Sony ICD-SX1000 - Manual

ICD-SX733/SX1000 4-447-267-82(1)
IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
4-447-267- 82(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICD-SX733/SX1000
ˎ IC Recorder (1)
ˎ Stereo headphones (1)
ˎ USB connection support cable (1)
ˎ Carrying case (1)
ˎ Stand (1)
ˎ Wind Screen (1) (ICD‑SX1000
only)
ˎ Application Software, Dragon
NaturallySpeaking (DVD‑ROM)
(1)*
ˎ Quick Start Guide
ˎ Application Software, Sound
Organizer (Installer file stored in
the built‑in memory so that you
can install it to your computer.)
ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored
in the built‑in memory so it
can easily be copied to your
computer.)
* supplied with some models in
some regions.
Check the supplied items.
ˎ Electret condenser microphone
ECM‑CS3
ˎ USB AC adaptor AC‑U50AG
Optional accessories
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.
 Notes
ˎ Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.
ˎ The illustrations used in this Quick Start Guide are based on the ICD‑SX1000 model.
These illustrations may look different from the model you are using, however, the buttons and controls used for
operations are the same.
On power
Operate the unit only on 3.7V DC with the built‑in
rechargeable lithium‑ion battery.
On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
ˎ Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
remove the battery and have the unit checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Precautions
Capacity (User available capacity * 1 * 2 )
ICD‑SX733 : 4 GB (approx. 3.20 GB = 3,435,973,837 Byte)
ICD‑SX1000 : 16 GB (approx. 12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte)
*
1 A small amount of the built‑in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.
* 2 When the built‑in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
Let’s try out your new IC recorder Utilizing Your Computer 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.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries
applying EU directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1‑7‑1 Konan Minato‑ku Tokyo, 108‑0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)* 3
ICD‑SX733: approx. 39.6 mm x 108.6 mm x 14.9 mm
ICD‑SX1000: approx. 39.6 mm x 110.8 mm x 14.6 mm
Mass (JEITA)* 3
ICD‑SX733: Approx. 81 g
ICD‑SX1000: Approx. 82 g
*
3 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
1. Charge.
 Charge the IC recorder.
Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever in the direction of the arrow
(
 ‑A), and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a
running computer (  ‑B).
 Disconnect the IC recorder.
Make sure that the access lamp does not light. Then refer to the
help guide to remove the IC recorder safely.
2. Power on.
 Turn the power on.
Slide and hold the POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch in the direction
of “POWER ON/OFF” until the window display appears.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
3. Set the date and time.
 Press  or  to select “Yes” when “Set Date&Time?”
appears, and then press (play/enter).
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.
4. Select the display language.
 Press MENU.
 Press , press  or  to select , and then press
(play/enter).
 Press  or  to select “Language,” and then press (play/
enter).
 Press  or  to select the language that you want to use in
the display window, and then press (play/enter).
 Press STOP.
5. Record.
¼ Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you slide the
POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch towards the center to release the HOLD
status.
 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face
the direction of the source to be recorded.
 Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the recording lamp (  ) lights in red.
¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/
PAUSE again to restart recording.
 Press STOP (  -A) to stop recording.
The access lamp (  ‑B) flashes in orange and the recording
stops.
6. Listen.
 Press (play/enter).
Playback starts.
 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.
 Press STOP to stop playback.
7. Erase.
 Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.
 Press ERASE.
“Erase?” is displayed and the file to be erased is played back for
confirmation.
 Select “Execute” using  or , and then press (play/
enter).
The “Erasing…” animation appears while the selected file is
being erased.
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.
 Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB
connector into the USB port of a running computer.
 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 [icdsx3_ce_HelpGuide] 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/sx3/ce/
You can select the following languages:
English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Hungarian, Czech, Polish,
Greek, Russian, Ukrainian.
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” or “MEMORY CARD” to
the local disk on your computer.
To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
IC RECORDER or
MEMORY CARD Your computer
 Click and hold,
 drag,
 and then drop.
 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Installing Sound Organizer
Install Sound Organizer on your computer.
 Note
Sound Organizer is compatible with the Windows PC only. It is not compatible with Mac.
¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.
 Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB
connector into the USB port of a running computer.
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection
support cable.
 Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.
While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display
window of the IC recorder.
 Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), and then double-click [IC
RECORDER]  [FOR WINDOWS].
 Double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140.exe]).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
 Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms
in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
 When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click
[Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select [Custom].
 When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install].
The installation starts.
 When the [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check
[Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].
 Note
You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.
 Note
If you format the built‑in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (The Help Guide and the Sound Organizer
software will also be erased.)
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