SONY ICD-TX660 - IC Recorder Manual and Review Video

Check the supplied items

Parts and controls

1. (record/recording stop) button
2. (cue/fast forward) button
3. (play/enter/stop) button*1
4. (review/fast backward) button
5. BACK/ HOME button

*1 The (play/enter/stop) button and VOL + (volume +) button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder.
*2 The built-in speaker is for checking the recorded sound, so the volume is limited. If playback sound is not loud enough or is difficult to hear, use headphones (not supplied.)
*3 Sliding the POWER•HOLD switch to "POWER" and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. For detailed instructions, refer to the Help Guide.

Charge

1. Charge the IC recorder. Slide the USB slide lever in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator changes from the charging animation to
2. 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.

Power on

Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of "POWER" until * Default setting Set the current year, month, day, hour, and minute. the window display appears. Set Date/Time M D Y To turn the power off, slide the POWER•HOLD switch to "POWER" and hold it until "Power Off" appears on the display window. 1 2 00 AM

To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of "HOLD."

To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the POWER•HOLD switch OFF towards the center.

Initial settings

When you power on your IC recorder for the first time, the "Configure Initial Settings" screen appears on the display window. You can then select the display language, set the clock, and turn on/off the beep sound.

1. Press to start the initial settings.
   
   
2. Select the display language.
   You can select from the following languages: Deutsch (German), English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian), Türkçe (Turkish), (Korean) (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese)
   * Default setting
3. Set the current year, month, day, hour, and minute.
   
   
   To go back to the previous clock setting item, press BACK/HOME.
4. Select "Next."
   
   
5. 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 appear.
   

Notes

The display window turns off automatically
The "Screen Off Timer" setting on your IC recorder is set to "30 Sec" by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder untouched 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.

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," "15 Sec," "30 Sec," "1 Min," "3 Min," or "5 Min."

Record

1. Turn the IC recorder so that its built-in microphones point in the direction of the target sound source.
2. Press .
   "REC" appears on the display window to indicate that recording has started, and the operation indicator lights in red.
   
   
3. Press again to stop recording.
   Recording stops and "Saving..." appears on the display window.

• Right after you stopped recording, you can press to play the file you have just recorded.
• By default, the recorded files via the built-in microphones are stored in "FOLDER01" under " Recorded Files"-"Folders."

Listen

1. Select "Recorded Files" from the HOME menu.
2. Select "Latest Recording," "Search by REC Date," "Search by REC Scene," or "Folders."
3. Select your desired file.
   Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
   
   
4. Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust the volume.
5. Press to stop playback.

To locate the desired playback point quickly (Time Jump, Easy Search)

• Using the time jump function allows you to move to any of the 10 points throughout the total duration of a file. While playback is in progress or on standby, press JUMP, and then press or to move to the desired playback point.
• Using the easy search function allows you to forward or reverse by the specified time period.
  To use the easy search function, enable "Easy Search" on the OPTION menu in advance.
  While playback is in progress, you can press or to forward or reverse by the specified time period. To specify the time period for forwarding or reversing, use the OPTION menu.

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.
To add a track mark, select "Add Track Mark" on the OPTION menu while playback is in progress or on standby.
You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file.

You can also add track marks during recording.

Delete

Note
Once a file is deleted, you cannot restore it.

1. Select the file you want to delete from the list of recorded files or play back the file you want to delete.
2. Select "Delete File" from the OPTION menu.
   
   "Delete?" appears and the selected file starts playing for your confirmation.
3. Select "Yes."
   
   "Please Wait" appears and stays until the selected file is deleted.

Using the HOME menu

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.

1. Press and hold BACK/HOME.
   The HOME menu screen appears.
   
   The HOME menu items are aligned in the following sequence.
   
   
2. Select your desired function from the following:

   Music	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.
   Recorded Files	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."
   Record	You can display the recording standby screen. To start recording, press .
   Settings	You can display the Settings menu screen and change various settings on the IC recorder.
   Back to XX*	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."

Using the OPTION 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.

1. Select your desired function from the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.
   
   
2. Select the menu item for which you want to change the setting.
3. Select your desired setting option.

Copying files from your IC recorder to a computer

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

1. Follow the instructions in "Charge" to connect your IC recorder to a computer.
2. Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from "IC RECORDER" to the local disk on the computer.
   To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
   
3. Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer.

Installing Sound Organizer 2

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.

Notes

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

1. Access the following Sony Service web site from your computer:
   For customers in Latin America: https://www.sony.com/am/support
   For customers in other countries/regions: https://www.sony-asia.com/support
2. On the above web site, enter "Sound Organizer 2" in the search box to locate the Sound Organizer download page.
3. Follow the procedures instructed on the download page to download and then install the Sound Organizer.

Precautions

Power requirements
DC 3.7 V: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 5.0 V: When charged using USB
Rated current consumption: 500 mA

Handling

• When using the unit, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.
• 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.
• 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 on your body. You can reduce static electricity by wearing non- synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity.
• Do not place the unit close to medical devices.
  The unit (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place the unit close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using the unit if you use any such medical device.

Noise

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.
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 subject the batteries to extreme low temperature conditions that may result in overheating and thermal runaway.
Do not dismantle, open, or shred secondary cells or batteries.
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 product 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.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

Notice for users

Specifications

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

Maximum recording time*3*4 (Built-in memory)
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.

Battery Life (a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery)*5
The battery life spans provided here are all approximate periods of time.

Recording mode (Recording scenes)	Recording	Recording (while monitoring)
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit (STEREO)	12 hours	10 hours
MP3 192 kbps (STEREO) ()	9 hours	5 hours
MP3 192 kbps (STEREO) () 17 hours		14 hours
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO) ()	17 hours	14 hours
MP3 48 kbps (MONO)	17 hours	14 hours
Music file (MP3 128 kbps)	-	-
Recording mode (Recording scenes)	Playback with the built-in speaker	Playback with the headphones
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit (STEREO)	4 hours	12 hours
MP3 192 kbps (STEREO) ()	5 hours	15 hours
MP3 192 kbps (STEREO) ()	5 hours	15 hours
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO) ()	5 hours	15 hours
MP3 48 kbps (MONO)	5 hours	15 hours
Music file (MP3 128 kbps)	5 hours	15 hours

Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 102.0 mm × 20.0 mm × 7.4 mm

Mass
Approx. 29 g

Temperature/Humidity

*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 The maximum recordable time in this topic is provided for your reference only.
*4 Default settings for the recording scenes.
*5 Measured values acquired under our measurement conditions. These values may decrease depending on the usage conditions.