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IC Recorder ICD-BX140
Use this help guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-BX140 i...............................................................................................
How to Use 1.....................................................................................................................................
Preparation 6...............................................................................................................................
Parts description 21...............................................................................................................
Parts and controls 57.......................................................................................................
Display window 22.................................................................................................................
Display when stopped 58.................................................................................................
Display when recording 59...............................................................................................
Display during playback 60..............................................................................................
Display in the HOLD status 61.........................................................................................
Display of the current date and time 62...........................................................................
Power 23................................................................................................................................
Inserting batteries 63.......................................................................................................
Turning the power on 64..................................................................................................
Turning the power off 65..................................................................................................
Clock setting 24.....................................................................................................................
Setting the clock 66.........................................................................................................
Setting the clock using the menu 68................................................................................
Selecting items on the display 25..........................................................................................
Selecting a folder and a file 70........................................................................................
HOLD 26................................................................................................................................
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) 71..............................................................
Releasing the HOLD function 72.....................................................................................
Recording 7.................................................................................................................................
Recording 27.........................................................................................................................
Recording sound from the built-in microphone 73...........................................................
About the remaining memory indicator 75.......................................................................
Monitoring sound while recording 76...............................................................................
Various operations while recording 77.............................................................................
Dividing a file during recording 78....................................................................................
Various operations/settings 28..............................................................................................
Tips for better recording 79..............................................................................................
Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR
function 80.......................................................................................................................
Selecting the recording mode (MODE) 82.......................................................................
Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS) 83..............................................................
Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD) 84..............................................
Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER) 86............................................
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Recording with an external microphone 88......................................................................
Recording from external equipment 89............................................................................
Using external devices 29......................................................................................................
Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external
equipment 90...................................................................................................................
Playback 8...................................................................................................................................
Playing 30..............................................................................................................................
Playing back the recorded sound 91...............................................................................
Various operations while playing 92................................................................................
Various operations/settings 31..............................................................................................
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice
clearer (N-CUT) the noise cut function 93....................................................................
Adjusting the playback speed the DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
function 94.......................................................................................................................
Playing back a file repeatedly 95.....................................................................................
Playing back all files in a folder continuously (CONT) the
continuous play 96...........................................................................................................
Listening with better sound quality 97..............................................................................
Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) 98.....................................
Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) the Easy search
function 99.......................................................................................................................
Setting an alarm 32................................................................................................................
Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM) 100...................................
Editing 9.......................................................................................................................................
Erasing files 33......................................................................................................................
Erasing a file 102.............................................................................................................
Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL) 104..................................................................
Organizing files 34.................................................................................................................
Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE) 105.................................................................
Dividing files 35......................................................................................................................
Dividing a file 106............................................................................................................
Protecting files 36..................................................................................................................
Protecting a file (LOCK) 108............................................................................................
Menu 10.......................................................................................................................................
Using menus 37.....................................................................................................................
Using the menu 109.........................................................................................................
Menu list 110...................................................................................................................
Menu items 38.......................................................................................................................
Reducing noise when recording (LCF) the Low Cut Filter function 112......................
Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY) 113....................................................................
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Selecting the clock display (HOUR) 114..........................................................................
Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP) 115.................................................................
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED) 116.........................................................
Resetting all menu items to the default setting (MENU INIT) 117...................................
Checking the system information (SYSTEM) 118............................................................
Formatting the memory (FORMAT) 119..........................................................................
Specifications 11.........................................................................................................................
Specifications 39....................................................................................................................
Design and specifications 120.........................................................................................
Battery life 122.................................................................................................................
Announcements 12......................................................................................................................
Notes on use 4.......................................................................................................................
Notes on use 40...............................................................................................................
Safety regulations 41.............................................................................................................
Safety regulations 126.....................................................................................................
Important information 42........................................................................................................
Listening for a Lifetime 128..............................................................................................
Copyrights/Trademarks 43....................................................................................................
Trademarks 130...............................................................................................................
Notice for users 131.........................................................................................................
Support website 44................................................................................................................
Customer support websites 132......................................................................................
Troubleshooting 2..............................................................................................................................
IC recorder operations 13............................................................................................................
If you have problems 45........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 133........................................................................................................
Noise 46.................................................................................................................................
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in
your recording. 134..........................................................................................................
A rustling noise is recorded. 135......................................................................................
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. 136.................................................................
Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external
microphone (not supplied). 137.......................................................................................
Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones. 138..................................
Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is
active. 139.......................................................................................................................
Power 47................................................................................................................................
The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not
operate, even if you press any button. 140......................................................................
The IC recorder cannot be turned off. 141.......................................................................
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The IC recorder cannot be turned on. 142.......................................................................
Help Guide | The IC recorder is powered off automatically. 143.....................................
Help Guide | The battery life is short. 144........................................................................
Help Guide | There is no battery power remaining after you have left
the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. 145............................
Help Guide | The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. 146.........................
General operations 48...........................................................................................................
The IC recorder does not operate correctly. 147.............................................................
It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start. 148.........................................................
The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. 149.............................
The operation indicator does not light. 150......................................................................
Recording 49.........................................................................................................................
You cannot record a file. 151...........................................................................................
Recording is interrupted. 152...........................................................................................
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. 153............................................
The VOR function does not work. 154.............................................................................
Recording level is low. 155..............................................................................................
When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or
not strong enough. 156....................................................................................................
Playback 50...........................................................................................................................
The playback volume is low. 157.....................................................................................
No sound comes from the speaker. 158..........................................................................
Sound comes from only one channel. 159.......................................................................
Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are
plugged in. 160................................................................................................................
Playback speed is too fast or too slow. 161.....................................................................
Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back. 162............................
Editing 51...............................................................................................................................
You cannot divide a file. 163............................................................................................
You cannot move a file. 164............................................................................................
You cannot erase a file. 165............................................................................................
Clock 52.................................................................................................................................
--:-- is displayed. 166....................................................................................................
The recording date of a file appears as --Y--M--D or --:--. 167.................................
Display 53..............................................................................................................................
There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. 168......................................
ACCESS display does not disappear. 169...................................................................
Files 54..................................................................................................................................
FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording. 170...............................................
FILE FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 171........................
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Messages 14...............................................................................................................................
Messages list 55....................................................................................................................
System limitations 15...................................................................................................................
System limitations 56.............................................................................................................
List of Topics 3..................................................................................................................................
How to Use 16.............................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 19......................................................................................................................
Precautions 124.................................................................................................................................
Messages list 172..............................................................................................................................
System limitations 174.......................................................................................................................
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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 power on
Turning the power off
Clock setting
Setting the clock
Setting the clock using the menu
Selecting items on the display
Selecting a folder and a file
HOLD
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Releasing the HOLD function
Recording
Recording
Recording sound from the built-in microphone
About the remaining memory indicator
Monitoring sound while recording
Various operations while recording
Dividing a file during recording
Various operations/settings
Tips for better recording
Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function
Selecting the recording mode (MODE)
Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS)
Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD)
Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER)
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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- CUT) the noise cut function
Adjusting the playback speed the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
Playing back a file repeatedly
Playing back all files in a folder continuously (CONT) the continuous play
Listening with better sound quality
Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)
Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) the Easy search function
Setting an alarm
Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM)
Editing
Erasing files
Erasing a file
Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL)
Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE)
Dividing files
Dividing a file
Protecting files
Protecting a file (LOCK)
Menu
Using menus
Using the menu
Menu list
Menu items
Reducing noise when recording (LCF) the Low Cut Filter function
Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY)
Selecting the clock display (HOUR)
Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP)
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
Resetting all menu items to the default setting (MENU INIT)
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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
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Trademarks
Notice for users
Support website
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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 recorded when you record a file using an external microphone (not supplied).
Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones.
Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active.
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 automatically.
The battery life is short.
There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder.
The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short.
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.
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 level is too strong or not strong enough.
Playback
The playback volume is low.
No sound comes from the speaker.
Sound comes from only one channel.
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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 or --:--.
Display
There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode.
ACCESS display does not disappear.
Files
FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording.
FILE FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
Messages
Messages list
Messages list
System limitations
System limitations
System limitations
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Parts description
Parts and controls Explains the name of parts, such as buttons and switches, on the IC recorder.
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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 the display window while the IC recorder is recording.
Display during playback Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC recorder is playing back.
Display in the HOLD status Shows the message that appears in the display window when you operate the IC recorder while the HOLD function is set to ON.
Display of the current date and time Explains the display that indicates the current date and time.
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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 HOLDPOWER ON/OFF switch.
Turning the power off Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder off with the HOLDPOWER ON/OFF switch.
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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.
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Selecting items on the display
Selecting a folder and a file Explains how to select a file or a folder in the display window.
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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 to enable button operations.
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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 indicator to confirm the remaining memory of the IC recorder.
Monitoring sound while recording Explains how to monitor the sound while recording with the headphones.
Various operations while recording Introduces various operations you can perform while recording.
Dividing a file during recording Explains how to divide a file into two parts during recording.
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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 starts and pauses recording automatically according to the volume of the sound (input level) that the IC recorder detects.
Selecting the recording mode (MODE) Explains how to set the recording mode for the file to be recorded.
Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS) Explains how to set the microphone sensitivity for the built-in microphone.
Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD) Explains how to add a recording to the file during playback.
Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER) Explains how to add an overwrite recording to the file during playback.
Recording with an external microphone Explains how to record with an external microphone that is connected to the IC recorder.
Recording from external equipment Explains how to record from external equipment that is connected to the IC recorder.
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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.
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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 while playing.
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