Help Guide
IC Recorder
ICD-PX470
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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
While the recording information is displayed
While the current file information is displayed
While the file search categories are displayed
Power
Inserting batteries
Using the IC recorder with the USB AC adaptor
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Memory card
Inserting a memory card
Making the initial settings
Preventing unintentional operations
Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD)
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state
Maintaining the volume level (European model only)
Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only)
Recording
Recording
Recording with the built-in microphones
About the recording level guide
Monitoring the recording audio
Additional operations available during recording
Changing the file storage destination folder
Additional recording operations/settings
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Selecting the recording function (
Focused/Wide
)
Tips for better recording
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the
VOR
function
Recording with other devices
Recording with an external microphone
Recording audio from an external device
Using external devices for recording
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
Playback
Playing
Playing a file
Selecting a file
Additional operations available during playback
Additional playback operations/settings
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
Using the transcription playback mode
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
Selecting the playback mode
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Continually playing the current file (Button-hold repeat playback)
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Listening to sound with better quality
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)
Locating the desired playback point quickly (
Easy Search
)
Editing
Deleting
Deleting a file
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Deleting a folder
Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Creating a folder
Using track marks
Adding a track mark
Adding track marks automatically
Deleting a track mark
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time
Dividing files
Dividing a file at the current playback point
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
Protecting a file
Settings menu
Using the Settings menu
List of the Settings menu items
Menu items with selectable setting items
Selecting the recording mode (
REC Mode
)
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (
Built-In Mic Sensitivity
)
Reducing noise during recording (
Recording Filter
)
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (
Ext. Input Setting
)
Turning the operation indicator on or off (
LED
)
Selecting the display language (Language)
Setting the clock (
Date&Time
)
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format)
Selecting the clock display format (
Time Display
)
Turning the beep sound on or off (
Beep
)
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (
Auto Power Off
)
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (
Reset All Settings
)
Formatting the memory (
Format Built-In Memory
/
Format SD Card
)
Checking the remaining recording time (
Available Rec. Time
)
Checking the information about the IC recorder (
System Information
)
Computer
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
Structure of folders and files
Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer
Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder
Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer
Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device
Software
What you can do with
Sound Organizer 2
(for
Windows
only)
System requirements for
Sound Organizer 2
Installing
Sound Organizer 2
(for
Windows
only)
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only)
Specifications
Compatible memory cards
System requirements
Technical specifications
Maximum recording time
Maximum playback time/number of music files
Battery life
Announcements
Precautions
Safety regulations
Trademarks
Notice for users
License
Support website
Customer support websites
If you have problems/Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Noise
The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand.
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise.
A rustling noise is recorded.
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording.
You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback.
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 speaker.
You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on.
Power
The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work.
The IC recorder does not turn off.
The IC recorder automatically turns off.
The battery life is short.
General operations
The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
The operation indicator does not light.
Recording
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device.
Playback
The playback volume is low.
You hear no sound from the built-in speaker.
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected.
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
Editing
You cannot divide a file.
You cannot move a file.
You cannot copy a file to a different folder.
The folder or file you created is not displayed.
Clock
The recording date of a file appears as “
----/--/--
” or “
--:--
.”
The clock setting is reset.
Display
The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one displayed on the computer.
Files
The “
Memory Full
” message appears and you cannot start recording.
The “
File Full
” message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
The microSD card is not detected.
Computer
A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters.
Copying a file takes time.
The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer.
The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file.
The computer does not start.
Software operations (Sound Organizer 2)
You cannot install Sound Organizer 2.
The IC recorder is not detected by
Sound Organizer 2
.
The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer.
You cannot play or edit stored files.
The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise.
Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases.
The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted.
Sound Organizer 2
freezes during start-up.
List of messages
System limitations
