Sony ICD-AX412 1, 2, 3

86GB

• A folder called “No Folder” (If you

transfer MP3 files separately, those files

will be displayed under this folder.)

Display of a podcast file

transferred from the computer

Folders for podcast files transferred from a

computer will be displayed.

When you transfer podcast files from your

computer to the IC recorder, use the

supplied Sound Organizer software.

Disconnecting the IC

recorder from your

computer

Follow the procedures below; otherwise,

data may be damaged.

1Make sure that the access, recording, and

playback indicators of the IC recorder do

not light.

2Perform the following operation on your

computer.

On a Windows screen, left-click the icon

at the bottom of the desktop of the

computer.

t Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER.”

The icon and menu displayed can be

different on different operating systems.

On a Macintosh screen, drag “IC

RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash”

and drop it there.

For details on disconnecting the IC

recorder from your computer, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with your

computer.

3Disconnect the USB connecting cable

connected to the IC recorder from the

USB port of the computer.

Contents

Main ICD-AX412 IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owners Record INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity Notice for users Trademarks Table of Contents Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package Index to parts and controls Front Rear Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Step 2: Preparing a Power Source When using rechargeable batteries When to replace/charge the batteries Battery remain indicator Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Turning the power off Step 4: Setting the Clock 1 2 To set the clock using the menu To display the current date and time Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 2 3 4 Basic Operations Recording Starting to record 1 2 3 4 To stop recording Note while accessing 1 Other operations Remaining memory indicator To record according to each recording situation (scene selection) Listening Starting playback 1 2 3 Page 2 3 4 Other operations About the display Page Erasing Selecting a file and erasing it 1 2 3 4 5 1 Page Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation 2 3 Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting Recording a voice note Recording an interview Recording a music performance Scene Select settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 72 through 76. Adding a recording to a previously recorded file 2 3 5 6 7 2 3 5 6 7 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function 2 3 5 To cancel the VOR function Recording on a Memory Card About compatible memory cards To insert a memory card 1 2 To remove a memory card Structure of folders and files To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card 3 4 6 5 7 Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 1 2 3 4 5 To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone Recording from other equipment 1 2 3 4 5 6 Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (easy search) Searching forward/backward during playback (cue/review) 2 3 4 To cancel the noise cut function Adjusting the playback speed the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function 1 Selecting the playback mode To play back all files in a folder continuously the continuous play 3 4 To resume normal playback mode the single file play To play back a file repeatedly To play back a specified section repeatedly A-B repeat Page Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm 1 2 3 4 To change the alarm setting To cancel the alarm setting When the set date and time comes To stop the alarm playback Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment 1 2 3 Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder 1 3 4 1 3 4 5 To cancel the copy operation To cancel the copy operation during copying Erasing all files in a folder 1 4 5 To cancel erasing Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark To locate a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Erasing a track mark 1 4 5 To cancel erasing Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time 1 4 5 To cancel erasing Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position 1 3 4 5 To cancel dividing Dividing a file at all the track mark positions 1 3 4 5 To cancel dividing Protecting a File 1 4 To release protection About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 2 3 4 To return to the previous window To exit the menu mode Menu Settings Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page PNotes Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 1 2 Structure of folders and files Built-in memory Memory Stick Micro (M2) microSD card Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder Display of a file recorded with the IC recorder Display of an MP3 file transferred from the computer Display of a podcast file transferred from the computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 1 2 3 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 1 2 3 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) 1 2 3 5 Display when playing back an MP3 file Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Combining files Deleting files from an IC recorder Transferring files to an IC recorder System requirements for your computer Operating systems IBM PC/AT or compatible Installing Sound Organizer 1 2 3 4 5 The Sound Organizer window Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer 1 2 Page Page Using a USB AC Adaptor 1 2 3 Recharging the batteries using the USB AC adaptor 1 2 3 Precautions On power On safety On handling On noise On maintenance On using a memory card Backup recommendations Page Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software Operating systems: Design and specifications IC recorder section General Page Maximum recording time Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (siz e AAA) alkaline batteries * When using Sony NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batt eries * Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Page Page CTRL ) Page Page Page Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Page Message List Page Page Page System Limitations Display Window Guide Display when stopped Page Display when recording Display during playback Display in the HOLD status Index A B C D I M N O P R S