Sony ICD-SX712 IBM PC/AT or compatible

115GB

Utilizing Your Computer

• 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

• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Service Pack 3 or higher

• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004

Service Pack 3 or higher

• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

or higher

• Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack

3 or higher

Pre-installed.

PNotes

• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating

system other than those indicated listed

above is used.

• 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not

supported.

IBM PC/AT or compatible

•CPU

WindowsXP: Pen tium III processor of

500MHz or faster

Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of

800MHz or faster

Windows7: Pentium III pro cessor of

1GHz or faster

• Memory

WindowsXP: At least 256 MB

Windows Vista: At least 512MB (In the

case of Windows Vista Ultimate/

Business/Home Premium, at least 1GB is

recommended.)

Windows7: At leas t 1G B (32 bit

version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)

• Free hard disk space

At least 400MB 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

• Sound card

A SoundBlaster compatible card is

recommended.

• USB port

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.

Contents

Main ICD-SX712 IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owners Record INFORMATION RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES 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 Page Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Step 2: Recharging the Batteries Recharging the batteries using a computer 1 2 When using fully charged batteries or LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries Recharging the batteries using a USB AC adaptor When to charge/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 recharging the batteries 1 2 Setting the clock using the menu 2 3 4 Page Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 1 2 Basic Operations Recording Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones Selecting a folder 1 2 3 Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording) 4 5 1 To stop recording Note while accessing 2 1 Other operations Listening Starting playback 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 To stop playback Other operations 1 About the tab view Display when playing back a file Page Erasing Selecting a file and erasing it 4 1 2 5 1 Changing the Recording Settings Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones Selecting a recording scene for each situation 1 2 Recording at a meeting Recording a voice note Recording an interview Recording music To change the Scene Select settings using the menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Default settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages89 t hrough 93. Manual recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Adding a recording to a previously recorded file 1 2 4 5 6 1 2 4 5 6 Recording a few seconds in advance the pre-recording function 1 2 4 5 6 7 1 2 4 To cancel the VOR function Set VOR to OFF in step 2. PNotes 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 (from the folder selection window) 1 2 3 4 To use the built-in memory 1 2 3 4 To use the built-in memory To start recording To cancel cross-memory recording When the current memory media becomes full during recording Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 1 2 4 Recording from other equipment To record using the synchronized recording function 1 2 4 5 6 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 Operating 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) 1 2 3 4 5 To cancel the selection of a recording date from the calendar and the accompanying playback Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function 1 2 To cancel the noise cut function Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound the digital voice up function 1 2 To cancel the digital voice up function Adjusting the playback speed and tones the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function, key control 1 2 3 4 5 To resume normal playback speed and sounds Selecting the sound effect 1 2 To set your favorite sound level 4 1 2 3 Selecting the playback mode 1 2 To play back a specified section repeatedly A-B repeat 1 2 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm 1 2 3 4 To change the alarm setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 To cancel the copy operation To cancel the copy operation during copying Erasing all files in a folder 1 2 3 To cancel erasing Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Erasing a track mark 1 2 3 To cancel erasing Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time 1 2 3 To cancel erasing Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 To cancel dividing 2 3 To cancel dividing Changing a Folder Name 1 2 3 Page Protecting a File 1 2 3 To release protection Making Settings for the Menu 1 2 3 4 Menu Settings Page Page Page Page Page Page 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 Folders displayed on the (Voice) tab of the IC recorder Folders displayed on the (Music) tab of the IC recorder Folders displayed on the (Podcast) tab of the IC recorder Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 1 2 3 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 1 2 3 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 Display when playing back a music file Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer System requirements for your computer IBM PC/AT or compatible Installing Sound Organizer 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Sound Organizer window Page Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor 1 2 3 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 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 Additional Information Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) REC Mode Recording scene* Built-in memory Battery life When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries * When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries * Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Page Page KEY CTRL Page Page Page Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Page Message List Page Page Page Page System Limitations Page Display Window Guide Display when stopped Page Page Display during playback Display in the HOLD status Index A B C D I K M N O P R S