Page 2 - Notice for users
2 GB 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 Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTA...
Page 3 - Trademarks
3 GB 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 trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. • Pentium is a registere...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Getting Started
4 GB Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ..................................................... 7 Index to parts and controls ................... 8Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) .............................................. 10 Step 2: Preparing ...
Page 7 - Note; Operating Instructions
7 GB Gett ing S tarte d Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Stereo headphones (1) (for ICD-PX312F only) USB connecting cable (1) To connect the IC recorder to a computer, make sure to use t...
Page 8 - Index to parts and controls; Front
8 GB Index to parts and controls Front A Built-in microphone B m (microphone) jack* 1 C Display window D DISP/MENU button E SCENE button F (folder) button G N PLAY/STOP•ENTER* 1 button H x (stop) button I – . (review/fast backward), > + (cue/fast forward) buttons J Speaker K i (headphone) jack* 2...
Page 9 - Rear
9 GB Gett ing S tarte d Rear S (USB) connector T M2™/microSD memory card slot U HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch V Battery compartment W Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
Page 11 - Step 2: Preparing a Power Source; Tips
11 GB Gett ing S tarte d Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidental...
Page 12 - Battery remain indicator
12 GB When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indicator : “Low Battery Level” appears. Replace the old batteries with new ones. m : “Low Battery” appears and the IC recorder will stop operation.
Page 13 - Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On; Turning the power on
13 GB Gett ing S tarte d Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and the “Accessing...” animation is displayed. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OF...
Page 14 - Step 4: Setting the Clock
14 GB Step 4: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 minute, “Set Date&Time” appears, and then th...
Page 15 - Notes; To set the clock using the menu
15 GB Gett ing S tarte d When you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. P Notes • If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is canceled and the stop mode windo...
Page 18 - Basic Operations; Recording; Tip; Starting to record
18 GB Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 12).• Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. z Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you ...
Page 21 - Other operations; Remaining memory indicator
21 GB B a sic O p er atio ns Other operations z Tips • Files recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files.• You can record up to 199 files in each folder.• You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using the supplied Sound Organizer software (page 107). Remaining memory ind...
Page 22 - To record according to each recording situation (scene selection)
22 GB To record according to each recording situation (scene selection) According to various recording scene, you can change the recording items, such as REC Mode (page 91), Mic Sensitivity (page 91), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on scene selection, see page 30. Flashing Th...
Page 23 - Listening; Starting playback
23 GB B a sic O p er atio ns Listening Starting playback 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). The stop mode window appears. 2 Select the file you want to play (page 24). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon,...
Page 27 - About the display
27 GB B a sic O p er atio ns About the display Press DISP/MENU briefly to switch and check the file information. A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows.Elapsed time: The elapsed playback time of one fileRemaining time: The maximum recording time during recording The remaining ...
Page 28 - Erasing; Selecting a file and erasing it
28 GB Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). The stop mode window appears. 2 Select the file you want to erase when the...
Page 29 - To cancel erasing; To erase a part of a file
29 GB B a sic O p er atio ns To cancel erasing To erase another file Proceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.” To erase a part of a file Divide the file into two files first (page 67), and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it” after selec...
Page 30 - Other Recording Operations; Changing the Recording Settings
30 GB Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 91), Mic Sensitivity (page 91), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. 1 Press SCEN...
Page 31 - Tips for better recording; Recording at a meeting
31 GB Oth er R e cor d in g O p er atio ns P Notes • You cannot set a scene during recording.• When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window appeared, the stop mode window will be displayed. Tips for better recording There are ways of making better recordings other ...
Page 38 - To cancel the VOR function
38 GB The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “PAUSE” flashes. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3. P Notes • The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu (...
Page 39 - Recording on a Memory Card; About compatible memory cards
39 GB Oth er R e cor d in g O p er atio ns Recording on a Memory Card In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card. About compatible memory cards Memory cards that you can use with the IC recorder are as follows:• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media: Up to 16 GB is supported...
Page 40 - To insert a memory card; To remove a memory card
40 GB For ICD-PX312/PX312F, the operational tests performed were using memory cards available as of January 2011.For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder:http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp In this manual, M2™ an...
Page 42 - To use the built-in memory
42 GB 7 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To use the built-in memory Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3. To start recording Select the folder and then press z REC/ PAUSE. For details on recording, see page 18. Memory card indicator is displayed.
Page 43 - Recording via Other Devices
43 GB Oth er R e cor d in g O p er atio ns Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone When you connect a stereo microphone (not supplied) to the IC recorder and the recording mode is set to “SHQ” or “HQ” mode, you can record sound in stereo. You can play back the sound in ster...
Page 44 - Recommended microphones
44 GB 4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off, and the IC recorder starts recording sounds from the external microphone. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the “Mic Sensitivity” setting on the IC recorder (page 91). When a plug in power t...
Page 47 - Operation during Recording; Monitoring the recording
47 GB Oth er R e cor d in g O p er atio ns Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording If you connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed. P Note When the cord of t...
Page 48 - Other Playback Operations; Changing the Playback Settings
48 GB Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with headphones: Connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker:...
Page 49 - To set the noise cut level
49 GB Oth er P la y back Oper atio ns • If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold > + to go to the end of the file, and then press – . while “FILE END” is lit to go back to the desired point. • For files other than the last one, go to the ...
Page 50 - To cancel the noise cut function
50 GB 3 Press – . or > + to select “Noise Cut Level,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 4 Press – . or > + to select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Noise Cut Level” is set to “Maximum” when you purchase the IC recorder. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To can...
Page 53 - To play back a file repeatedly
53 GB Oth er P la y back Oper atio ns “Continuous Play” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To resume normal playback mode – the single file play Select “OFF” in step 4. To play back a file repeatedly During playback, press and hold N PLAY/ STOP...
Page 56 - When you select “Date”:; To change the alarm setting
56 GB 2 When you select “Date”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 14. When you select a day of the week or “Daily”: Press – . or > + to set the hour, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, press – . or > + to set the minute,...
Page 57 - When the set date and time comes
57 GB Oth er P la y back Oper atio ns When the set date and time comes At the set time, “ALARM” is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alar...
Page 58 - Playback via Other Devices
58 GB Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment.Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. 1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equi...
Page 59 - Editing Files; Arranging Files in a Folder
59 GB E d it in g F ile s Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder 1 Select the file you want to move. 2 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press – . or > + to select “Move & Copy,” a...
Page 60 - To cancel moving the file
60 GB 5 Press – . or > + to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The “Moving File...” animation is displayed and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder. When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the p...
Page 61 - To cancel the copy operation
61 GB E d it in g F ile s 3 Press – . or > + to select “Move & Copy,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 4 Press – . or > + to select “File Copy,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. “Copy to Memory Card” or “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears and the folder selection window is displayed. 5 P...
Page 62 - Erasing all files in a folder
62 GB • Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Erasing all files in a folder P Note If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 71), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder. 1 Select the folder containing the file...
Page 63 - Using a Track Mark; Adding a track mark
63 GB E d it in g F ile s Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark 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 each file. During recording, playing back, or recording pausing, press T-MARK at t...
Page 64 - Erasing a track mark
64 GB Erasing a track mark 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase. 2 Press and hold DISP/MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press – . or > + to select “Delete,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 4 Press – . or > + to sel...
Page 67 - Dividing a File
67 GB E d it in g F ile s Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file. By dividing a file, you can easily find the point from which you ...
Page 68 - To cancel dividing
68 GB 5 Press – . or > + to select “YES,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_1” for the original file, and “_2” for the new file). A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to each of th...
Page 71 - Protecting a File
71 GB E d it in g F ile s Protecting a File To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit. 1 Display the file which you want to protec...
Page 72 - To release protection
72 GB To release protection Select the protected file, and then follow steps 2 through 5.In this case, select “OFF” in step 4, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. P Note You cannot set protection to the podcast files.
Page 73 - Tuning in an FM Radio Station
73 GB L is te n in g to the FM R a d io Listening to the FM Radio (for ICD-PX312F only) Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies The headphone cord of the headphones is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack when listening to...
Page 75 - Recording FM broadcasts
75 GB L is te n in g to the FM R a d io 2 Press – . or > + to select “FM Radio,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 3 Press DISP/MENU briefly to move the cursors ( b , B ) to both sides of the preset number display on the lower line in the window. The IC ...
Page 76 - Presetting FM Radio Stations; To stop the automatic presetting
76 GB Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically You can automatically tune in radio stations and then register them with preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU during FM reception to ente...
Page 79 - Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings
79 GB L is te n in g to the FM R a d io Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be...
Page 82 - About the Menu Function; Making Settings for the Menu
82 GB About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold DISP/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press – . or > + to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. When you select “Divide,” “Move &...
Page 83 - To return to the previous window; To exit the menu mode
83 GB A b out th e M e n u F unc ti on P Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds, the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display. To return to the previous window During menu operations, press DISP/MENU.When the selection screen of the sub menu sc...
Page 84 - Menu Settings
84 GB Menu Settings Menu items Operation mode ( a : the setting can be made /—: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode FM radio reception mode* FM radio recording mode* Add/Overwrite a — — — — VOR a — a — — DPC(Speed Control) a a — — — Easy Search a a — — — Alarm a — — — ...
Page 96 - Utilizing Your Computer; Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer
96 GB 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 computer to store them (page 103) Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play ...
Page 100 - microSD card
100 GB microSD card Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer.The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorde...
Page 106 - Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory
106 GB 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 temporarily stored on the IC recorder.Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC...
Page 107 - Importing songs from a music CD
107 GB Utilizin g Yo u r Com p u ter 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 other media, MP3 and other audio files imported from a compute...
Page 109 - IBM PC/AT or compatible; Installing Sound Organizer
109 GB Utilizin g Yo u r Com p u ter • Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher • Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Pre-installed. P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed is used (page 108). • 64 bit versions of Windows X...
Page 111 - The Sound Organizer window
111 GB Utilizin g Yo u r Com p u ter The Sound Organizer window A Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files. B The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library) Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer in accordance with...
Page 112 - Additional Information; Using a USB AC Adaptor
112 GB Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC-U50AG or an AC-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time. 1 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet. 2...
Page 114 - Precautions; On power
114 GB 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-B2KN rechargeable batteries. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling • Do not leave the unit in a location...
Page 115 - On maintenance; Backup recommendations
115 GB A d d ition al In fo rmatio n On maintenance To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony...
Page 117 - Specifications; System requirements
117 GB A d d ition al In fo rmatio n 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” on page 108. To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software To...
Page 118 - Hardware environment:; Design and specifications; IC recorder section; General
118 GB Hardware environment: – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems – Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 117 – Personally constructed computers or oper...
Page 120 - Maximum recording time
120 GB Maximum recording time * 3 * 4 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. * 3 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see the next table. * 4 Th...
Page 121 - Battery life; When using Sony NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries
121 GB A d d ition al In fo rmatio n Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries * 1 When using Sony NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries * 1 * 1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how you operat...
Page 122 - Troubleshooting
122 GB 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 note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. Symptom Remedy No...
Page 129 - Sound Organizer
129 GB Tr oubl esh ootin g Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Symptom Cause/Remedy The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed. • The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. Check the hard disk and memory space. • You are trying to inst...
Page 131 - Message List
131 GB Tr oubl esh ootin g Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10...
Page 136 - System Limitations
136 GB 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 record files up to the maximum recording time. • If you record files in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordabl...
Page 137 - Display Window Guide; Display when stopped
137 GB Tr oubl esh ootin g Display Window Guide Display when stopped A Track mark indicator Displays the track mark number just before the current position. Appears when a track mark is set for a file. B Newly arriving podcast indicator C Folder information indicator : A folder where you can record ...
Page 138 - Display when recording
138 GB J Memory card indicator When “Memory Card” is selected as “Select Memory,” the indicator is displayed. When “Built-In Memory” is selected, no indicator is displayed. K Battery indicator Display when recording L Recording progress animation display Displays the progress of a recording in anima...
Page 140 - Display during playback
140 GB Display during playback S Playback mode indicator 1: Appears when one file is played back repeatedly. A-B: Appears when a specified A-B period is played back repeatedly. ×0.50 to ×2.00: DPC playbackALARM: Alarm playback T EASY-S (Easy Search) indicator Appears when “Easy Search” is set to “ON...
Page 141 - Display in the HOLD status
141 GB Tr oubl esh ootin g Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (for ICD-PX312F only) Display in the HOLD status Y HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations.To release the HOLD status, slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the ...
Page 142 - Index
142 GB Index A A-B repeat ............................................... 53 Adding a recording ................................. 33 Adding an overwrite recording ............... 35 Adjusting the volume ........................ 23, 47 Alarm .......................................... 55, 84, 87 Alkal...
