Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Index WARNING .......................................................5 Notice for users ................................................7 Preparing the recorder Checking the Parts and Controls ...........8Using the Display Window ......
Page 4 - Browsing the Operation Guide; To use the buttons in the Operation Guide; Hints; To change the page layout; Continuous
Table of Cont ents Index ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents,” or “Index.” Hints You can jump to the indicated...
Page 5 - WARNING
Table of Cont ents Index ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑12(1) For users in France At high volume, prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the user’s hearing.If you need to replace the headphones/earphones, please refer to the headphones/earphones model corresponding to...
Page 7 - Notice for users
Table of Cont ents Index ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Notice for users All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corpora...
Page 8 - Preparing the Recorder; Table of; Checking the Parts and Controls; Front
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Checking the Parts and Controls Front Recording indicator Display window STOP button REC (record)/PAUSE button Speaker Built-in microphone (stereo) (L) Built-in microphone (stereo) (R) ...
Page 9 - Attaching the noise damper
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Rear Clip POWER•HOLD switch microSD card slot (headphone) jack RESET button You can reset the IC recorder by pressing the button with a small pin, etc. ( p. 104). Attaching the noise damper ...
Page 10 - Using the Display Window; Display when stopped; Continued
10 10 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑12(1) Using the Display Window Display when stopped Note The above window and the other windows in this section display indications, numbers, or items for explanatory purposes. The actual windows may diff...
Page 14 - Category list; Category indication
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Display during file selection Category list Folder list File list Category indication Folders containing files are categorized into recordable or playback‑only area for managing files. Recording Fil...
Page 15 - Home menu; Hint; Item selection buttons
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Display during MENU operation Home menu Menu setting Home menu The Home menu consists of the following five items, each representing a major feature of the IC recorder. Scene Select Select File Eras...
Page 16 - Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD); To disable the button operations (HOLD status)
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To disable the button operations (HO...
Page 17 - Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level; sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones.
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (For European models only) The IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. Wh...
Page 18 - Recharging the Battery; Recharging the battery using a computer; Connect the IC recorder to your computer.
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Recharging the Battery Recharging the battery using a computer Connect the IC recorder to your computer. Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the (USB) connector o...
Page 19 - Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.; data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.; Left‐click “Eject IC RECORDER” (Windows 7), or “Safely remove USB; Remove the USB connecting cable from your computer and the IC; Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer. Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. Make sure that the o...
Page 20 - Turning the IC Recorder On; Turning the power on; the window display appears. The IC recorder is turned on.; Turning the power off; Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of the “POWER”; Using the standby function
0 0 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” until the window display appears. The IC recorder is turned on. Turning the power off S...
Page 21 - Using the power saving mode; To save battery power, the power saving mode is set to “ON” by default.
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Using the power saving mode To save battery power, the power saving mode is set to “ON” by default. In the power saving mode, if no operation is attempted for approximately 5 seconds in the stop mode ...
Page 22 - Setting the Clock; Setting the clock after recharging the battery; Press
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Setting the clock after recharging the battery BACK/HOME /ENT When the clock is not set after you p...
Page 23 - Setting the clock using the menu; clock is automatically adjusted using the clock
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Setting the clock using the menu STOP BACK/HOME /ENT While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. Select “Date&Time” in the menu. In the stop mode, pres...
Page 25 - Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. In the stop mode, press and h...
Page 26 - About the Home menu
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) About the Home menu BACK/HOME /ENT You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding BACK/HOME. The Home menu is the starting point of each feature of the IC recorder, such as editing or making ...
Page 27 - How to use the Home menu; When you press; To exit the Home menu, press
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) How to use the Home menu STOP BACK/HOME /ENT When you press or to select an item and then press /ENT, you can display the menu window one‑layer down. Pressing BACK/HOME button returns to the...
Page 28 - Selecting a File; Selecting a file using the menu; Display the “ Select File” menu.
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Selecting a File Selecting a file using the menu STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can select a folder and a file for recording, playing, or editing as follows: Display the “ Select File” menu. In the s...
Page 30 - Selecting a file in the stop or playback mode window; In each window, you can press; File list
0 0 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Selecting a file in the stop or playback mode window BACK/HOME /ENT In the stop or playback mode, press BACK/HOME. The file list of the current folder is displayed. By pressing BACK/HOME repeate...
Page 31 - Displaying the file information; STOP in
1 1 Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Displaying the file information STOP You can display the file information of the current file by pressing STOP in the stop mode. By pressing STOP repeatedly, you can display the rest of the file...
Page 32 - Inserting a microSD Card; In the stop mode, open the lid of the microSD card slot, and then; To remove a microSD card; In the stop mode, push the microSD card into the slot. When it pops out,; Structure of folders and files; the built‐in memory (
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Inserting a microSD Card In addition to the built‑in memory, you can record files on a microSD card. In this manual, microSD cards and microSDHC cards are generally referred to as a “microSD card.” In t...
Page 33 - You can use microSD/microSDHC cards with the IC recorder.
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) About compatible microSD cards You can use microSD/microSDHC cards with the IC recorder. Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder, you can record and play back an LPCM file smaller than 2 ...
Page 34 - Selecting the memory; If you select “microSD Card” and the microSD
Preparing the Recorder Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Selecting the memory STOP BACK/HOME /ENT microSD card slot You can switch the memory between the built‑in memory and a microSD card by using the menu: To switch the memory to the microSD card, i...
Page 35 - Basic Recording; microphone sensitivity and recording mode.
Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Basic Recording STOP POWER•HOLD /ENT REC/PAUSE Recording indicator/ Operation Indicator Built-in microphones (L/R) The following are the basic recording procedures using the specified microphone sensitiv...
Page 36 - Monitoring the recording
Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) To record with the IC recorder on a table or other surface, attach the supplied noise damper to the IC recorder and place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be r...
Page 37 - Stopping the recording; current recording file.; Note while accessing; Doing so may damage the data.; Other operations
Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Stopping the recording Press STOP. The “Please Wait” animation appears on the display and the operation indicator flashes in orange. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. Note...
Page 38 - Changing the Recording Settings; Selecting the recording destination folder
Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording destination folder STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can set the folder in which a recording file is saved. You can select a folder in the “ Recording Files”...
Page 39 - Selecting a recording scene for each situation; The scene select setting window is displayed.
Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Selecting a recording scene for each situation STOP BACK/HOME /ENT According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode ( p. 72), Mic Sensitivity ( p. 73), e...
Page 40 - Tips for better recording; Recording at a meeting
0 0 Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Tips for better recording There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection. Recording at a meeting When recording with the IC recorder placed on a table, you can reduce noise by at...
Page 41 - Changing the Scene Select settings; For details on the menu items and settings, see “Menu Settings.”
1 1 Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Changing the Scene Select settings In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Settings” ”Recording Settings” ”Scene Edit,” and then press /ENT. P...
Page 42 - Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values; “Set to Default Value?” will be displayed.; Default settings; For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 72 and 73.
Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Settings” ”Recording Settings” ”Scene Edit,” and then ...
Page 43 - Starting to Record Automatically in Response to; You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make; To cancel the VOR function; Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step
Recording Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function STOP BACK/HOME /ENT REC/PAUSE You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start rec...
Page 44 - Basic Playback; Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn; The stop mode window appears.; Select the desired file to be played back (; Playback starts, and the operation indicator will; Stopping playback
Playing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Basic Playback STOP /ENT POWER•HOLDOperation indicatorVOL−/+ Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn on the IC recorder ( p. 20), or towards the center to release the IC recorde...
Page 46 - Changing the Playback Settings; function; In the stop mode, the selected file is played back
Playing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Changing the Playback Settings Reducing noise or selecting the sound effect in playback – the Effect function STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can reduce noise in playback or select the sound effect that suits the ...
Page 47 - Tip
Playing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Option items Description OFF Disables the effect function. Clear Voice 1 Reduces noise, excluding that of the human voice, and adjusts low and loud voices to the optimum volume automatically, making sound clear an...
Page 48 - When you press and hold each button, you can change the speed; To resume normal playback speed; Select “OFF” in step
Playing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times normal. The file is played back in nat...
Page 49 - Selecting the play mode; You can select the play mode in the menu.; To play back the current file repeatedly; During playback, press and hold
Playing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Note You cannot play back an LPCM file at a speed exceeding 1.00 times the recorded speed. If you attempt to adjust the playback speed faster than that limit, “NO FAST” appears in the display window. Selecting the...
Page 50 - Convenient Playback Methods; Listening with better sound quality; When files are played back or searched to the end of the last file
0 0 Playing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Convenient Playback Methods STOP BACK/HOME /ENT (headphone) jack Listening with better sound quality To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack....
Page 52 - Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an; same time every day. You can set an alarm for a file.; Select the file you want to play back with an alarm.
Playing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time. You can have a file played back on a specified date, ...
Page 54 - Erasing a File
Erasing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Erasing a File STOP BACK/HOME /ENT POWER•HOLD Note Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn on the IC recorder ( p. 20), or t...
Page 55 - Select “ΝΟ” in step; To erase a part of a file; Divide the file into two files first (
Erasing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) To cancel erasing Select “ΝΟ” in step , and then press /ENT. To erase a part of a file Divide the file into two files first ( p. 63), and then proceed with steps through .
Page 56 - Erasing All Files in a Folder; The “Please Wait” animation appears and all; To cancel erasing; Select “NO” in step
Erasing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Erasing All Files in a Folder STOP BACK/HOME /ENT In the stop mode, select the folder containing the files you want to erase ( p. 28). Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the Home menu, then select ”...
Page 57 - Arranging Files in a Folder; Moving a file to a different folder; Editing Files
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder STOP BACK/HOME /ENT Select the file you want to move. Press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu appears. Press or to select “ Ed...
Page 58 - Copying a file to the other memory
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Press or to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press /ENT. The “Please Wait” animation appears and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder. When you mo...
Page 59 - The folder list of the selected category is displayed.; To cancel the copy operation; To cancel the copy operation during copying
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Press or to select the category of the destination folder, and then press /ENT. The folder list of the selected category is displayed. Note When you select the “ Music” category as the destination, you can...
Page 60 - Using a Track Mark; Adding a track mark; press T‐MARK at the position you want to add a track; Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark
0 0 Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark T-MARK /ENT You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to...
Page 61 - Erasing a track mark
1 1 Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Erasing a track mark STOP BACK/HOME /ENT Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase. Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Edit” “Edit Files” “Er...
Page 62 - Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time; “Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed.
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time STOP BACK/HOME /ENT Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks. Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the Home menu, then sele...
Page 63 - Dividing a File; Dividing a file at the current position; “Divide at Current Position?” will be displayed.; To cancel dividing
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers are added to the divided ...
Page 64 - Dividing a file at all the track mark positions; “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed.; To cancel the division operation during dividing; press
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Dividing a file at all the track mark positions STOP BACK/HOME /ENT Select the file you want to divide. In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/ HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Edit” “Edit...
Page 65 - Renaming a Folder and a File; Changing a folder name; You can choose a new folder name from the templates.
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Renaming a Folder and a File Changing a folder name STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can change a name of a folder used to store files recorded with the IC recorder. You can choose a new folder name from the templa...
Page 66 - Changing a file name; to be added from the templates.
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Changing a file name STOP BACK/HOME /ENT You can rename a file by prefixing characters from a desired template to the file name. A file in the recordable area can be renamed. You can choose characters to b...
Page 67 - Protecting a File; you cannot erase or edit.; To release protection
Editing Files Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Protecting a File STOP BACK/HOME /ENT To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. When a file is protected, the (protect) indicator is displayed in the fi...
Page 68 - Menu Operation Modes
About the Menu Function Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Menu Operation Modes Home menus Sub menus Menu items Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ —: the setting cannot be made)Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Scene Select - Select File ...
Page 70 - Menu Settings
0 0 About the Menu Function Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Menu Settings Sub menus Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) See page Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene according to each recording situation as follows: (Shirt Pocket )* , (Me...
Page 79 - Utilizing Your Computer; Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer; Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them (; computer to the IC recorder.; System requirements for your computer
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your compute...
Page 80 - Connecting the IC recorder to your computer; Connect the
0 0 Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Connecting the IC recorder to your computer To USB port of your computer Your computer IC Recorder USB connecting cable To (USB) connector To exchange files between the IC recorder and your compute...
Page 81 - memory media has been set to “microSD Card” (; microSD card
1 1 Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Structure of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Macintosh screen using Finder, folders and files can b...
Page 82 - recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer.
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Hints The title or artist name, etc., registered in the music files, can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the musi...
Page 83 - Folders displayed on the “ Music” category of the IC recorder
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Folders displayed on the “ Music” category of the IC recorder The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer. Folders under the MUSIC folder which contains a file (...
Page 84 - Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer; Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not; Disconnect the USB connecting cable from the IC recorder and the
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light. Perform the fol...
Page 85 - Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your; Connect the IC recorder to your computer (; Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER”; Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer (
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 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 ( p. 80). Copy f...
Page 86 - Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the; Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy music or the other audio files (LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/ WMA(.wma)/AAC‑LC(.m4a) * ) from your computer to the IC ...
Page 87 - In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME to display; Select the music file you want to play.; To play back another file
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder Select a folder. Display the category list with either of the following: In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/H...
Page 88 - Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory; recorder as USB memory.
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be stored on the IC re...
Page 89 - Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software; What you can do using Sound Organizer
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card. The songs imported from music CDs and ot...
Page 90 - You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder.; Transferring files to an IC recorder; Organizer and then burn your own original music CD.; Other convenient uses; recognition for a file and convert the voice to text.
0 0 Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Editing templates for a folder or file name You can edit the templates used as “Change File Name” and “Change Folder Name” menu options. Deleting files from an IC recorder You can delete a file saved...
Page 91 - Operating systems; IBM PC/AT or compatible
1 1 Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) System requirements for your computer The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer. Operating systems Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium ...
Page 92 - Installing Sound Organizer; Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected, then turn on your
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 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 op...
Page 93 - Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement,; The installation starts.; When [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click [Next]. When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Cust...
Page 94 - The Sound Organizer window
Utilizing Your Computer Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) The Sound Organizer window Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files. The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library) Displays a list of files ...
Page 95 - Additional Information; Using a USB AC Adaptor; to record for a long time.; Connect the USB AC adaptor to the supplied USB connecting cable.; Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the battery.
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor To (USB) connector USB connecting cable You can charge the built‑in rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adapto...
Page 96 - Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet; files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. If you are recording or ...
Page 97 - Precautions; On power
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3.7 V DC with the built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On h...
Page 99 - Specifications; System requirements; To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software, see “System requirements for your computer” ( p. 91). To...
Page 100 - systems
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 100 100 Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents Hardware environment: Sound board: Sound boards compatible with any of the supported operating systems Port: USB port Disk drive A CD‑ROM drive is required. To create a music CD, you need a ...
Page 101 - Design and specifications; IC Recorder section
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 101 101 Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents Design and specifications IC Recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. Maximum numb...
Page 102 - General section; Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents General section Speaker Approx. 10 mm × 6 mm (13/32 inches × 1/4 inches) dia. Input/Output Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) Recommended load impedance: 16 ohms USB connector (micro B) High‑Speed US...
Page 103 - The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.; The maximum playback time of music files/number of files; Battery life; With built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents Maximum recording time *5*6 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC mode (Recording scene * ) Built-in memory microSD card GB GB GB 1GB GB LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit 6h. 3h. 6h. 12h...
Page 104 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting; For customers in Latin America:
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.Please ...
Page 105 - On the IC recorder operations; Noise
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents On the IC recorder operations Noise Noise is heard. An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The IC recorder w...
Page 106 - Charging
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents The battery life is short. The battery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume level set to 28. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. Even if you do ...
Page 107 - Operating
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents Operating The IC recorder does not operate correctly. You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory ( p. 78). T...
Page 108 - Editing; Clock
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents Playback speed is too fast or too slow. “DPC(Speed Control)” in the menu is set to “ON,” and the IC recorder plays a file at the specified speed. Set “DPC(Speed Control)” to “OFF” to play back a file a...
Page 109 - Display; Files; Computers
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 10 10 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents Display The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software. The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operatio...
Page 110 - On the Sound Organizer; Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too.
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 110 110 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents 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...
Page 112 - Messages List; Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 11 11 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents Continued Messages List Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message Cause/Remedy HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate. All the button operations are disabled because the...
Page 116 - System Limitations; below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder.
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 11 11 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot display or play back music file...
Page 117 - Trademarks
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 11 11 Troubleshooting Index Table of Cont ents Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are tr...
Page 118 - For the customers in Canada; Listening for a Lifetime; BEFORE; TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 11 11 Index Table of Cont ents For the customers in Canada Listening for a Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fu...
Page 119 - DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES:; against noise‐induced hearing loss, call the ASHA Action Center
ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) 11 11 Index Table of Cont ents For the customers in Canada DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES: 30 Whisper 40 Quiet room 50 Moderate rainfall 60 Normal conversation 70 Busy traffic, vacuum cleaner 80 Alarm clock CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS: 9...
Page 120 - Index
10 10 Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) A AAC‑LC files ................................ 101 Adjusting the volume .............. 36, 44 Alarm ..................................52, 68, 75 B Battery indicator ...................... 18, 95 Ba...
Page 121 - Remaining recording
11 11 Additional Information Index Table of Cont ents ModelName: ICD‑TX50 PartNumber: 4‑300‑042‑11(1) Language ......................................69, 77 LCF(Low Cut) .............................68, 73 LED ...............................................69, 76 Menu operation modes ...................