoring the recording audio
You can monitor the ongoing recording by connecting headphones (not supplied) to the (headphones) jack.
Related Topic
Recording with the built-in microphones (Auto Gain Ctrl recording)
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Connect headphones (not supplied) to the (headphones) jack.
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Press VOL -/+ to adjust the monitoring volume.
Changing the monitoring volume does not affect the recording volume.
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Additional operations available during recording
You can perform the following operations during recording.
To pause a recording
Press REC/PAUSE.
While a recording is paused, the recording indicator flashes in red and flashing
appears on the display window.
If you leave the recording paused for 1 hour, it will stop automatically.
To restart the recording from a pause
Press REC/PAUSE again.
The recording restarts from the paused point. (To completely stop recording after you paused the recording, press
STOP.)
To review the ongoing recording from the beginning
While recording is on standby, press .
The recording stops and plays from the beginning.
Hint
You can turn on the Cross-Memory REC function to automatically switch the file storage destination folder to the alternate memory storage and
keep recording when the capacity of the built-in memory or the microSD card is used up. [Details]
Related Topic
Recording with the built-in microphones (Auto Gain Ctrl recording)
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Changing the file storage destination folder
By default, the recorded files via the built-in microphones are stored in “FOLDER01” under “ Recorded Files.”
You can change this storage folder setting by following the steps below:
Hint
For instructions on creating a new folder, see Creating a folder.
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While recording is on standby, select “Recording Folder” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
The Memory Selection screen appears.
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Press or to select “Built-In Memory” or “SD Card,” and then press .
2
Press
or to select the desired folder, and then press .
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About the directivity of the built-in microphones
The built-in microphones are unidirectional and you can change the angle of each microphone with your fingertip to adjust the
directivity.
When both microphones are positioned to point in the same direction (0° positioning)
The built-in microphones collect sounds mostly from the direction in which they point. This microphone positioning is suitable for
recording sounds from a particular direction, such as recording a voice note or an interview.
Both microphones are tilted outward to lean away from each other at 90°
The right built-in microphone collects sounds from the right while the left built-in microphone collects sounds from the left. This
positioning of the microphones provides wide stereo sound and is suitable for recording a meeting or music.
Both microphones are tilted inward to lean toward each other at 90° (X-Y positioning)
The right built-in microphone collects sounds from the left while the left built-in microphone collects sounds from the right. This
positioning of the microphones provides deep natural sound.
If your IC recorder is placed extremely close to the sound source, however, this positioning causes sounds from the left and the
right to be collected in the inverted manner.
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A: Sounds from the right are collected.
B: Sounds from the left are collected.
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Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
According to a particular recording situation, you can change some recording settings, including the recording mode and the
sensitivity level of the built-in microphones, at once by selecting one of the recording scenes (Scene Select).
For “My Scene 1” and “My Scene 2,” you can customize their recording settings to suit your preference.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
Scene Select Off:
Available for the situation where no recording scene selection is required.
Auto Voice Rec:
Suitable for recording human voices in general (default setting).
Meeting:
Suitable for recording human voices in large spaces, including conference rooms.
Lecture:
Suitable for recording seminars and lectures.
Voice Notes:
Suitable for speaking into the built-in microphones to record voice notes.
Interview:
Suitable for recording human voices from a distance of 1 to 2 meters (40 to 80 inches), such as interviews and small
While recording is on standby, select “Scene Select” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
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Press
or to select a scene you want, and then press .
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meetings.
Soft Music:
Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 2 to 3 meters (80 to 120 inches), such as chorus or musical instrument
lessons.
Loud Music:
Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances.
My Scene 1/ My Scene 2:
You can customize the recording settings, including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built-in
microphones, to make your own recording scene.
Hint
When the microSD card is selected as the file storage destination folder for recorded file, you cannot select any recording scene with the REC
Mode of “LPCM 96kHz/24bit.” Selecting such a recording scene displays a message.
Related Topic
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
List of the Settings menu items
Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene”
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Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene”
You can customize the recording settings for “My Scene 1” or “My Scene 2” of the Scene Select function to make a recording
scene that suits your preference.
Hint
When a recording scene is already selected for “Scene Select,” changing any of the recording settings in step 1 displays “*” next to the selected
scene icon and then the message “Current Setting Not Saved. Save to My Scene?.” If you want to save the recording settings you changed,
select “Yes” and then “My Scene 1” or “My Scene 2” for “Save to.”
Related Topic
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Use the Settings menu to set the following:
The following recording menu items can be set.
REC Mode
Built-in Mic Sensitivity
Ext. Input Setting
Recording Filter
VOR
LIMITER
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Select “Scene Select” - “My Scene 1” or “My Scene 2” from the OPTION menu, and then press
.
2
Press
or to select “Copy Current Settings,” and then press .
3
Press
or to select “Yes,” and then press .
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Tips for better recording
Recording at a meeting
Place your IC recorder close to speakers of the meeting. You can reduce noise (vibrations from the desk, etc.) by placing the IC
recorder on a soft cloth, such as a handkerchief.
For recording a meeting, it is suitable to select “Auto Voice Rec” or “Meeting” of the Scene Select function.
Recording a lecture/presentation
Place your IC recorder so that its built-in microphones point in the direction of the lecturer/presenter.
For recording a lecture/presentation, it is suitable to select “Lecture” of the Scene Select function.
Recording a voice note
When you speak into the built-in microphones, hold your IC recorder slightly off to the side of your mouth so that the built-in
microphones will not pick up breathing noises.
For recording a voice note, it is suitable to select “Auto Voice Rec” or “Voice Notes” of the Scene Select function.
Note
While you are holding your IC recorder, make sure that the built-in microphones will not pick up rustling noises.
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Recording an interview
Place your IC recorder so that the built-in microphones point in the direction of the interviewee.
For recording an interview, it is suitable to select “Auto Voice Rec” or “Interview” of the Scene Select function.
Recording a soft music performance
With your IC recorder, you can record immersive stereo sound by placing it close to musical instruments. However, if you place
the IC recorder on the piano to record a piano performance, for example, it will record vibration noise from the piano as well as
the performance. Be sure to place the IC recorder beside the piano to avoid recording undesirable noise.
With Sound Organizer 2, you can use recorded music performance files to make your own music CD as well. [Details]
For recording a soft music performance, it is suitable to select “Soft Music” of the Scene Select function.
If the audio of a recorded file is distorted, you can select “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” on the OPTION menu and set “For Music” to “
Low(Music)” to reduce distortion for the next recording. [Details]
Recording a loud music performance
Place your IC recorder from a distance of 1 to 2 meters (40 to 80 inches) from performers.
For recording a loud music performance, it is suitable to select “Loud Music” of the Scene Select function.
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If the audio of a recorded file is distorted, place the IC recorder further away to record performances.
Related Topic
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity)
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Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
By default, the settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function are as follows:
Auto Voice Rec
REC Mode: MP3 192kbps
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice -
Auto
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice -
Auto
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
Recording Filter: NCF(Noise Cut)
Meeting
REC Mode: MP3 192kbps
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice -
Medium
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice -
Medium
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
Recording Filter: NCF(Noise Cut)
Lecture
REC Mode: MP3 192kbps
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice -
High
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice -
High
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
Recording Filter: NCF(Noise Cut)
Voice Notes
REC Mode: MP3 192kbps
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice -
Low
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice -
Low
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
Recording Filter: LCF(Low Cut)
Interview
REC Mode: MP3 192kbps
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice -
Medium
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice -
Medium
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
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Recording Filter: NCF(Noise Cut)
Soft Music
REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Music -
Medium(Music)
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Music -
Medium(Music)
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
Recording Filter: OFF
Loud Music
REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Music -
Low(Music)
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Music -
Low(Music)
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: OFF
Recording Filter: OFF
My Scene 1/ My Scene 2
REC Mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice - Manual 10
Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice - Manual 10
VOR: OFF
LIMITER: ON
Recording Filter: OFF
Related Topic
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
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Recording with manual volume adjustment (manual recording)
You can set “Sensitivity setting” for “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” or either of the audio input types under “Ext. Input Setting” to
“Manual” to manually select the optimum recording volume level for the sound source. When you need to reduce sound distortion,
such as clipping noise, you can turn on the LIMITER function as well.
Change the angle of your IC recorder's built-in microphones ( ) to adjust the directivity of the
microphones. [Details]
You can change the angle with your fingertip.
1
Select one of the following:
To record with the built-in microphones
While recording is on standby, select “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” - “Manual” from the OPTION menu.
To record with an external microphone
While recording is on standby, select “Ext. Input Setting” on the OPTION menu, and then select “Manual” under “MIC IN.”
To record audio from an external device
While recording is on standby, select “Ext. Input Setting” on the OPTION menu, and then select “Manual” under “Audio IN.”
2
Turn the IC recorder so that its built-in microphones point in the direction of the target sound source.
3
Press and hold
REC/PAUSE.
The IC recorder pauses for recording. When the built-in microphones pick up sounds, the peak level meter bars change in
length to indicate the recording volume levels.
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Note
During manual recording, the VOR function does not work.
Related Topic
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
Press or to select the optimum recording volume level for the sound source.
You can check the current recording volume level on the peak level meters. Adjust the recording volume so that the
recording volume level stays around -12 dB, which fits within the optimum range (
).
If too loud sounds are detected during recording, “OVER” (
) appears on the display window and the peak indicator lights.
In such a case, turn down the recording volume by pressing
until “OVER” disappears and the peak indicator goes out to
avoid sound distortion.
You can press and hold or to keep turning up or down the recording volume.
5
Turn on the LIMITER function if needed.
Select “LIMITER” on the OPTION menu, and then select “ON.” [Details]
6
Press
REC/PAUSE to start recording.
7
Press
STOP to stop recording.
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Using the recording delay function
You can set your IC recorder to start recording automatically when the specified period of time expires.
Note
During the countdown, OPTION, T-MARK, , STOP, , , and are disabled.
While recording is on standby, select “Recording Delay” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select the desired period of time, and then press .
You can select from “15sec” to “60min.”
The countdown screen is displayed.
When the specified period of time expires, recording starts.
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During the countdown, if you turn the power off or the time period specified for the sleep timer expires, your IC recorder will turn off.
During the countdown, your IC recorder does not turn off even when the period of time specified for the Auto Power Off function [Details] expires.
Hint
To cancel the recording delay function setup process, press BACK/HOME during the countdown, press or to select “Yes”, and then .
If you press
REC/PAUSE during the countdown, the recording delay function is cancelled, and recording starts.
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Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)
You can turn on the Cross-Memory REC function to automatically switch the file storage destination folder to the alternate memory
storage and keep recording when the capacity of the built-in memory or the microSD card is used up.
When the capacity of the current memory storage is used up, the message “Continue REC in Other Memory” appears on the
display window, “CROSS_MEM” is created on the alternate memory storage as the folder used for the Cross-Memory REC
function, and then the rest of the current recording is saved in a new file with a new file name.
Note
If the alternate memory storage has no free capacity left, a message appears and recording stops.
The Cross-Memory REC function will not work if you insert a microSD card while recording is in progress.
When the Cross-Memory REC function is turned on, some of the recording may be lost after the memory storage is switched.
When “LPCM 96kHz/24bit” selected for “REC Mode,” the Cross-Memory REC function is disabled.
Hint
To turn off the Cross-Memory REC function, select “OFF” in step 2.
To continuously play the divided files recorded with the Cross-Memory REC function, select “Search by REC Date” or “Search by REC Scene”
when you select a file search category. The divided files will be displayed next to each other.
While recording is on standby, select “Cross-Memory REC” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select “ON,” and then press .
“Cross-Memory REC” is set to “OFF” by default.
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Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR
function
You can set your IC recorder to automatically start when the input sound volume reaches the predefined level, and pauses when
the volume decreases below the level.
When the input sound volume decreases below the predefined level, flashing
appears and the recording pauses. When the
volume reaches the level once again, the recording restarts.
Note
The VOR function is affected by the ambient sound conditions. Select the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones suitable to your ambient
sound conditions. For instructions on selecting the sensitivity level, see Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic
Sensitivity).
If the selected sensitivity level does not work as you expected or when you want make an important recording, follow the above steps to set “VOR”
to “OFF.”
During manual recording or synchronized recording, the VOR function does not work.
While recording is on standby or paused, select “VOR” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select “ON,” and then press .
“VOR” is set to “OFF” by default.
2
Press
REC/PAUSE.
appears on the display window.
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Recording with an external microphone
You can connect an external microphone to your IC recorder and use it for recording.
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While no IC recorder operations are in progress, connect an external microphone ( ) to the
(microphone) jack.
“Ext. Input Setting” appears on the display window. If not, use the OPTION menu to select “MIC IN” for “Ext. Input Setting.”
[Details]
1
Press
or to select “MIC IN,” and then press .
2
Press
REC/PAUSE to start recording.
The built-in microphones are disabled and audio via the external microphone is recorded.
If the input audio volume is not loud enough, select “Ext. Input Setting,” and then “Manual” under “MIC IN.” [Details]
When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.
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Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording
function (SYNC REC)
You can make music files without using a computer by recording audio/music from the device (a radio cassette recorder, a tape
recorder, TV, etc.) connected to your IC recorder.
With the synchronized recording function turned on, the IC recorder pauses after 2 seconds of no audio input. When audio input
resumes, it restarts recording, saving the audio to a new file.
Hint
If the input audio volume is not loud enough, connect the audio connection cable from your IC recorder to the headphones jack (stereo mini-jack)
on the external device, adjust the volume of the external device while checking on the peak level meters [Details] on the IC recorder's display
window.
While no IC recorder operations are in progress, connect an external device ( ) to the (microphone)
jack on the IC recorder.
Use an audio connection cable to connect the audio output jack (stereo mini-jack) on the external device and the
(microphone) jack on the IC recorder.
“Ext. Input Setting” appears on the display window. If not, use the OPTION menu to select “Audio IN” for “Ext. Input Setting.”
[Details]
1
Press
or to select “Audio IN,” and then press .
“Use SYNC REC Function to Record?” appears on the display.
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When no audio input continues for 2 seconds, flashing appears on the display window and the IC recorder pauses. When
audio input resumes, it restarts recording, saving the audio to a new file.
Related Topic
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)
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Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The synchronized recording function is turned on.
3
Press
REC/PAUSE.
Flashing appears on the display window and the IC recorder pauses.
4
Start playback on the connected external device.
appears and the IC recorder starts recording.
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Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording
function (SYNC REC)
You can make music files without using a computer by recording audio/music from the device (a radio cassette recorder, a tape
recorder, TV, etc.) connected to your IC recorder.
Hint
If the input audio volume is not loud enough, connect the audio connection cable from your IC recorder to the headphones jack (stereo mini-jack)
on the external device, adjust the volume of the external device while checking on the peak level meters [Details] on the IC recorder's display
window.
While no IC recorder operations are in progress, connect an external device ( ) to the (microphone)
jack on the IC recorder.
Use an audio connection cable to connect the audio output jack (stereo mini-jack) on the external device and the
(microphone) jack on the IC recorder.
“Ext. Input Setting” appears on the display window. If not, use the OPTION menu to select “Audio IN” for “Ext. Input Setting.”
[Details]
1
Press
or to select “Audio IN,” and then press .
“Use SYNC REC Function to Record?” appears on the display.
2
Press
or to select “No,” and then press .
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Hint
To stop recording, press STOP.
Related Topic
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)
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Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
appears on the display window and the IC recorder starts recording audio from the connected external device.
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Start playback on the connected external device.
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Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
You can connect an external device to your IC recorder and record playback audio from the IC recorder.
Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.
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Connect one end of an audio connection cable to the (headphones) jack on the IC recorder and the
other end to the external input jack on the external device.
1
Press
on the IC recorder and the record button on the external device simultaneously to start
playback on the IC recorder and recording on the external device.
The playback audio from the IC recorder is recorded on the external device.
2
Press
STOP on the IC recorder and the stop button on the external device.
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Playing a file
You can select a file from the HOME menu for playback.
Note
Select “ Music” or “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Search and select a file.
For instructions on searching a file, see Selecting a file.
2
Press
.
Playback starts.
3
Press VOL –/+ to adjust the playback volume.
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For the customers in Europe only:
When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level, the “Check The Volume Level” message appears.
Hint
To stop playback, press .
When you stop recording and the recording standby screen is on the display window, you can press
to play the file you have just recorded.
Related Topic
Additional operations available during playback
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Selecting a file
You can select a file from the HOME menu for playback or editing.
Hint
By default, “ Recorded Files” has “FOLDER01.”
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Select “ Music” or “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Select a file search category.
Press
or to select one of the following file search categories, and then press .
Music: “All Songs,” “Albums,” “Artists,” and “Folders”
Recorded Files: “Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,” “Search by REC Scene,” and “Folders”
Selecting “Folders” as the file search category displays the Memory Selection screen. Select either “Built-In Memory” or “SD
Card” as the memory storage.
If you insert the microSD card that has previously been used in another IC recorder, “SD Card(Other Models)” appears in
addition to “SD Card.”
2
Select a list or folder from the search results, and then select a file.
Press
or to select a list or folder, and then select the file.
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Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)
You can locate a playback point by selecting a track mark on the Track Mark List screen.
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While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Track Mark List” on the OPTION menu, and then
press
.
1
Press
or to the desired track mark, and then press .
File playback starts from the selected track mark point.
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Additional operations available during playback
You can perform the following operations while playback is in progress .
To stop at the current position
Press .
To resume playback from that point, press
.
To go back to the beginning of the current file
Press once.
If track marks are added and the Easy Search function is turned off, the previous track mark point toward the beginning of the file
is located.
To go back to previous files
Press repeatedly.
To skip to the next file
Press once.
If track marks are added and the Easy Search function is turned off, the next track mark point toward the end of the file is
located.
To skip to the succeeding files
Press repeatedly.
Related Topic
Adding a track mark
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
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Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the
Clear Voice function
The Clear Voice function reduces ambient noises to make human voices distinctive. You will hear human voices more clearly in
the playback audio.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
OFF:
Turns off the Clear Voice function (default setting).
Clear Voice 1 (
):
Reduces ambient noises and adjust loudness of human voices to the optimum level to make human voices sound more
clearly.
Clear Voice 2 (
):
Reduces ambient noises further than "Clear Voice 1" to make human voices sound much more clearly.
Note
While playback with the built-in speaker or playback of the files in “ Music” is in progress, the Clear Voice function does not work.
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While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Clear Voice” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
1
Press
or to select “Clear Voice 1” or “Clear Voice 2,” and then press .
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Using the transcription playback mode
In the transcription playback mode, you can fast-forward or fast-rewind to search for a particular point as well as use the DPC
(Digital Pitch Control) function to slow down the playback speed. This is useful when you want to transcribe a recorded file of a
meeting, etc.
Note
If the sleep timer [Details] is active and the specified period of time expires, your IC recorder will automatically turns off even when it is in the
transcription playback mode.
When your IC recorder is placed in the transcription playback mode, you cannot:
While playback is on standby, select “Transcription Playback Mode” on the OPTION menu, and then
press
.
1
Press to start playback.
You can use the following functions while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode.
DPC: You can change the playback speed to help you understand what you are listening more easily. Press DPC
(Digital Pitch Control) to display the DPC (Speed Control) setting screen.
Press
or to select “ON,” and press / to adjust the playback speed, and then press .
Easy Search: You can quickly search the file for the desired point by pressing
/ .
Cue/Review: You can search the file for the desired point by pressing and holding
/ .
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use the playback mode.
turn on the A-B repeat function.
Hint
To stop playback, press STOP.
To exit the transcription playback mode, select “End Transcription Playback Mode” on the OPTION menu while your IC recorder is in the
transcription playback mode or playback is on standby.
To listen to other files, press BACK/HOME to display the file list, and then select a file.
Related Topic
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
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Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.25 times to 3.00 times. Changing the playback speed does not affect the
playback audio. Files will play in natural tones, thanks to digital processing.
You can also change the playback speed while your IC recorder is in the “Transcription Playback Mode.”
While playback is on standby or in progress, press DPC (Digital Pitch Control).
The DPC (Speed Control) setting screen is displayed.
1
Press
or to adjust the playback speed.
The speed decreases by 0.05 times (from x 0.25 to x 1.00).
The speed increases by 0.10 times (from x 1.00 to x 3.00).
When you press and hold either button, you can change the speed continuously.
The playback speed is set to “x 1.00” by default.
2
Press
or to select “ON.”
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Hint
To resume the normal playback speed, select “OFF” in step 3.
You can select the playback speed as follows:
1.00 times - 0.25 times: FLAC files with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or higher
2.00 times - 0.25 times: LPCM files with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or higher
3.00 times - 0.25 times: other than the above
Related Topic
Using the transcription playback mode
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Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change)
You can change the musical pitch (key) without changing the playback speed of music files or recorded files.
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While playback is in progress, select “Key Change” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to adjust the musical pitch.
To raise in pitch by a half step (
1 to 6)
To lower in pitch by a half step (
1 to 6)
By default, the musical pitch is set to “0.”
2
Press
.
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Selecting the sound effect (Effect)
You can set the sound effect suitable for playing music files or recorded files.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
OFF:
Turns off the Effect function (default setting).
Pop (
):
Emphasizes middle ranges, ideal for vocals.
Rock (
):
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Jazz (
):
Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound.
Bass1 (
):
Emphasizes the bass sound.
Bass2 (
):
Emphasizes the bass sound even more.
Custom (
):
You can design your own sound effect by customizing five frequency band levels.
Note
The Effect function does not work for audio playback with the built-in speaker.
While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Effect” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select the desired sound effect, and then press .
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Customizing the sound effect
When selecting the sound effect (Effect), you can select “Custom” and customize the sound quality to suit your preference.
Related Topic
Selecting the sound effect (Effect)
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
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While playback of a music or recorded file is on standby or in progress, select “Effect” on the OPTION
menu, and then press
.
1
Press
or to select “Custom,” and then press .
The custom setting screen appears.
2
Press
or to move the focus to the desired frequency band (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10
kHz), and then press
or to change the level.
You can select one of the seven levels from –3 to +3.
3
Press
.
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Selecting the playback mode
You can select the playback mode that suits your needs.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
Normal:
Plays the files in the specified range one by one.
Repeat:
Plays the files in the specified range repeatedly.
1 File Play:
Plays the current file to the end and stops.
1 File Repeat:
Plays the current file repeatedly.
Shuffle:
Plays the files in the specified range at random.
Shuffle Repeat:
Plays the files in the specified range repeatedly at random.
Related Topic
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Play Mode” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
1
Press
or to select a playback mode, and then press .
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Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Note
While playback is on standby, you cannot specify the same point as the starting point A and the finishing point B. Specifying the finishing point B
cancels the specified starting point A.
Hint
To cancel the A-B repeat playback function and resume the normal playback, press A-B again.
To change the segment specified for the A-B repeat playback function, resume the normal playback and then repeat steps 1 and 2 once again.
Related Topic
While playback is on standby or in progress, press A-B to specify the starting point A.
“A-B B?” is displayed.
1
Press
A-B again to specify the finishing point B.
“ A-B” is displayed and the specified segment plays repeatedly.
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Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
You can specify the playback range in the playback file list. The contents of the playback range will vary depending on the file
search category (“Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,” “Search by REC Scene,” or “Folders”).
Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
All Range:
Plays all files that belong to the file search category you selected for “
Recorded Files” or “ Music.”
Selected Range:
Plays all files that are contained in the folder (recording date, recording scene, artist name, album title, etc.), including the
current playing file.
Selecting “
Selected Range” displays the folder icon on the playback screen.
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Select “ Recorded Files” or “ Music” on the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select a file search category, select the memory storage, and then press .
2
Select “Playback Range” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
3
Press
or select “All Range” or “Selected Range,” and then press .
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Listening to sound with better quality
Use headphones:
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the
(headphones) jack. This disables the built-in speaker.
Use external speakers:
Connect active speakers (not supplied) to the
(headphones) jack.
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Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)
To search forward (Cue):
While playback is on standby or in progress, press and hold
and release it at the point you want to resume playback.
To search backward (Review):
While playback is on standby or in progress, press and hold
and release it at the point you want to resume playback.
Forward or backward search begins at a slow speed, which helps you check the file word by word. If you keep holding either
button, forward or backward search will continue at a faster speed.
Related Topic
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
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Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
The Easy Search function helps you quickly locate the point from which you want to play.
It would be more helpful in locating the desired point within a long file, such as a meeting recording, if you change the skip time
length.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
ON:
Allows you to press
or to search forward or backward by the specified skip time length. It is helpful in searching a
long file for the desired playback point.
OFF:
Turns off the Easy Search function. Pressing
or fast-forwards or fast-rewinds (default setting).
Set Skip Time:
While playback is on standby or in progress, select “Easy Search” on the OPTION menu, and then
press
.
1
Press
or to select “Set Skip Time,” and then press .
2
Select a skip time length.
Press
or to select “Forward Skip Time” or “Reverse Skip Time,” and then press .
Press
or to select the desired length and then press .
3
Press
or to select “ON,” and then press .
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Allows you to specify the skip time length for Forward Skip Time and Reverse Skip Time.
For fast-forwarding: Select 5sec, 10sec (default setting), 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min to specify the skip time length for
fast-forwarding.
For fast-rewinding: Select 1sec, 3sec (default setting), 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min to specify the skip
time length for fast-rewinding.
Hint
You can also specify “Set Skip Time” while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode. For more information, see Using the
transcription playback mode.
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Features of REC Remote
With REC Remote installed on a smartphone, you can connect to your IC recorder via Bluetooth and:
start/stop recording
check/adjust the recording volume levels
add track marks
change the recording settings
Note
REC Remote is merely an app designed for audio recording. You cannot use it for playback or sound monitoring during recording. To play recorded
audio files, use your IC recorder.
With REC Remote, you cannot play music files stored on a smartphone or transfer them to your IC recorder.
Hint
Bluetooth wireless technology allows connection at distance of up to about 10 meters (33 feet). However, the effective range may vary depending
on obstructions (people, metals, wall, etc.) or signal status.
While a Bluetooth connection is established, your IC recorder will still be turned off by its Auto Power Off function if it is left unused for the specified
period of time.
To change the Auto Power Off setting, select “
Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Auto Power Off” from the HOME menu, and then select the
desired time period.
For the Bluetooth settings on a smartphone, refer to the manual supplied with the smartphone.
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Getting ready to use REC Remote
To use REC Remote, you need to install REC Remote on a smartphone.
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Install REC Remote on the smartphone.
When you start REC Remote for the first time after installation, a screen appears asking you to accept the terms and
conditions.
Thoroughly read the terms and conditions and select “Accept.”
1
Search Google Play™ or App Store for “REC Remote.”
1.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install REC Remote on the smartphone.
2.
Select a connection method between the smartphone and your IC recorder.
Check if the smartphone has the NFC function first as it determines the way you can connect to the IC recorder. If it does,
you will find the N mark (
) on the smartphone. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the smartphone.
If the smartphone does not have the NFC function, see Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu.
If the smartphone has the NFC function, see Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function.
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Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu
If a smartphone does not have the NFC function, follow the steps below to establish a Bluetooth connection.
Do the following on your IC recorder.
Select “
REC Remote” - “Add Device (Pairing)” from the HOME menu, and then press .
If the Bluetooth function of the IC recorder is turned off, “Turn Bluetooth On?” appears on the display window. Select “Yes”
and press
.
1
Do the following on the smartphone.
For Android™:
For iOS:
2
Turn on the Bluetooth function on the smartphone.
1.
Start REC Remote.
2.
Select “Connect to a device” on the screen.
3.
On the “Paired devices” screen, select “Pair to a new device.”
4.
Search for “ICD-SX2000” on the Bluetooth settings screen and add your IC recorder for Bluetooth pairing with the
smartphone.
5.
Use the back button to display the “Paired devices” screen, and then select “ICD-SX2000.”
6.
Turn on the Bluetooth function on the iPhone.
1.
Search for “ICD-SX2000” on the Bluetooth settings screen and add your IC recorder for Bluetooth pairing with the
iPhone.
2.
Press the home button to close the Bluetooth settings screen, and then start REC Remote.
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When the operation screen of REC Remote appears on the smartphone, the Bluetooth connection should be successfully
established.
Proceed to Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations.
Hint
For Android, a message confirming the pass code appears on the “Bluetooth pairing request” screen. Select “Pair” to proceed.
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Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function
If a smartphone has the NFC function, follow the steps below to establish a Bluetooth connection.
When the operation screen of REC Remote appears on the smartphone, the Bluetooth connection should be successfully
established.
Proceed to Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations.
Hint
To establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function, you need to start REC Remote before you put the smartphone onto your IC recorder.
During a pairing attempt, “Notifications” may appear. View the “Notifications” list and tap “Bluetooth pairing request.”
If you cannot establish a Bluetooth connection, try the following:
Turn on your IC recorder.
1
On the smartphone, turn on the NFC function.
2
Start REC Remote.
3
Put the smartphone onto your IC recorder aligning the N mark on both devices together.
Keep the smartphone on the IC recorder until the “Bluetooth pairing request” screen appears on the smartphone, and then
select “Pair.”
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Move the smartphone slowly on the N mark on your IC recorder.
If the smartphone is in a smartphone case, remove the case and perform the above steps all over again.
If neither of the above works, try the steps in Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu.
What is NFC?
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables short-range wireless communications between various devices,
including mobile telephones and IC tags. You can exchange data by simply putting a device onto the designated area on another
device.
With an NFC-enabled smartphone, you can simply put it onto the N mark on the IC recorder to establish a Bluetooth connection
by pairing both devices with the NFC function. You can also disconnect or switch the Bluetooth connection in the same manner.
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Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations
When a Bluetooth connection is established, the REC Remote screen appears on the smartphone.
Hint
While recording is not in progress, you can touch the pause button ( ) to immediately make your IC recorder pause for recording. This helps you
adjust the recording volume levels.
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Use the recording operation buttons.
You can start (
), pause ( ), or stop ( ) recording.
1.
Display the settings screen.
You can touch
to change the recording settings and the REC Remote settings.
2.
View the help.
You can touch
to view detailed instructions in the REC Remote help.
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Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection
The procedure to disconnect the Bluetooth connection depends on the way you established the connection between your IC
recorder and the smartphone.
If you followed the steps in “Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu”:
On your IC recorder, select “ REC Remote” - “Bluetooth ON/OFF” - “OFF” from the HOME menu, and then press .
When the Bluetooth connection is disconnected, the
icon disappears.
If you followed the steps in “Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function”:
Put the smartphone onto your IC recorder aligning the N mark on both devices together once again.
When the Bluetooth connection is disconnected, the message “Disconnected” appears on the display window of the IC recorder.
Related Topic
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function
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Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android)
The procedure to re-establish the Bluetooth connection depends on the way you previously established the connection between
your IC recorder and the smartphone.
If you followed the steps in “Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu”:
If you followed the steps in “Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function”:
Follow the steps in Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function all over again.
Related Topic
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu
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On your IC recorder, select “ REC Remote” - “Bluetooth ON/OFF” - “ON” from the HOME menu, and
then press
.
1
On the smartphone, start REC Remote.
2
Select “Connect to previous device” on the screen.
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Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS)
Follow the steps below to re-establish the Bluetooth connection between your IC recorder and the smartphone.
Related Topic
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the menu
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On your IC recorder, select “ REC Remote” - “Bluetooth ON/OFF” - “ON” from the HOME menu, and
then press
.
1
On the iPhone, select “ICD-SX2000” on the Bluetooth settings screen.
2
Start REC Remote.
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Deleting a file
You can select a file and delete it.
Note
Once you have deleted a file, you will not be able to restore it.
Note
You cannot delete a protected file. To delete a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then delete the file. For instructions on protecting
Select a file you want to delete. [Details]
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Select “Delete a File” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
“Delete?” appears and the specified file plays for confirmation.
2
Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears on the display window and the selected file will be deleted.
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a file, see Protecting a file.
Hint
To cancel the deleting process, select “No” in step 3, and then press .
To delete a part of a file, first divide the file into two files, select the file number of the one you want to delete, and proceed with step 2 and step 3.
For instructions on dividing a file, see Dividing a file at the current playback point.
Related Topic
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Deleting a folder
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Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
You can select a folder or list from the file search results and delete all of the contained files.
Note
You cannot delete a protected file. To delete a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then delete the file. For instructions on protecting
a file, see Protecting a file.
Hint
Select “ Music” or “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select a file search category, and then press .
2
Press
or to select the folder or list containing the files you want to delete, and then press .
3
Select “Delete All Files” or “Delete All in List” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
“Delete All Files in This Folder?” or “Delete All Files in This List?” appears on the display window.
4
Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears on the display window and all files in the selected folder or list will be deleted.
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Deleting a folder
You can select a folder from “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu and delete it.
If the selected folder contains files, “Delete All Files in This Folder?” appears. Press
or to select “Yes,” and then press to
delete the folder and its files. If the selected folder contains sub-folders, however, you cannot delete the sub-folders and their files.
Note
If the selected folder contains protected files, an attempt to delete the folder only deletes unprotected files, leaving the folder and the protected files
undeleted. Remove protection from such files first, then delete the folder. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file.
Select “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select “Folders” and the memory storage, and then press .
2
Press
or to select the desired folder.
3
Select “Delete Folder” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
“Delete Folder?” appears on the display window.
4
Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The selected folder is deleted.
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Hint
To cancel the deleting process, select “No” in step 5, and then press .
If you delete the current file storage destination folder, “Switch Recording Folder” appears on the display window and “FOLDER01” (default
destination folder) is assigned as the new file storage destination folder.
If you delete all of the file storage destination folders, “No Folders - Creating New Recording Folder” appears on the display window and
“FOLDER01” is automatically created.
Related Topic
Deleting a file
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
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Moving a file to a different folder
You can select a file and move it to another folder.
Note
You cannot move a protected file. To move the file, remove the protection first, and then move the file. For instructions on removing protection, see
Protecting a file.
You cannot move music files.
Select the file you want to move. [Details]
1
While playback is on standby, select “Move/Copy File” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
2
Press
or to select “Move to Built-In Memory” or “Move to SD Card,” and then press .
3
Press
or to select the destination folder, and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the file will be moved from the source folder to the destination folder.
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Copying a file to a different folder
You can select a file and copy it to another folder, which is useful in making a backup copy.
Note
You cannot copy music files.
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Moving a file to a different folder
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Select the file you want to copy. [Details]
1
While playback is on standby, select “Move/Copy File” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
2
Press
or to select “Copy to Built-In Memory” or “Copy to SD Card,” and then press .
3
Press
or to select the destination folder, and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the file will be copied from the source folder to the destination folder with the same
name.
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Creating a folder
You can create a folder in “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu.
Note
You cannot create a folder in “ Music.”
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Select “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select “Folders” as the file search category, and then press .
2
Select “Built-In Memory” or “SD Card” on the Folders screen, and then press
.
3
Select “Create Folder” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
4
Select
or to select a folder name from the template.
A new folder is created.
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Adding a track mark
You can add a track mark at a point where you want to divide a file later or you want to locate during playback. You can add a
maximum of 98 track marks to a single file.
Note
You cannot add track marks to a protected file. To add track marks to a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then add track marks.
For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file.
Hint
While recording is in progress or paused, or while playback is in progress or on standby, press T-MARK
at the point you want to add a track mark.
The
(track mark) indicator flashes three times, and a track mark is added.
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To locate a track mark and start playback at the track mark, press or while playback is on standby or in progress. When the (Track
mark) indicator flashes once, press
.
You can add track marks while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode.
With the HOME menu on the display window, you can still add a track mark by pressing T-MARK while:
recording is in progress or paused.
playback is in progress or on standby.
Although you can assign a name to track marks with Sound Organizer 2, your IC recorder is only capable of displaying up to 16 characters from
the beginning of the track mark names.
With the smartphone app (REC Remote), you can add one of the four available track marks.
Related Topic
Adding track marks automatically
Deleting a track mark
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Adding track marks automatically
You can add track marks automatically at specified intervals while you are recording.
Hint
To cancel the Auto Track Marks function setup process, select “OFF” in step 2.
While the Auto Track Marks function is turned on, you can still press T-MARK during recording to add a track mark at any point.
Related Topic
Adding a track mark
Deleting a track mark
Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Auto Track Marks” from the HOME menu, and then
press
.
1
Press
or to select “Interval,” and then press .
2
Press
or to select the interval length and then press .
You can select from “5min,” “10min,” “15min,” or “30min.”
The Auto Track Marks function is turned on.
3
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
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Deleting a track mark
You can delete the closest track mark before the point where you stopped playback.
Note
Select the file from which you want to delete track marks. [Details]
1
Play the file and stop at a point after the track mark you want to delete.
2
Select “Delete Track Marks” - “This Track Mark” from the OPTION menu, and then press
.
“Delete Track Mark?” appears on the display window.
3
Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be deleted.
A. Before deleting a track mark: indicates the point where you stopped playback.
B. After deleting a track mark: The closest track mark before the point where you stopped playback will be deleted.
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You cannot delete track marks from a protected file. To delete track marks from a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then delete the
track marks. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file.
While recording is on standby, you cannot delete track marks with the OPTION menu. Use the HOME menu to select the file containing the track
mark that you want to delete.
Hint
To cancel the deleting process, select “No” in step 4, and then press .
Related Topic
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time
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Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time
You can delete all the track marks of the selected file.
Note
You cannot delete track marks from a protected file. To delete track marks from a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then delete the
track marks. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file.
You cannot delete track marks while recording is on standby. Use the HOME menu to select the file containing the track mark that you want to
delete.
Hint
To cancel the deleing process, select “No” in step 3, and then press .
Related Topic
Select the file from which you want to delete the track marks. [Details]
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Select “Delete Track Marks” - “All Track Marks” from the OPTION menu, and then press
.
“Delete All Track Marks?” appears on the display window.
2
Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears and all the track marks will be deleted at one time.
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Dividing a file at the current playback point
You can divide a single file into two files. Dividing a file helps you quickly locate the point from which you want to play in a long
recording file, such as a meeting recording. You can further divide either of the divided files.
Select the file that you want to divide [Details], and then play the file and stop at a point where you
want to divide the file.
1
Select “Divide” - “Current Position” from the OPTION menu, and then press
.
2
On the preview screen, make sure that the dividing point is where you wanted, and then press
.
“Divide at Current Stop Position?” appears on the display window.
3
Press or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears, and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_01” for the first part,
and “_02” for the second part).
A. Before dividing a file: indicates where you divided the file.
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Note
You cannot divide a protected file. To divide a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then divide the file. For instructions on protecting
a file, see Protecting a file.
Hint
To cancel the dividing process, select “No” in step 4, and then press .
Related Topic
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
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Dividing a file at all the track mark points
You can divide a file at all the track mark points.
Note
You cannot divide a protected file. To divide a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then divide the file. For instructions on protecting
a file, see Protecting a file.
Select the file that you want to divide [Details], and then play the file and stop at any point.
1
While playback is on standby, select “Divide” - “At All Track Marks” from the OPTION menu, and then
press
.
“Divide at All Track Marks?” appears on the display window.
2
Press
or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the file will be divided at all the track mark points, deleting all the track marks. The
divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_01,” “_02,” and so on) .
A. Before dividing a file: indicates a track mark point.
B. After erasing track marks: A file is divided at all the track mark points, and the divided files will be suffixed with a
sequential number (“_01,” “_02,” and so on).
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Track marks located near the beginning and end of the source file may not be used for dividing and remain in the divided files.
Hint
To cancel the dividing process, select “No” in step 3, and then press .
Related Topic
Dividing a file at the current playback point
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Changing a folder name
You can change the name of the folders for storing the files you record with your IC recorder by selecting a folder name from the
template.
Select “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select “Folders,” and then press .
2
Select “Built-In Memory” or “SD Card” on the Folders screen.
3
Press
or to select the folder which you want to rename.
4
Select “Change Folder Name” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
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Press
or to select the desired folder name, and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears on the display window and the folder name will be changed.
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Note
You cannot change the name of folders in “ Music.”
Hint
A sequential number (01 to 10) is always added to every folder name as a suffix. If you select the folder name that already exists, additional
folders with the same name will be suffixed with a sequential number (02 to 10).
Related Topic
Changing a file name
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Changing a file name
You can change the name of the files stored under “ Recorded Files” on the HOME menu by adding one of the prefix
templates.
Note
You cannot change the name of a protected file. To change the name of a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then change the
name. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file.
You cannot change the name of files in “
Music.”
Select the file that you want to rename. [Details]
1
While playback is on standby, select “Change File Name” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
2
Press
or to select the desired prefix, and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears on the display window and the selected prefix and an underscore (_) will be added to
the file name.
Example (“Important” is added to the file 161010_0706): Important_161010_0706
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Protecting a file
To prevent a file from being accidentally deleted or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the
(protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file that you cannot delete or edit.
Hint
To remove protection from a file, select the protected file, and then select “Do Not Protect” in step 2.
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Select the file that you want to protect. [Details]
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While playback is on standby, select “Protect” on the OPTION menu, and then press
.
“Protected” appears on the display window and the file is protected. When you play the protected file, the (protect)
indicator appears on the playback screen.
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List of the Settings menu items
The following lists the Settings menu items on the HOME menu.
Recording Settings
Recording Folder:
Changing the file storage destination folder
Create Folder:
Creating a folder
Scene Select:
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
REC Mode:
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Built-in Mic Sensitivity:
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity)
Ext. Input Setting:
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting)
Recording Filter:
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
LIMITER:
Lowering the volume of loud sounds automatically (LIMITER)
Cross-Memory REC:
Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)
VOR:
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
SYNC REC:
Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)
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Auto Track Marks:
Adding track marks automatically
Playback Settings
Clear Voice:
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
Effect:
Selecting the sound effect (Effect)
Key Change:
Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change)
Easy Search:
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
Play Mode:
Selecting the playback mode
Playback Range:
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Common Settings
LED:
Turning the recording/peak indicator on or off (LED)
Backlight:
Selecting the backlight setting (Backlight)
Beep:
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)
Language:
Selecting the display language (Language)
Date&Time:
Setting the clock (Date&Time)
Time Display:
Selecting the clock display format (Time Display)
Date Display Format:
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format)
Sleep Timer:
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Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer)
Auto Power Off:
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off)
Reset All Settings:
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings)
Available Rec. Time:
Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time)
System Information:
Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
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Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
You can set the recording mode for audio recordings. Set this menu item before you start recording.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
LPCM 96kHz/24bit:
LPCM (not compressed) in stereo high-quality recording mode (higher quality than LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit)
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit:
LPCM (not compressed) in stereo high-quality recording mode
MP3 320kbps:
MP3 (compressed) in stereo high-quality recording mode
MP3 192kbps:
MP3 (compressed) in stereo standard-quality recording mode (default setting)
MP3 128kbps:
MP3 (compressed) in long play stereo recording mode
MP3 48kbps(MONO):
MP3 (compressed) in monaural standard recording mode
Note
Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “REC Mode” from the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Select the desired recording mode, and then press
.
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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When the microSD card is selected as the file storage destination folder for recorded file, you cannot select “LPCM 96kHz/24bit.”
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Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic
Sensitivity)
You can select the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones. Set this menu item before you start recording.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items for “Auto Gain Ctrl”:
For Voice:
You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording voices.
Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” from the HOME menu, and then
press
.
1
Press or to select “Auto Gain Ctrl” or “Manual,” and then press .
If you have selected “Auto Gain Ctrl”:
Press
or to select “For Voice” or “For Music,” and then press to proceed to step 3.
If you have selected “Manual”:
Proceed to step 4.
While recording is in progress or paused, press
or to adjust the recording volume level.
2
Press or to select the desired level of the microphone sensitivity, and then press .
3
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Auto: An appropriate sensitivity level is automatically selected according to the input human voices (default setting).
High: Suitable for recording distant or soft human voices in large spaces, including conference rooms.
Medium: Suitable for recording small meetings or interviews.
Low: Suitable for speaking into the built-in microphones to record voice notes or recording nearby or loud human
voices.
For Music:
You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording music.
High(Music): Suitable for recording small-group chorus performances and distant musical instrument sounds.
Medium(Music): Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 2 to 3 meters (80 to 120 inches), such as
chorus or musical instrument lessons.
Low(Music): Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances.
Note
While recording audio from an external device is in progress, the Built-in Mic Sensitivity function is disabled.
Related Topic
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting)
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Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
With the Recording Filter function, you can reduce noise in the recordings.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
OFF:
Cancels the Recording Filter function.
NCF(Noise Cut):
Cuts high-frequency sounds except for human voices as well as low-frequency sounds (default setting).
LCF(Low Cut):
Cuts low-frequency sounds, including noise from projectors and roaring wind sounds.
Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Recording Filter” from the HOME menu, and then press
.
1
Press
or to select “NCF(Noise Cut)” or “LCF(Low Cut),” and then press .
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Note
While “Audio IN” is selected for “Ext. Input Setting,” the Recording Filter function does not work.
“NCF(Noise Cut)” is optimized for voice recording. When “For Music” is selected for “Manual” under “Built-in Mic Sensitivity,” the Recording Filter
function does not work.
Hint
To cancel the Recording Filter function setup process, select “OFF” in step 2.
Related Topic
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting)
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Lowering the volume of loud sounds automatically (LIMITER)
You can turn on the LIMITER function to automatically lower the volume of sudden loud sounds during manual recording to avoid
sound distortion.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
ON:
Turns on the LIMITER function.
OFF:
Turns off the LIMITER function.
Note
The LIMITER function works when “Manual” is selected for “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” or either of the audio input types under “Ext. Input Setting” on
the OPTION menu.
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While recording is on standby, select “LIMITER” on the OPTION menu, and then press .
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Press
or to select “ON,” and then press .
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Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external
microphone (Ext. Input Setting)
You can select the audio input type (“MIC IN” or “Audio IN”) of the (microphone) jack and the sensitivity level.
Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “Ext. Input Setting” from the HOME menu, and then
press
.
If an external microphone is not connected to the (microphone) jack, “Only Activated When External Input Used” appears.
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Press or to select the desired audio input type, and then press .
To select the audio input type and leave the sensitivity level of the external microphone as it is:
Select “MIC IN” or “Audio IN.”
MIC IN: When an external microphone is connected to the
(microphone) jack, select “Auto Gain Ctrl” or “Manual” under
this audio input type.
Audio IN: When an external device other than a microphone is connected to the
(microphone) jack, select “Auto Gain Ctrl”
or “Manual” under this audio input type.
To select the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone:
Select “Auto Gain Ctrl” under “MIC IN” or “Audio IN,” and then press
. Pressing displays the Auto Gain Ctrl menu
screen. Proceed to step 3.
2
Press
or to select “For Voice” or “For Music,” and then press .
3
Press
or to select the desired sensitivity level, and then press .
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Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
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Description of menu items on the Auto Gain Ctrl menu screen for “MIC IN”
You can select one of the following items:
For Voice:
You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording voices.
Auto: An appropriate sensitivity level is automatically selected according to the input human voices (default setting).
High: Suitable for recording distant or soft human voices in large spaces, including conference rooms.
Medium: Suitable for recording small meetings or interviews.
Low: Suitable for speaking into the built-in microphones to record voice notes or recording nearby or loud human
voices.
For Music:
You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording music.
High(Music): Suitable for recording small-group chorus performances and distant musical instrument sounds.
Medium(Music): Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 2 to 3 meters (80 to 120 inches), such as
chorus or musical instrument lessons.
Low(Music): Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances.
Description of menu items on the Auto Gain Ctrl menu screen for “Audio IN”
You can select one of the following items:
For Music:
You can select one of the following sensitivity levels for recording music.
High(Music): Suitable for recording small-group chorus performances and distant musical instrument sounds.
Low(Music): Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances.
Hint
You can also select the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone by selecting “Ext. Input Setting” on the OPTION menu
while playback is on standby.
The recording volume level may vary depending on the external microphone. Check on the peak level meters [Details] to change the microphone
sensitivity level.
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To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press STOP.
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Turning the recording/peak indicator on or off (LED)
You can set the recording/peak indicator to turn on or off during IC recorder operations.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
ON:
The recording/peak indicator lights or flashes according to IC recorder operations (default setting).
OFF:
The recording/peak indicator stays unlit during IC recorder operations.
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Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “LED” from the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press .
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Selecting the backlight setting (Backlight)
You can select a period of time to turn on the backlight of the display window or select the backlight to stay unlit.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
OFF:
The backlight stays unlit.
20sec:
The backlit lights for 20 seconds when you operate your IC recorder (default setting).
1min:
The backlit lights for one minute when you operate your IC recorder.
Always-ON:
The backlight stays lit.
Note
When “Always-ON” is selected, the battery quickly runs out of power.
Select “ Settings” - “Backlight” from the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select the desired setting, and then press .
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Hint
When “Always-ON” is selected, the backlight still goes out in order to save battery power if your IC recorder is left unused for one minute after
playback or recording is placed on standby.
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Selecting the display language (Language)
You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc.
Note
The number of language options you can select and the default setting differ depending on the country or region of your purchase.
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Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Language” from the HOME menu and then press .
1
Press
or to select the language that you want to use, and then press .
You can select the language from Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian),
Русский (Russian), Türkçe (Turkish),
(Korean), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese).
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Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Setting the clock (Date&Time)
You can set the clock while no IC recorder operations are in progress.
Note
Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Date&Time” - “Set Date/Time” from the HOME menu, and
then press
.
1
Set the current date and time.
Press or to set an item, and then press .
Repeat the actions to set all items.
To move the focus backward or forward, press
or . You can also press BACK/HOME to move the focus to the
previous item.
When you are finished with the last item, press
to apply the settings to the clock.
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
The current time is displayed on the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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The clock may tell the time either in 12-Hour format with “AM” or “PM” or in the 24-Hour format, depending on the selected clock display format
(Time Display) on the Settings menu. In addition, the default clock display format depends on the country or region of your purchase.
The default date display format depends on the country or region of your purchase.
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Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format)
You can select the date display format to suit your preference.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
YYYY/MM/DD:
The date appears in the year/month/date format .
MM/DD/YYYY:
The date appears in the month/date/year format.
DD/MM/YYYY:
The date appears in the date/month/year format.
Note
The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorder.
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Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Date&Time” - “Date Display Format” from the HOME
menu, and then press
.
1
Press
or to select the desired format, and then press .
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Selecting the clock display format (Time Display)
You can select ether the 12-Hour or 24-Hour format.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
12-Hour:
12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon
24-Hour:
00:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon
Note
The default setting differs depending on the country or region you purchased your IC recorder.
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Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Date&Time” - “Time Display” from the HOME menu, and
then press
.
1
Press
or to select the desired format, and then press .
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)
You can turn the operation beep sound on or off.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
ON:
A beep will sound to indicate that an operation is accepted or an error occurs (default setting).
OFF:
No beeps will sound.
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Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Beep” from the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press .
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer)
If you set the sleep timer, your IC recorder will turn off automatically when the specified period of time expires.
Note
If the Auto Power Off function [Details] is turned on, your IC recorder may turn off before the time period specified for the sleep timer expires.
Even if the recording delay function [Details] is turned on, your IC recorder will turn off when the time period specified for the sleep timer expires.
Hint
To turn off the sleep timer function, select “OFF” (default setting).
To check the remaining time of the sleep timer, perform step 1 again. The remaining time appears. If you want to keep the setting, select “Keep
On.”
Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Sleep Timer” from the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select the desired time period, and then press .
You can select from “OFF,” “15min,” “30min,” “60min,” “90min,” or “120min.”
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
When you set the sleep timer,
appears on the file playback (standby) and recording screens.
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Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto
Power Off)
You can set your IC recorder to automatically turn off if it is left unused for the specified period time.
Description of menu items
You can select one of the following items:
OFF:
Your IC recorder will not turn off automatically.
5min:
Your IC recorder will turn off in approx. 5 minutes.
10min:
Your IC recorder will turn off in approx. 10 minutes.
30min:
Your IC recorder will turn off in approx. 30 minutes (default setting).
60min:
Your IC recorder will turn off in approx. 60 minutes.
Note
Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Auto Power Off” from the HOME menu, and then press .
1
Press
or to select the desired time period, and then press .
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings)
You can reset all menu settings to the default ones except for the Clock settings (Date&Time).
Hint
To cancel the resetting process, select “No” in step 2.
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While recording or playback is on standby, select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Reset/Format”
- “Reset All Settings” from the HOME menu, and then press
.
“Default Value?” appears on the display window.
1
Press
or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears and all menu settings will be reset to the default ones.
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)
You can format either the built-in memory of your IC card or the microSD card. Formatting the built-in memory will delete all of the
stored data and restore the original folder structure at your purchase.
Note
Be sure to use your IC recorder, not a computer, to format the microSD card that you intend to use on the IC recorder.
Be aware that formatting the built-in memory will delete all of the stored data, including protected files and Sound Organizer 2, and you will not be
able to restore anything after the formatting process.
Hint
To cancel the formatting process, select “No” in step 2.
While recording or playback is on standby, select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Reset/Format”
- “Format Built-In Memory” or “Format SD Card” from the HOME menu, and then press
.
“Delete All Data?” appears.
1
Press
or to select “Yes,” and then press .
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the selected memory will be formatted.
2
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time)
You can display the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
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Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “Available Rec. Time” from the HOME menu, and then
press
.
1
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)
You can display the information about your IC recorder, such as the IC recorder's model name and the software version number.
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Select “ Settings” - “Common Settings” - “System Information” from the HOME menu, and then
press
.
1
Press and hold BACK/HOME to return to the HOME menu.
To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu, press
STOP.
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Connecting the IC recorder to a computer
To exchange files between your IC recorder and a computer, connect the IC recorder to the computer.
If you cannot connect your IC recorder directly to the USB port on the computer, use the supplied USB connection support cable (
).
Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow to push out the
USB connector, and insert it into the USB port on a computer that is up and running.
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Make sure the IC recorder is successfully detected by the computer.
On the Windows computer; open “Computer” or “PC,” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” is
detected.
On the Mac; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” drive appears on the Finder.
The IC recorder is detected by the computer as soon as a connection is made. While the IC recorder is connected to the
computer, “Connecting” appears on the display window of the IC recorder.
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Structure of folders and files
You can use a computer to view the structure of folders and files on the built-in memory of your IC recorder or the microSD card.
Connect the IC recorder to the computer and use the Explorer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac) to open “IC RECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD.” The following illustrates the structure of folders and files:
Built-in memory
A: IC RECORDER folder
B: Folder for storing files recorded with your IC recorder
C: Folder containing the Sound Organizer 2 installer file
D: for storing files transferred from the computer
Hint
Your IC recorder is capable of displaying the information assigned to music files (titles, artist names). It would help you identify music files if you
assign them with the information on the computer.
If a music file has no title assigned, it will appear with its file name on your IC recorder.
Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in “ Recorded Files” while those in the MUSIC folder appear in “ Music.” When transferring a file, make
sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the MUSIC folder.
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The folder containing music files will appear with the same name on your IC recorder. It would help you identify folders if you name the folders with
easy-to-remember names. The folder names shown in the above illustration are just examples.
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Your IC recorder is capable of detecting up to 8 levels of the transferred music folders.
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Your IC recorder is not capable of detecting any folders and files stored at these folder structure levels.
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microSD card
The microSD card has a different structure of folders and file from the built-in memory of your IC recorder.
A: microSD card
B: Folder for storing files recorded with your IC recorder
C: Folder for storing files transferred from the computer
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Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in “ Recorded Files” while those in the MUSIC folder appear in “ Music.” When transferring a file,
make sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the MUSIC folder.
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Your IC recorder is not capable of detecting any folders and files stored at these folder structure levels.
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Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer
You can copy files and folders from your IC recorder to a computer to store them.
Hint
To copy a file or folder (drag and drop), click and hold the file or folder ( ), drag ( ), and then drop ( ).
A: IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD
B: Computer
Connect the IC recorder to the computer. [Details]
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Copy files or folders you want to transfer to the computer.
Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” to the local disk on the
computer.
2
Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer. [Details]
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Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder
You can copy music and audio files (FLAC(.flac) / LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)) from a computer to
your IC recorder by drag and drop.
Related Topic
Technical specifications
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Connect the IC recorder to the computer. [Details]
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Copy the folder containing music files to the IC recorder.
Open the Explorer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac) and drag and drop the folder containing music files to “IC RECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD.”
Your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 199 files per folder and up to 5,000 folders and files all together in total per
memory.
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Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer. [Details]
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Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer
You can play the music and audio files (FLAC(.flac) / LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)) that you copied
from a computer on your IC recorder.
Related Topic
While playback is in progress
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Select “ Music” on the HOME menu, and then press .
For instructions on selecting a file, see Selecting a file.
1
Press
to start playback.
2
Press
STOP to stop playback.
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Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device
You can connect your IC recorder to a computer and use it as a USB storage device.
To use the IC recorder as a USB storage device, you need a computer that meets the system requirements. For more information,
see System requirements .
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What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
You can install Sound Organizer 2 using the installer file (SoundOrganizer_V2001.exe) stored on the built-in memory of your IC
recorder. [Details]
Sound Organizer 2 allows you to exchange files with the IC recorder or a memory card. You can play songs imported from other
media (music CDs, etc.) and audio files (MP3 files, etc.) imported from another computer as well as transfer them to the IC
recorder. With Sound Organizer 2, a variety of operations are available for the imported files: playback, editing, conversion to
audio files, burning music CDs, and attaching audio files to e-mails.
For detailed instructions on using Sound Organizer 2, refer to the Sound Organizer 2 help.
Importing files recorded by the IC recorder
You can import files that you recorded by the IC recorder into Sound Organizer 2.
The imported files are saved to the computer.
Importing songs from a music CD
You can import songs from of a music CD into Sound Organizer 2.
The imported songs are saved to the computer.
Importing songs on the computer
You can import music and other files stored on the computer into Sound Organizer 2.
Playing files
You can play files imported on Sound Organizer 2.
Changing the file information
You can change the information about songs (titles, artist names, etc.) displayed in the file list.
Dividing files
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You can divide one file into multiple files.
Combining files
You can combine multiple files into one file.
Deleting files from the IC recorder
You can delete files stored on your IC recorder.
When you want increase the remaining free space on the IC recorder or you find unnecessary files on the IC recorder, you can
directly delete files from Sound Organizer 2.
Transferring files to the IC recorder
You can transfer music and audio files from Sound Organizer 2 to the built-in memory or the microSD card on your IC recorder
and enjoy them on the IC recorder.
Burning a music CD
You can select your favorites from the songs imported into Sound Organizer 2 and make your own original music CD.
Other convenient usage
You can start your e-mail software and attach recorded files to an e-mail.
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System requirements for Sound Organizer 2
The following lists the system requirements for Sound Organizer 2.
Operating systems
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Starter
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Note
One of the above operating systems should be pre-installed at shipment. Upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environments are not
supported.
IBM PC/AT or compatible
CPU
Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8.1/Windows 10: Processor of 1.66 GHz or higher
Memory
Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is
recommended.)
Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Windows 8.1: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Windows 10: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Free hard disk space
At least 400 MB is required.
Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used.
Also, free space for handling music data is required.
Display settings
Screen resolution: 800 × 600 pixels or higher (1,024 × 768 pixels is recommended.)
Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher
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A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media.
Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed.
Optical disc
To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive.
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Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
Install Sound Organizer 2 on a computer.
Note
Be sure to install Sound Organizer 2 on the computer that has already Sound Organizer 1.6 installed as well.
When installing Sound Organizer 2, log in to an account with administrator privileges.
Also, if you are using Windows 7/Windows 8.1 and the [User Account Control] window appears, confirm the contents of the window and then click
[Yes] ([Continue] in the case of Windows Vista).
Installing Sound Organizer 2 adds the Windows Media Format Runtime module. The added Windows Media Format Runtime module will remain if
you uninstall Sound Organizer 2. If Windows Media Format Runtime is preinstalled, however, the module may not be installed.
Uninstalling Sound Organizer 2 does not delete data in the contents storage folders.
If you have a computer that has multiple Windows operating systems installed, do not install Sound Organizer 2 on each of the operating systems
to avoid possible data inconsistencies.
Connect your IC recorder to the computer.
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Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer], and then double-click [IC RECORDER] - [FOR WINDOWS].
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The appearance of the windows on the computer screen varies depending on the version of your operating system. Windows
7 is used as an example in this Help Guide.
Double-click [SoundOrganizer_V2001] (or [SoundOrganizer_V2001.exe]).
Depending on the version of your operating system, the setup preparation process (file extraction) may start automatically
without showing any notice.
In such a case, follow the on-screen instructions.
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Note
You may need to restart the computer after you installed Sound Organizer 2.
Related Topic
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer
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Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the
license agreement], and then click [Next].
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When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click [Next].
If you have selected [Custom], follow the on-screen instructions..
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When the [Ready to Install the Program] screen appears, click [Install].
Installation starts.
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When [Sound Organizer 2 has been installed successfully.] window appears, check [Launch Sound
Organizer 2 Now], and then click [Finish].
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The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only)
Help
Displays the help of Sound Organizer 2. For details on operations, refer to respective help topics.
1.
The file list of Sound Organizer 2 (My Library)
Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer 2 in accordance with a particular operation.
Recording Files: Displays a list of recording files.
Files that you recorded with your IC recorder appear in this library when they are imported.
Music: Displays a list of music files.
Songs that you imported from music CDs appear in this library.
2.
The file list of the IC recorder
Displays the files stored on the connected IC recorder's built-in memory or microSD card.
3.
Edit Mode button
Displays the edit area where you can edit a file.
4.
Quick Operation Guide button
Displays the Quick Operation Guide to walk you through the basic features of Sound Organizer 2.
5.
Sidebar (Import/Transfer)
IC Recorder: Displays the transfer window. A list of files on a connected device appears.
Import CD: Displays the window for importing the contents of a music CD.
Burn CD/DVD: Displays the window for burning a disc.
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Transfer buttons
: Transfers the files from Sound Organizer 2 to the connected IC recorder's built-in memory or microSD card.
: Imports the files from the connected IC recorder's built-in memory or microSD card to My Library of Sound Organizer 2.
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Compatible memory cards
You can use the following memory cards with your IC recorder.
microSDHC cards (4 GB to 32 GB)
microSDXC cards (64 GB or more)
Due to the specifications of your IC recorder, the file size that you can store on the microSD card for playback is limited as
follows:
LPCM/FLAC files: less than 4 GB per file
MP3/WMA/AAC-LC files: less than 1 GB per file
Note
Successful operations with all types of supported microSD cards are not guaranteed.
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System requirements
To connect your IC recorder to a computer or use it as a USB storage device, the computer must meet the following system
requirements.
For using Sound Organizer 2 on the computer, see System requirements for Sound Organizer 2.
Operating systems
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Starter Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Mac OS X (v10.6-v10.11)
Note
One of the above operating systems should be pre-installed at shipment. Upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environments are not
supported.
For the latest information on the supported operating systems, visit our support home page (see Customer support websites).
Hardware requirements
Port: USB port
Optical disc drive: To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive.
Note
The following are not supported:
Operating systems other than the above
Any operating system you installed on a homemade computer
Upgraded operating systems
Multi-boot environments
Multi-monitor environments
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Technical specifications
Specifications
Capacity (User available capacity) (*1) (*2)
ICD-SX2000: 16 GB (approx. 12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte)
Maximum number of recorded files (for a
folder)
199 files
Maximum number of files 5,000 files (including folders)
Frequency range
LPCM 192 kHz/24 bit: 40 Hz - 45,000 Hz (playback only)
LPCM 96 kHz/24 bit: 40 Hz - 40,000 Hz
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16bit: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 320 kbps: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 192 kbps: 40 Hz - 18,000 Hz
MP3 128 kbps: 40 Hz - 16,000 Hz
MP3 48 kbps(MONO): 40 Hz - 14,000 Hz
MP3 (*3) (*4)
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
WMA (*3) (*5)
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wma
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Compatible file formats
AAC-LC (*3) (*6)
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .m4a
LPCM (*3)
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.05 kHz
File extension: .wav
LPCM (*3)
Quantization bit rate: 24 bit
Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
File extension: .wav
FLAC (*3)
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.05 kHz
File extension: .flac
FLAC (*3)
Quantization bit rate: 24 bit
Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
File extension: .flac
Bluetooth
Communication method: Bluetooth Standard version 3.0
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth profile (*7): SPP (Serial Port Profile)
Built-in speaker Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia.
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Input/Output
Microphone/External input jack (minijack, stereo)
Input impedance: approx. 4.0 kΩ
Input for plug in power, minimum input level 1.5 mV
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
Output for 16 - 32 Ω impedance headphones
USB connector (Type-A) High-Speed USB compatible
Card slot
microSD memory card slot
Playback speed control (DPC)
1.00 times - 0.25 times: FLAC files with the sampling frequency at
88.2 kHz or higher
2.00 times - 0.25 times: LPCM files with the sampling frequency
at 88.2 kHz or higher
3.00 times - 0.25 times: other than the above
Power output 200 mW
Power requirements Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery: 3.7 V DC
Operating temperature 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts
and controls)
Approx. 44.0 mm × 120.0 mm × 14.5 mm (1 3/4 in. × 4 3/4 in. ×
19/32 in.)
(Width/Height/Depth) (JEITA) (*8)
Mass Approx. 98 g (3 1/2 oz) (JEITA) (*8)
Supplied accessories See Operating Instructions supplied with your IC recorder.
Available accessories (*9)
Electret condenser microphone: ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3
USB AC adaptor: AC-UD20
Some of the built-in memory is used for file management.
*1
Applies when the built-in memory is formatted by the IC recorder.
*2
Not all encoders are supported.
*3
Playback of the MP3 files recorded by the IC recorder is also supported.
*4
WMA Ver.9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported.
*5
Copyright-protected files are not available for playback.
*6
A Bluetooth profile is a specification that standardizes features of individual characteristics of the Bluetooth device.
*7
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
*8
Depending on the region, some of the optional accessories are not available.
*9
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Maximum recording time
The following lists the maximum recording time (*1) (*2) per memory by recording mode (recording scene). The maximum
recording time is estimated, provided that all the folders in the memory are used.
Built-in memory
Memory card
REC Mode (REC Scene) (*3) Maximum recording time
LPCM 96kHz/24bit 6 h. 35 m.
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
(
/ / / )
21 h. 35 m.
MP3 320kbps 95 h. 25 m.
MP3 192kbps
(
/ / / / )
159 h.
MP3 128kbps 238 h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO) 636 h.
REC Mode (REC Scene) (*3) 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
LPCM 96kHz/24bit (*4) 1 h. 50 m. 3 h. 40 m. 7 h. 25 m. 14 h. 50 m. 29 h. 45 m.
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
(
/ / / )
6 h. 5 m. 12 h. 10 m. 24 h. 20 m. 48 h. 40 m. 97 h. 20 m.
MP3 320kbps 26 h. 50 m. 53 h. 40 m. 107 h. 214 h. 429 h.
MP3 192kbps
(
/ / / / )
44 h. 40 m. 89 h. 25 m. 178 h. 357 h. 715 h.
MP3 128kbps 67 h. 5 m. 134 h. 268 h. 536 h. 1,073 h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO) 178 h. 357 h. 715 h. 1,431 h. 2,863 h.
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For long-term continuous recording, a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is required.
*1
For details on the battery life, see Battery life.
The maximum recording time in this topic indicates an estimation and may vary depending on the specifications of the memory card.
*2
Recording scenes associated with the recording mode by default
*3
When “LPCM 96kHz/24bit” is selected, you cannot store a recording directly onto the microSD card. Store it on the built-in memory first, and then copy
or move the file.
*4
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Maximum playback time/number of music files
The following lists the maximum playback time of a music file and the number of music files (*) by bit rate.
(h.: hours)
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128 kbps 238 h. 3,570 files
256 kbps 119 h. 1,785 files
Provided that MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.
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Battery life
The following lists the battery life(*1) for the built-in rechargeable battery by file format.
(h.: hours)
Battery charge time
The worn-out battery takes about 3 hours to fully charge.
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REC Mode Recording
Playback with the built-in
speaker(*2)
Playback with external
headphones
Recording with
REC Remote
LPCM 96kHz/24bit
Approx. 15
h.
Approx. 20 h. Approx. 24 h. Approx. 8 h.
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Approx. 30
h.
Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h.
MP3 320kbps
Approx. 30
h.
Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h.
MP3 192kbps
Approx. 30
h.
Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h.
MP3 128kbps
Approx. 30
h.
Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO)
Approx. 30
h.
Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. Approx. 15 h.
Music file (LPCM
192kHz/24bit)
- Approx. 12 h. Approx. 15 h. -
Music file (MP3
128kbps)
- Approx. 24 h. Approx. 30 h. -
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). The battery life may shorten
depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
*1
When playing back music through the built-in speaker with the volume level set to 25
*2
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Precautions
On power
Operate the unit only on 3.7V DC with the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
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, have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
When using your IC recorder, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the
IC recorder to malfunction.
Do not sit down with the IC recorder in your back pocket.
Do not put your IC recorder into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and subject the bag to
strong impact.
Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not waterproof. In particular, be careful in the following
situations.
When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc.
When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet.
When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity.
In circumstances where you get sweaty. If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty
clothes, the unit may get wet.
Listening with this unit at high volume may affect your hearing. For traffic safety, do not use this unit while driving or cycling.
You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry. This is not because of a
malfunction of the headphones, but because of static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static electricity by
wearing non-synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity.
On noise
Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording
or playback.
Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
On maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.
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If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Backup recommendations
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save
a backup copy of your recorded files to a computer, etc.
On using a microSD card
When formatting (initializing) a memory card, make sure to use the IC recorder to format it. Operations of the memory cards
formatted with Windows or other devices are not guaranteed.
If you format a memory card containing recorded data, the recorded data will be deleted. Be careful not to delete important
data.
Do not leave a memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording/playback/formatting. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC
recorder.
Do not remove a memory card while the “Please Wait” animation appears in the display window. Doing so may damage the
data.
We do not guarantee the operations of all types of compatible memory cards with the IC recorder.
You cannot use a ROM (read-only-memory) type or write-protected memory card.
Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
When a memory card is removed or the IC recorder is turned off during a read or write operation.
When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage of recorded data.
We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data.
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.
Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.
Do not expose a memory card to water.
Do not use a memory card under the following conditions:
Locations beyond the required operating conditions, including locations, such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun
and/or in the summer, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.
Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present.
When using a memory card, make sure to check the correct insertion direction into the memory card slot.
Do not put any adhesive label on a memory card as it may cause the card to be stuck in the slot.
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Safety regulations
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long
time.
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.
Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as
household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols
for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these
products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product or battery.
Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in
the countries applying EU directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative,
Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee
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matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.
The Apple logo, iPhone, iTunes, Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
“Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone respectively, and
has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone may
affect wireless performance.
Compatible iPhone models
Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, and
iPhone 4s.
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 Help Guide.
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This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
The “Sound Organizer 2” uses software modules as shown below:
Windows Media Format Runtime
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Notice for users
All rights reserved. This Help Guide or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or
reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS HELP
GUIDE, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or the information contained herein at any time
without notice.
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What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without the permission of
the copyright holders.
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License
Notes on the License
This IC recorder comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software.
Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.
Please read the following sections.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your IC recorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the
IC recorder and a computer to read licenses in the “LICENSE” folder.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser
General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the IC recorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under
the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your IC recorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the
IC recorder and a computer to read licenses in the “LICENSE” folder.
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Customer support websites
Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder:
For customers in Europe:
http://www.sony.eu/DNA
For customers in Latin America:
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in the U.S.A.:
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport
For customers in Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair services.
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Troubleshooting
Before taking your IC recorder for repair, check it as follows.
Check the items listed in “Troubleshooting.”
Charge the battery.
Some problems may be solved when you charge the battery.
Check the Sound Organizer 2 help.
For details on the operation of Sound Organizer 2, refer to the Sound Organizer 2 help.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Please access the following support home page to obtain the latest support information about the IC recorder:
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
For customers in Latin America:
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in the U.S.A.:
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport
For customers in Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Note that recorded files may be deleted during repair services.
Related Topic
Customer support websites
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only)
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Restarting the IC recorder
When a problem persists after you have checked all corrective actions listed in the “Troubleshooting” topics, you may be able to
solve the problem by restarting your IC recorder. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or
longer (
). When the display window turns off, the restart process begins. Release the POWER·HOLD switch. Restarting the IC
recorder while some operations are in progress may delete your data and settings on the IC recorder. Before restarting, make
sure that no operation is in progress.
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The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand.
Ambient noise is recorded as well as human voices.
If you apply the Clear Voice function (“Clear Voice 1” or “Clear Voice 2,”) to the playback audio, ambient noise in all
frequency bands (noise from projectors or air conditioners, etc) will be reduced to make human voices distinctive, and you will
hear human voices more clearly.
While playback with the built-in speaker or playback of the files in “
Music” is in progress, however, the Clear Voice
function does not work.
Related Topic
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
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The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise.
With the Recording Filter function (“NCF(Noise Cut)” or “LCF(Low Cut)”), you can reduce noise in the recordings.
Additionally, you can use the Scene Select function to change some recording settings, including the recording mode and the
sensitivity level of the built-in microphones, at once by selecting one of the recording scenes.
Related Topic
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
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A rustling noise is recorded.
If you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress, rustling noises
may be recorded. Keep your hand away from the IC recorder until you finish recording.
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A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if your IC recorder is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a
mobile phone during recording or playback.
Keep the IC recorder away from such devices when recording.
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The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you hear
squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built-in speaker.
If you record audio from a monaural external device that is connected to your IC recorder with a stereo connection cable,
playing the recorded files may sound low in volume or make squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built-in
speaker. This is because the left and right audio signal output is reversed in phase, and does not indicate a malfunction.
Be sure to use an audio cable with a monaural plug to record audio from a monaural external device.
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The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work.
The battery is running out of power. Charge the battery.
Your IC recorder is turned off.
Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until the display window turns on.
Your IC recorder is placed in the HOLD state.
Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to the center dot.
Related Topic
Charging the battery with a computer
Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor
Turning the power on
Parts and controls
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state
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The IC recorder automatically turns off.
The Auto Power Off function on your IC recorder is set to “30min” by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC
recorder unused for 30 minutes, it will automatically turn off. You can change the current setting with the Settings menu.
The sleep timer is set.
Related Topic
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off)
Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer)
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The battery life is short.
The battery life listed in this Help Guide is based on playback with the volume level set to 25. The battery life may shorten
depending on the usage of your IC recorder.
Your IC recorder still consumes slight battery power while no operations are in progress. If you do not intend to use the IC
recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you turn the power off. It is also recommended that you set
“Auto Power Off” to a shorter period of time. This will help you save battery power in case you forget to turn off the IC power.
When the battery starts charging, the battery indicator quickly appears on the display window. This, however, does not indicate
that the battery is fully charged. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge an exhausted battery.
If you have not used your IC recorder for a long period of time, repeat charging and discharging the battery for several time.
You can discharge the battery by performing extensive operations on the IC recorder.
You are using your IC recorder under the temperature of 5 °C (41 ºF) or below where the battery wears quickly. This is due to
the characteristics of the battery and does not indicate a malfunction.
The rechargeable battery has deteriorated.
The battery is capable of charging about 500 times but the rechargeable times vary depending on your usage of the IC
recorder. If the fully charged battery wears out in half the time it normally does, it indicates that the battery has deteriorated.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Related Topic
Turning the power off
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off)
Battery life
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You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.
When your IC recorder is connected to a computer which is not running, the battery will not charge. When the computer is in a
power saving mode (standby or sleep), it will not charge, either.
Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer and connect it once again.
Check the system requirements of your IC recorder.
Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F).
If your IC recorder is connected to the computer with a USB hub (not supplied) or a USB extension cable (not supplied),
remove the hub or cable and connect the IC recorder directly to a USB port on the computer or with the supplied USB
connection support cable.
Related Topic
Charging the battery with a computer
System requirements
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The charge error indicator is flashing where the battery indicator should be
displayed.
When the charge error indicator flashes, the ambient temperature is out of the range for charging the battery.
Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F).
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The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
You may have formatted the built-in memory of your IC recorder with a computer.
Be sure to use the IC recorder for formatting.
Related Topic
Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)
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Recording is interrupted.
The VOR function is turned on. To turn off the VOR function, set “VOR” to “OFF” with the OPTION menu.
Related Topic
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
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The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio
from an external device.
Use an audio connection cable to connect your IC recorder to an external device and adjust the volume level on the external
device.
If you use an audio connecting cable with high resistance, the recording volume will decrease. Use an audio connecting cable
without resistance.
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The playback volume is low.
The built-in speaker is provided mainly for checking recorded audio files. If you find the volume not loud enough or have
difficulty in understanding what you hear, use headphones (not supplied).
The recording volume may be low. Check the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones and the Scene Select setting.
Related Topic
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity)
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Tips for better recording
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You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied)
are connected.
When the headphones connection is loose, you may hear sound from the built-in speaker as well. Disconnect the headphones
and connect them once again.
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Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) setting is set to “ON,” and you have changed the playback speed.
Set the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) setting to “OFF,” or change the playback speed to normal.
Related Topic
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
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You cannot divide a file.
You need a certain amount of free space in the built-in memory to divide a file.
Because of the system limitations, you may not be able to divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file.
You cannot divide files other than those recorded by the IC recorder (e.g. a file transferred from a computer).
Related Topic
Deleting a file
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The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one
displayed on the computer.
As the remaining recording time on the display window is calculated by subtracting the memory capacity required for system
operations from the remaining built-in memory capacity, it may not be consistent with the one that Sound Organizer 2 shows
on the computer.
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The “Memory Full” message appears and you cannot start recording.
The built-in memory is full.
Delete unnecessary files from the built-in memory or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the
files.
Related Topic
Deleting a file
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The “File Full” message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
Your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 5,000 folders and files all together in total.
Delete unnecessary files from the built-in memory or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the
files.
Related Topic
Deleting a file
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A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters.
Some characters you use on Windows Explorer or Mac Finder are not supported by your IC recorder. Folder and file names
containing such characters appear in unreadable characters on the IC recorder.
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The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer
folders/files from the computer.
Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer and connect it once again.
If your IC recorder is connected to the computer with a USB hub (not supplied) or a USB extension cable (not supplied),
remove the hub or cable and connect the IC recorder directly to a USB port on the computer or with the supplied USB
connection support cable.
With the computer that does not meet the system requirements described in this Help Guide, successful operations are not
guaranteed.
Your IC recorder may not be detected by the computer, depending on the USB port. Try another USB port on the computer.
Related Topic
System requirements
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2
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The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder
and you cannot play the file.
Your IC recorder is capable of displaying up to 8 folder levels.
Your IC recorder supports the FLAC (.flac), LPCM (.wav), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), and AAC-LC (.m4a) formats. Files in
other formats may not be detected by the IC recorder. See the technical specifications of your IC recorder.
Your IC recorder is capable of detecting up to 5,000 folders and files all together in total. Delete unnecessary files and folders
or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files.
Related Topic
Structure of folders and files
Technical specifications
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The computer does not start.
If you start the computer with your IC recorder connected to the computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly.
Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and start the computer once again.
Related Topic
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
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You cannot add your IC recorder (cannot establish a Bluetooth pairing).
Your IC recorder and the smartphone are too apart from each other. Bring them closer (within one meter (3.3 feet) from each
other) and try it once again.
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You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection.
Your IC recorder is turned off. Turn on the IC recorder and the smartphone, and then make sure that the Bluetooth function is
turned on.
The battery of your IC recorder is running low or almost out of power. Charge the battery with a running computer or a USB
AC adaptor (not supplied).
The Bluetooth pairing information on your IC recorder or the smartphone is deleted due to initialization (settings, internal
memory, etc.). Establish a Bluetooth pairing all over again.
Your IC recorder and the smartphone are too apart from each other. When they are apart from each other, you may not be
able to establish a Bluetooth connection or may lose the connection. Use them in a close vicinity.
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You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function.
Your IC recorder is turned off. Make sure that the power to the IC recorder is turned on.
You have not started REC Remote on the smartphone.
To establish a Bluetooth connection with the NFC function, you need to start REC Remote before you put the smartphone onto
your IC recorder.
Unlock the smartphone screen.
The NFC function of the smartphone is turned off. Depending on the smartphone, you need to turn on the NFC function or the
power. For detailed instructions, refer to the manual supplied with the smartphone.
During a pairing attempt, “Notifications” may appear. View the “Notifications” list and tap “Bluetooth pairing request.”
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You cannot install Sound Organizer 2.
The capacity of the computer's hard disk is insufficient.
Check the hard disk capacity.
You cannot install Sound Organizer 2 on the computer with the operating system that is not supported by the software.
Install the software on the computer with the supported operating system.
You are attempting to log on to Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 with a Guest account.
Make sure to log on with a user name with computer administrator privileges.
Related Topic
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2
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The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2.
Check if the software is successfully installed, and then check the connections with your IC recorder as follows:
If your IC recorder is connected to the computer with a USB hub (not supplied), remove the hub and connect the IC
recorder directly to a USB port on the computer or with the supplied USB connection support cable.
Disconnect and then connect the IC recorder once again.
Connect the IC recorder to another USB port.
The computer may be placed in sleep/hibernate mode.
Change the power saving mode settings to keep the computer in normal mode.
Save a backup copy of all of the data stored on the built-in memory or the microSD card of your IC recorder to the computer,
and then format the built-in memory or the microSD card with the IC recorder.
Related Topic
Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)
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The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the
computer.
The computer has no sound board.
The computer has no built-in speakers or no external speakers are connected.
The volume of the computer is turned off.
Turn up the volume of the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.)
You can change the volume of WAV files and save them using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder.
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You cannot play or edit stored files.
Sound Organizer 2 is only capable of playing files in the supported format. Depending on the file format, you cannot use part
of editorial features of the software. Refer to the help files of Sound Organizer 2.
Related Topic
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only)
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The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise.
You may be attempting to play one of the divided files.
Save the file on the computer (*), and then transfer it to your IC recorder. The file data will be optimized.
Related Topic
Technical specifications
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Select one of the file formats supported by the IC recorder to save the file.
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Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up.
While the computer is accessing your IC recorder, do not disconnect any cables as it may cause unstable computer operations
or data corruption.
There may be a conflict between Sound Organizer 2 and another driver or application.
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List of messages
HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate.
All the buttons are disabled because your IC recorder is in the HOLD state to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the
POWER·HOLD switch to the center dot to release the IC recorder from the HOLD state.
(See Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state.)
System Error - Restart This Device
A system error was detected for some reason. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or
longer to restart your IC recorder.
(See Restarting the IC recorder.)
Low Battery Level
You cannot format the memory or delete all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Charge the battery.
(See Charging the battery with a computer.)
Charge Battery
The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.
(See Charging the battery with a computer.)
SD Card Error
An error was detected when you inserted a microSD card into the microSD card slot. Remove the microSD card and insert it
once again. If this message keeps appearing, use a new microSD card.
The microSD card is write-protected. Unlock the microSD card.
You inserted a read-only microSD card. You cannot use the read-only microSD card on your IC recorder.
Memory Full
The remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the microSD card is insufficient. Delete some files and repeat the recording once
again. If the Cross-Memory REC function is turned on, this message still appears when the built-in memory is used up because
the Cross-Memory REC function does not work with the REC Mode of “LPCM 96kHz/24bit.”
(See Deleting a file.)
File Full
The sum of folders and files or the total number of files has reached the limit. You cannot create any more files. Delete some files
and create the file once again.
(See Deleting a file.)
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Settings are Full
The folder name you selected is already used. Select another folder name.
(See Changing a folder name.)
Track Marks are Full
The number of track marks has reached the limit. You cannot add any more track marks. Delete some unnecessary track marks.
(See Deleting a track mark.)
Built-In Memory Needs to be Formatted / SD Card Needs to be Formatted
The built-in memory or the microSD card has been formatted by a computer. Your IC recorder cannot create the required
management file for operations. Make sure that you use the IC recorder, not a computer, to format the built-in memory or the
microSD card.
(See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)
The built-in memory or the microSD card does not contain the REC_FILE folder. Formatting the built-in memory or the
microSD card automatically creates the REC_FILE folder.
(See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)
Process Error
Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer to restart your IC recorder. If the error
persists, make a backup copy of your necessary data and use the IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD
card.
(See Restarting the IC recorder and Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)
A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use
your IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card.
(See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)
If the above actions do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
No folder
The memory storage you selected as the move/copy destination does not contain any folders. Create a folder and repeat the
operation once again.
(See Creating a folder.)
The REC_FILE folder does not contain any folders. Create a folder and repeat the operation once again.
(See Creating a folder)
No File
The folder you selected does not contain any files. There is no file that you move or copy.
No Track Marks
The file you selected does not have any track marks that you can delete. Selecting “At All Track Marks” for “Divide” with the
OPTION menu does not work, either.
Cannot Format SD Card Because No SD Card Is Inserted
Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. Insert a microSD card.
(See Inserting a memory card.)
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No SD Card
Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. “Move to SD Card” and “Copy to SD Card” of the “Move/Copy File”
operation do not work.
Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. The IC recorder cannot switch the memory storage to keep
recording even though the Cross-Memory REC function is turned on.
Cannot Add Additional Folders
The sum of folders and files has reached the limit. You cannot create any more files. Delete some folders or files and create
the folder once again.
(See Deleting a file and Deleting a folder.)
The sequential number of the folder name has reached the limit. Delete unnecessary folders and create the folder once again.
(See Deleting a folder.)
Could Not Create Folder
The microSD card is write-protected. Unlock the microSD card.
A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use
your IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card.
(See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)
Could Not Delete Folder
The microSD card is write-protected. Unlock the microSD card.
A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use
your IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card.
(See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)
File Protected
The file you selected is protected or "read-only." You cannot delete the file. Use your IC recorder to remove protection from the
file, or use a computer to clear the read-only property.
(See Protecting a file.)
Protected Files Not Deleted
The file you selected is protected or "read-only." Use your IC recorder to remove protection from the file, or use a computer to
clear the read-only property, and then delete the file once again.
(See Protecting a file.)
Some Data Not Deleted
If the selected folder contains sub-folders, the sub-folders and their files will not be deleted.
Unknown Data
This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports FLAC(.flac)/LPCM(.wav)/MP3
(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files.
(See Technical specifications.)
You cannot play back copyright protected files.
The file you selected is corrupted. You cannot play or edit it.
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File in Format That Does Not Allow Editing
You cannot divide the file that you edited using an application other than Sound Organizer 2.
This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports FLAC(.flac)/LPCM(.wav)/MP3
(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files.
(See Technical specifications.)
Invalid Operation
A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use
your IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card.
(See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)
The built-in memory has a bad block. You cannot write data on the card. You need to repair your IC recorder.
The microSD card has a bad block. You cannot write data on the card. Replace the microSD card with a new one.
The remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the microSD card is insufficient. You cannot rename any folder or file. Delete
unnecessary folders or files and repeat the operation once again.
(See Deleting a folder and Deleting a file.)
The sequential number of the folder or file name has reached the limit. Delete unnecessary folders or files and repeat the
operation once again.
(See Deleting a folder and Deleting a file.)
The file name exceeds the maximum number of characters. You cannot divide the file. Shorten the file name.
There is a track mark immediately before or after the point where you want to divide the file. Selecting “At All Track Marks” for
“Divide” with the OPTION menu does not work.
There is a track mark near the beginning or end of the file. Selecting “At All Track Marks” for “Divide” with the OPTION menu
does not work.
You cannot divide the file at a point near the beginning or end of the file.
There is a file with the same name that has track marks. You cannot move, copy, or divide the file.
New File
The recording file has reached the maximum size limit (4 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file). The file will be divided
automatically and recording will continue as a new file.
Cannot Divide - Exceeds Max Number of Files in Folder
The sum of files in a folder or the total number of files will exceed the limit. You cannot divide the file. Delete unnecessary files
and divide the file once again.
(See Deleting a file.)
Same File Name Exists
There already is a file with the same name. You cannot create more than 1 file with the same name.
System Error
A system error was detected for some reason. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or
longer to restart your IC recorder. If the error persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
(See Restarting the IC recorder.)
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You are attempting to change the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones while your IC recorder has an external microphone
connected. You can only make a change to “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” while the built-in microphones are active as the input source.
(See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity).)
Only Activated When External Input Used
You are attempting to change the audio input type to an external microphone while your IC recorder does not have it connected.
You can only make a change to “Ext. Input Setting” while an external microphone is connected.
(See Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting).)
Operation Invalid While Playing
You have selected a menu item on the OPTION or HOME menu that is not available for execution during playback. Stop playback
and select the item once again.
Operation Invalid While Recording
You have selected a menu item on the OPTION or HOME menu that is not available for execution during audio recording. Stop
recording and select the item once again.
Deactivated When Audio IN Used
You are attempting to change the Recording Filter setting while “Ext. Input Setting” is set to “Audio IN.” The Recording Filter
function does not work while “Audio IN” is selected.
(See Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting) and Reducing noise
during recording (Recording Filter).)
Continue REC in Other Memory
If the Cross-Memory REC function is turned on, your IC recorder automatically switches the file storage destination folder to the
alternate memory storage and keeps recording when the capacity of the current memory storage is used up.
(See Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC).)
Manual Setting Only
“Manual” is not selected for “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” or either of the audio input types under “Ext. Input Setting” on the OPTION
menu. The LIMITER function does not work.
Invalid in Manual Setting
“Manual” is selected for “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” or either of the audio input types under “Ext. Input Setting” on the OPTION
menu. The VOR function does not work.
Cannot Record to an SD Card When REC Mode Is LPCM 96/24
When the microSD card is selected as the file storage destination folder for recorded file, you cannot select any recording scene
with the REC Mode of “LPCM 96kHz/24bit.”
Cannot Add a Device While Connected to a Bluetooth Device. Please Disconnect.
When another Bluetooth device is connected, you cannot add your IC device for Bluetooth pairing. Disconnect the connected
device.
Cannot Connect. Start REC Remote and Reconnect.
REC Remote cannot establish a connection due to a connection error or timeout. Try again.
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Due to some system limitations on your IC recorder, you may encounter the following issues that do not indicate malfunctions.
Music files are not displayed in the sequence you expected or you cannot play them in that
sequence.
The music files you transferred from a computer to your IC recorder are sorted by meta-data track number or file name.
A recording file is divided automatically.
If the file size reaches the maximum limit (4 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file) during recording, the file will be
divided and some of the recording may be lost around the divided point.
All characters appear in uppercase.
Depending on the character combination, the folder name you entered on a computer may appear in uppercase on your IC
recorder.
Unreadable characters or appear in the folder, tile, artist, or file name.
You used the characters that your IC recorder is not capable of displaying. Do not use 2-bite characters.
The A-B repeat segment you specified is not where you intended.
This may occur in some files.
The remaining recording time decreases when you divide a file.
Your IC recorder uses some memory space for managing divided files, resulting in a decrease in the remaining recording time.
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