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SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
ICD-TX50
SPECIFICATIONS
IC RECODER
9-893-398-01
2012A33-1
©
2012.01
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
E Model
Chinese Model
Ver. 1.0 2012.01
Note:
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
IC Recorder section
Capacity (User available capacity)
4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
Maximum number of folders (for a drive)
400 folders
Maximum number of files (for a folder)
199 files
Maximum number of files (for a drive)
4,074 files (When 21 folders are contained in a drive.)
Frequency range
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
95 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 192kbps
95 Hz - 18,000 Hz
MP3 128kbps
95 Hz - 16,000 Hz
MP3 48kbps(MONO)
95 Hz - 14,000 Hz
Compatible file formats
MP3
*
1
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
*
1
The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is
also supported. Not all encoders are supported.
WMA
*
2
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wma
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wma
*
2
WMA Ver. 9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate),
Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported.
Copyright-protected file cannot be played back. Not all
encoders are supported.
Copyright-protected file cannot be played back. Not all
encoders are supported.
AAC-LC
*
3
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies:
11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .m4a
Sampling frequencies:
11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .m4a
*
3
Copyright-protected file cannot be played back. Not all AAC
encoders are supported.
LPCM
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
File extension: .wav
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
File extension: .wav
General section
Speaker
Approx. 10 mm × 6 mm (13/32 inches × 1/4 inches) dia.
Input/Output
Headphone jack
(minijack, stereo)
Recommended load impedance: 16 ohms
Recommended load impedance: 16 ohms
USB connector
(micro B)
High-Speed USB compatible
High-Speed USB compatible
microSD card slot
microSD card/microSDHC card compatible
Playback speed control (DPC)
2.00 times - 0.50 times
MP3/WMA/AAC-LC
1.00 time - 0.50 times
LPCM
Power output
150 mW
Power requirements
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
battery
battery
3.7 V DC
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)
*4
Approx. 40.8 mm × 102.3 mm × 6.4 mm (1 5/8 inches × 4 1/8 inches × 9/32 inches)
Mass (JEITA)
*4
Approx. 50 g (1 3/4 oz.)
*
4
The standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
Supplied accessories
Noise damper (1)
Stereo headphones (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1)
Operating Instructions (Stored in the built-in memory)
Quick Start Guide
Stereo headphones (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1)
Operating Instructions (Stored in the built-in memory)
Quick Start Guide
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum recording time
*5*6
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
REC mode
(Recording scene
(Recording scene
*7
)
Built-in
memory
memory
microSD card
2GB
4GB
8GB
16GB
32GB
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
6h.
3h.
6h.
12h. 5m.
24h. 15m.
48h. 40.m
MP3 192kbps
( /
( /
/ /
)
44h. 40m.
22h. 20m.
44h. 40m.
89h. 25m.
178h.
357h.
MP3 128kbps ( )
67h. 5m.
33h. 30m.
67h. 5m.
134h.
268h.
536h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO)
178h.
89h. 25m.
178h.
357h.
715h.
1431h.
h.: hours/m.: minutes
*
5
When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to use a USB AC adaptor
(not supplied). For details on the battery life, see the “Battery life” table.
*
6
The maximum recording time in the above table is for your reference only, and may differ depending
on the card specifications.
*
7
Default settings
The maximum playback time of music files/number of files
*8
Bit rate
Playback time
Number of files
48 kbps
178h.
2670 files
128 kbps
67h. 5m.
1006 files
256 kbps
33h. 30m.
502 files
h.: hours/m.: minutes
*
8
In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.
Battery life
With built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
*1
REC Mode
Recording
Playback through
speaker
*2
Playback using the
headphones
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Approx. 18h.
Approx. 10h.
Approx. 19h.
MP3 192kbps
Approx. 24h.
Approx. 11h.
Approx. 23h.
MP3 128kbps
Approx. 24h.
Approx. 11h.
Approx. 25h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO)
Approx. 24h.
Approx. 11h.
Approx. 26h.
Music file
(128 kbps/44.1kHz)
(128 kbps/44.1kHz)
—
Approx. 11h.
Approx. 26h.
h.: hours
*
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.
*
2
When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 28
ICD-TX50
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1.
SERVICING NOTES
............................................. 3
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly Flow ........................................................... 5
2-2. Clip
2-2. Clip
.................................................................................. 6
2-3. Spring
(Clip)
................................................................... 6
2-4. Panel
(Rear)
Assy
............................................................ 7
2-5. Holder
(HP)
..................................................................... 8
2-6. Battery
Assy
(BAT1)
....................................................... 8
2-7. Case
(Front)
Assy
............................................................ 9
2-8. MAIN
board
.................................................................... 10
3.
TEST MODE
............................................................ 11
4.
EXPLODED VIEWS
4-1. Panel (Rear) Section ....................................................... 16
4-2. Case (Front) Section ....................................................... 17
4-3. MAIN Board Section ...................................................... 18
4-2. Case (Front) Section ....................................................... 17
4-3. MAIN Board Section ...................................................... 18
5. ACCESSORIES
....................................................... 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of batter-
ies.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of batter-
ies.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA
and other countries.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications
Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
The “Sound Organizer” uses software modules as shown below:
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Format Runtime
This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights
of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited
without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited
without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
ICD-TX50
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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
ABOUT THE BOARDS REPLACING
When the boards installed in this unit are defective, exchange the
complete mounted board.
However the headphone jack (J301) on the MAIN board is ex-
changeable. Refer to “4. EXPLODED VIEWS” (page 17).
When the boards installed in this unit are defective, exchange the
complete mounted board.
However the headphone jack (J301) on the MAIN board is ex-
changeable. Refer to “4. EXPLODED VIEWS” (page 17).
ABOUT THE HANDLING OF THE BATTERY ASSY
(BAT1)
When the battery assy (BAT1) is removed, insulate the end of wire
by a tape etc. to prevent short-circuited of the wire part of battery
assy (BAT1).
(BAT1)
When the battery assy (BAT1) is removed, insulate the end of wire
by a tape etc. to prevent short-circuited of the wire part of battery
assy (BAT1).
battery assy (BAT1)
wire
wire
Wrap by the tape etc. and
insulate the end of wire.
insulate the end of wire.
ABOUT THE DESTINATION SETTING WHEN REPLAC-
ING THE MAIN BOARD
When the MAIN board of this unit is replaced, perform processing
according to the following procedure.
ING THE MAIN BOARD
When the MAIN board of this unit is replaced, perform processing
according to the following procedure.
Precaution
The contents which are not opened to customers are included
in the following procedure. After you are cautious of handling of
information, execute work under the suffi cient administration.
The contents which are not opened to customers are included
in the following procedure. After you are cautious of handling of
information, execute work under the suffi cient administration.
1. About the preparing of tools
Download the tools used by this work from the homepage of TISS.
When the tools cannot be confi rmed by TISS, confi rm to the ser-
vice headquarters.
Download the tools used by this work from the homepage of TISS.
When the tools cannot be confi rmed by TISS, confi rm to the ser-
vice headquarters.
2. Setting method
Note: The destination setting is impossible when battery voltage is not
enough.
Fully charge the battery in advance.
Procedure:
1. Connect this unit to the PC by using the USB cable.
1. Connect this unit to the PC by using the USB cable.
IC recorder
USB connecting
cable
cable
Computer
To (USB) connector
To USB port
of your
computer
of your
computer
System requirements
To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software
To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software
To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Sound Organizer
software, or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device, your
computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment
described below.
software, or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device, your
computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment
described below.
Operating systems
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Starter
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Starter
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher
*
Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
*
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Mac OS X (v10.3.9-v10.7)
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Mac OS X (v10.3.9-v10.7)
Pre-installed.
*
Excluding China
Notes
One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed. Any operating
system other than those indicated above (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.),
upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environment are not supported.
upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environment are not supported.
64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please
For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please
access the support home page for the IC recorder.
Hardware environment:
Sound board: Sound boards compatible with any of the supported operating
systems
Port: USB port
Disk drive
Disk drive
A CD-ROM drive is required. To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW
drive.
drive.
Notes
The following systems are not supported:
Operating systems other than the ones indicated on “Operating systems”
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
Upgraded operating systems
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
Upgraded operating systems
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer.
Operating systems
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Starter (32 bit version)
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Starter (32 bit version)
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher
*
Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
*
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Pre-installed.
*
Excluding China
Notes
One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed. Upgraded
operating systems or multi-boot environment are not supported.
64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
IBM PC/AT or compatible
CPU
Windows XP: Pentium III processor of 500 MHz or faster
Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster
Windows 7: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster
Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster
Windows 7: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster
Memory
Windows XP: At least 256 MB
Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate/
Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is recommended.)
Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate/
Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is recommended.)
Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Free hard disk space
At least 400 MB is required.
Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used.
Also, free space for handling music data is required.
Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used.
Also, free space for handling music data is required.
Display settings
Screen resolution: 800 × 600 pixels or higher (1,024 × 768 pixels is
recommended.)
Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher
recommended.)
Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher
Sound card
A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended.
USB port
A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media.
Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which
operation has been specifically guaranteed.
Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which
operation has been specifically guaranteed.
Disk drive
A CD-ROM drive is required. To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW
drive.
drive.
ICD-TX50
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2. Confi rm that “Connecting” is displayed on the screen of this
unit.
LCD Display
3. Unzip the model setting fi le to get folder on PC.
4. Open the unzipped folder and choose the folder which suits the
4. Open the unzipped folder and choose the folder which suits the
following conditions out of it.
Folder selection condition
Destination
Folder name
US
ICD-TX50_U
Canadian
ICD-TX50_CA
AEP
ICD-TX50_CE7
E
ICD-TX50_E
Latin American
ICD-TX50_LA
Korean
ICD-TX50_KR3
Chinese
ICD-TX50_CN
5. Copy the “DEVINFO.UPG” fi le included in the folder selected
at step 4 to this unit.
6. Confi rm that orange blink of the access indicator has fi nished,
and remove the USB cable from this unit and PC.
7. “Updating···” is displayed on the screen of this unit, and this
unit is rebooted automatically.
8. The destination setting is completed.
3. Confi rmation method
Procedure:
1. Slide the [POWER] switch to turn the power on.
Procedure:
1. Slide the [POWER] switch to turn the power on.
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3. Press the [
x
STOP] key, and make this unit into a halt condi-
tion.
4. While pressing the [
x
STOP] and [VOL –] keys, slide the
[HOLD] switch to ON.
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lease the [
x
STOP] and [VOL –] keys.
6. Confi rm that the destination has been changed.
LCD Display
Displayed characters/values are example.
Destination
Model name
Firmware version
Model name
Firmware version
<SERVICE MENU>
ICD-TX50/E
1.00.01
ICD-TX50/E
1.00.01
7. Slide the [HOLD] switch to OFF.
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8. Press the [
>
] or [
.
] keys to select the “MENU INIT”, and
press the [
N
/ENT] key.
9. Initialization of this unit is performed.
“Success” is displayed, and this unit reboots.