Sony ICD-UX523 Quick Start Manual

Owner's Record
GB
The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the
battery compartment. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these
ES
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Capacity (User available capacity)
ICD-UX522/UX522F : 2 GB (approx. 1.80 GB = 1,932,735,283 Byte)
ICD-UX523/UX523F : 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in
the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
ICD-UX522/UX522F/UX523/UX523F
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
4-293-031-71(2)
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service
Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the
basic operations of the IC recorder.
Declaration of Conformity
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.
Trade Name
Model
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address
Check the supplied items.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
IC Recorder (1)
  Battery case (1)
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
 Stereo headphones (1) Application software, Sound Organizer

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
USB connection support cable (1)
 (CD-ROM) (1)
 NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery Operating Instructions (Stored in the

For the customers in the U.S.A.
(1)
built-in memory)
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Optional accessories Nickel metal hydride batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD (excluding
  batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
ECM-CZ10, ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3 Argentina), AC-U50AG (For the Latin For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
Audio connecting cable RK-G136, RK-G139 American countries only excluding
 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
 Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN Argentina) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride batteries.
 Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use
Premium batteries BCG-34HS2KAN
Let's try out your new IC recorder
1. Power on.



2. Set the date and time.



3. Select the menu language.
: SONY

: ICD-UX523

: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA



(The tab is displayed only on the
ICD-UX522F/UX523F.)
4. Record.

 Insert a battery with the correct polarity. Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you
Operation slide the HOLD•POWER switch towards the center to release
indicator
the HOLD status.
 Turn the power on.
Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the
 Press REC/PAUSE.

direction of "POWER" until the window display
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights
appears.
in red.


You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE.
Press REC/PAUSE again to restart recording.
 Press STOP to stop recording.
To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER
switch in the direction of "POWER" until "Power Off" Recording stops and the operation indicator
animation is displayed.
flashes in orange.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
5. Listen.
 Press /ENTER.
 To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the
Operation
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights
HOLD•POWER switch towards the center.
indicator
in green.
 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.

 Press STOP to stop playback.
 Press  or  to set the year (the last

two digits of the year), and then press
/ENTER. Repeat this procedure to

set month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence.
When you set the minute and press  /ENTER, the
clock reflects the setting.
 Press STOP.
6. Erase.
 Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.
 Press ERASE.

"Erase?" is displayed and the file to be erased is
 Press MENU.
played back for confirmation.

 Select "Execute" using  or , and then
 Press , press  or  to select , and
press /ENTER.
then press /ENTER. 
"Erasing..." is displayed while the selected file is
 Press  or  to select "Language, " and being erased.
then press /ENTER.
 Press  or  to select the language that
you want to use in the display window,
and then press /ENTER.
You can select the following languages:
English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
 Press STOP.
What to do next
More advanced features
Congratulations! You have set up your IC recorder and enjoyed your first recording. Let's step
up to the next stage. There are some more useful functions and information that you can use to
fully utilize your IC recorder.
For details on each operation, refer to the
PDF operating instructions copied to your
Selecting a memory/tab/folder/file
computer.
You can select a tab and a folder in which you (Built-in memory) or (Memory
are going to record a file. You can also specify card): Memory to be used. You can
the file to be played back or erased in the switch between the built-in memory and
selected folder. memory card.
 Select a tab.  Select a folder.
1.
Press FOLDER to display the folder Press  or  to select a folder, and then
selection window. press /ENTER.
2. Press  and press  or  to select
To display the files contained in the
a tab, and then press /ENTER. selected folder, press .
(Voice): Recordable area to be used
 Select a file.
to manage files recorded with the IC
recorder.
When the file selection window is
(Music): Playback-only area to be used
displayed, press  or  to select the
to manage music files transferred from
desired file, and then press  /ENTER.
your computer. When the stop mode window is
(Podcast): Playback-only area to be
displayed, you can switch files by
used to manage podcast files transferred pressing  and .
from your computer.
Copying the operating instructions to your
computer
 Open the "Instructions" folder on
your computer.
On Windows: Click [My Computer]
or [Computer] - [IC RECORDER]
- [Instructions].
On Macintosh: Click [IC RECORDER] on
the finder - [Instructions].
 Drag and drop the files of the Precautions
The operating instructions explaining all the
operating instructions from the
features and functions of the IC recorder are
"Instructions" folder to the local
stored as PDF files in the built-in memory of
disk on your computer. On power
the IC recorder.
Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC.
The file names of the operating

You can also download the operating Use an NH-AAA rechargeable battery or an
instructions are as follows:
instructions from the Sony support home page: LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery.
Product name_language name_version.
For customers in the U.S.A.:
pdf (e.g. ICD-UX522_UX522F_UX523_ On safety
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport
UX523F_English_11.pdf )
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling
For customers in Latin America:
or operating any motorized vehicle.
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
 Disconnect the IC recorder from
On handling
your computer.
 Connect the IC recorder to your
Do not leave the unit in a location near

computer.
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
 To read the operating instructions, double-click sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
the PDF file you want to read.
shock.
Scene selection
You can select the menu items for recording
to the most appropriate settings according to
various recording scenes.
NOISE CUT
Reduces ambient noise to make the playback
sound clearer.
T-MARK
DPC (SPEED Adds a track mark to set the starting point
CTRL)
when recording or playing back a file.
NOISE CUT
DPC (SPEED CTRL)
Adjusts the playback speed.
T-MARK
MENU
MENU
Sets various menu items, such as REC Mode,
Mic Sensitivity, etc.
FM radio*
Allows you to tune in and record an FM
radio station using the menu. You can preset
stations for easy tuning, or change reception
settings.
* for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only
Sound Organizer (PC application
software**)
Various operations can be performed using
Sound Organizer on your computer. You can
import files recorded with the IC recorder
into Sound Organizer to edit. You can import
music files of a music CD or podcast files to
transfer to the IC recorder. You can also burn
CDs of the music you like.
** for Windows only
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the unit, remove the battery and have the
unit checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.