Sony PX312, PX312F ON/OFF, OFF

123GB

Troubleshooting

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 start-up display

disappears.

The IC recorder does not

operate.

• You may have formatted the me mory of the IC recorder using the

computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the

memory (page95).

The IC recorder does not

operate, even if you press

any button.

• The batteries are weak (pa ge 12).

• The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD•POWER

ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for

more than 1 second (page13).

• The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/

OFF switch in the center direction (page 10).

No sound comes from the

speaker.

• The volume is turned down completely (page 23).

• Headphones are plugged in (page 48).

• When you are listening to the FM radio, “Audio Output” is set to

“Headphones.” Set it to “Speaker” (page 81) (for ICD-PX312F

only).

Sound comes from only one

channel.

• When audio output of an external device connected to the IC

recorder is monaural and the recording mode is set to

“192kbps(MONO)” (SHQ) or “128kbps(MONO)” (HQ), sounds

are recorded only in one channel. In this case, set the recording

mode to “48kbps(MONO)” (SP) or “8kbps(MONO)” (LP) in the

menu (page91).

Sound comes from the

speaker even when the

headphones are plugged in.

• If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the

sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones, and

then insert them securely.

• When you are listening to the FM radio, “Audio Output” is set to

“Speaker.” Set it to “Headphones” (page 81) (for ICD-PX312F

only).

Symptom Remedy

Contents

Main ICD-PX312/PX312F IC Recorder Operating Instructions Notice for users Trademarks Table of Contents Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files Listening to the FM Radio (for ICD-PX312F only) 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 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: Preparing a Power Source Page 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 1 2 3 4 Page Basic Operations Recording Starting to record 1 2 3 4 To stop recording Note while accessing 1 Other operations Remaining memory indicator Page Listening Starting playback 4 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 Other operations About the display Erasing Selecting a file and erasing it 4 1 2 5 1 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation 1 2 Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting Recording a voice note Recording an interview Recording a music performance Adding a recording to a previously recorded file 1 2 3 5 6 1 2 3 5 6 7 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function 1 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 1 2 3 4 5 7 Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 3 1 2 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) Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function To set the noise cut level 3 4 To cancel the noise cut function Adjusting the playback speed the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function 1 2 3 4 To resume normal playback speed Selecting the playback mode 1 2 3 4 To resume normal playback mode the single file play 1 2 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 2 3 4 5 To cancel moving the file Copying a file to the other memory 1 2 3 4 5 To cancel the copy operation To cancel the copy operation during copying 1 2 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 2 4 5 To cancel erasing 1 2 4 To cancel erasing Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position 1 2 4 5 To cancel dividing Dividing a file at all the track mark positions 1 2 4 5 To cancel dividing Page Protecting a File 1 2 3 4 To release protection Listening to the FM Radio (for ICD-PX312F only) Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies 1 2 3 4 5 To scan radio frequencies automatically Display when listening to the FM radio Tuning in a preset radio station 2 3 4 5 Recording FM broadcasts Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically 1 2 To stop the automatic presetting 1 2 Erasing preset FM radio stations 1 2 3 Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio 1 2 3 Switching the scanning sensitivity Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones 1 2 3 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 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 When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination 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 Using a USB AC Adaptor 1 2 3 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Page 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 FM radio section (for ICD-PX312F only) General Page Maximum recording time Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries * When using Sony NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries * Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ON/OFF OFF Page Page 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 Display Window Guide Display when stopped Display when recording Page Display during playback Display when listening to the FM radio (for ICD-PX312F only) Page Index A B C D H I M N O P R S