Sony ICD-PX232 Quick Start Manual

IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
ICD-PX232
4-448-095-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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.
Check the supplied items.
ˎ IC Recorder (1) ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored in the built-in memory
ˎ USB connecting cable (1) so it can easily be copied to your computer.)
ˎ LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) ˎ Quick Start Guide
Parts and controls
 Built-in microphone  VOL (volume) –/+ button (*)
  (headphone) jack  DIVIDE button
 Operation indicator  ERASE button
 Display window   REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
 FOLDER button   (cue/fast forward) button
 MENU button  Speaker
  PLAY/ENTER button (*)  HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
  (review/fast backward) button   (USB) connector
  (stop) button  Battery compartment
  (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (*)  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.
Let's try out your new IC recorder
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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.
 
Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
Operation
¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/
indicator
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.
 Press PLAY/ENTER.
Operation Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
indicator

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.
Utilizing Your Computer
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_uc.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/uc/
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)
 Click and hold,
 drag,
 and then drop.
IC RECORDER Your computer

Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Precautions Specifications
On power Capacity (User available capacity *
2 GB (approx. 1.75 GB = 1,879,048,192 Byte)
Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC.
* 1 A small amount of the built-in memory is used for
Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two
file management and therefore not available for user
NH-AAA rechargeable batteries.
storage.
* When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC
2
On safety
recorder.
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
operating any motorized vehicle.
controls) (JEITA)* 3
On handling
Approx. 38.5 mm × 115.2 mm × 21.3 mm (1 9/16 × 4 5/8 ×
ˎ Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or 27/32 inches)
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
Mass (JEITA)* 3
mechanical shock. Approx. 72 g (2 1/2 oz) including two LR03 (size AAA)
ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, alkaline batteries
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan
3
remove the battery and have the unit chec ked by
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Association)
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional features
Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.
ˎ MODE (Recording mode) ˎ N-CUT (Noise cut)
ˎ SENS (Microphone sensitivity) ˎ EASY-S (Easy search)
ˎ LCF (Low cut filter) ˎ CONT (Continuous play)
ˎ VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ˎ LOCK (Protecting a file)
ˎ REC-OP (Adding a recording) ˎ ALARM
ˎ DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ˎ DIVIDE (Dividing a file)
Optional accessories
ˎ Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CS3, ˎ USB AC adaptor AC-UD20, AC-U501AD, AC-U50AG
ECM-TL3 ˎ Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use Premium
ˎ Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN batteries BCG-34HS2KAN, BCG-34HW2KAN
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Note
Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment.
Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. ________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________
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.
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions
may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
1 * 2 )
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669
or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : ICD-PX232
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.