Sony 4-166-309-11(1), ICD-PX820 - page 85

ICD-PX820

4-166-309-11(1)

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85GB

Troubleshooting

The battery life is short. • The battery life on page 80 is based on playback with the volume

level set to 27. The battery life may shorten depending on the

operation of the IC recorder.

There is no battery power

remaining after you have left

the batteries inserted for long

time without using the IC

recorder.

• Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the batteries are consumed

slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity

or other environmental conditions. Usually, the batteries last

about 2 months. If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an

extended period of time, it is recommended that y ou turn the

power off (page11) or remove the batteries.

The changed menu setting

does not function.

• If the batteries are removed jus t after the menu setting is changed,

the menu setting may not function.

It takes a long time for the IC

recorder to start.

• If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it

may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a

malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the sta rt-up display

disappears.

The IC recorder does not

operate correctly.

• Take out the batt eries and insert them again (page 9).

The IC recorder is not

recognized by your

computer.

A folder/file cannot be

transferred from your

computer.

• Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.

• Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than th e

supplied USB connecting cable. Connect the IC recorder using the

supplied USB connecting cable.

• Operation is not gu aranteed if you use any system requirements

other than those described on page 77.

• Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorde r may not be

recognized. If this happens, try another port.

The file transferred from

your computer cannot be

played back.

• The file format may differ from those tha t can be played back

using the IC recorder (MP3).

Symptom Remedy

Contents

Main IC Recorder ICD-PX820 Page Trademarks Notice for users Table of Contents Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package Index to parts and controls Front Rear Step 2: Preparing a Power Source When to replace the batteries Battery remain indication Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Turning the power off Step 4: Setting the Clock Setting the clock after preparing a power source 1 2 Setting the clock using the menu 2 3 4 5 Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD) Locking the buttons Unlocking the buttons Basic Operations Recording Starting to record Selecting a folder 1 To stop recording Other operations 2 source to be recorded. 1 The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Remaining memory indication Listening To start playback 1 2 3 4 1 Erasing Selecting a message and erasing it 1 2 To cancel erasing Erasing another message 3 1 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording mode 1 2 3 Setting the microphone sensitivity 2 3 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function 1 2 3 5 To cancel the VOR function Operating during Recording Monitoring the recording Dividing a message during recording 1 be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Adding a Recording Adding a recording to a previously recorded message 3 4 6 7 8 Adding an overwrite recording during playback 3 4 6 7 8 Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 1 2 3 Recording from other equipment 1 2 4 3 *Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) Changing the Playback Method 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) Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function 2 3 4 To resume normal playback Changing the Playback Settings Playing back all messages in a folder continuously the continuous play 1 2 3 1 2 Making the human voice clearer the noise cut function 1 2 3 To cancel the noise cut function Playing Back a Message 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 listen to the same message again To stop the alarm playback Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment 1 2 3 Erasing All Messages in a Folder 1 2 3 4 Moving a Message to a Different Folder 1 2 3 4 To cancel moving the message f 1 2 To cancel dividing the message To play the divided message Selecting the Display 1 2 3 The display will change as shown below. While the IC recorder is in the recording/recording pause mode While the IC recorder is in the playback/stop mode About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 2 3 To return to the previous window Menu Settings a Page Page Page Page Page , , , or ) Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer System requirements for your computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Structure of folders and files Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 1 2 Page Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them 1 2 3 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder 1 2 3 Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What you can do using the Digital Voice Editor software Creating your own original audio or data CDs Other convenient uses System requirements Operating systems: Hardware environment: Note on transcribing a message Note on sending a voice e-mail Installing the software 1 2 3 4 5 6 Uninstalling the software For Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Referring to the help files Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Data Storage Function 1 2 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Page Precautions On power On safety On handling On noise On maintenance Backup recommendations Specifications System requirements for your computer To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer without the Digital Voice Editor software Operating systems: Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) Frequency range Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files * Page Maximum recording time Battery life *1 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (with continuous use) When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (with continuous use) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IC recorder Page Page Page Page Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voi ce Editor software, too. Page Error Messages Page System Limitations Display Window Guide Page Index M N P R S