Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder Quick Start Guide
- June 15, 2024
- Sony
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Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder
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.
Check the supplied items
- IC Recorder (1)
- Quick Start Guide
- LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Parts and controls
- 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
- 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.
Let’s try out your new IC recorder
Power on
- 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.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
Set the date and time
When you insert batteries, “SET DATE” appears on the display, and then the year section begins to flash.
- Press to set the year (the last two digits of the year), and then press PLAY/ENTER. Repeat this procedure to set the month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.
Record
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Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
You can pause the recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press REC/ PAUSE again to restart the recording. -
Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone faces the direction of the source to be recorded.
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Press (stop) to stop recording.
“ACCESS” appears and the recording stops.
Listen
- Press PLAY/ENTER. Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
- Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.
- Press (stop) to stop playback.
Erase
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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.
Using the menu
- Press MENU.
- Press to select a menu item for which you want to make the setting, and then press PLAY/ENTER.
- Press to select the setting that you want to set, and then press PLAY/ENTER.
- Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Additional features
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer
support home page: http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/b13/uc/
Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are
included in the help guide.
- MODE (Recording mode)
- SENS (Microphone sensitivity)
- LCF (Low cut filter)
- VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
- REC-OP (Adding a recording)
- DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
- N-CUT (Noise cut)
- EASY-S (Easy search)
- CONT (Continuous play)
- LOCK (Protecting a file)
- ALARM
- DIVIDE (Dividing a file)
Precautions
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.
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.
Specifications
Capacity (User available capacity 12)
2 GB (approx. 1.75 GB = 1,879,048,192 Byte)
- A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.
- When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)*3
Approx. 38.5 mm × 115.2 mm × 21.3 mm
(1 9/16 × 4 5/8 × 27/32 inches)
*Mass (JEITA)3**
Approx. 72 g (2 1/2 oz) including two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
Operating temperature
5 °C – 35 °C (41 °F – 95 °F)
*Battery life (When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (4))**
SHQ (Super high quality mode) Recording: Approx. 13 h.
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Playback through speaker (5): Approx. 10 h. Playback using the headphones: Approx. 21 h. • HQ (High-quality mode)
Recording: Approx. 15 h.
Playback through speaker (5): Approx. 10 h. Playback using the headphones: Approx. 23 h. -
SP (Standard play mode)
Recording: Approx. 16 h.
Playback through speaker (*5): Approx. 10 h. Playback using the headphones: Approx. 24 h. -
LP (Long play mode)
Recording: Approx. 20 h.
Playback through speaker (*5): Approx. 12 h. Playback using the headphones: Approx. 32 h.
4 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association). The battery life may shorten depending on
how you operate the IC recorder. When using NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not
supplied), battery life is shorter.
5 When playing back music through the internal speaker the volume level is set
to 28.
Optional accessories
-
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3
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Rechargeable battery,
NH-AAA-B2KN -
Battery charger BCG-34HSN
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Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use Premium batteries BCG-34HS2KAN, BCG-34HW2KAN
Note
Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional
accessories are not available.
Trademarks
- MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
- All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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 the 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, under 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 per 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder:
For customers in Latin America:
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
For customers in the U.S.A:
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport For customers in other
countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
The Sony ICD-BX132 is a digital voice recorder designed for capturing and storing audio recordings.
What are the main features of the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
The Sony ICD-BX132 features a built-in microphone, easy-to-use controls, and the ability to record audio in various formats.
How do I turn on the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
How do I start recording with the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
Can I record in different audio formats with the Sony ICD-BX132?
Yes, you can record in different formats, including MP3 and WMA, depending on your preferences.
What is the recording capacity of the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
The recording capacity depends on the selected audio format and available storage, but it can store hours of recordings.
How do I playback recorded audio on the Sony ICD-BX132?
Can I transfer recordings to a computer with the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
Yes, you can transfer recordings to a computer using a USB cable.
Does the Sony ICD-BX132 have a built-in speaker?
Yes, it has a built-in speaker for playback.
Is there a headphone jack on the Sony ICD-BX132?
Yes, there is a headphone jack for private listening.
How do I delete recordings on the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
Can I use the Sony ICD-BX132 as a dictation device?
Yes, it's suitable for dictation and note-taking.
What type of batteries does the Sony ICD-BX132 use?
The Sony ICD-BX132 typically uses two AAA batteries.
Is there a built-in memory on the Sony ICD-BX132?
Yes, it has a built-in memory for storing recordings.
Can I use external microphones with the Sony ICD-BX132 Digital Voice Recorder?
The Sony ICD-BX132 is designed to work with its built-in microphone, but it may not support external microphones.
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