Sony ICD-PX440 Stereo IC Digital Voice Recorder Quick Start Guide

: June 15, 2024
: Sony

Table of Contents

Sony ICD-PX440 Stereo IC Digital Voice Recorder
Parts and controls
Utilizing Your Computer
Installing Sound Organizer
Additional features
Precautions
Frequently Asked Questions
Reference Link
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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Sony ICD-PX440 Stereo IC 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)
Stereo headphones* (1)
Carrying pouch* (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery
Quick Start Guide
Application Software, Sound Organizer (Installer file stored in the built‑in memory so that you can install it to your computer.)
Help Guide (HTML file stored in the built-in memory so it can easily be copied to your computer.) supplied with some models in some regions.

Optional accessories

Electret condenser microphone ECM-TL3, ECM-CS3
Rechargeable battery
NH‑AAA‑B2EN, NH‑AAA‑B2KN
USB AC adaptor AC‑UD20, AC‑U50AG, AC‑U501AD (except Argentina)
Compact charger & 2‑pc AAA Multi‑Use Premium batteries BCG‑34HS2KAN, BCG‑34HW2KAN (except Argentina)

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

Parts and controls

Operation indicator
Built‑in microphones (stereo) (L)
Built‑in microphones (stereo) (R)
Display window
REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
STOP button
Control button ( (review/fast backward), (cue/fast forward))
(play/enter) button*1
MENU button
T‑MARK (track mark) button
FOLDER button
Speaker
Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
USB connector compartment
(headphones) jack
(microphone) (PLUG IN POWER) jack*1
ERASE button
VOL –/+ (volume –/+) button*1
A‑B (repeat A‑B) button
M2™/microSD memory card slot
(The card slot is on the cover.)*2
USB slide lever
HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch
DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch
Battery compartment

1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.
2 In this Quick Start Guide, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.”

Let’s try out your new IC recorder

Power on

Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with the correct polarity.
Turn the power on.
To 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 prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD.”
To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the HOLD•POWER

Set the date and time.

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.
When you set the minute and press (play/enter), the clock reflects the setting.

Select the menu language

Press MENU.
Press , press to select , and then press (play/enter).
Press to select “Language,” and then press (play/enter).
Press to select the language that you want to use in the display window, and then press (play/enter).
You can select the following languages: ( Default setting) ˎ
for the U.S.A and Latin American countries/regions
English, Espanol (Spanish), Francais (French)
for other countries/regions
Deutsch (German), English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian), (Korean), (Chinese), (Chinese), (Thai)
Press STOP.

Record

Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the HOLD status.

Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded.
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.
Press STOP to stop recording.
The “Accessing…” animation appears and the recording stops.

Listen

If you do not select a file, the file just recorded or played back most recently will be played back. For details of selecting a file, refer to the Help Guide of the IC recorder.

Press (play/enter).
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.
Press STOP to stop playback.

Erase

Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.

Press ERASE
“Erase?” is displayed and the file to be erased is played back for confirmation.
elect “Execute” using , and then press (play/enter)
“Erasing…” is displayed while the selected file is being erased.

Utilizing Your Computer

Installing the help guide on your computer

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.

Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.
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_icdp44_uc.htm] (for the customers in the U.S.A. and Latin American countries/regions) or [Help_Guide_icdp44_zz.htm] (for customers in other countries/regions) 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:
For customers in the U.S.A. and the Latin American countries/regions: http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/p44/uc/For customers in other countries/regions: http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/p44/zz/

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

Connect the IC recorder to your computer.
ZCopy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.

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

To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)

Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.

Installing Sound Organizer

Install Sound Organizer on your computer.

Note
Sound Organizer is compatible with the Windows PC only. It is not compatible with Mac.

¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.

Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, a dedicated USB connection support cable PC‑U004 is available as a repair part for a fee.
For more details, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
You can also use a self‑powered USB hub, provided it has a USB logo.
Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.
While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.
Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), and then double-click [IC RECORDER]  [FOR WINDOWS].
Double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V150] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V150.exe]).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click [Next].
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].
When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install].
The installation starts.
When the [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].

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

Note
If you format the built‑in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (The Help Guide and the Sound Organizer software will also be erased.)

Additional features

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

Scene Selection
Recording Filter
Noise Cut
T‑MARK (Track mark)
DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
A‑B Repeat

Precautions

On power
Operate the IC recorder on 3.0 V or 2.4 V.
Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or NH‑AAA rechargeable batteries.

On Safety
Do not operate the IC recorder while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.

VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ˎ Easy Search
Divide
Sound Organizer editing software

On handling

Do not leave the IC recorder in a location near heat sources, or a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the IC recorder, remove the battery and have the IC recorder checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

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

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.
Capacity (User available capacity12)
4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 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. 37.2 mm × 113.2 mm × 19.3 mm (1 1/2 inches × 4 1/2 inches × 25/32 inches)

*Mass (JEITA)3*
Approx. 75 g (2 5/8 oz) including two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
3 Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)

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 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: the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1‑800‑222‑7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name SONY
Model ICD‑PX440

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum recording time of the Sony ICD-PX440?

A: The maximum recording time of the Sony ICD-PX440 varies based on the recording quality setting, but it can record up to approximately 1,073 hours in the lowest quality mode.

Q: Does the Sony ICD-PX440 have a voice-activated recording feature?

A: Yes, the Sony ICD-PX440 is equipped with a voice-activated recording feature that starts recording automatically when it detects sound.

Q: What are the power options for the Sony ICD-PX440?

A: The Sony ICD-PX440 operates on two AAA batteries, which are commonly available and easy to replace.

Q: Can you edit recordings directly on the Sony ICD-PX440?

A: The Sony ICD-PX440 allows for basic editing functions on the device itself, such as erasing, dividing, and adding recording marks.

Q: Does the Sony ICD-PX440 have a USB connectivity option?

A: Yes, the Sony ICD-PX440 includes a built-in USB connector for easy file transfer to a computer without needing an additional cable.

Q: Is the memory expandable on the Sony ICD-PX440?

A: Yes, the Sony ICD-PX440 supports memory expansion via its microSD card slot, allowing for additional recording storage.

Q: How much internal memory does the Sony ICD-PX440 have?

A: The Sony ICD-PX440 comes with 4 GB of internal memory, providing ample space for recording hours of audio.

Q: What is the recording format used by the Sony ICD-PX440?

A: The Sony ICD-PX440 records audio in MP3 format, offering a balance between sound quality and file size.

Q: Does the Sony ICD-PX440 have a built-in microphone?

A: Yes, the Sony ICD-PX440 features a built-in stereo microphone, which enables clear and natural-sounding audio recordings.

Q: What type of device is the Sony ICD-PX440?

A: The Sony ICD-PX440 is a digital voice recorder designed for capturing high- quality audio recordings in various settings, such as lectures, meetings, and personal notes.

Q: Does the Sony ICD-PX440 come with any accessories?

A: The Sony ICD-PX440 typically comes with two AAA batteries and a quick start guide. Additional accessories may be available depending on the retailer.

Q: How user-friendly is the Sony ICD-PX440 for beginners?

A: The Sony ICD-PX440 is designed to be user-friendly with an intuitive interface, making it a good choice for both beginners and experienced users seeking a reliable digital voice recorder.

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