Sony ICD-PX370 User Manual

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Help Guide

IC Recorder

ICD-PX370

Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.

Preparation

Parts and controls

HOME menu/OPTION menu

Using the HOME menu

Using the OPTION menu

About folders and files

Display window

While the HOME menu is displayed

While recording is in progress or on standby

While playback is in progress

Table of Contents

Table of Contents9
Parts and Controls14
- Using the HOME Menu16
- Using the OPTION Menu18
About Folders and Files20
- While the HOME Menu Is Displayed22
- While Recording Is in Progress or on Standby23
- While Playback Is in Progress25
- While the Recording Information Is Displayed27
- While the Current File Information Is Displayed29
- While the File Search Categories Are Displayed31
- Inserting Batteries33
- Using the IC Recorder with the USB AC Adaptor34
- Disconnecting the IC Recorder from the USB AC Adaptor35
- Turning the Power on36
- Turning the Power off37
- Inserting a Memory Card38
Making the Initial Settings40
- Placing the IC Recorder into the HOLD State (HOLD)43
- Releasing the IC Recorder from the HOLD State45
- Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (European Models Only)46
Recording47
- Recording with the Built-In Microphone47
- About the Recording Level Guide50
- Monitoring the Recording Audio51
- Additional Operations Available During Recording52
- Changing the File Storage Destination Folder53
- Selecting a Recording Scene for an Individual Situation54
- Tips for Better Recording56
- Default Settings for the Recording Scenes of the Scene Select Function58
- Recording Automatically in Response to the Input Sound Volume - the vor Function59
- Recording with an External Microphone61
- Recording Audio from an External Device62
- Recording the Playback Audio of the IC Recorder on an External Device64
- Playing a File65
- Selecting a File67
- Additional Operations Available During Playback68
- Reducing Noise in the Playback Audio to Make Human Voices Sound Clearer - the Clear Voice Function69
- Using the Transcription Playback Mode70
- Adjusting the Playback Speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) Function72
- Selecting the Playback Mode74
- Specifying a Segment of a File to Play Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)76
- Continually Playing the Current File (Button-Hold Repeat Playback)78
- Specifying the Playback Range in the Stored File List79
- Listening to Sound with Better Quality81
- Searching Forward/Backward (Cue/Review)82
- Locating the Desired Playback Point Quickly (Easy Search)83
- Deleting a File84
- Deleting All Files in the Searched Folder or List86
- Deleting a Folder88
- Moving a File to a Different Folder90
- Copying a File to a Different Folder92
- Creating a Folder94
- Adding a Track Mark95
- Adding Track Marks Automatically97
- Deleting a Track Mark99
- Deleting All the Track Marks in the Selected File at One Time101
- Dividing a File at the Current Playback Point103
- Dividing a File at All the Track Mark Points105
Protecting a File107
- List of the Settings Menu Items108
- Selecting the Recording Mode (REC Mode)111
- Selecting the Sensitivity Level of the Built-In Microphone (Built-In MIC Sensitivity)112
- Reducing Noise During Recording (Recording Filter)114
- Selecting the Audio Input Type and the Sensitivity Level of the External Microphone (Ext. Input Setting)116
- Turning the Operation Indicator on or off (LED)118
- Selecting the Display Language (Language)119
- Setting the Clock (Date&Time)120
- Selecting the Date Display Format (Date Display Format)122
- Selecting the Clock Display Format (Time Display)124
- Turning the Beep Sound on or off (Beep)125
- Setting the Time Period before the IC Recorder Automatically Turns off (Auto Power Off)126
- Resetting All Menu Settings to the Default Ones (Reset All Settings)128
- Formatting the Memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)129
- Checking the Remaining Recording Time (Available Rec. Time)131
- Checking the Information about the IC Recorder (System Information)132
Connecting the IC Recorder to a Computer133
Disconnecting the IC Recorder from the Computer134
Structure of Folders and Files136
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to a Computer138
Copying Music Files from a Computer to the IC Recorder140
Playing Music Files on the IC Recorder that Were Copied from a Computer141
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Storage Device142
What You Can Do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows Only)143
System Requirements for Sound Organizer 2145
Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows Only)147
The Sound Organizer 2 Window (for Windows Only)150
Compatible Memory Cards152
System Requirements153
Technical Specifications155
Maximum Recording Time157
Maximum Playback Time/Number of Music Files158
Battery Life159
Precautions161
Safety Regulations164
Trademarks166
Notice for Users167
License168
- Customer Support Websites169
Troubleshooting170
- The Recorded File Is Noisy and Is Hard to Understand171
- The Recorded File Is Noisy and You Want to Record with Less Noise172
- A Rustling Noise Is Recorded173
- A Buzzing or Humming Noise Is Recorded174
- Noise Is Recorded When You Use an External Microphone (Not Supplied) for Recording175
- You Hear Noise When Using Headphones (Not Supplied) for Playback176
- The Volume of the Audio You Recorded from an External Device Is Low or You Hear Squeaking Noises When You Listen to the Audio Via the Built-In Speaker177
- You Hear Noise During Playback Even with the Clear Voice Function Turned on178
- The IC Recorder Does Not Turn on or Pressing any Button Does Not Work179
- The IC Recorder Does Not Turn off180
- The IC Recorder Automatically Turns off181
- The Battery Life Is Short182
- The IC Recorder Does Not Operate Correctly183
- The Operation Indicator Does Not Light184
- You Cannot Record a File185
- Recording Is Interrupted186
- The Input Audio Volume Is too Loud or Not Loud Enough When You Record Audio from an External Device187
- The Playback Volume Is Low188
- You Hear no Sound from the Built-In Speaker189
- You Hear Sound from the Built-In Speaker Even When Headphones (Not Supplied) Are Connected190
- Playback Speed Is too Fast or too Slow191
- You Cannot Divide a File192
- You Cannot Move a File193
- You Cannot Copy a File to a Different Folder194
- The Folder or File You Created Is Not Displayed195
- The Recording Date of a File Appears as196
- The Clock Setting Is Reset197
- The Remaining Recording Time on the Display Window Is Shorter than the One Displayed on the Computer198
Files199
- The "Memory Full" Message Appears and You Cannot Start Recording199
- The "File Full" Message Appears and You Cannot Operate the IC Recorder200
- The Microsd Card Is Not Detected201
- A Folder or File Name Appears in Unreadable Characters202
- Copying a File Takes Time203
- The IC Recorder Is Not Detected by the Computer and You Cannot Transfer Folders/Files from the Computer204
- The File You Transferred from the Computer Does Not Appear on the IC Recorder and You Cannot Play the File205
- The Computer Does Not Start206
- You Cannot Install Sound Organizer 2207
- The IC Recorder Is Not Detected by Sound Organizer 2208
- The Playback Volume of the Computer Is Low or You Hear no Audio from the Computer209
- You Cannot Play or Edit Stored Files210
- The Counter or Slider Does Not Operate Correctly or You Hear Noise211
- Operations Slow down as the Number of Stored Files Increases212
- The Computer Seems to Freeze While a File Is Being Saved, Added, or Deleted213
- Sound Organizer 2 Freezes During Start-Up214
List of Messages215
System Limitations220

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Sony ICD-PX370 Specifications

General

MP3 bit rates	48 - 192 Kbit/s
Frequency range	15 - 20000 Hz
Recording modes	-
Built-in microphone	Yes
Maximum recording time	159 h
Audio formats supported	MP3
Interface	USB
FM radio	No
Media types supported	Internal memory & flash card
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Built-in memory capacity	4 GB
Product color	Black
Number of messages per folder	199
Battery technology	Alkaline
Compatible battery sizes	AAA
Number of batteries supported	2

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	19.3 mm
Width	38.3 mm
Height	114 mm
Weight	74 g

Summary

Parts and Controls

Using the HOME menu

Using the OPTION menu

While Recording is in Progress or on Standby

While Playback is in Progress

Inserting Batteries

Turning the Power On

Making the Initial Settings

Recording with the Built-in Microphone

Recording Automatically in Response to Input Sound Volume – the VOR Function

Playing a File

Deleting a File

Protecting a File

Connecting the IC Recorder to a Computer

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Noisy Recorded File

Addresses issues with noisy or unclear recorded files.

Device Not Turning On

Resolves problems where the IC recorder or buttons do not respond.

Short Battery Life

Discusses causes and solutions for rapid battery drain.

Cannot Record a File

Troubleshoots insufficient recording time issues.

microSD Card Not Detected

Helps resolve issues with the IC recorder not recognizing the microSD card.

Sound Organizer 2 Freezes During Start-up

Addresses problems with the Sound Organizer 2 software failing to launch.

List of Messages

HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate

Low Battery Level

SD Card Error

Memory Full

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