Sony ICD-PX232 Manual

IC Recorder

Quick Start Guide

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© 2013 Sony Corporation  Printed in China

ICD-PX232

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.

 Built-in microphone
  (headphone) jack
 Operation indicator
 Display window
 FOLDER button
 MENU button
  PLAY/ENTER button (*)
  (review/fast backward) button
  (stop) button
  (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (*)

 VOL (volume) –/+ button (*)
 DIVIDE button
 ERASE button
  REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
  (cue/fast forward) button
 Speaker
 HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
  (USB) connector
 Battery compartment
 Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

*  These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.

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ˎ IC Recorder (1)

 

ˎ USB connecting cable (1)

 

ˎ LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) 

 

ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored in the built-in memory 

so it can easily be copied to your computer.) 

 

ˎ Quick Start Guide





 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert 

batteries with the correct polarity.

 Turn the power on.

Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of 
“POWER ON/OFF” until the window display appears.

To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER ON/
OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” until “OFF” is 
displayed.





When you insert batteries, “SET DATE” appears on the display, and 
then the year section begins to flash.
 Press  or  to set the year (the last two digits of the 

year), and then press 

PLAY/ENTER. Repeat this procedure 

to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.





Operation 

indicator



 Press REC/PAUSE.

Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.

 

¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/

PAUSE again to restart recording.

 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone face the 

direction of the source to be recorded.

 Press (stop) to stop recording.

“ACCESS” appears and the recording stops.






Operation 

indicator

 Press PLAY/ENTER.

Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.

 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.
 Press (stop) to stop playback.

 

 When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press and hold 

ERASE.  
When the IC recorder is in the playback mode, press ERASE.
“ERASE” is displayed.

 Press ERASE.

By installing the help guide on your computer from the built-in memory of the IC recorder, you can 
search for detailed operations and  possible solutions when a problem occurs. 
 Connect the  (USB) port of the IC recorder with the USB port of a running computer with the 

supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the ports securely until each plug stops to the end.

 In Windows: Click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), then double-click [IC RECORDER]  [FOR 

WINDOWS]. 
In Mac: Double-click [IC RECORDER] on the desktop.

 Install the help guide.

In Windows: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer] (or [Help_Guide_Installer.exe]).
In Mac: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac.app]. (v10.5.8 or higher)
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with installation.

 After the installation completes, double-click the [Help_Guide_icdp23_uc.htm] icon in the 

desktop for Windows (or in Finder for Mac).
The help guide is displayed.
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home page:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/p23/uc/

You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.
 Connect the IC recorder to your computer.
 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.

Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” to the local disk on your 
computer.

To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)

IC RECORDER

Your computer 

 Click and hold,

 drag,

 and then drop.

 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.

Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. 

Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer 

regarding this product.

Model No.  ________________________________

Serial No.  _________________________________

WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a 

long time.

CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions 

may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to 

operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 

or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name 

:  SONY

Model 

: ICD-PX232

Responsible Party :  Sony Electronics Inc.

Address 

:  16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA

Telephone Number  :  858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.

 

ˎ MODE (Recording mode)

 

ˎ SENS (Microphone sensitivity)

 

ˎ LCF (Low cut filter)

 

ˎ VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

 

ˎ REC-OP (Adding a recording)

 

ˎ DPC (Digital Pitch Control)

 

ˎ N-CUT (Noise cut)

 

ˎ EASY-S (Easy search)

 

ˎ CONT (Continuous play)

 

ˎ LOCK (Protecting a file)

 

ˎ ALARM

 

ˎ DIVIDE (Dividing a file)

 

ˎ Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CS3, 

ECM-TL3

 

ˎ Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN

 

ˎ USB AC adaptor AC-UD20, AC-U501AD, AC-U50AG

 

ˎ Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use Premium 

batteries BCG-34HS2KAN, BCG-34HW2KAN

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, cycling or 
operating any motorized vehicle.

 

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 chec ked by 
qualified personnel before operating it any further.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your 
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

2 GB (approx. 1.75 GB = 1,879,048,192 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.

Approx. 38.5 mm × 115.2 mm × 21.3 mm (1 9/16 × 4 5/8 × 

27/32 inches)

Approx. 72 g (2 1/2 oz) including two LR03 (size AAA) 

alkaline batteries

*

3

 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan 

Electronics and Information Technology Industries 

Association)

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Note

Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.