SONY PX470 Digital Voice Recorder Instruction Manual

SONY PX470 Digital Voice Recorder

Presentation

• Thank you for using our voice recorder digitally. So that you can become familiar with the operation of this recorder as soon as possible,
• We provide you with this user manual, attached to the recorder, where you can know the introduction, operation, settings of the system, and the safety precautions of this product.
• Be sure to carefully read the entire information attached to this recorder before using it.
• The content of this manual is subject to change without prior notice. We are not responsible for the consequences derived from errors or careless omissions in this manual.

OVERVIEW

1. Voice recorder
2. Charging cable
3. Headphones
4. User Manual

Presentation of the product

• Thank you for choosing the digital recorder we have designed for you. We are confident that our products will bring convenience and pleasure to your work, study, and life.
• The functions of the digital recorder include high-quality voice recording, voice playback, music playback, and much more.

Product Features

1. Hermoso y atractivo con diseño de moda, trabajo fino and with superior materials.
2. The TFT color display imported from South Korea has the advantages of a wide viewing angle, fast response, stable image, high brightness, high resolution, perfect display, etc.
3. Using the industry’s third-generation master recording chip, it supports dual-channel stereo recording, with the advantages of intelligent noise reduction and fast response to achieve clearer recording effects and better noise reduction.
4. An advanced high-sensitivity digital microphone is adopted to further improve the noise reduction effect and recording quality of the product.
5. Adopts imported lintel flash memory chip, the data reading speed is up to 70ns, support at least 100,000 times write and erase operation.

Applicable user

The digital recorder is suitable for teachers, students, journalists, lawyers, businessmen, senior citizens, etc. It helps teachers to record in class, students to take notes in class, journalists to take notes in interviews, lawyers to collect evidence, businessmen to take minutes of meetings, senior citizens to record daily affairs, etc. It makes your work and study more efficient and your life more exciting.

Caution

1. Do not use the player in a particularly hot, cold, dusty, humid, or dry environment.
2. Battery life may vary with conditions of use, manufacturer, and production time.
3. Charge the equipment in the following situations:

• A. When a low battery is displayed.
• B. When the system automatically shuts down and then turns back on shortly thereafter.
• C. When the button is pressed it does not respond. No desconecte el reproductor bruscamente cuando formatee o realice una carga o descarga, ya que esto puede provocar un error en el programa.

1. When this recorder is used on a removable hard disk, please store and export files correctly according to the file management methods. We are not responsible for the loss of files due to incorrect operation.
2. The recorder can be charged (on or off) when it is connected to the USB port of a computer already powered on.
3. Do not disassemble the recorder without authorization. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer. Information on product performance and features is subject to change without notice.

Product parameters

• Screen: 0.96 inch 80* 160 HD TFT colour display
• USB: USB2.0, support US.B3.0
• Headphone output: 3.5 MM dual-channel stereo Memory: 4G 8G 16G 32G (optional)
• Battery: 230mAh polymer battery
• Charging voltage: USB SV
• Charging current: 500mA
• Recording format: WAV /MP3
• Bit rate: 32kbps, 64kbps, 128kbps, 192kbps, 512kbps (default), 1024kbps, 1536kbps
• Music format: MP3/WAV/WMA
• Frequency response: 20Hz. – 20KHz.
• SNR: >88d8
• Distortion: < 0.05%.
• OS: Windows98/Windows XP/Windows7/Windows8 /
• MACOS Size: 100mm (L) x 22mm {W) x9.5mm (T)
• Weight: 45g
• We reserve the right to improve our products. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Images and descriptions in this brochure are for reference only and are subject to actual performance.

Operation

Product function diagram

1. Basic operation:
2. Press the key ◄◄/►►l” to select the desired parameter(s) or menu(s). Press the “►ll” to confirm the selection or to access the next-level menu. Press and hold or press the “M” key to return to the previous menu.
3. Volume adjustment: In music playback mode, press the right “VOL+/-” key to adjust the volume.
4. FF/FR: In music playback mode, press and hold down the “►l” key to fast forward, and press and hold the “l◄” to rewind quickly.
5. Pre/Next: In music playback mode, press the key ” l” to select the next song, and press the key “l◄” to select the previous song.
6. On/Off
   • Switching on: To switch on the product, press the “On/Off” key in the “On” position.
   • On/Off” key in the “On” position.
   • Off: To switch off the product, press the “On/Off” key in the “Off” position.
   • On/Off” key in the “Off” position.
   • Auto Power Off: This recorder has been designed with a triple power saving function and will not operate or play for the time set in the backlight timer.
   • The display will automatically turn off and the recorder will not operate and will automatically turn off within the programmed power-off time.
7. Charging and USB connection
   • Charge
   • When “Low Battery” appears on the display, the logger automatically turns off due to low power supply voltage, or when the power indicator icon on the idle screen indicates that the power supply voltage is too low, please connect it to the USB port of your computer or a USB charger for charging using the supplied USB cable. Charging time varies depending on the power supply of the USB port. Under normal conditions, the battery can be fully charged in about 2-3 hours.
   • Tip 1: During charging, the recorder will get slightly warm. This is a normal situation, as the charging components and the integrated circuit get warm due to the power consumption.
   • USB connection
   • The USB interface of this recorder is a standard USB MICRO interface through which it can be connected to a computer with the USB cable that comes with this equipment. After the connection, you can back up the recording and music files. Note: Save the local recording files in the Computer directory ( MyComputer).
   • Removable disc – RECORD
   • Save your local music files in the Computer (My Computer) – Removable Disk-MUSIC directory.
   • Update the system time
   • Update system time: You can change the system time (to synchronize it with the time in Argentina). Connect your computer to a computer. Open the removable disk, double-click the “Time Synchronization Tool” folder, and then double-click
   • SetTime.exe to display the interface of the next step. Click the “SetTime” button, and then click O to finish the time synchronization.
   • Note: Make sure your computer’s time is correct before the operation.
8. Recording
9. Start: At any interface, you can flip the “Record-Save” switch to the “Record” position to record quickly with a single keystroke.
10. Pause and continue: Press the key “►ll” during recording to pause the recording. Press the” ►Il “to continue recording. Cycle in this way.
11. End and save: Use this function to save quickly with a single key during recording. To end the recording and save the recorded content, simply press the “Record-Save” switch downwards to the “Save” position.
    Save” position. (When the playback interface appears, saving is complete).

Playback recording

1. 1.  **Method 1:** After saving the content of the recording, directly press “►ll” to play back the newly saved recording file, or press “ll◄◄/►►►ll” to play the previous or next recording file.

2. Method 2: In the main interface, choose the “Recording file” icon, in the following menu, press to choose the desired recording file and press to play it.

Playing back a recording via the computer

• After connecting it to an open computer using the USB cable supplied with the device, click on “My Computer” and “Removable Disks” in the device’s local system and look for the “RECORD” folder.
• The files you have recorded are there. Double-click on a file to play it.

Delete a recording

• Click on “RECORD”-“Recording Library” Click on the “Record and “l◄◄/ l► ” buttons to select the recording file you want to delete. Press the ” ll” key to enter the interface.
• Press and hold the “M” key to move to the next level menu. Select “Delete”. Press the “l / l” key and select “Yes/No”. Press the ” ll” key to confirm the setting and delete the selected recording file.
• After deletion, the next file in the recording list will be played automatically. You can press and hold the “M” key repeatedly to move to the next menu level and delete the recording file.

1. Delete  Deletes the recording file currently being played or selected.
2. Delete All: Deletes all the recording files currently stored in the recorder.

Music playback

• You can connect the recorder to your computer and copy the MP3/WAV/WMA/APE/FLAC music files downloaded from the computer to the MUSIC folder on the local disk.
• Click on the Music” icon in the main menu and press”►ll” to confirm the settings and enter the music playback interface.

Playback mode settings

1. Music playback modes include “1/5 All Songs”, “2/5 Singer”, “3/5 Album'”, “4/5 Playlist” and “5/5 Refresh Playlist'”. The user can choose between them via “l◄◄/►►l” and press ” ►l” to confirm and play.
2. All   Songs: Play all songs in the “MUSIC'” folder. A: Choose one song to play; B: Start from one song randomly (loop mode will be the preset music playback mode).
3. Singer: The user can choose a desired singer in the attribute field or the name of the songs to listen to their songs. (Note: The name of the singer must be correct.
   • If it contains any symbol, character, or word, it will be recognized as another singer automatically).
4. Album: The user can choose the desired album in the attribute or song name field to listen to the songs it contains. Play mode setting
   • When music is playing, press the “M” key to enter the next-level menu. You can choose from the “Play Mode” options, Repeat Settings”, “Equalizer” and “Variable Speed Playback”.

• A. Playback modes. There are 4 modes to choose from. Single Repeat, Repeat All, Shuffle, and Browse.
• Single Repeat: You can play a selected song in a loop. Repeat all: You can play all local songs in a loop randomly. You can play local songs randomly and irregularly. Browse. You can play local songs randomly and irregularly.
• B. Equaliser. 1. disabled (default) (disables the sound function and uses the normal music playback effect); 2. rock; 3. funk. Hip Hop; 5. jazz; 6. classical; 7. electronic; 8. user defined. 6. classical; 7. electronic; 9. User-defined
• C. Variable speed playback. You can change the playback speed of MP3 songs from – 8 to + 8.
• D. Repeat setting. While the music is playing, press “►l” to move to the next menu level. You can choose between the options Replay mode”, “Replay count” and “Replay count”.

1. Repeat mode: Used to repeat/repeat certain parts of the music file. During music playback, select “Repeat Mode”, then press “►l” for the A-8 repeat function. When the key is pressed again, an “A-B” icon will appear with the letter “B” (the starting position of the repeat) flashing. The product will then repeat the “A-8′” segment of the music file.
2. Repeat time. The number of times the music is repeated in the “A-B” section.
3. Repeat time. The time interval for repeating the “A-8” part of the music.

Delete music files

• After entering the playback or pause screen, press and hold the “M” button to move to the next menu. Select “Delete”.
• Press the “►ll” button to enter this screen. Press the “l◄◄/►►l” and select “Yes/No”. Press “►ll” to confirm the setting. If the deletion is successful, the next song will be played automatically.

1. Delete. Deletes the selected or currently playing music file. 2
2. Delete all. Deletes all music files currently stored in the recorder. Note: When the size of a music file is too large (more than 4G), deleting it from the device via Delete All will be slower. It is recommended to delete it by connecting to the computer.

Recording settings

• In the main interface, select the icon “Recording Configuration” icon to go to the next menu with the following options to be configured.
• Recording format. There are two options: mp3 format and WAV format.
• Bit rate/recording quality. Both MP3 format and WAV format have seven-bit rates WAV format has three-bit rates 512kbps, 1024dbps, and 1536kbps. The MP3 format has four-bit rates: 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 28 kbps and 192 kbps.
• The higher the number, the better the sound quality of the recording file and the more space it takes up. The default bit rate is 512 kbps (WAV format).
• Recording source. You can configure the options appropriately for the different recording methods.

1. MIC recording. You can record files with an internal or external microphone.
2. LINE-IN recording. You can input external audio.

• Recording sensitivity. There are six levels of sensitivity (I, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6). The higher the level, the higher the recording sensitivity. The louder the sound of the recording, the more noise it will make.

Sound switch

1. Off”: When the sound switch is turned off, the recording is made in normal mode.
2. On”: When the sound switch is turned on, the recorder automatically records only when sound and pauses are recording when there is no sound, this saves storage space in the recorder for better use.

Monitor switch

• Monitor (off). Disables the monitor function. When recording, there is no sound when the headphones are connected. Monitor (on). Activates the monitor function.
• During recording, you can monitor the recording effect through the headphones to determine whether the recorder is recording successfully in the current environment.
• Recording time partitioning. The length of the recording file can be set to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120 minutes.
• If set to 30 minutes, the product will automatically save the recording file every 30 minutes before the next recording; if this function is deactivated, the product will continue recording.
• Timed recording. Timer (on/off), start time, end time, and timed recording period options are available. You can set the start and end times of the recording according to your needs.
• When setting each option, press “l◄◄/►►l” to select the desired option, then press “►l l” to confirm the setting and return automatically.

System settings

• Click on the “Configuration” icon in the main menu to access the interface where you can configure the following items.
• Date and time. Press the key “►ll” to set the time and date. Press “l◄◄/►►l” to successively select the digits of the year, month, day, hour, and minute options.
• Then press the “Volume +/-” keys to adjust. Once the adjustment is complete, press the key “►ll” to confirm the setting and return. Press “►ll” to stop the adjustment and return.
• Language. There are options for “Simplified Chinese”, “Traditional Chinese” and “English”. You can choose a language according to your needs. The default language is “Simplified Chinese”.
• Backlight Timer: You can use this to set the time to automatically turn off the display backlight when there is no operation. If set to “Always On”, the backlight will not turn off automatically if it stays on for a long time.
• Energy saving shutdown: The unit will automatically turn off if there is no operation or playback for the set time, if set to “Off” the power saving shutdown will be disabled.
• Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the display backlight.

Password settings.

1. Password switch: If the password switch is enabled and an incorrect password is entered, the use and viewing of local files, as well as viewing through a connected computer, will not be allowed. Be sure to remember the password.

2. Password setting. The original password is “000000”.

• Users can select the number of the new password via”l◄◄/►►l”, adjust its font size using the “Volume” key, press the “Volume” key, press the “►ll” to confirm the setting, and return to the previous menu, or press the “M” key to exit the setting and return to the previous menu.
• Disk space: This is used to check the total and free disk space (including memory card and machine memory).
• Player information: Used to check the player’s software version information.
• Format. Press “►ll” to enter the interface. Press “l◄◄/►►l” to select format or not. Press “►ll” to confirm and return.
• Press and hold the “M” key to stop the setting and return. You can delete all files on the device by the formatting operation.
• Factor and Default: You can restore the factory default settings of the device, including user settings, system time, and other settings.

Technical specifications

Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Arabic, Czech, Greek, Persian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Thai, Hungarian and Slovak.
Language of the user manual (default; option for brands)| Chinese and English
Chip| Actions
Recording format| WAV/MP3 (adjustable)
Recording distance| About 5 m (straight distance) (best)
Bit rate| 32kbps, 64kbps, 128kbps, 192kbps, 512kbps (default), 1024kbps and 1.536kbps
Music Format| MP3/WAV/WMA/APE/FLAC
Transmission interface| MICRO-SPIN-USB2.0
Headphone output| 3. SMM two-channel stereo
Headset specifications| Ordinary three- (or four-) section headphones with an impedance of I6fl 32l
Power output| I0mW@32flc 20mW@I6fl
Extended memory| 4G, 8G, 16G, 32G and 64G (optional)
Process| Zinc alloy/PC plastic
Net weight| 45g
Screen size| 0.96′
Screen resolution| 80’160
Type of display| TFT color display
Screen material| Tempered glass
Surface material| PC transparent (semi-finished product), galvanized, semi- transparent (finished product)
Product size| 100mm x 22mm x 9.5mm (LxBxH)
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Size of inner packaging| 14.6 x 10 x 1.5cm
Outer packaging size| 53 x 29 x 37cm
Battery type| Lithium polymer battery
Battery model| 351455
Battery voltage| 3.7V
Battery capacity| 230mAh
Battery life for playback of recording files| Around 25h (playback via headphones), or 3h – 7h (via loudspeaker), depending on volume.
Battery life for voice recording| About 25 h (actual value may vary slightly depending on recording quality, noise reduction level, etc.).
Recording and storage duration in case of 8 GB memory| About 360 h (at 64 kbps), about 45 h

(at 512 kbps) or 15 h (at 1536 kbps).

Charging mode| Direct insertion
Charger specifications| 500ma output
Charging voltage| USB5V
Charging time| About 2h – 3h

Frequently asked questions

How can I adjust the recording sensitivity to get the best results?

When the main field recording is noisy, you should reduce the recording sensitivity (e.g. from sensitivity 1 to 3) to eliminate the ambient noise. When the main recording is low or fluctuating, you should increase the recording sensitivity (e.g. sensitivity level 5 or 6) and move the recorder closer to the sound source.

Why is there noise in a recording?

Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for audio equipment to be noise- free in a recording, so the amount of noise is relative. Also, if the recording sensitivity or bit rate is too high, you will record ambient noise. You should choose an appropriate recording sensitivity and bit rate to reduce noise.

Why can't I transfer files when I connect to my computer's USB?

We recommend that you try another USB port. Check that the USB cable is in good condition, that the USB interface between the recorder and the computer is not damaged, and that the computer has a USB driver installed.

Why is the sound of the recording low?

Check that the playback volume of the recorder is set to maximum. If it is, we suggest that you connect headphones and try listening to it.

Why does nothing appear on the screen?

Check that the unit is switched on, then check that the product's battery is fully charged; if not, charge it.

Why can't I hear anything through the loudspeakers?

If there is no sound when the headphones are plugged in. If there is a sound when the headphones are plugged in, it may be due to poor contact with the headphone jack or a damaged speaker. Please contact the sales department point of sale for repair.

Name and content of dangerous substances in the product

The hazardous substance content of this product complies with the provisions of GB/T 26572 and meets the requirements of the concentration limits for certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic products and the environmental requirements of ROHS. As there is no mature technology in the world to replace or reduce the lead content in electronic ceramics, optical glass, steel, and copper alloys, it is indicated with an “x” in the table of Names and contents of hazardous substances in products”.

Legal notice

• The specifications and product information in this manual are for information purposes only. The software, hardware, and manuals in this product are subject to change without notice.
• We have the final right of interpretation. This manual provides no warranty of any kind, nor is any warranty given for any specific purpose. Use this product only to the extent permitted by national law.
• Do not use this product for improper purposes. We are not responsible for any litigation arising from the use of this product. This product is equipped with a lithium polymer battery.
• Do not dispose of this product in a fire, as the lithium battery may explode.
• Do not immerse this product in water or any other liquid, as the battery may explode if damaged by a short circuit. Do not leave this product in a hot place with sunlight and fire for a long time.
• When this product is charged by a power adapter purchased separately by the consumer, please ensure that the adapter complies with applicable national standards and has a “CCC” certificate with an output voltage of 5VDC and a current of 500mA.
• During the use of this product, you should make a backup copy to prevent data loss. We are not responsible for loss of data during maintenance, nor for accidental damage that may occur during operation under this manual.

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