Sony ICD-BX132 manual

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Use this help guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder. Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 1[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 How to Use Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left. If you cannot find the item: In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Troubleshooting Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left. If you cannot find the item: In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide. You can search [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting IC Recorder ICD- BX132 List of Topics In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help guide. Select the item you want to check from the navigation pane on the left. If you cannot find the item: You can search for what you want by ente[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Preparation Parts description Display window Power Clock setting Selecting items on the display HOLD Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 5[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording Recording Various operations/settings Using external devices Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 6[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playback Playing Various operations/settings Setting an alarm Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 7[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Editing Erasing files Organizing files Dividing files Protecting files Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 8[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Menu Using menus Menu items Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 9[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Specifications Specifications Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 10[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Announcements Notes on use Safety regulations Important information Copyrights/Trademarks Support website Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 11[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 IC recorder operations If you have problems Noise Power General operations Recording Playback Editing Clock Display Files Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 12[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Messages Messages list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 13[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 14[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting IC Recorder ICD- BX132 How to Use Preparation Parts description Parts and controls Display window Display when stopped Display when recording Display during playback Display in the HOLD status Display of the current date and time Power Inserting batteries Turning the po[...]

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    Recording with an external microphone Recording from external equipment Using external devices Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Playback Playing Playing back the recorded sound Various operations while playing Various operations/settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer ( N[...]

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    Checking the system information ( SYSTEM ) Formatting the memory ( FORMAT) Specifications Specifications Design and specifications Battery life Announcements Notes on use Precautions Safety regulations Safety regulations Important information Listening for a Lifetime Copyrights/Trademarks Trademarks Notice for users Support website Customer support[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Troubleshooting IC recorder operations If you have problems Troubleshooting Noise The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your recording. A rustling noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. Noise is r[...]

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    Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back. Editing You cannot divide a file. You cannot move a file. You cannot erase a file. Clock “ --:-- ” is displayed. The recording date of a file appears as “ --Y--M --D ” [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Parts description Parts and controls Explains the name of parts, such as buttons and switches, on the IC recorder. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 20[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Display window Display when stopped Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is stopped. Display when recording Explains the items and icons that appear in t[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Power Inserting batteries Explains how to insert batteries. Turning the power on Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder on with the HOLD ・ POWER ON/OFF switch. Turning the power off Explai[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Clock setting Setting the clock Explains how to set the clock when the clock setting window appears. Setting the clock using the menu Explains how to set the clock from the menu. Go to Page Top Back Ba[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Selecting items on the display Selecting a folder and a file Explains how to select a file or a folder in the display window. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 HOLD Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) Explains how to disable all button operations to prevent unintentional operations. Releasing the HOLD function Explains how to release the HOLD function [...]

  • Page 26

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording Recording sound from the built - in microphone Explains the basic recording procedures using the built - in microphone. About the remaining memory indicator Explains the remaining memory indi[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Various operations/settings Tips for better recording Introduces hints for recording in various situations. Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function This function star[...]

  • Page 28

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Using external devices Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment Explains how to record the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment. Go to Page Top Back Back[...]

  • Page 29

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playing Playing back the recorded sound Explains how to play back the recorded sound with the speaker of the IC recorder. Various operations while playing Introduces various operations you can perform [...]

  • Page 30

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Various operations/settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer ( N- CUT )– the noise cut function Explains how to reduce ambient noise, which makes the human voic[...]

  • Page 31

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Setting an alarm Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm ( ALARM ) Explains how to start playing back a file with alarm sound at a desired time you set. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 4[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Erasing files Erasing a file Explains how to erase a file stored on the IC recorder. Erasing all files in a folder ( ERASE ALL ) Explains how to erase all files in a selected folder at once. Go to Page[...]

  • Page 33

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Organizing files Moving a file to a different folder ( MOVE ) Explains how to move a selected file to a selected folder. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 33[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Dividing files Dividing a file Explains how to divide a file into two parts at the desired position. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 34[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Protecting files Protecting a file ( LOCK ) Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 35[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Using menus Using the menu Explains how to set menus. Menu list Introduces the menus and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menu. It also includes a link to each menu topic[...]

  • Page 37

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Menu items Reducing noise when recording ( LCF ) – the Low Cut Filter function Explains how to reduce ambient noise or the roaring noise from wind, which allows you to record a file more clearly. Sel[...]

  • Page 38

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Specifications Design and specifications Shows the specifications of the IC recorder (such as dimensions and weight, the size of the memory, etc.). Battery life Shows the battery life for alkaline batt[...]

  • Page 39

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Notes on use Precautions Explains notes on operations, such as the places you use the IC recorder, and information on handling or maintenance. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Safety regulations Safety regulations Describes important information (warnings or notes) for your safety. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 40[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Important information Listening for a Lifetime Important information on the sound level. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 41[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Copyrights/Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks/registered trademarks Notice for users Important notice on copyrights Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 42[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Support website Customer support websites Introduces URLs of the customer support websites. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 43[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 If you have problems Troubleshooting Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 44[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Noise The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your recording. A rustling noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external mic[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Power The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The IC recorder cannot be turned off. The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder is powered off automatica[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 General operations The IC recorder does not operate correctly. It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The operation indicator does not light. Go to[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording You cannot record a file. Recording is interrupted. You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. The VOR function does not work. Recording level is low. When recording from other equipment, the input leve[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playback The playback volume is low. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from only one channel. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Playback[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Editing You cannot divide a file. You cannot move a file. You cannot erase a file. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 50[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Clock “ --:-- ” is displayed. The recording date of a file appears as “ --Y--M --D ” or “ --:-- .” Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 51[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. “ACCESS” display does not disappear. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 52[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Files “ FULL ” is displayed and you cannot start recording. “ FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 53[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Messages list Messages list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 54[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 System limitations System limitations Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 55[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Parts and controls 1 . Built- in microphone 2 . (headphone) jack 3 . Operation indicator 4 . Display window 5 . FOLDER button 6 . MENU button 7 . PLAY/ENTER button (*) 8 . (review/fast backward) [...]

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    Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 57[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Display when stopped Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. 1 . File number indicator[...]

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    Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 59[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Display when recording Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. 1 . Recording mode indi[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Display during playback Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. 1 . Recording mode ind[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Display in the HOLD status Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. 1 . HOLD indicator [...]

  • Page 63

    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Display of the current date and time Note The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here. 1 . Curre[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Inserting batteries 1 . Insert batteries. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied) or two NH- AAA rechargeable batteries (not supplied)[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Turning the power on 1 . Slide and hold the HOLD ・ POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “ POWER ON/OFF ” until the window display appears. “ ACCESS ” is displayed, and the IC recorde[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Turning the power off 1 . Slide and hold the HOLD ・ POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “ POWER ON/OFF ” until “ OFF ” is displayed. The IC recorder is turned off. Hint When the IC [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Setting the clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries and turn the power on, “ SET DATE” appears on the display, and the[...]

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    Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock using the menu Selecting the clock display ( HOUR ) Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 68[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is stopped, you can set the clock using the menu. 1 . Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 . Press o[...]

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    Go to Page Top Related Topic Selecting the clock display ( HOUR ) Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 70[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Selecting a folder and a file While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can select a folder and a file for recording, playing or editing. 1 . Press FOLDER . The folder selection window is di[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. 1 . Slide the HOLD ・ POWER ON[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Releasing the HOLD function If you operate buttons on the IC recorder when the HOLD function is set, “ HOLD ” flashes on the display. Release the HOLD function when you operate the IC recorde[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording sound from the built -in microphone The following steps are the basic recording procedures using the specified microphone sensitivity and recording mode. Note Before making a recording,[...]

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    4 . Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator ( ) lights in red. You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded as the last file in the current folder. 5 . Press (stop) to stop recording. “ ACCESS ” appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recordi[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 About the remaining memory indicator The Remaining memory indicator displays current memory status of the IC recorder. During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. When [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Monitoring sound while recording If you connect the headphones to the (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. 1 . Connect the headphones to the (headphone) jack. 2 . Press VOL –/+ to a[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Various operations while recording You can perform the following operations while recording. To pause recording Press REC/PAUSE . During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red an[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Dividing a file during recording You can divide a file during recording so that the file is divided into two parts, and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file. Once a fi[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting By placing the IC recorder on a handkerchief, etc. substituting for a stand, you can record with clear, low- noise sound, without vibration noise [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ ON ,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the [...]

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    Recording sound from the built- in microphone Using the menu Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 82[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Selecting the recording mode ( MODE ) You can set the recording mode for the files to be recorded. Set this menu item before you start recording. 1 . In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the men[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Selecting the microphone sensitivity ( SENS ) You can set the microphone sensitivity for the built - in microphone. Set this menu item before you start recording. 1 . In the stop or recording mod[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD) You can add a recording to the file being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current file, and will be counted as a p[...]

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    7 . While “ ADD ” is flashing, press REC/PAUSE . The operation indicator lights in red, and the recording is added at the end of the current file. 8 . Press (stop) to stop recording. Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available. ON : The REC - OP function is active. You can add recording to the file being played, by[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER) You can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded file. The remainder of the file after the selected point is deleted. A[...]

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    7 . While “ OVER ” is flashing, press REC/PAUSE again. The operation indicator lights in red and recording starts. 8 . Press (stop) to stop recording. Descriptions of menu items You can select one of the menu items available. ON : The REC - OP function is active. You can add overwrite recording by selecting “ OVER ” after selecting “ REC [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording with an external microphone You can record sound using an externally connected microphone. When you connect a stereo microphone (not supplied) to the IC recorder and the MODE (recording[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording from external equipment You can make music files by recording sound/music from other equipment such as a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, etc. connected to the IC recorder. Hin[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment You can record the playback sound of the IC recorder with an externally connected equipment. Before you start recording, we r[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playing back the recorded sound 1 . Slide the HOLD ・ POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “ POWER ON/OFF” to turn on the IC recorder, or towards the center to release the IC recorder fro[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Various operations while playing You can perform the following operations while the IC recorder is playing. To stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) Press PLAY/ENTER . To resume [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer ( N -CUT )– the noise cut function The noise cut function reduces ambient noise other than the human voice, which makes t[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times. The file is played back in natural tones by m[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playing back a file repeatedly 1 . During playback, press and hold PLAY/ENTER until “ ” (repeat) appears. The selected file will be played back repeatedly. Hint To resume normal playback, pre[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playing back all files in a folder continuously ( CONT ) – the continuous play You can play back all files in a folder continuously. 1 . In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the me[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Listening with better sound quality Listening to the sound with the headphones: Connect the headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built- in speaker will be automatically disconnected. Listening[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) To search forward (Cue): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Searching the desired point quickly ( EASY -S ) – the Easy search function The Easy Search function allows you to quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback. This function is [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM ) 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, o[...]

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    You can select one of the menu items available. B- PLAY : The selected file is played back after the alarm sounds. BEEP : Only the alarm sounds. PLAY : Only the selected file is played back. Note An alarm set will not sound during recording. The alarm will start playing after you stop the recording. Hint To change the alarm setting, select the file[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Erasing a file You can select a file and erase it. Note Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. You cannot erase a protected file. To erase the file, release the protection first, an[...]

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    steps 3 through 4. Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the power on Releasing the HOLD function Selecting a folder and a file Dividing a file Protecting a file ( LOCK ) Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 104[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL ) You can erase all files in the selected folder. Note Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. You cannot erase a protected file. To erase th[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Moving a file to a different folder ( MOVE) Moves the selected file to the selected folder. 1 . Select the file you want to move. 2 . In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 3 . Pres[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Dividing a file You can divide a file, so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers are added to the divided file names. By dividing a file, you can easily find the point from [...]

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    Related Topic Protecting a file ( LOCK ) Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 108[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Protecting a file ( LOCK ) 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 a[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Using the menu 1 . Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 . Press or to select a menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press PLAY/ENTER . 3 [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Menu list The list below shows the menu items and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make changes to the menus. MODE : Stop mode Selecting the recording mode ( MODE ) SENS : Stop mode, R[...]

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    ALL ERASE : Stop mode Erasing all files in a folder ( ERASE ALL ) MOVE : Stop mode Moving a file to a different folder ( MOVE ) LOCK : Stop mode Protecting a file ( LOCK ) ALARM : Stop mode Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm ( ALARM ) *1 For the European models only Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 112[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Reducing noise when recording ( LCF ) – the Low Cut Filter function You can record with less noise in the recorded sound by using the “ LCF ” (Low Cut Filter) function. 1 . In the stop or r[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Selecting the display mode ( DISPLAY ) You can set which information to be displayed in the display window. 1 . Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2 . Press or to select “ DISPLAY ,” and then[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Selecting the clock display ( HOUR ) You can select from 12 hour - clock or 24 hour - clock. 1 . In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2 . Press or to select “ HOUR ,” and then[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Turning the beep sound on or off ( BEEP ) You can turn the operation beep on or off. 1 . In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2 . Press or to select “ BEEP ,” and then press P[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Turning the operation indicator on or off ( LED ) This setting turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. 1 . In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2 . Press or to s[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Resetting all menu items to the default setting ( MENU INIT ) You can re - set all menu items to the default setting. However, the following menu items cannot be initialized. SET DATE (clock sett[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Checking the system information ( SYSTEM ) You can check the system information such as the version number of the software. 1 . In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2 . Press or t[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Formatting the memory ( FORMAT ) You can format the built- in memory, erasing all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status. Note If you format the built -in[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Design and 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 [...]

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    Mass (JEITA) (*1) Approx. 72 g (2 1/2 oz) including Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries Supplied accessories See “Quick Start Guide” supplied with your IC recorder. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. *1 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) M[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (*1) SHQ (Super high quality mode) Recording: Approx. 13 h. Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 10 h. Playback using the he[...]

  • Page 124

    Industries Association). The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 28. Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 124[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 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,[...]

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    To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files. Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 126[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Safety regulations 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 bat[...]

  • Page 128

    could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 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 maximiz[...]

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    80 Alarm clock CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS: 90 Lawn mower, motorcycle 100 Chain saw 110 Rock concert 120 Jet plane takeoff 130 Jackhammer 140 Firecrackers This information courtesy of the American Speech - Language - Hearing Association (ASHA), the national professional, scientific and credentialing association for more than [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Trademarks MPEG Layer- 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of th[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Notice for users All rights reserved. This Help Guide or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prio[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Preparation Recording Playback Editing Menu Specifications Announcements Troubleshooting List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Customer support websites Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder: For customers in Europe: http://support.sony - europe.com/DNA For cu[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check it as follows. Check the items listed in “Troubleshooting.” Re - insert the batteries. Some problems may be solved when you re - insert the batteries[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your recording. If you set “ LCF ” in the menu to “ ON ” before recording, you can record a file with less noise from the recording environm[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 A rustling noise is recorded. A rustling noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is rubbed by your hand or clothing while you are recording. If possible, please do not touch the IC recorder until you finish recording[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Keep the IC [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone (not supplied). The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty. Clean the plug. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones. The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 139[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active. When playing back files using the built- in speaker or monitoring sound during recording, the noise cut function does not work. Go to Page T[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The batteries are weak. The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. The power of the IC recorder is of[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The IC recorder cannot be turned off. Slide and hold the HOLD ・ POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “ POWER ON/OFF ” until “ OFF ” is displayed when the IC recorder is stopped. The power is turned off. G[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD ・ POWER ON/OFF switch in the center direction. The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. Go to Page Top Related Top[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The IC recorder is powered off automatically. When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes, the auto power off function will take [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The battery life is short. The battery life listed in this Help Guide is based on playback with the volume level set to 28. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. You are using man[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the batteries are consumed slightly. If you do not in[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C (41 ºF). Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery c[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The IC recorder does not operate correctly. Take out the batteries and insert them again. Go to Page Top Related Topic Formatting the memory ( FORMAT) Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Co[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The batteries are weak. The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD ・ POWER ON/OFF switch in the center direction. Go to Page Top Related Topic Turn[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The operation indicator does not light. “ LED ” is set to “ OFF .” Display the menu and set “ LED ” to “ ON .” Go to Page Top Related Topic Turning the operation indicator on or off ( LED ) Go to Page [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 You cannot record a file. The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 152[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording is interrupted. The VOR function is activated. When you are not using the VOR function, set “ VOR ” to “ OFF ” in the menu. Go to Page Top Related Topic Starting to record automatically in response t[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrit[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The VOR function does not work. The VOR function is set to “ OFF .” Set “ VOR ” to “ ON ” in the menu. Go to Page Top Related Topic Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR functio[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Recording level is low. When recording from the built- in microphone or using an external microphone, “ SENS ” (microphone sensitivity) is set to “ L.” Set “ SENS ” to “ H ” in the menu. Go to Page Top[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough. Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the pie[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The playback volume is low. The built- in speaker is mainly for monitoring, and the playback volume is low. Use the supplied headphones. The volume is turned down completely. Press VOL – /+ to adjust the volume. Go [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 No sound comes from the speaker. Headphones are plugged in. The volume is turned down completely. Go to Page Top Related Topic Listening with better sound quality Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Sound comes from only one channel. When audio output of an external device connected to the IC recorder is monaural and the recording mode is set to “ SHQ ” or “ HQ ,” sounds are recorded only in one channel. [...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones, and then insert them secure[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playback speed is too fast or too slow. The playback speed has been adjusted in “ DPC .” Adjust the speed in “ DPC ” again in the menu. Go to Page Top Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Di[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back. When you play back a music file with “ N- CUT ” in the menu is set to “ ON” playback sound may be deteriorated. Set “ N - CUT ” to “ OFF .?[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 You cannot divide a file. You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a file. 99 files have been recorded in the selected folder. Erase some of the files or erase all the files. Because of the syst[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 You cannot move a file. You cannot move a protected file. To move the file, release the protection first. If 99 files have been recorded in the folder to which you want to move a file, you cannot move it. Go to Page T[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 You cannot erase a file. You cannot erase a protected file. To erase the file, release the protection first. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protecting a file ( LOCK ) Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) ?[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 “ --:-- ” is displayed. You have not set the clock. Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clock Setting the clock using the menu Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation 167[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 The recording date of a file appears as “ -- Y--M --D” or “ --:--.” The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set. Go to Page Top Related Topic Setting the clo[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. During playback or recording, there are menu items that are not displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Menu list Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11([...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 “ACCESS” display does not disappear. If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data, “ ACCESS ” may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 “ FULL ” is displayed and you cannot start recording. The memory is full. Erase some of the files or erase all the files. Go to Page Top Related Topic Erasing a file Go to Page Top Back Back to Top 4- 448- 103- 11[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 “ FILE FULL ” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 99 files have been recorded in the selected folder or 495 files (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot recor[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Messages list Follow the instructions below if a message appears on the display. HOLD All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the[...]

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    the file using the IC recorder. (See “ Protecting a file ( LOCK ) .”) PRE SET You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting. BACK DATE You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. (See “ Playing back a file at a desired t[...]

  • Page 175

    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting IC recorder operations Messages System limitations List of Topics Print IC Recorder ICD- BX132 System limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. A file is divided automatically. The file being recorded has reached the ma[...]

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    Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting List of Topics IC Recorder ICD- BX132 Use this help guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder. Go to Page Top 4- 448- 103- 11(1) © 2013 Sony Corporation[...]