Sony Cassette Player Icd Bx132 Users Manual Help Guide | Top

ICD-BX132 to the manual e463af71-9672-418a-a27e-b2dba1423936

2015-01-23

: Sony Sony-Sony-Cassette-Player-Icd-Bx132-Users-Manual-288363 sony-sony-cassette-player-icd-bx132-users-manual-288363 sony pdf

Open the PDF directly: View PDF .
Page Count: 176

Download
Open PDF In Browser	View PDF

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Use this help guide when you have any questions on how to use your
IC recorder.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

How to Use
Select the item you want to check from the navigation
pane on the left.
If you cannot find the item:

Playback

In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help
guide.

Editing

You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search
window at the top of the page.

Go to Page Top

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

Troubleshooting
Select the item you want to check from the navigation
pane on the left.
If you cannot find the item:
In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the topics in this help
guide.
You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search
window at the top of the page.
Go to Page Top

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

List of Topics

How to Use

In the “List of Topics,” you can see headers for all of the

Troubleshooting

topics in this help guide. Select the item you want to
check from the navigation pane on the left.

List of Topics

If you cannot find the item:

How to Use

You can search for what you want by entering keywords in the search
window at the top of the page.

Troubleshooting

Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Preparation
Parts description

Preparation

Display window

Recording

Power

Playback

Clock setting

Editing
Menu
Specifications

Selecting items on the display
HOLD
Go to Page Top

Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Recording
Recording

Preparation

Various operations/settings

Recording

Using external devices

Playback

Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Playback
Playing

Preparation

Various operations/settings

Recording

Setting an alarm

Playback

Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Editing
Erasing files

Preparation

Organizing files

Recording

Dividing files

Playback

Protecting files

Editing

Go to Page Top

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Menu
Using menus
Menu items

Recording

Go to Page Top

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Specifications
Specifications
Go to Page Top

Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Announcements
Notes on use

Preparation

Safety regulations

Recording

Important information

Playback

Copyrights/Trademarks

Editing
Menu

Support website
Go to Page Top

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations

IC recorder operations
If you have problems
Noise
Power

Messages

General operations

System limitations

Recording

List of Topics

Playback
Editing
Clock
Display
Files
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Messages
Messages list
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

System limitations
System limitations
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
List of Topics
How to Use
Troubleshooting

How to Use
Preparation
Parts description
Parts and controls
Display window
Display when stopped
Display when recording
Display during playback
Display in the HOLD status
Display of the current date and time
Power
Inserting batteries
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Clock setting
Setting the clock
Setting the clock using the menu
Selecting items on the display
Selecting a folder and a file
HOLD
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Releasing the HOLD function

Recording
Recording
Recording sound from the built-in microphone
About the remaining memory indicator
Monitoring sound while recording
Various operations while recording
Dividing a file during recording
Various operations/settings
Tips for better recording
Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function
Selecting the recording mode (MODE)
Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS)
Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD)
Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER)
15

Recording with an external microphone
Recording from external equipment
Using external devices
Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment

Playback
Playing
Playing back the recorded sound
Various operations while playing
Various operations/settings
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer (NCUT)– the noise cut function
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
Playing back a file repeatedly
Playing back all files in a folder continuously (CONT) – the continuous play
Listening with better sound quality
Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)
Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) – the Easy search function
Setting an alarm
Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM)

Editing
Erasing files
Erasing a file
Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL)
Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE)
Dividing files
Dividing a file
Protecting files
Protecting a file (LOCK)

Menu
Using menus
Using the menu
Menu list
Menu items
Reducing noise when recording (LCF) – the Low Cut Filter function
Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY)
Selecting the clock display (HOUR)
Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP)
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
Resetting all menu items to the default setting (MENU INIT)
16

Checking the system information (SYSTEM)
Formatting the memory (FORMAT)

Specifications
Specifications
Design and specifications
Battery life

Announcements
Notes on use
Precautions
Safety regulations
Safety regulations
Important information
Listening for a Lifetime
Copyrights/Trademarks
Trademarks
Notice for users
Support website
Customer support websites
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
List of Topics
How to Use
Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Noise
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in your
recording.
A rustling noise is recorded.
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone (not
supplied).
Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones.
Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is active.
Power
The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if
you press any button.
The IC recorder cannot be turned off.
The IC recorder cannot be turned on.
The IC recorder is powered off automatically.
The battery life is short.
There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for
long time without using the IC recorder.
The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short.
General operations
The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start.
The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button.
The operation indicator does not light.
Recording
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.
The VOR function does not work.
Recording level is low.
When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong
enough.
Playback
The playback volume is low.
No sound comes from the speaker.
Sound comes from only one channel.
18

Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back.
Editing
You cannot divide a file.
You cannot move a file.
You cannot erase a file.
Clock
“--:--” is displayed.
The recording date of a file appears as “--Y--M--D” or “--:--.”
Display
There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode.
“ACCESS” display does not disappear.
Files
“FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording.
“FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.

Messages
Messages list
Messages list

System limitations
System limitations
System limitations
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Parts description
Parts and controls
Explains the name of parts, such as buttons and switches, on the IC recorder.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Display window
Display when stopped
Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC
recorder is stopped.

Display when recording

Playback

Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC
recorder is recording.

Editing

Display during playback

Explains the items and icons that appear in the display window while the IC
recorder is playing back.

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Display in the HOLD status
Shows the message that appears in the display window when you operate the IC
recorder while the HOLD function is set to “ON.”

Display of the current date and time
Explains the display that indicates the current date and time.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Power
Inserting batteries
Explains how to insert batteries.

Turning the power on
Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder on with the HOLD・POWER
ON/OFF switch.

Playback
Editing
Menu

Turning the power off
Explains how to turn the power of the IC recorder off with the HOLD・POWER
ON/OFF switch.
Go to Page Top

Specifications
Announcements
You might be looking for the following topics:

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even
if you press any button.
The IC recorder cannot be turned off.
The IC recorder cannot be turned on.
The IC recorder is powered off automatically.
The battery life is short.
There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted
for long time without using the IC recorder.
The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Clock setting
Setting the clock
Explains how to set the clock when the clock setting window appears.

Setting the clock using the menu
Explains how to set the clock from the menu.

Playback

Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Selecting items on the display
Selecting a folder and a file
Explains how to select a file or a folder in the display window.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

HOLD
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Explains how to disable all button operations to prevent unintentional
operations.

Releasing the HOLD function
Explains how to release the HOLD function to enable button operations.

Playback
Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Recording
Recording sound from the built-in microphone
Explains the basic recording procedures using the built-in microphone.

About the remaining memory indicator
Explains the remaining memory indicator to confirm the remaining memory of
the IC recorder.

Playback
Editing

Monitoring sound while recording
Explains how to monitor the sound while recording with the headphones.

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting

Various operations while recording
Introduces various operations you can perform while recording.

Dividing a file during recording
Explains how to divide a file into two parts during recording.
Go to Page Top

List of Topics
You might be looking for the following topics:
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.
The VOR function does not work.
Recording level is low.
When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not
strong enough.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Various operations/settings
Tips for better recording
Introduces hints for recording in various situations.

Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR
function

Playback

This function starts and pauses recording automatically according to the volume
of the sound (input level) that the IC recorder detects.

Editing

Selecting the recording mode (MODE)

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Explains how to set the recording mode for the file to be recorded.

Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS)
Explains how to set the microphone sensitivity for the built-in microphone.

Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD)
Explains how to add a recording to the file during playback.

Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER)
Explains how to add an overwrite recording to the file during playback.

Recording with an external microphone
Explains how to record with an external microphone that is connected to the IC
recorder.

Recording from external equipment
Explains how to record from external equipment that is connected to the IC
recorder.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Using external devices
Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external
equipment
Explains how to record the playback sound of the IC recorder on external
equipment.

Recording

Go to Page Top

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Playing
Playing back the recorded sound
Explains how to play back the recorded sound with the speaker of the IC
recorder.

Various operations while playing
Introduces various operations you can perform while playing.

Playback
Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Various operations/settings
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice
clearer (N-CUT)– the noise cut function
Explains how to reduce ambient noise, which makes the human voice clearer
when playing back a file.

Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
function
Explains how to adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00
times.

Playing back a file repeatedly
Explains how to play back a file repeatedly.

Playing back all files in a folder continuously (CONT) – the continuous
play
Explains how to play back all files in a folder continuously.

Listening with better sound quality
Explains how you can listen to a file with the high quality sound by connecting
headphones or speakers to the IC recorder.

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)
Explains how to find a desired point in the file by cueing/reviewing during
playback.

Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) – the Easy search
function
Explains how to quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Setting an alarm
Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM)
Explains how to start playing back a file with alarm sound at a desired time you
set.
Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Erasing files
Erasing a file
Explains how to erase a file stored on the IC recorder.

Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL)
Explains how to erase all files in a selected folder at once.

Playback

Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE)
Explains how to move a selected file to a selected folder.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Dividing files
Dividing a file
Explains how to divide a file into two parts at the desired position.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Protecting files
Protecting a file (LOCK)
Explains how to protect a file so that you cannot erase or edit it.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Using menus
Using the menu
Explains how to set menus.

Menu list
Introduces the menus and in which operation mode the IC recorder can make
changes to the menu. It also includes a link to each menu topic.

Playback
Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Menu items
Reducing noise when recording (LCF) – the Low Cut Filter function
Explains how to reduce ambient noise or the roaring noise from wind, which
allows you to record a file more clearly.

Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY)

Playback

Explains how to set which information is to be displayed (elapsed time,
remaining time, etc.) in the display window.

Editing

Selecting the clock display (HOUR)

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Explains how to select from 12 hour-clock or 24 hour-clock.

Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP)
Explains how to turn the operation beep on or off.

Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
Explains how to turn the operation indicator on or off while you are operating
the IC recorder.

Resetting all menu items to the default setting (MENU INIT)
Changes menu settings back to the default settings. (Some of the menu items
such as the clock setting, will not be changed.)

Checking the system information (SYSTEM)
Explains how to check the version number of the software.

Formatting the memory (FORMAT)
Explains how to format the memory, erasing all files and changing the folder
structure back to the initial status.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback

Specifications
Design and specifications
Shows the specifications of the IC recorder (such as dimensions and weight, the
size of the memory, etc.).

Battery life
Shows the battery life for alkaline batteries and rechargeable batteries, in each
file format.

Editing

Go to Page Top

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Notes on use
Precautions
Explains notes on operations, such as the places you use the IC recorder, and
information on handling or maintenance.
Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Safety regulations
Safety regulations
Describes important information (warnings or notes) for your safety.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Important information
Listening for a Lifetime
Important information on the sound level.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Copyrights/Trademarks
Trademarks
List of trademarks/registered trademarks

Notice for users
Important notice on copyrights

Playback

Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Support website
Customer support websites
Introduces URLs of the customer support websites.

Preparation

Go to Page Top

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Noise

How to Use

The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise in
your recording.

Troubleshooting

A rustling noise is recorded.

IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
Noise is recorded when you record a file using an external microphone
(not supplied).
Noise is heard when you listen to the file using headphones.
Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise cut function is
active.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Power

How to Use

The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not
operate, even if you press any button.

Troubleshooting

The IC recorder cannot be turned off.

IC recorder operations
Messages

The IC recorder cannot be turned on.
The IC recorder is powered off automatically.

System limitations
The battery life is short.

List of Topics

There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries
inserted for long time without using the IC recorder.
The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short.
Go to Page Top

You might be looking for the following topics:
Inserting batteries
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages

General operations
The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start.
The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button.
The operation indicator does not light.

System limitations

Go to Page Top

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations

Recording
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.

Messages

The VOR function does not work.

System limitations

Recording level is low.

List of Topics

When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or
not strong enough.
Go to Page Top

You might be looking for the following topics:
Recording sound from the built-in microphone
About the remaining memory indicator
Monitoring sound while recording
Various operations while recording
Dividing a file during recording
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages

Playback
The playback volume is low.
No sound comes from the speaker.
Sound comes from only one channel.
Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are
plugged in.

System limitations
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.

List of Topics

Playback sound is not good when a recorded file is played back.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations

Editing
You cannot divide a file.
You cannot move a file.
You cannot erase a file.
Go to Page Top

Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting

Clock
“--:--” is displayed.
The recording date of a file appears as “--Y--M--D” or “--:--.”
Go to Page Top

IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting

Display
There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode.
“ACCESS” display does not disappear.
Go to Page Top

IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting

Files
“FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording.
“FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
Go to Page Top

IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Messages list
Messages list
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

System limitations
System limitations
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Parts and controls

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

1. Built-in microphone
2.

(headphone) jack

3. Operation indicator
4. Display window
5. FOLDER button
6. MENU button
7.
8.
9.
10.

PLAY/ENTER button (*)
(review/fast backward) button
(stop) button
(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (*)

11. VOL (volume) –/+ button (*)
12. DIVIDE button
13. ERASE button
14.
15.

REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
(cue/fast forward) button

16. Speaker
17. HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch
18. Battery compartment
19. 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.

Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Display when stopped

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Note

The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory
purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.

1. File number indicator
Displays the file number you have selected.
2. Microphone sensitivity indicator
Displays the level of the microphone sensitivity that has been set in the menu.
: High
: Low
3. Folder indicator
Displays the folder you have selected.
4. Battery indicator
Displays the remaining battery power.
5. Recording mode indicator
The recording mode selected in the menu is displayed.
SHQ: Super high quality mode
HQ: High quality mode
SP: Standard play mode
LP: Long play mode
6. Protect indicator
Appears when the protection is set for a file.
7. REC DATE (recorded date) indicators
Appears when the recorded date and time is displayed on the counter (with the
“REC DATE” indicator).
8. Remaining memory indicator
Displays the remaining memory and decreases one by one during recording.
9. LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator
Appears when “LCF” is set to “ON” in the menu.
10. Alarm indicator
Appears when the alarm is set in a file.
58

Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Display when recording

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu

Note

The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory
purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

1. Recording mode indicator
Displays the recording mode of the currently recorded file.
SHQ: Super high quality mode
HQ: High quality mode
SP: Standard play mode
LP: Long play mode
2.

(recording) indicator
Appears while the IC recorder is recording.

3. VOR (Voice Operated Recording) indicator
Appears while the IC recorder is recording with the VOR function.
You can set “VOR” to “ON” in the menu.
4. Counter indication
You can select the display mode in the menu. When recording time exceeds 999
hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, seconds are not displayed on the counter.
ELAPSE: Displays the elapsed recording time of a file.
REMAIN: Displays the remaining recording time of a file.
5. LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator
Appears when “LCF” is set to “ON” in the menu.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Display during playback

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu

Note

The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory
purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

1. Recording mode indicator
When the IC recorder is playing a file, the recording mode of the file is
displayed.
SHQ: Super high quality mode
HQ: High quality mode
SP: Standard play mode
LP: Long play mode
2. Protect indicator
Appears when the protection is set for a file.
3. N-CUT (Noise Cut) indicator
Appears when the noise cut function is active. You can set “N-CUT” to “ON” in
the menu.
4.

(repeat play) indicator
Appears when a file is played back repeatedly.

5. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) indicator
Appears when the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function is set in the menu.
You can adjust the playback speed in the menu.
6. Counter indication
You can select the display mode in the menu.
ELAPSE: Displays the elapsed playback time of a file.
REMAIN: Displays the remaining playback time of a file.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Display in the HOLD status

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Note

The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory
purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.

1. HOLD indicator
Flashes when you attempt to operate the IC recorder while the HOLD function
is set to prevent unintentional operations. All button operations are disabled.

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Releasing the HOLD function
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Display of the current date and time

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu

Note

The window shown above displays indications, numbers or items for explanatory
purposes. The actual window may differ from those displayed here.

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting

1. Current date and time
Displays the current date (year, month, and day) and the current time (hour
and minutes) while you press and hold
(stop) in the stop mode. When you
release the button, after about one second the window returns to the stop
mode display. e.g.: 13Y12M 31D 23:59 (December 31, 2013, 11:59 p.m.)

List of Topics

Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Inserting batteries
1. Insert batteries.
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline
batteries (supplied) or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not supplied) with
correct polarity, and close the lid.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Note

Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder.
When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones.
When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, remove the batteries
to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Hint

The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition.
: “LOW BATT” flashes. Replace the old batteries with new ones.
: “LOW BATT” flashes and the IC recorder will stop operation.
When replacing the batteries, files recorded or alarm settings are not erased even
when you remove the batteries.
You can use two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied).
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Turning the power on
1. Slide and hold the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER
ON/OFF” until the window display appears.

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

“ACCESS” is displayed, and the IC recorder is turned on.
Hint

The remaining recording time will be displayed for about 3 seconds, and then the
display window returns to the stop mode display.
When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to
turn off the IC recorder.
When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without
attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes, the auto power off function
will take effect.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Turning the power off
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Turning the power off
1. Slide and hold the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER
ON/OFF” until “OFF” is displayed.
The IC recorder is turned off.

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting

Hint

When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without
attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes, the auto power off function
will take effect.

List of Topics

Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Turning the power on
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Setting the clock
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
When you insert batteries and turn the power on, “SET DATE” appears on the
display, and then the year section begins to flash in the clock setting display
window.

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

1. Set year, month, day, hour and minute.
Press
or
to set the year (the last two digits of the year), and then
press

PLAY/ENTER.

Repeat this procedure to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. You
can move the cursor to the year, month, day, hour and minute by pressing
or

When you set the minute and press

PLAY/ENTER, the clock reflects the

setting.

When you finish setting the clock, the remaining recording time will be
displayed for about 3 seconds, and then the display window returns to the stop
mode display.
Note

The clock setting display appears every time you replace batteries, and the
approximate time when you last operated the unit before replacing the batteries is
displayed. You must set the clock to the current time again.
If you do not press

PLAY/ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data,

the clock setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the display of the
stop mode.
The time is displayed either in 12-Hour with “AM” or “PM,” or in 24-Hour, depending
on the “HOUR” setting in the menu.
Hint

You can set the clock using the menu as well.
67

Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Setting the clock using the menu
Selecting the clock display (HOUR)
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Setting the clock using the menu
While the IC recorder is stopped, you can set the clock using the menu.

Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications

1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
The menu mode window will be displayed.

Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics
2. Press

to select “SET DATE,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

The clock setting window will be displayed.

3. Set year, month, day, hour and minute.
Press
or
to set the year (the last two digits of the year), and then
press

PLAY/ENTER.

Repeat this procedure to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. You
can move the cursor to the year, month, day, hour and minute by pressing
or

When you set the minute and press

PLAY/ENTER, the clock reflects the

setting.
4. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Note

If you do not press

within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock

setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode.
The time is displayed either in 12-Hour with “AM” or “PM,” or in 24-Hour, depending
on the “HOUR” setting in the menu.
69

Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Selecting the clock display (HOUR)
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Selecting a folder and a file
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can select a folder and a file for
recording, playing or editing.

Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

1. Press FOLDER.
The folder selection window is displayed.

Troubleshooting
List of Topics
2. Select a folder.
Press FOLDER repeatedly to select the desired folder.
When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available (
).
3. Select a file.
or
Press

to select the desired file, and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations
when you carry the IC recorder, etc.

Preparation
Recording

1. Slide the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD” to disable
the buttons while the power is on.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting

“HOLD” flashes for approximately 3 seconds, indicating that all the button
operations are disabled.

List of Topics

Note

When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all button operations are
disabled. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first.
Hint

Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing
any button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Releasing the HOLD function
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Releasing the HOLD function
If you operate buttons on the IC recorder when the HOLD function is set, “HOLD”
flashes on the display.

Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications

Release the HOLD function when you operate the IC recorder.

1. Slide the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center.

Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Recording sound from the built-in microphone
The following steps are the basic recording procedures using the specified
microphone sensitivity and recording mode.

Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Note

Announcements

Troubleshooting

Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator.
Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or
scratches the IC recorder during recording.
Hint

List of Topics

Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or
monitor the recording.

2. Select the desired folder.
3. Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone (
the source to be recorded.

) faces the direction of

4. Press

REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.

The operation indicator (

) lights in red.

You do not need to press and hold

REC/PAUSE while recording.

The new file will be automatically recorded as the last file in the current folder.
5. Press

(stop) to stop recording.

“ACCESS” appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current
recording file.
Note

The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory when “ACCESS”
appears on the display. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the
batteries. Doing so may damage the data.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Monitoring sound while recording
Turning the power on
Releasing the HOLD function
Various operations while recording
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

About the remaining memory indicator
The Remaining memory indicator displays current memory status of the IC
recorder. During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one.

Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes, the last one of the
indicator flashes. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the counter display
will be changed automatically to the remaining time display, and the remaining
recording time display will also flash. To continue recording, first erase some of
the files.
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Monitoring sound while recording
If you connect the headphones to the

(headphone) jack, you can monitor the

recording.

Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

1. Connect the headphones to the

(headphone) jack.

2. Press VOL –/+ to adjust the monitoring volume.
Monitoring volume does not affect to the recording level.
Note

When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring
the recording, the IC recorder may record a rustling noise. The rustling noise can be
reduced by holding the cord away from the IC recorder.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Recording sound from the built-in microphone
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Various operations while recording
You can perform the following operations while recording.

Preparation

To pause recording

Recording

Press

Playback
Editing
Menu

REC/PAUSE.

During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins
to flash in the display window.
(An hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and
the IC recorder enters the stop mode.)
To release pause and resume recording
Press

REC/PAUSE again.

Specifications

Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording,
press
(stop).)

Announcements

To review the current recording instantly

Troubleshooting

Press

PLAY/ENTER.

Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded.
To review during recording

List of Topics

Press and hold

during recording or recording pause.

Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback
sound. After you release
, playback starts from that point.
Hint

Files recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files.
You can record up to 99 files in each folder.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Recording sound from the built-in microphone
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Dividing a file during recording
You can divide a file during recording so that the file is divided into two parts, and
a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file.
Once a file is divided, you cannot re-combine the divided files.

1. Press DIVIDE during recording.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

“DIVIDE” and a new file number flash in the display window and the new file
number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be
recorded as two files, however recording continues without stopping.
Note

When you divide a file into two, at the point of division, the end of the first file and
the beginning of the second file may be interrupted.
If you divide files too frequently while the IC recorder is recording them, the
following phenomenon may occur: The operation indicator keeps flashing, and you
cannot operate the IC recorder for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. Wait
until the operation indicator goes off.
Hint

You can divide the currently recorded file during recording pause.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Tips for better recording
Recording at a meeting
By placing the IC recorder on a handkerchief, etc. substituting for a stand, you can
record with clear, low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk.

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications

Recording a voice note

Announcements

By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent
breathing on the built-in microphone, and record with clear sound.

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Recording an interview
Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphone faces the interviewee.

Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Starting to record automatically in response to sound
– the VOR function
You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC
recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no
sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.

Recording
Playback
Editing

1. In the stop or recording mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “VOR,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

PLAY/ENTER.

“VOR” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.
4. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

5. Press

REC/PAUSE.

“VOR” and “
” appear in the display window.
The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “VOR” and “PAUSE” flash.
When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again.
Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
The IC recorder starts recording when it detects sound.
OFF:
The VOR function does not work.
(Initial setting)
Note

The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “SENS” (microphone
sensitivity) in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not
satisfactory after you have changed the “SENS” setting, or for an important
recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu.
Hint

To cancel the VOR function, set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
81

Recording sound from the built-in microphone
Using the menu
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Selecting the recording mode (MODE)
You can set the recording mode for the files to be recorded. Set this menu item
before you start recording.

Preparation
Recording
Playback

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “MODE,” and then press

3. Press

to select desired recording mode, and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

PLAY/ENTER.
4. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
SHQ
Super high quality mode (MP3 192 kbps) (Initial setting)
HQ
High quality mode (MP3 128 kbps)
SP
Standard play mode (MP3 48 kbps)
LP
Long play mode (MPEG-4 HVXC 2 kbps)
Note

You cannot set the recording mode while recording.
The sound quality of LP mode is set for dictation. Set the microphone sensitivity to L.
LP mode is not suitable for music recording. Set SHQ mode when you want to record
music or record with high-quality sound.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS)
You can set the microphone sensitivity for the built-in microphone. Set this menu
item before you start recording.

Preparation
Recording
Playback

1. In the stop or recording mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “SENS,” and then press

3. Press

to select “

PLAY/ENTER.

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

4. Press

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

” or “

,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
:
To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as
recording in a spacious room.
(Initial setting)
:
To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC
recorder, or a loud sound.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Adding a recording to a previously recorded file
(ADD)
You can add a recording to the file being played back. The added recording will be
placed after the current file, and will be counted as a part of the file.

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

A: During playback of file 3
B: After adding a recording
C: Added recording

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “REC-OP,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

4. Press

to select “ADD,” and then press

5. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

PLAY/ENTER.
PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

6. When the file to be added is played back, press

REC/PAUSE.

and “ADD” flash and the IC recorder stops in the recording pause mode.

7. While “ADD” is flashing, press

REC/PAUSE.

The operation indicator lights in red, and the recording is added at the end of
the current file.
8. Press

(stop) to stop recording.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
The REC-OP function is active. You can add recording to the file being played, by
selecting “ADD” after selecting “REC-OP.”
OFF:
The REC-OP function does not work.
(Initial setting)
Note

You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient.
You cannot add a recording to a protected file. To add a recording, release the
protection first.
The added portion of a file will be recorded in the same recording mode.
If 10 minutes have passed after step 6, you must start the procedure again from the
beginning.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Adding an overwrite recording during playback
(OVER)
You can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded file. The
remainder of the file after the selected point is deleted.

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics
A: Starting point of overwrite recording
B: Deleted part of file 2
C: Added overwrite recording in file 2

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “REC-OP,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

4. Press

to select “OVER,” and then press

5. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

PLAY/ENTER.
PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

6. When the file to be added is played back, press

REC/PAUSE.

and “OVER” flash and the IC recorder stops in the recording pause mode.

7. While “OVER” is flashing, press

REC/PAUSE again.

The operation indicator lights in red and recording starts.
8. Press

(stop) to stop recording.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
The REC-OP function is active. You can add overwrite recording by selecting
“OVER” after selecting “REC-OP.”
OFF:
The REC-OP function does not work.
(Initial setting)
Note

You cannot overwrite a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient.
You cannot overwrite a recording to a protected file. To overwrite a recording, release
the protection first.
The overwritten portion of a file is recorded in the same recording mode.
If 10 minutes have passed after step 6, you must start the procedure again from the
beginning.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Recording with an external microphone
You can record sound using an externally connected microphone.
When you connect a stereo microphone (not supplied) to the IC recorder and the
MODE (recording mode) is set to “SHQ” or “HQ” mode, you can record sound in
stereo. You can play back the sound in stereo using the stereo headphones.

Recording
Playback

1. Connect an external microphone (

) to the

(microphone) jack when the IC

recorder is in the stop mode.

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

2. Press

REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphone is automatically cut off.
If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the “SENS” (microphone
sensitivity) setting on the IC recorder.
When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically
supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.
Hint

You can use a headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to
record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the
connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Recording from external equipment
You can make music files by recording sound/music from other equipment such as
a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, etc. connected to the IC recorder.
Hint

Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or
monitor the recording.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications

1. Connect a piece of external equipment (

) to the

(microphone) jack of the

IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.
Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to
the
(microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable
(not supplied).

Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics
2. Press

REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphone is automatically cut off and the sound from the
connected piece of equipment is recorded.
lights up in the display.
3. Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.
Hint

If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack,
(microphone) jack of the IC recorder and
stereo) of other equipment to the
adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.
To stop recording, press

(stop).
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on external equipment
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Recording the playback sound of the IC recorder on
external equipment
You can record the playback sound of the IC recorder with an externally connected
equipment.
Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.

Recording
Playback

1. Connect an audio connecting cable (not supplied) to the

Editing

2. Press

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

(headphone) jack

of the IC recorder and to the external input terminal of other equipment.
PLAY/ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected

equipment to the recording mode.
A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected.
3. Press

(stop) on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same

time to stop recording.
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Playing back the recorded sound

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

1. Slide the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” to
turn on the IC recorder, or towards the center to release the IC recorder from
the HOLD status.
The stop mode window appears.
2. Select the desired file to be played back.
If you do not select a file, the file just recorded will be played back.
3. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

Playback starts, and the operation indicator lights in green.
4. Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.
Hint

Press

(stop) to stop playback.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Turning the power on
Releasing the HOLD function
Selecting a folder and a file
Various operations while playing
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Various operations while playing
You can perform the following operations while the IC recorder is playing.

To stop at the current position (Playback Pause function)
Press

PLAY/ENTER. To resume playback from that point, press

Playback

To go back to the beginning of the current file

Editing

Press

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting

PLAY/ENTER

again.

once.

To go back to previous files
Press

repeatedly.

(During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.)
To skip to the next file
Press

once.

To skip to the succeeding files
Press

repeatedly.

(During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.)

List of Topics

Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Playing back the recorded sound
Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) – the Easy search function
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing

Reducing noise in the playback sound and making
the human voice clearer (N-CUT)– the noise cut
function
The noise cut function reduces ambient noise other than the human voice, which
makes the human voice clearer when you listen to the playback sound.

1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “N-CUT,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
The noise cut level will be adjusted automatically according to the surrounding
sound level.
OFF:
The noise cut function will be turned off.
(Initial setting)
Note

The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of
the recorded voice.
When playing back a recorded file in good sound quality, make sure to set the noise
cut function to “OFF.”
The noise cut function works when you listen to sound through the headphones. It
does not work when you play back sound using the built-in speaker.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback

Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch
Control) function
You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times. The
file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function.

1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “DPC,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. During playback, press

PLAY/ENTER.

to adjust the playback speed.

The speed decreases by 0.05 times (from ×0.50 to ×1.00).
The speed increases by 0.10 times (from ×1.00 to ×2.00).
When you press and hold each button, you can change the speed continuously.
The playback speed is set to “×0.70” when you purchase the IC recorder.
Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times.
OFF:
The DPC function does not work.
(Initial setting)
Hint

To resume normal playback speed, set “DPC” to “OFF” in step 3.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Playing back a file repeatedly

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

1. During playback, press and hold

PLAY/ENTER until “

” (repeat) appears.

The selected file will be played back repeatedly.
Hint

To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/ENTER or

(stop).
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Playing back all files in a folder continuously (CONT)
– the continuous play
You can play back all files in a folder continuously.

Preparation
Recording
Playback

1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “CONT,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

4. Press

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
You can play back all files in a folder continuously.
OFF:
The CONT function does not work.
(Initial setting)
Hint

To resume normal playback, set “CONT” to “OFF” in step 3.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Listening with better sound quality

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications

Listening to the sound with the headphones:
(headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will
Connect the headphones to the
be automatically disconnected.
Listening to the sound from an external speaker:
Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the

(headphone)

jack.

Announcements

Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Searching forward/backward during playback
(Cue/Review)

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

To search forward (Cue):
Press and hold
during playback and release it at the point you wish to
resume playback.
To search backward (Review):
Press and hold
during playback and release it at the point you wish to
resume playback.
The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to
check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC
recorder starts to search at higher speed.

When files are played back or searched to the end of the last file
When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file, “END” flashes
for approximately 5 seconds.
When “END” and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the
beginning of the last file.
If you press and hold

while “END” is lit, the files are played back rapidly,

and normal playback will start at the point you release the button.
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing

Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) – the
Easy search function
The Easy Search function allows you to quickly locate the point at which you wish
to start playback.
This function is useful for locating a specific point in a long recording such as at a
meeting.

1. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “EASY-S,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
You can go back for approximately 3 seconds by pressing
forward for approximately 10 seconds by pressing

once, and can go

once during playback. This

function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording.
OFF:
The easy search function does not work. When you press
or
, a file will be
moved forward or backward.
(Initial setting)
Go to Page Top

4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

100

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm
(ALARM)
You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time. You
can have a file played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same
time every day. You can set an alarm for a file.

Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu

1. Select the file you want to play back with an alarm.
2. Enter the alarm setting mode.
1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “ALARM,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

PLAY/ENTER.

3. Set the alarm date and time.
1. Press
press

to select “DATE,” a day of the week, or “DAILY,” and then

PLAY/ENTER.

2. Do one of the following operations.
When you select “DATE,” set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence, as described in “Setting the clock.”
or
to set the
When you select a day of the week or “DAILY,” press
hour, and then press
and then press
4. Press

PLAY/ENTER. Press

to set the minute,

PLAY/ENTER.

to select a favorite alarm pattern, and then press

PLAY/ENTER.
“ALARM ON,” is displayed.
5. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

The setting process is finished and “

” (alarm indicator) appears in the display

window.
When the set date and time comes, the IC recorder is automatically turned on and
“ALARM” is displayed in the display window. Then the alarm and the selected file
will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the
IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to “B-PLAY” or
“PLAY,” the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected file.)
Descriptions of the alarm pattern
101

You can select one of the menu items available.
B-PLAY:
The selected file is played back after the alarm sounds.
BEEP:
Only the alarm sounds.
PLAY:
Only the selected file is played back.
Note

An alarm set will not sound during recording. The alarm will start playing after you
stop the recording.
Hint

To change the alarm setting, select the file you want to change its alarm setting, and
then follow steps 2 through 5.
To cancel the alarm setting, follow steps 1 and 2. In step 2, select “OFF” (instead of
PLAY/ENTER. The alarm will be canceled and the alarm indicator
“ON”) and press
will disappear from the display window.
To stop the alarm playback, press any button other than VOL –/+ while the alarm
sound is heard. If the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback
by pressing any button.
The alarm sounds even if you set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Setting the clock
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

102

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Erasing a file
You can select a file and erase it.
Note

Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
You cannot erase a protected file. To erase the file, release the protection first, and
then erase the file.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

1. Slide the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER ON/OFF” to
turn on the IC recorder, or towards the center to release the IC recorder from
the HOLD status.
The stop mode window appears.
2. Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback
mode.
3. Erase a selected file.
When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press and hold ERASE.
When the IC recorder is in the playback mode, press ERASE.

4. Press ERASE.
“ACCESS” appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased.
When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance so that there will be no
space between files.
Hint

To cancel erasing, press

(stop) in step 3.

To erase a part of a file, divide the file into two files first, and then proceed with
103

steps 3 through 4.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Turning the power on
Releasing the HOLD function
Selecting a folder and a file
Dividing a file
Protecting a file (LOCK)
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

104

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL)
You can erase all files in the selected folder.
Note

Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
You cannot erase a protected file. To erase the file, release the protection first, and
then erase the file.

Playback
Editing

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “ERASE ALL,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

3. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

“ACCESS” appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will
be erased.
4. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Hint

To cancel erasing, press

(stop) in step 2.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Protecting a file (LOCK)
Selecting a folder and a file
Erasing a file
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

105

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback

Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE)
Moves the selected file to the selected folder.

1. Select the file you want to move.
2. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
3. Press

4. Press

to select “MOVE,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

then press

to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and
PLAY/ENTER.

The file is moved to the last position in the destination folder.
When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder
will be erased.
5. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Note

You cannot move a protected file. To move the file, release the protection first, and
then move the file.
If 99 files have been recorded in the folder to which you want to move a file, you
cannot move it.
Hint

To cancel moving the file, press

(stop) before step 4.
Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Protecting a file (LOCK)
Selecting a folder and a file
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

106

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Dividing a file
You can divide a file, so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers
are added to the divided file names. By dividing a file, you can easily find the point
from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a
meeting. You can divide a file until the total number of files in the folder reaches
the maximum number allowed.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting

1. Play back the file you want to divide.
2. Press DIVIDE at the point you want to divide.

List of Topics

The current file number and “DIVIDE” flash.
3. Press DIVIDE again.
“ACCESS” appears, and the new file number is added to the divided file. The file
numbers of the following files will increase by one.

A. Before dividing a file:

is the position you want to divide.

B. After dividing a file: The file numbers are incremented.
Note

You cannot divide a protected file. To divide the file, release the protection first.
Hint

To cancel dividing, press

(stop) in step 2.
Go to Page Top

107

108

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing

Protecting a file (LOCK)
To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an
important file. A protected file is marked with the
(protect) indicator and is
regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit.

1. Display the file which you want to protect.
2. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
3. Press

to select “LOCK,” and then press

4. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

PLAY/ENTER.

The file is protected. A protected file is marked with the
5. Press

(protect) indicator.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Hint

To release protection, select the protected file, and then proceed with steps 2
PLAY/ENTER in step 4.
through 5. Select “OFF” and then press
To cancel setting the protection, press

(stop) in step 3.
Go to Page Top

109

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Using the menu

How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications

1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
The menu mode window will be displayed.

Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

2. Press

and then press
3. Press

to select a menu item for which you want to make setting,
PLAY/ENTER.
to select the setting that you want to set, and then press

PLAY/ENTER.
4. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Note

If you do not press any button for 1 minute, the menu mode is automatically
canceled and the window will return to the normal display.
Hint

To return to the previous window, press MENU during menu mode.
To exit the menu mode, press

(stop) or MENU.
Go to Page Top

110

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Menu list
The list below shows the menu items and in which operation mode the IC recorder
can make changes to the menus.

Preparation
Recording

MODE: Stop mode
Selecting the recording mode (MODE)

Playback

SENS: Stop mode, Recording mode
Selecting the microphone sensitivity (SENS)

Editing
Menu

LCF: Stop mode, Recording mode
Reducing noise when recording (LCF) – the Low Cut Filter function

Specifications

VOR: Stop mode, Recording mode
Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function

Announcements

REC-OP (ADD): Stop mode
Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (ADD)

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

REC-OP (OVER): Stop mode
Adding an overwrite recording during playback (OVER)
DPC: Stop mode, Playback mode
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
N-CUT: Stop mode, Playback mode
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer (NCUT)– the noise cut function
EASY-S: Stop mode, Playback mode
Searching the desired point quickly (EASY-S) – the Easy search function
CONT: Stop mode, Playback mode
Playing back all files in a folder continuously (CONT) – the continuous play
DISPLAY: Stop mode, Playback mode, Recording mode
Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY)
SET DATE: Stop mode
Setting the clock using the menu
HOUR: Stop mode
Selecting the clock display (HOUR)
BEEP: Stop mode
Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP)
LED: Stop mode
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
MENU INIT: Stop mode
Resetting all menu items to the default setting (MENU INIT)
SYSTEM: Stop mode
Checking the system information (SYSTEM)
FORMAT: Stop mode
Formatting the memory (FORMAT)
111

ALL ERASE: Stop mode
Erasing all files in a folder (ERASE ALL)
MOVE: Stop mode
Moving a file to a different folder (MOVE)
LOCK: Stop mode
Protecting a file (LOCK)
ALARM: Stop mode
Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm (ALARM)

For the European models only
Go to Page Top

112

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback

Reducing noise when recording (LCF) – the Low Cut
Filter function
You can record with less noise in the recorded sound by using the “LCF” (Low Cut
Filter) function.

1. In the stop or recording mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “LCF,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

3. Press

to select “ON,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
The IC recorder cuts low frequency noise such as projector machine sound or
roaring noise from the wind, etc.
OFF:
Cancels the low cut filter function.
(Initial setting)
Hint

Select “OFF” in step 3 to cancel the low cut filter function.
Go to Page Top

113

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Selecting the display mode (DISPLAY)
You can set which information to be displayed in the display window.

1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “DISPLAY,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ELAPSE” or “REMAIN,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

PLAY/ENTER.
4. Press

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ELAPSE:
Elapsed playback time of one file
(Initial setting)
REMAIN:
During stop or playback, the remaining time of one file
During recording, the available recording time
Note

When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, recorded date and time is displayed
regardless of the display setting.
Go to Page Top

114

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Selecting the clock display (HOUR)
You can select from 12 hour-clock or 24 hour-clock.

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “HOUR,” and then press

3. Press

to select “12H” or “24H,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
12H:
12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon
24H:
0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon
(Initial setting)
Note

The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorder.
Go to Page Top

115

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Turning the beep sound on or off (BEEP)
You can turn the operation beep on or off.

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “BEEP,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has
occurred.
(Initial setting)
OFF:
No beep sound will be heard.
Note

The alarm sounds even if you set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu.
Go to Page Top

116

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
This setting turns the operation indicator on or off during operation.

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “LED,” and then press

3. Press

to select “ON” or “OFF,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Descriptions of menu items
You can select one of the menu items available.
ON:
During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes.
(Initial setting)
OFF:
The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation.
Go to Page Top

117

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback

Resetting all menu items to the default setting
(MENU INIT)
You can re-set all menu items to the default setting.
However, the following menu items cannot be initialized.
SET DATE (clock setting)
LOCK (protected files)
ALARM

Editing
Menu
Specifications

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “MENU INIT,” and then press

3. Press

to select “YES,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

4. Press

PLAY/ENTER.

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Hint

To cancel the operation, select “NO” in step 3.
Go to Page Top

118

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording

Checking the system information (SYSTEM)
You can check the system information such as the version number of the software.

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2. Press

to select “SYSTEM,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications

3. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Announcements

Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

119

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback

Formatting the memory (FORMAT)
You can format the built-in memory, erasing all the data in the memory and
resetting the folder structure to its default status.
Note

If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (Protected
files and the Help Guide will also be erased.) Note that once the files are erased, you
cannot retrieve them.

Editing

1. In the stop mode, press MENU to enter the menu mode.

2. Press

to select “FORMAT,” and then press

3. Press

to select “YES,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

PLAY/ENTER.

“ACCESS” appears and the built-in memory will be formatted.
4. Press

(stop) to exit the menu mode.

Hint

To cancel formatting the built-in memory, select “NO” in step 3.
Go to Page Top

120

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Design and specifications
Capacity (User available capacity) (*)
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.

Maximum number of folders (for a drive)
5 folders
Maximum number of files (for a folder)
99 files
Maximum number of files (for a drive)
495 files (When 5 folders are contained in a drive.)
Frequency range
SHQ: 75 Hz - 15,000 Hz
HQ: 75 Hz - 15,000 Hz
SP: 75 Hz - 10,000 Hz
LP: 100 Hz - 3,000 Hz
Microphone
Approx. 6 mm (1/4 in.) dia. monaural, omnidirecitonal
Speaker
Approx. 28 mm (1 1/8 in.) dia.
Input/Output
Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
input for plug in power
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
output for 16 Ω impedance headphones
Playback speed control (DPC)
2.00 times - 0.50 times
Power output
300 mW
Power requirements
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 3.0 V DC
Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not supplied): 2.4 V DC
Operating temperature
5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA) (*1)
Approx. 38.5 mm × 115.2 mm × 21.3 mm (1 9/16 in. × 4 5/8 in. × 27/32 in.)
121

Mass (JEITA) (*1)
Approx. 72 g (2 1/2 oz) including Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
Supplied accessories
See “Quick Start Guide” supplied with your IC recorder.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1

Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association)

Maximum recording time (*1)
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
SHQ (Super high quality mode)
21 h. 40 m.
HQ (High quality mode)
32 h. 35 m.
SP (Standard play mode)
86 h. 55 m.
LP (Long play mode)
2087 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
*1

When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the
batteries with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see “Battery
life”.
Go to Page Top

122

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation

Battery life
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (*1)
SHQ (Super high quality mode)

Recording

Recording: Approx. 13 h.
Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 10 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 21 h.

Playback

HQ (High quality mode)

Editing

Recording: Approx. 15 h.

Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 10 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 23 h.
SP (Standard play mode)
Recording: Approx. 16 h.
Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 10 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 24 h.
LP (Long play mode)
Recording: Approx. 20 h.
Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 12 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 32 h.
*1

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 playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 28.

When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (*1)
SHQ (Super high quality mode)
Recording: Approx. 10 h.
Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 8 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 15 h.
HQ (High quality mode)
Recording: Approx. 11 h.
Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 8 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 16 h.
SP (Standard play mode)
Recording: Approx. 12 h.
Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 8 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 17 h.
LP (Long play mode)
Recording: Approx. 13 h.
Playback through speaker (*2): Approx. 9 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 25 h.
*1

Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology

123

Industries Association). The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC
recorder.
*2

When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 28.
Go to Page Top

124

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Precautions
On power

Preparation

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.

Recording

On safety

Playback
Editing

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

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries and
have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

Announcements

Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not waterproof.
In particular, be careful in the following situations.

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

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.

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.

Backup recommendations
125

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction
of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded
files.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

126

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Safety regulations
WARNING

Preparation

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

Recording

CAUTION

Playback

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

Editing
Menu
Specifications

For customers in Europe
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)

Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided
with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which
127

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at endof-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

Notice for the customers: the following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU
directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance
based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses
provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

128

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

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.

Troubleshooting

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.

List of Topics

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
50
60
70

Quiet room
Moderate rainfall
Normal conversation
Busy traffic, vacuum cleaner
129

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.
Go to Page Top
4-448-103-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation

130

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback

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 Help Guide.
Go to Page Top

Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

131

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Preparation

form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

Recording

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT,
OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS HELP GUIDE,
THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE
THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or
the information contained herein at any time without notice.

Display windows in this Help Guide may differ from what are actually displayed
on your IC recorder depending on the area you purchased the IC recorder and
the settings you have made.

What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws
prohibit other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holders.
Go to Page Top

132

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Menu
Specifications
Announcements

Customer support websites
Please access the following support home page to get the support information
about your IC recorder:
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
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 Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work.
Go to Page Top

Troubleshooting
List of Topics

133

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use

Troubleshooting
Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check it as follows.
Check the items listed in “Troubleshooting.”

Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

Re-insert the batteries.
Some problems may be solved when you re-insert the batteries.
Charge the batteries if you are using rechargeable batteries.
Some problems may be solved when the batteries are charged.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Please access the following support home page to get the support information
about your IC recorder:
For customers in Europe:
http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA
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 Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
For customers in other countries/regions:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support
Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work.
Go to Page Top

134

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

The recorded file is noisy and you want to record
with less noise in your recording.

How to Use
Troubleshooting

If you set “LCF” in the menu to “ON” before recording, you can record a file
with less noise from the recording environment.

IC recorder operations

Go to Page Top

Messages
System limitations

Related Topic
Reducing noise when recording (LCF) – the Low Cut Filter function

List of Topics

Go to Page Top

135

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting

A rustling noise is recorded.
A rustling noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is rubbed by your hand or
clothing while you are recording.
If possible, please do not touch the IC recorder until you finish recording.
Go to Page Top

IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

136

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting

A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if the IC recorder is placed near
an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a mobile phone during recording or
playback.
Keep the IC recorder away from such equipment when recording.

IC recorder operations

Go to Page Top

Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

137

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Noise is recorded when you record a file using an
external microphone (not supplied).

How to Use
Troubleshooting

The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty.
Clean the plug.

IC recorder operations

Go to Page Top

Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

138

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Noise is heard when you listen to the file using
headphones.

How to Use
Troubleshooting

The plug of the connected headphones is dirty.
Clean the plug.

IC recorder operations

Go to Page Top

Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

139

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide

Noise is heard in the playback even though the noise
cut function is active.

How to Use
Troubleshooting

When playing back files using the built-in speaker or monitoring sound during
recording, the noise cut function does not work.

IC recorder operations

Go to Page Top

Messages
System limitations

List of Topics

Related Topic
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer
(N-CUT)– the noise cut function
Go to Page Top

140

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting
IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC
recorder does not operate, even if you press any
button.
The batteries are weak.
The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.
The power of the IC recorder is off.
Slide and hold the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER
ON/OFF” until the window display appears. The power is turned on.
The HOLD function is activated.
Slide the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the center direction.

List of Topics

Go to Page Top

Related Topic
Turning the power on
Parts and controls
Releasing the HOLD function
Go to Page Top

141

IC Recorder

ICD-BX132
Back

Help Guide
How to Use
Troubleshooting

The IC recorder cannot be turned off.
Slide and hold the HOLD・POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “POWER
ON/OFF” until “OFF” is displayed when the IC recorder is stopped. The power is
turned off.
Go to Page Top

IC recorder operations
Messages
System limitations

Sony Cassette Player Icd Bx132 Users Manual Help Guide | Top

ICD-BX132 to the manual e463af71-9672-418a-a27e-b2dba1423936

Navigation menu

Versions of this User Manual:

Views

Navigation