Sony ICD-PX232 User Manual download pdf

IC Recorder

Quick Start Guide

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ICD-PX232

Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!

This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder.

Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.

Parts and controls

Built-in microphone

  (headphone) jack

Operation indicator

Display window

FOLDER button

MENU button

  PLAY/ENTER button (*)

  (review/fast backward) button

  (stop) button

  (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (*)

VOL (volume) –/+ button (*)

DIVIDE button

ERASE button

  REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button

  (cue/fast forward) button

Speaker

HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch

  (USB) connector

Battery compartment

Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.

Check the supplied items.

ˎ IC Recorder (1)

ˎ Stereo headphones (1)

ˎ USB connecting cable (1)

ˎ LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)

ˎ Carrying pouch (1)

ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored in the built-in memory

so it can easily be copied to your computer.)

ˎ Quick Start Guide

Let’s try out your new IC recorder

1. Power on.





 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert

batteries with the correct polarity.

 Turn the power on.

Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of

“POWER ON/OFF” until the window display appears.

To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/

OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” until “OFF” is

displayed.

To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)

2. Set the date and time.



When you insert batteries, “SET DATE” appears on the display, and

then the year section begins to flash.

 Press  or  to set the year (the last two digits of the

year), and then press PLAY/ENTER. Repeat this procedure

to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.

3. Record.





Operation

indicator

  Press REC/PAUSE.

Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.

¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/

PAUSE again to restart recording.

 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the

direction of the source to be recorded.

 Press (stop) to stop recording.

“ACCESS” appears and the recording stops.

4. Listen.







Operation

indicator

 Press PLAY/ENTER.

Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.

 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.

 Press (stop) to stop playback.

5. Erase.



 When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press and hold

ERASE.

When the IC recorder is in the playback mode, press ERASE.

“ERASE” is displayed.

 Press ERASE.

Installing the help guide on your computer

By installing the help guide on your computer from the built-in memory of the IC recorder, you can

search for detailed operations and possible solutions when a problem occurs.

 Connect the  (USB) port of the IC recorder with the USB port of a running computer with the

supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the ports securely until each plug stops to the end.

 In Windows: Click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), then double-click [IC RECORDER]  [FOR

WINDOWS].

In Mac: Double-click [IC RECORDER] on the desktop.

 Install the help guide.

In Windows: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer] (or [Help_Guide_Installer.exe]).

In Mac: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac.app]. (v10.5.8 or higher)

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with installation.

 After the installation completes, double-click the [Help_Guide_icdp23_zz.htm] icon in the

desktop for Windows (or in Finder for Mac).

The help guide is displayed.

You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home page:

http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/p23/zz/

Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer

You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.

 Connect the IC recorder to your computer.

 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.

Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” to the local disk on your

computer.

To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)

IC RECORDER Your computer

 Click and hold,

 drag,

 and then drop.

 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.

Utilizing Your Computer

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.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Additional features

Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.

ˎ MODE (Recording mode)

ˎ SENS (Microphone sensitivity)

ˎ LCF (Low cut filter)

ˎ VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

ˎ REC-OP (Adding a recording)

ˎ DPC (Digital Pitch Control)

ˎ N-CUT (Noise cut)

ˎ EASY-S (Easy search)

ˎ CONT (Continuous play)

ˎ LOCK (Protecting a file)

ˎ ALARM

ˎ DIVIDE (Dividing a file)

ˎ Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3

ˎ Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN

ˎ USB AC adaptor AC-U50AG

ˎ Battery charger BCG-34HSN

ˎ Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use Premium

batteries BCG-34HS2KAN, BCG-34HW2KAN

Optional accessories

Precautions

On power

Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC.

Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two

NH-AAA rechargeable batteries.

On safety

Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or

operating any motorized vehicle.

On handling

ˎ Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or

mechanical shock.

ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,

remove the battery and have the unit chec ked by

qualified personnel before operating it any further.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Capacity (User available capacity *

)

2 GB (approx. 1.75 GB = 1,879,048,192 Byte)

A small amount of the built-in memory is used for

file management and therefore not available for user

storage.

When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC

recorder.

Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and

controls) (JEITA)*

Approx. 38.5 mm × 115.2 mm × 21.3 mm

Mass (JEITA)*

Approx. 72 g including two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline

batteries

Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association)

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Note

Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.

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