Sony Corporation ICDTX800 Manuel D’Utilisation

IC Recorder

ICD-TX800

Operating Instructions

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© 2017 Sony Corporation  Printed in China

4-699-321-41(1)

ICD-TX800    4-699-321-41(1)

The model number is located at the front panel and the 
serial number is located at the side panel. 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. __________________________________
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority 
to operate this equipment.

This is the Operating Instructions, which provides you with 
instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder.
The Help Guide is an online manual. 
Refer to the Help Guide when you would like to know 
further details, operations and possible solutions when a 
problem occurs.

http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/t80/h_uc/

• IC Recorder (1)
• Remote control* (1)
• Stereo headphones (1)
• Dedicated headphone cable (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Carrying case (1)
• Operating Instructions (this sheet)
• Warranty card
• Application Software, Sound Organizer 2 (Installer file 

stored in the built-in memory so that you can install it to 
your computer.)

* A button type lithium battery is already installed.

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Your IC recorder has a built-in 
clip on its back.
You can hook it onto 
something, such as the hem 
of a pocket.

̔Built-in microphones
̕Operation indicator
ȫDisplay window
ȬBluetooth indicator*¹
ȭUSB connector cover
ȮUSB/Headphone connector (inside the USB connector 

cover)

ȯĄSTOP button
ȰHOLD•POWER switch*²
ȱĆREC button
ȲĂ/DPC (Digital Pitch Control) button
ȳBuilt-in antenna*³
ȴĄSTOP button
ȵOperation indicator
ȶHOLD switch
ȷà(review/fast backward) button
ȸ  BACK/   HOME button*4
ȹà (play/enter) button*5
ȺĆREC button
ȻÑ (cue/fast forward) button
ȼOPTION button
Ƚè/  A-B (repeat A-B) button
ȾVOL –/+ (volume –/+) button*5
ȿT-MARK (track mark) button
ɀRESET button*6
ɁStrap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.)
ɂBattery case*7

*¹  The indicator changes in color or flashes to indicate the status of the 

Bluetooth function or the Bluetooth pairing (device registration).

*²  Sliding the HOLD•POWER switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 

seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. Before restarting the 
IC recorder, make sure the operating indicator is unlit. For detailed 
instructions, refer to the Help Guide.

*³  When using the remote control, do not cover the built-in antenna, for 

example with your hand, so as not to disturb the wireless connection 
with the IC recorder.

*4  Press this button once to display the previous screen. Press and hold it 

to display the HOME menu screen.

*5  There is a tactile dot on the 

à (play/enter) button and next to "+" on 

the VOL –/+ (volume –/+) button.

*6  Press this button when the remote control seems not working.
*7  A button type lithium battery is already installed.

 

¼ Your IC recorder is not equipped with built-in speakers.

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  Charge the IC recorder.

Using the supplied USB cable, connect the USB/
Headphone connector inside the USB connector cover to 
a USB port of a running computer. Charging starts.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator 
will indicate “

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  Disconnect the IC recorder.

Make sure that the message “Accessing” is no longer 
on the display window. Then refer to the Help Guide to 
remove the IC recorder safely.

Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch on the IC recorder 
in the direction toward “POWER” until the window display 
appears.
To power off, slide the HOLD•POWER switch on the IC 
recorder to “POWER” and hold it until “Power Off” appears on 
the display window.

Operation indicator

Slide the HOLD switch away from "HOLD."
To power on the remote control, press any one of the buttons 
on the remote control. When the operation indicator on the 
remote control stops flashing, operations with the remote 
control are available.
The remote control is not equipped with the power button.
It automatically powers off in the following cases:
• if the wireless connection is not established with the IC 

recorder and you leave the remote control unused for about 
5 minutes

• if the wireless connection is established with the IC recorder 

and

 

– you power off the IC recorder

 

– you leave the remote control unused for about 2 hours

• To use the remote control for operations after it powers off, 

follow the above procedure to power on the remote control,
and then press your desired button on the remote control 
once again.

To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
The IC recorder and the remote control are each equipped 
with the switch to hold the operation.
Slide the HOLD•POWER switch on the IC recorder or the HOLD 
switch on the remote control in the direction of “HOLD.”

¼ To release the IC recorder or the remote control from the Hold 

status, slide the HOLD•POWER switch towards the center or the 
HOLD switch away from "HOLD," respectively.

Buttons to use (on the remote control)

Display window (on the IC recorder)

Select
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When you power on your IC recorder for the first time, the 
“Configure Initial Settings” screen appears on the display 
window of the IC recorder. Use the remote control to make 
initial settings, such as selecting the display language, setting 
the clock, and turning on/off the beep sound.

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  Slide the HOLD switch away from "HOLD" to release 

the remote control from the HOLD status.
Remove the yellow label from the back of the remote 
control when you use it for the first time.

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  When “Configure Initial Settings” screen appears, 

press any button on the remote control.
If the operation indicator on the remote control is 
flashing, wait until it stops flashing before proceeding to 
the next step.

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 Press 

à to start the initial settings.

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  Select the display language.

You can select from the following languages:
English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French)

* Default setting

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  Set the current year, month, day, hour, and minute.

 

¼ To go back to the previous clock setting item, press BACK/

HOME.

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 Select “Next.”

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  Select “Yes” or “No” to turn on or off the beep sound.

When the initial settings finish, the completion message 
and then the HOME menu screen appears.

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• You can hear the beep sound only through the headphones 

connected to your IC recorder.

• You can change any of the initial settings at any time later. For 

detailed instructions, refer to the Help Guide.

You can use the HOME menu for a variety of operations, 
including locating and playing a recorded file and changing 
the settings of your IC recorder.

Buttons to use (on the remote control)

Display window (on the IC recorder)

Select (

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BACK/HOME

 

¼ To use the HOME menu, you need to operate the remote 

control.

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  Press and hold BACK/HOME.

The HOME menu screen appears on the display window 
of the IC recorder.

The HOME menu items are aligned in the following 
sequence.

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  Select your desired function from the following:

You can select and play one of the files 
you have imported from a computer. 
To locate a music file, select “All Songs,” 
“Albums,” “Artists,” or “Folders.”
When importing files, be sure to import 
them into the MUSIC folder.

You can select and play one of the 
files you have recorded with your IC 
recorder. To locate a recorded file, 
select “Latest Recording,” “Search by 
REC Date,” “Search by REC Scene,” or 
“Folders.”

You can display the record standby 
screen, and then start recording.

You can display the menu screen for 
REC Remote that uses the Bluetooth 
function.
Additionally, you can turn on/off the 
Bluetooth function or make device 
registration (pairing) for using REC 
Remote.

You can display the Settings menu 
screen and change various settings on 
the IC recorder.

You can go back to the screen that 
was displayed before the HOME menu 
screen.

* The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”

 

¼ Press ĄSTOP to return to the screen displayed before you 

entered the HOME menu.

You can use the OPTION menu to perform a variety of 
functions, including changing the settings of your IC 
recorder.
The available items differ depending on the situation.

Buttons to use (on the remote control)

Display window (on the IC recorder)

Select (

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Enter

OPTION

 

¼ To use the OPTION menu, you need to operate the remote 

control.

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  Select your desired function from the HOME menu, 

and then press OPTION.

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  Select the menu item for which you want to 

change the setting.

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  Select your desired setting option.

You can copy the files and folders from your IC recorder to a 
computer to store them.

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  Follow the instructions in “Charge” to connect your 

IC recorder to a computer.

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  Drag and drop the files or folders you want to 

copy from “IC RECORDER” to the local disk on the 
computer.

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  Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer.

Install Sound Organizer on your computer.
Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files between your 
IC recorder and your computer.
Songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and 
other audio files imported to a computer can also be played 
and transferred to the IC recorder.

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• Sound Organizer is compatible with Windows computers only. 

It is not compatible with Mac.

• This IC recorder is compatible with Sound Organizer 2 only.
• If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be 

deleted. (The Sound Organizer software installer will also be 
deleted.)

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• When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with 

administrator privileges.

• The installation procedure varies depending on the Windows 

version. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an 
example.

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Follow the instructions in “Charge” to connect your 
IC recorder to a computer.

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  Make sure the IC recorder is successfully detected 

by the computer.
“Connecting” appears and stays on the IC recorder's 
display window while the IC recorder is connected to 
the computer.

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Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer], and then 
double-click [IC RECORDER] - [FOR WINDOWS].

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  Double-click [SoundOrganizer_V2001] (or 

[SoundOrganizer_V2001.exe]).
Follow the computer's on-screen instructions.

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  Make sure that you accept the terms of the license 

agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license 
agreement], and then click [Next].

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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].

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  When the [Ready to Install the Program] window 

appears, click [Install].
The installation starts.

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When the [Sound Organizer has been installed 
successfully.] window appears, check [Launch 
Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].

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You may need to restart your computer after installing 
Sound Organizer.

When the indicator on the remote control lights in red, 
the battery is running out of power. Follow these steps to 
replace the battery. Be sure to use the button type lithium 
battery, CR2032, for replacement.

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  Turn over the remote control to face it down.

Buttons to use (on the IC recorder)

Built-in microphones

ĄSTOP

ĆREC

Operation indicator

 

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• To start recording, you can operate either the IC recorder or the 

remote control.

• Before you start recording, make sure that the HOLD status is 

released.

• You can select a operation scene for each situation by selecting 

“Scene Select” in the OPTION menu with the remote control.

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  Turn the IC recorder so that its built-in microphones 

point in the direction of the recording source.

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 Press 

ĆREC.

Make sure that the operation indicator on the IC recorder 
lights in red, indicating that recording has started.

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 Press 

ĄSTOP to stop recording.

Recording stops and "Saving..." appears on the display 
window.

Your IC recorder is not equipped with a built-in speaker. For 
audio listening, you need to connect the stereo headphones 
(supplied) to the IC recorder with the dedicated headphone 
cable (supplied). For playback operations, use the remote 
control.

Connect the stereo headphones to the USB/Headphone 
connector on the IC recorder with the dedicated headphone 
cable.

Buttons to use (on the remote control)

Display window (on the IC recorder)

Select
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STOP

BACK/HOME

VOL –/+ button

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While watching the display window on the IC 
recorder, operate the remote control to select 
“ 

 Recorded Files” from the HOME menu.

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  Select “Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,” 

“Search by REC Scene,” or “Folders.”

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  Select your desired file.

Playback starts.

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  Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust the volume.

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 Press 

ĄSTOP to stop playback.

 

¼ Right after you stopped recording, you can press à to play the 

file you have just recorded.

To add a track mark
You can add a track mark at a point at which you want to 
divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a 
maximum of 98 track marks to each file. 
You can also add track marks during recording.

Buttons to use (on the remote control)

Display window (on the IC recorder)

Enter

OPTION

Select
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¼ To delete a file, you need to operate the remote control.

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Once a file is deleted, you cannot restore it.

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  While watching the display window on the IC 

recorder, operate the remote control to select the file 
you want to delete from the list of recorded files or 
play back the file you want to delete.

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  Select “Delete a File” from the OPTION menu.

“Delete?” appears and the selected file starts playing for 
your confirmation.

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 Select “Yes.”

“Please Wait” appears and stays until the selected file is 
deleted.

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  Push and hold the tab (

Ƀ) toward the groove (Ʉ), 

insert your fingernail into the groove (

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then pull out the battery case.

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  Remove the battery.

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  Place the new battery with the + side facing up.

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  Insert the battery case back into the remote 

control.

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  Press the RESET button on the back of the remote 

control.

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Press any button on the remote control (the 

operation indicator on the remote control flashes 
alternately in blue and red) to power it on, and 
then power on the IC recorder.
When the operation indicator on the remote control 
stops flashing, operations with the remote control are 
available.

On power
• IC Recorder
DC 3.7V : the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
DC 5.0V : when charged using USB

Rated current consumption : 500mA

• Remote Control
DC 3V : CR2032 (Button type lithium battery)

On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating 
any motorized vehicle.

On handling
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or 

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or 
mechanical shock.

• 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.

• When using your IC recorder, remember to follow the 

precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet 
or causing the IC recorder to malfunction.

 

– Do not sit down with the IC recorder in your back pocket.

 

– Do not put your IC recorder into a bag with the 

headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and 
subject the bag to strong impact.

• Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The 

unit is not waterproof. In particular, be careful in the 
following situations.

– When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the 

bathroom, etc.
When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water 
and may get wet.

– When you use the unit in an environment where the unit 

is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity.

– In circumstances where you get sweaty. If you touch the 

unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket
of sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.

• Listening with this unit at high volume may affect your 

hearing.

• For traffic safety, do not use this unit while driving or 

cycling.

• Do not use this unit at a place where the inability to hear 

surrounding sounds may present a danger.

• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones 

when the ambient air is very dry.
This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, 
but because of static electricity accumulated in your body. 
You can reduce static electricity by wearing non-synthetic 
clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity.

On noise
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC 

power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone 
during recording or playback.

• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your 

finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

On maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in 
water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not 
use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

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

Notes on the Bluetooth function
• Bluetooth wireless technology allows connection at a 

distance of up to about 10 m (33 feet). However, the 
effective range may vary depending on obstructions 
(people, metals, walls, etc.) or signal status.

• Because Bluetooth and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) 

devices use the same frequency (2.4 GHz), signal 
interference may occur, resulting in communication 
speed decrease, noise, or inability to connect, if Bluetooth 
communications are used near a wireless LAN device. In 
such cases, take the following measures.

– Perform Bluetooth communications at least 10 m (33 feet) 

away from the wireless LAN device when connecting 
your IC recorder and a Bluetooth device.

 

– Place your IC recorder and the Bluetooth device as close 

together as possible.

– Turn off the wireless LAN device when performing 

Bluetooth communications within about 10 m (33 feet) of 
a wireless LAN device.

• Radio waves emitted from a Bluetooth device may affect 

the operation of equipment such as electronic medical 
devices. Turn off your IC recorder and other Bluetooth 
devices in the following locations as failure to do so may 
cause an accident.

– In hospitals, near priority seats on trains, in airplanes, in 

places such as gasoline stations where flammable gases 
are present, near automatic doors or fire alarms.

• If the operation indicator on the remote control keeps 

flashing and the remote control seems not working, you 
may be able to solve this by having your IC recorder and 
the remote control registered with each other once again.
For detailed instructions on the device registration, refer to
the Help Guide.

• Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries 

installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 
like for a long time.

• Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or 

batteries.

• Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid 

storage in direct sunlight.

• In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to 

come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been 
made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of 
water and seek medical advice.

• Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before 

use. Always  refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or 
equipment manual for proper charging instructions.

• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to 

charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times 
to obtain maximum performance.

• Dispose of properly.
• Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. The remote 

control supplied with this product contains a coin/button 
cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed,
it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can 
lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the 
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using 
the product and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or 
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• When the button operations of the remote control do not 

work, check if:

– the IC recorder is powered.

By default, the IC recorder will automatically power off 
if you leave it unused for 30 minutes.

 

– the remote control is released from the HOLD status.
– the wireless connection process with the IC recorder is 

in progress.
The operation indicator on the remote control flashes 
while the wireless connection is being established.

• You can check the indication of the operation indicator 

on the remote control for the status of the remote
control.

Flashes twice in blue*.

Powered on.

Lights in blue for 2 
seconds.

Powered off.

Flashes four times in blue*.

Resetting of the remote 
control is complete.

Stays lit in red.

Not operable due to 
battery shortage.

Flashes alternately in blue 
and red.

Device registration process 
is in progress.

Flashes twice in blue* 
repeatedly.

Wireless connection 
process is in progress.

Flashes once in blue*.

Wireless connection is 
established and button 
operations are available.

* When the battery is running out of power, the operation indicator on 

the remote control lights in red.

Buttons to use (on the remote control)

Display window (on the IC recorder)

Select
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With the BLUETOOTH® function of your IC recorder, you can 
operate your IC recorder (recording, changing the recording 
settings, etc.) using a smartphone.

You need to install REC Remote on the smartphone and make 
a pairing between the smartphone and your IC recorder.
Pairing means having Bluetooth devices registered with each 
other to establish a wireless connection for the first time.
To make a pairing with the IC recorder using REC Remote, you 
need the latest version of REC Remote. If your smartphone 
has REC Remote already installed, be sure to upgrade it to the 
latest version.

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  Search Google Play or App Store for REC Remote and 

install it on the smartphone.

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  On the IC recorder, select “REC Remote”- “Add Device 

(Pairing)” from the HOME menu with the remote 
control and follow the on-screen instruction to turn 
on the Bluetooth function.

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  On the smartphone, start REC Remote and select 

“ICD-TX800” (your IC recorder) from the available 
device list. For detailed instructions, refer to the help 
of REC Remote and the manual supplied with the 
smartphone.
Now you can use the smartphone for IC recorder 
operations.

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The device registration (pairing) information is cleared in the 
following cases. You need to pair the devices once again.
-  The settings on the IC recorder, the smartphone, or both devices 

are reset to the default settings, for example, due to initialization.

-  The device registration (pairing) information is deleted, for 

example, during the course of a repair service.

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Select “REC Remote” - “Bluetooth ON/OFF” from the 
HOME menu.

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  To turn on the Bluetooth function, select “ON.” To 

turn it off, select “OFF.”

 

¼ Turning off the Bluetooth function conserves battery power.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

For IC recorder: 
The available scientific evidence does not show that any 
health problems are associated with using low power 
wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these 
low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power 
Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy 
(RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas 
high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating 
tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce 
heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. 
Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found 
any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that 
some biological effects might occur, but such findings have 
not been confirmed by additional research. The model has 
been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure 
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets 
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

For Remote control:
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure 
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets 
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-
102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are 
deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption 
ratio (SAR).

This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt 
RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the 
device.

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 maximize the fun and 
excitement your equipment offers.
This manufacturer, the Consumer Electronics Association 
(CEA)® and the American Speech-Language-Hearing 
Association (ASHA) want you to get the most out of your 
equipment by playing it at a safe level; a level that lets the 
sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or 
distortion and, most importantly, without damaging your 
sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort 
level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds 
“normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. 
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level 
BEFORE your hearing adapts.

TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
• Set your volume control to the lowest level where you 

can hear the music comfortably and clearly. Prolonged 
exposure to anything over 85 decibels can cause gradual 
hearing loss.

• Once you have established a sound level where you can 

hear the audio comfortably, clearly and without distortion, 
set the dial and leave it there.

• See if your music player has a volume limiter that allows 

you to set a safe listening level by establishing a maximum 
volume level on your player. This is a great solution for 
parents to ensure their children listen at a safe level.

• Limit listening time to give your hearing “quiet breaks.”

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES 
WHEN WEARING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS:
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear 

sounds around you.

• Do not use headphones or earbuds while operating a 

motorized vehicle; it may create a traffic hazard and is 
illegal in many areas.

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide years 
of fun and enjoyment.
Since hearing damage from loud noise is often 
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer, CEA 
and ASHA recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure 
to excessive noise. The following list of sound levels is 
included for your information so that you can better protect 
your hearing.

DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES:
30 Whisper
40 Quiet room
50 Moderate rainfall
60 Normal conversation
70 Busy traffic, vacuum cleaner
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 135,000 audiologists, speech-language 
pathologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists.
For information on protection against noise-induced hearing 
loss, call the ASHA Action Center (800-638-8255), Monday 
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To find an audiologist 
in your area, visit www.asha.org/findpro. Parents can find 
helpful information about how to protect their children’s 
hearing and how to teach them about safe listening at 
www.listentoyourbuds.org, an ASHA award-winning public 
education campaign sponsored in part by CEA.
A safety tip from the Consumer Electronics Association, 1919 
South Eads Street, Arlington, VA 22202 and the American 
Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research 
Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model :

 ICD-TX800

Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 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.

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.

The “Screen Off Timer” setting on your IC recorder is set 
to “30sec” by default to save battery power. If you leave 
both the IC recorder and the remote control unused for 
30 seconds, the display window will turn off, but you 
can still perform any button operations. To turn the 
display window back on, press BACK/HOME or slide the 
HOLD•POWER switch on the IC recorder in the direction 
toward “POWER”.

 

¼ You can keep the display window from turning off or 

change the default setting to another timer interval. Press 
and hold BACK/HOME and select “ 

 Settings” - 

“Common Settings” - “Screen Off Timer,” and then select 
“No Auto Screen Off,” “15sec,” “30sec,” “1min,” “3min,” or 
“5min.”

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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/

For the state of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Capacity (User available capacity*¹*²)
16 GB (approx. 12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte)

Maximum recording time*³ (Built-in memory)
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.

LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit (STEREO)

21 hours 35 minutes

MP3 192 kbps (STEREO)

159 hours

MP3 128 kbps (STEREO)

238 hours

MP3 48 kbps (MONO)

636 hours

Battery Life
• IC recorder (a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery) 

(JEITA)*4*5

REC Mode

Recording

Playback with 
the headphones

Recording with 
REC Remote

LPCM 
44.1kHz/16bit

Approx. 10 
hours

Approx. 10 
hours

Approx. 4 
hours

MP3 192 kbps

Approx. 12 
hours

Approx. 12 
hours

Approx. 4 
hours

MP3 128 kbps

Approx. 12 
hours

Approx. 12 
hours

Approx. 4 
hours

MP3 48 kbps

Approx. 12 
hours

Approx. 12 
hours

Approx. 4 
hours

• Remote control (an installed button type lithium battery)

Approx. 1 year*6

Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and 
controls) (JEITA)*4
• IC recorder

Approx. 1.50 inches (38.0 mm) x 1.50 inches (38.0 mm) x 
0.54 inches (13.7 mm)

• Remote control

Approx. 1.50 inches (38.0 mm) x 1.50 inches (38.0 mm) x 
0.43 inches (10.8 mm)

Mass (JEITA)*4
• IC recorder

Approx. 0.8 oz (22 g) 

• Remote control

Approx. 0.5 oz (12 g) 

Operating temperature

41 °F - 95 °F (5°C - 35°C)

Operating humidity

25% - 75%

Storage temperature

14 °F - 113 °F (-10°C - +45°C)

Storage humidity

25% - 75%

*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.
*³  Default settings for the recording scenes.
*4  Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and 

Information Technology Industries Association)

*5  When the “Screen Off Timer” is set to “Auto Screen Off.”
*6  The battery life is given only for reference purposes. It also varies 

depending on factors such as usage conditions and ambient temperatures.

• Communication system: Bluetooth specification version 4.0
• Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 m 

(33 feet)*

• Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

* The range may vary depending on the communication environment.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered 

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents 

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, 

Mac, iOS and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

• “Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory 

has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or 
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the 
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple 
is not responsible for the operation of this device or its 
compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please 
note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone 
may affect wireless performance.

• Compatible iPhone models

Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, 
iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus,
iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5.

• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered 

trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of 
such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other 
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective 
owners.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in 
each in this manual.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property 
rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such 
technology outside of this product is prohibited without a 
license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

The “Sound Organizer 2” uses software modules as shown 
below:
Windows Media Format Runtime

Notes on the License
This IC recorder comes with software that are used based 
on licensing agreements with the owners of that software.
Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these 
software applications, we have an obligation to inform you 
of the following. Please read the following sections.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the built-in memory 
of your IC recorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection 
between the IC recorder and a computer to read licenses in 
the “LICENSE” folder.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General 
Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU 
Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as 
“LGPL”) are included in the IC recorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have access to, 
modify, and redistribute source code for these software 
programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL 
to download it.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents 
of source code.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the built-in memory 
of your IC recorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection 
between the IC recorder and a computer to read licenses in 
the “LICENSE” folder.