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Sony ICD-UX512 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-196-549-11(1)
IC Recorder
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Operating Instructions
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
ICD-UX512/UX513F

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  • Page 1 4-196-549-11(1) IC Recorder Getting Started Basic Operations Operating Instructions Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-UX512/UX513F...
  • Page 2 To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. 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. RATED CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 800 mA Disposal of Old Electrical &...

  • Page 3: Notice For Users

    EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 4 SD-3C, LLC. • “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...8 Index to parts and controls ...9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ...10 Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) ...11 Step 2: Recharging the Battery ...12 Recharging the battery using a computer ...12 Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor ...14...
  • Page 6 Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings ...46 Convenient playback methods ...46 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function ...47 Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function ...48 Selecting the sound effect ...49 Selecting the playback mode ...51...
  • Page 7 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ...93 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ...93 Structure of folders and files ...95 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer ...99 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Front A Operation indicator B Built-in microphones (stereo) C Display window STOP button REC (record)/PAUSE button F Control button ( backward), (cue/fast forward)) > (play)/ENT (enter) button* (folder) button I MENU/NOISE CUT button J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack L ERASE button M VOL (volume) –/+* button...

  • Page 10: Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)

    Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD”...

  • Page 11: Maintaining The Moderate Volume Level (Avls)

    Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and also to maintain a moderate volume level.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Recharging The Battery

    Step 2: Recharging the Battery Recharging the battery using a computer Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the battery until the battery indicator indicates “ It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery.* Insert a rechargeable battery.

  • Page 13: Usb Connection Support Cable

    When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will indicate “ Fully charged indicator Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer. Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.

  • Page 14: Recharging The Battery Using A Usb Ac Adaptor

    P Note If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 120. When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery Follow the step 1. P Note You cannot charge an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (not supplied).

  • Page 15: Step 3: Turning The Ic Recorder On

    Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and the “Accessing...” animation is displayed. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of the “POWER”...

  • Page 16: Step 4: Setting The Clock

    Step 4: Setting the Clock x STOP N /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT v , V You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert a battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without a battery for more than 1 minute, the “Set Date&Time”...
  • Page 17 The menu mode window will be displayed. (The tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX513F.) Press on the control button, press on the control button to select (IC recorder setting) tab, and then press /ENT. Press on the control button to select “Date&Time,”...
  • Page 18 P Note If you do not press N /ENT 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. To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Setting The Language To Be Used In The Display Window

    Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window x STOP N /ENT v , V You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 6 languages. Select the (IC recorder setting) tab t “Language”...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 14). • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 45).
  • Page 21 Press on the control button, press control button to select the press on the control button. > P Note Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. (Music) tab and the displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 101, 105).
  • Page 22 Press /ENT. Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording) Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold while recording.

  • Page 23: Organizer (Cd-Rom)

    To stop recording Press STOP. The “Accessing...” animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the “Accessing...” animation appears on the display.

  • Page 24: Listening

    Listening Starting playback Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). Press Press on the control button, press control button to select the (Music) tab, or the on the control button. >...
  • Page 25 Press on the control button. > Press on the control button to select the file you want to play. Press /ENT. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 87), the operation indicator does not light.) Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.

  • Page 26: Other Operations

    To stop playback Press STOP. Other operations stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of the current file go back to previous files skip to the next file skip to the succeeding files Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode, When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point (page 60).

  • Page 27: Display When Playing Back A File

    About the tab view The recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and are displayed with tabs. When you choose a folder, you can move to one of those the areas by switching a tab. Tabs (Voice): Recordable area.
  • Page 28 A File information Press on the control button to check the file information during playback. A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. : Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER05 : File name: Date_file number (e.g. 100101_001) : Artist name (e.g. My Recording) : Title: Date_file number (e.g.

  • Page 29: Erasing

    Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.
  • Page 30 Press /ENT. The “Erasing...” animation 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. To cancel erasing Select “Cancel” in step 4 of “Selecting a file and erasing it,”...

  • Page 31: Other Recording Operations

    Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation x STOP N /ENT v , V According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 79), Mic Sensitivity (page 80), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.

  • Page 32: Tips For Better Recording

    To record in a variety of (Meeting) situations, such as recording in a spacious conference room. To record dictation with a (Voice Notes) microphone in front of your mouth. To record human voice at a (Interview) distance of 1 to 2 meters. To record a wide range of (Lecture) sound, such as a lecture in a...
  • Page 33 Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the interviewee. Recording a music performance By attaching a tripod (not supplied) or placing the recorder on a stand or table, you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built-in microphones more precisely.
  • Page 34 To change the settings when you set the scene Select the scene you want to edit in step 2 of “Selecting a recording scene for each situation,” press control button to select “Edit from Current Setting” or “Edit,” and then press /ENT.

  • Page 35: Press

    “Default Value?” will be displayed. Press on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press ENT. The menu item settings will be set to the default settings. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Default settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 79 through 81.

  • Page 36: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function

    Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function x STOP z REC/PAUSE N /ENT v , V 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.

  • Page 37: Recording On A Memory Card

    The microSD/microSDHC cards that have been tested according to our standards are as follows. microSD/microSDHC cards Supplier 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB SONY Toshiba Panasonic SanDisk a : Operation tested –: Operation not tested As of September 2010...
  • Page 38 For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.”...

  • Page 39: Press

    memory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions. To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card (from the folder selection window) Press The folder selection window will be displayed. Press on the control button, press on the control button to select the (Built-in memory) tab, and then press...
  • Page 40 Press on the control button to select “Memory Card,” and then press /ENT. “Select Memory” is set to “Built-In Memory” when you purchase the IC recorder. If the memory card has already been formatted, proceed to step 5. When the memory card is not formatted, select the (IC recorder setting) tab t “Format”...

  • Page 41: Recording Via Other Devices

    Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Stereo microphone m (microphone) jack x STOP z REC/PAUSE N /ENT v , V Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “Select Input”...

  • Page 42: Recording From Other Equipment

    Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone.
  • Page 43 Tips • Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. • If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.
  • Page 44 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. “ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. “ ” appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and “...

  • Page 45: Operation During Recording

    Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed. P Note When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring the...

  • Page 46: Other Playback Operations

    Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.

  • Page 47: Reducing Noise In The Playback Sound And Making The Human Voice Clearer - The Noise Cut Function

    • If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold > on the control button to go to the end of the file, and then press . on the control button while “FILE END”...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc (Digital Pitch Control) Function

    “Noise Cut” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel the noise cut function Select “OFF” in step 2. To set the noise cut function in the menu Select and set “Noise Cut” from the (Playback) tab of the menu.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Sound Effect

    The playback speed is set to “×0.70” when you purchase the IC recorder. To resume normal playback speed Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “OFF.” P Note You can only adjust the playback speed in a 0.50 range from times to 1.00 time when files are recorded as LPCM/WMA/AAC-LC files.
  • Page 50 Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound. Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound. Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more. Custom You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Playback Mode

    Selecting the playback mode x STOP N /ENT v , V You can select the playback mode in the menu. (Playback) tab t “Play Select the Mode” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then press /ENT.
  • Page 52 To play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat During playback, press to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly.

  • Page 53: Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm x STOP N /ENT v , V 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.
  • Page 54 “Executing...,” is displayed. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. The setting process is finished and “ (alarm indicator) appears in the display window. To change the alarm setting Select the file you want to change its alarm setting, and then follow steps 2 through 5 on page 53 through this page.

  • Page 55: Playback Via Other Devices

    Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, Mini disc recorder, etc. i (headphone) jack x STOP N /ENT You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using a...

  • Page 56: Editing Files

    Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder x STOP v , V N /ENT . , > Select the file you want to move. Select the (Edit) tab t “Move File” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press (The tab is displayed only on...

  • Page 57: Copying A File To The Other Memory

    To cancel moving the file Press STOP before step 4. P Notes • You cannot move podcast files. • You cannot move protected files (page 66). • You cannot move files to the other memory media. Copying a file to the other memory Memory card slot x STOP...

  • Page 58: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    Press on the control button to select the folder that you want to copy the file into, and then press The “Copying...” animation appears and the file is copied as the last file in the destination folder. A file will be copied with the identical file name.
  • Page 59 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All” in the menu, and then press (The tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX513F.) “Erase All Files in the Folder?” will be displayed. Press on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

  • Page 60: Using A Track Mark

    Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark T-MARK N /ENT . , > You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file.

  • Page 61: Erasing A Track Mark

    Erasing a track mark x STOP N /ENT v , V Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase. (Edit) tab t “Erase Track Select the Mark” in the menu, and then press ENT. (The tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX513F.) “Erase Track Mark?”...

  • Page 62: Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time

    Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time x STOP N /ENT v , V Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks. Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All Track Marks” in the menu, and then press /ENT.

  • Page 63: Dividing A File

    Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position x STOP N /ENT v , V You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file.

  • Page 64: Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions

    P Notes • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file. • When you divide a file with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, and artist name. •...
  • Page 65 Press on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press ENT. The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the file is divided at all the track mark positions. All the existing track marks in the files will be erased. File 1 A file is divided.

  • Page 66: Protecting A File

    Protecting a File x STOP N /ENT v , V 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.

  • Page 67: Listening To The Fm Radio

    Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies x STOP N /ENT . , > The headphone cord of the supplied stereo headphones is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack when listening to the FM radio.

  • Page 68: Tuning In A Preset Radio Station

    To scan radio frequencies automatically In step 2, press and hold control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you cannot tune in a station, press on the control button repeatedly to >...

  • Page 69: Recording Fm Broadcasts

    The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. Press on the control button repeatedly until the preset (P) number you want is displayed. Press STOP to turn the FM radio off. Recording FM broadcasts z REC/PAUSE x STOP Tune in the station you want to record. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

  • Page 70: Presetting Fm Radio Stations

    Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically x STOP N /ENT v , V You can automatically tune in radio stations and then register them with preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. (FM radio) tab t “Auto Select the Preset”...

  • Page 71: Erasing Preset Fm Radio Stations

    You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder’s memory. Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Tuning in a preset radio station” and tune in the station you want to preset and store on a preset number.

  • Page 72: Changing The Fm Radio Reception Settings

    Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio x STOP N /ENT v , V You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. Select the (FM radio) tab t “DX/ LOCAL”...

  • Page 73: Switching The Scanning Sensitivity

    Switching the scanning sensitivity x STOP N /ENT v , V You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. (FM radio) tab t “Scan Select the Sensitivity” in the menu while listening to FM radio, and then press Press select “High(SCAN H)”...

  • Page 74: Switching The Fm Radio Output Between Speaker And Headphones

    Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones x STOP N /ENT v , V During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. (FM radio) tab t “Audio Select the Output”...

  • Page 75: About The Menu Function

    About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu x STOP N /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT v , V Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX513F.) Press on the control button, press...

  • Page 76: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Tabs Menu items Scene Select (Recording) REC Mode Mic Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) SYNC REC Select Input Noise Cut (Playback) Effect Easy Search Play Mode Alarm AVLS (Edit) Protect Divide Current Position Move File File Copy Erase Track Mark * for ICD-UX513F only Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)
  • Page 77 Tabs Menu items (Edit) Erase All Track Marks Divide All Track Marks Erase All Display (Display) Backlight Select Memory (IC recorder Language setting) Date&Time Time Display Beep USB Charge Auto Power Off Format FM Radio* (FM radio)* Auto Preset* DX/LOCAL* Scan Sensitivity* Audio Output* * for ICD-UX513F only...
  • Page 78 Tabs Menu items Scene Select (Recording) Settings (*: Initial setting) Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as follows: (Meeting), (Interview), (Lecture), Scene). You can also edit the settings of the various recording menu items which are pre-set in the “Scene Select”...
  • Page 79 Tabs Menu items REC Mode (Recording) Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the recording mode. LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit: LPCM (not compressed) in stereo high-quality recording mode MP3 192kbps*: MP3 (compressed) in stereo standard-quality recording mode MP3 128kbps: MP3 (compressed) in long play stereo recording mode MP3 48kbps(MONO): MP3 (compressed) in monaural standard recording...
  • Page 80 Tabs Menu items Mic Sensitivity (Recording) LCF(Low Cut) Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the microphone sensitivity. High To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as recording in a spacious room. Medium To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as recording in a meeting space or during interview.
  • Page 81 Tabs Menu items (Recording) SYNC REC Select Input Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when z REC/PAUSE is pressed.
  • Page 82 Tabs Menu items Noise Cut (Playback) Effect Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the noise cut function and the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder play a file back which is recorded with noise cut function. Maximum: The noise cut levels will be more intense. Medium: The noise cut level will be weakened.
  • Page 83 Tabs Menu items Easy Search (Playback) Play Mode Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the easy search function. You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing on the control button and go back for about 3 > seconds by pressing on the control button.
  • Page 84 Tabs Menu items Alarm (Playback) Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the alarm. The alarm function is effective. Set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback, and set the following alarm pattern. Beep&Play: The selected file is played back after the alarm sounds.
  • Page 85 Tabs Menu items AVLS (Playback) Protect (Edit) Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function. ON*: The AVLS function that maintains a moderate volume level is effective when listening with the headphones. OFF: The AVLS function does not work and the sound is played back at the original volume.
  • Page 86 Tabs Menu items Divide Current Position (Edit) Move File File Copy Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Divide All Track Marks Settings (*: Initial setting) Divides a file into two. Execute: A file will be divided into two. Cancel: Division is not executed.
  • Page 87 Tabs Menu items Erase All (Edit) Display (Display) Settings (*: Initial setting) Erases all files in the selected folder. Press to return to the folder window before erasing the files and select a folder from which all files are to be erased, and then go to the menu window.
  • Page 88 Tabs Menu items Backlight (Display) Select Memory (IC recorder setting) Language Date&Time Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation.
  • Page 89 Tabs Menu items Time Display (IC recorder setting) Beep USB Charge Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the clock display. 12-Hour: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-Hour*: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred.
  • Page 90 Tabs Menu items Auto Power Off (IC recorder setting) Settings (*: Initial setting) If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, the IC recorder turns off automatically. 5min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes.
  • Page 91 • When you format the built-in memory, the operating instructions stored in the built-in memory will also be erased. To get another copy of the operating instructions, please visit the Sony support home page: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.
  • Page 92 Tabs Menu items DX/LOCAL** (FM radio)** Scan Sensitivity** Audio Output** During FM reception or recording, switches between ** for ICD-UX513F only Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX*: Normally, select this setting. LOCAL: When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna...

  • Page 93: Utilizing Your Computer

    Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them (page 100) Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 101) Using the IC recorder as USB...
  • Page 94 Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB DIRECT connector into the USB port of a running computer. Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly. On the Windows screen; open “My Computer”...

  • Page 95: Structure Of Folders And Files

    Structure of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Macintosh screen using Finder, folders and files can be displayed by opening “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.” Built-in memory “IC RECORDER”...
  • Page 96 Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, it will not be displayed on the (Voice) tab of the IC recorder. When you transfer a file from your computer to the IC recorder, put the file in the folders under the VOICE folder.
  • Page 97 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP LPCM AAC-LC PODCASTS NEWS AAC-LC Conversation LPCM microSD card “MEMORY CARD” PRIVATE Sony Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP LPCM PODCASTS AAC-LC NEWS...
  • Page 98 Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: Folder for files recorded using the...

  • Page 99: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer

    • Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder • A folder called “No Folder” (If you transfer music files separately, those files will be displayed under this folder.) Folders displayed on the (Podcast) tab of the IC recorder Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed.

  • Page 100: Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer

    Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 93). Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.

  • Page 101: Copying Music Files From Your Computer To The Ic Recorder And Playing Them Back

    Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy music or the other audio files (LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/ AAC-LC(.m4a)*) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the IC recorder.
  • Page 102 Press on the control button to select the folder ( files are stored, and then press the control button. Press on the control button to select the music file you want to play. Press /ENT to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. The maximum playback time (files*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows.

  • Page 103: Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory

    Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored on the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory.

  • Page 104: Using The Supplied Sound Organizer Software

    Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card. The songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio files imported from a computer, and podcasts can also be played and transferred to an IC recorder.

  • Page 105: System Requirements For Your Computer

    Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file. Deleting files from an IC recorder You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder. Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files.

  • Page 106: Installing Sound Organizer

    P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed above is used. • 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...
  • Page 107 • To use the software update function in Windows XP, you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges. • The Windows Media Format Runtime module is added by the installer of Sound Organizer. This module is not removed when Sound Organizer is uninstalled.

  • Page 108: The Sound Organizer Window

    The Sound Organizer window A Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files. B The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library) Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer in accordance with the operation.

  • Page 109: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor USB connector of the IC recorder USB AC adaptor (not supplied) You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC-U50AG (not supplied).

  • Page 110: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet

    Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. If you are recording or playing back a file, press STOP to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.

  • Page 111: Precautions

    Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling •...
  • Page 112 • For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony web site (page 114). • “MagicGate™” is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony. The IC recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires MagicGate™ functions. • The IC recorder does not support parallel data transfer.
  • Page 113 • Do not disassemble or modify a memory card. • Do not expose a memory card to water. • Do not use a memory card under the following conditions: – Locations beyond the required operating conditions, including locations, such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/ or in the summer, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.) is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported. • For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA...

  • Page 115: Design And Specifications

    Hardware environment: – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems – Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 114 –...
  • Page 116 FM radio section Frequency range 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz IF 128 kHz Antenna Stereo headphones cord antenna General Speaker Approx. 16 mm dia. Input/Output • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) – input for plug in power, minimum input level – 0.9 mV •...
  • Page 117 Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene* LPCM 44.1kHz/ 16bit (Meeting) 192kbps (Interview) (Lecture) (Audio IN) (My Scene) (Voice 128kbps Notes) 48kbps (MONO) MP3 8kbps (MONO) When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the battery with new one in the midst of recording.

  • Page 118: Battery Life

    Battery life When using a Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery* REC Mode LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit MP3 192kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 48kbps(MONO) MP3 8kbps(MONO) Music file (128 kbps/44.1kHz) – FM reception Recording Playback through speaker* 21 hr. 0 min. 16 hr. 0 min.
  • Page 119 Music file (128 kbps/44.1kHz) – FM reception The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. 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 14...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work.
  • Page 121 Symptom Remedy The charging indicator is not • A rechargeable battery has not been inserted, or a battery other displayed or disappears in the middle of charging. • A rechargeable battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity. • A rechargeable battery other than NH-AAA has been inserted. •...
  • Page 122 Symptom It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start. The IC recorder does not operate. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.
  • Page 123 Symptom Remedy The “File Full” animation is • 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. You cannot record a file. • The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. • You cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback- The playback volume is low.
  • Page 124 Symptom When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. You cannot divide a file. The memory card is not recognized. “--:--” is displayed. “--y--m--d” or “--:--” is displayed on the REC Date display.
  • Page 125 Symptom Remedy There are fewer menu items • The menu items displayed are different depending on the displayed in the menu mode. The remaining time • The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software.
  • Page 126 Symptom The battery life of the rechargeable battery is short. Menu does not reflect the change in settings. A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters. The “Accessing...” animation display does not disappear. It takes a long time to copy a file.
  • Page 127 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder is not • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. recognized by your • Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than supplied computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your •...
  • Page 128 Symptom You cannot preset an FM radio station (for ICD-UX513F only). You cannot record an FM radio broadcast in the LPCM recording mode (for ICD-UX513F only). Remedy • You have already preset 30 FM radio stations. Erase unwanted preset stations (page 71). •...

  • Page 129: Sound Organizer

    Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Symptom Cause/Remedy The Sound Organizer • The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. software cannot be installed. • You are trying to install the software into the operating system •...
  • Page 130 Symptom Playback sound from the computer is low./No sound is emitted from the computer. Stored files cannot be played back or edited. The counter or slider moves incorrectly, or noise is heard. Operation is slow when there are many files. Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of files.

  • Page 131: Message List

    Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is Low Battery • The battery is exhausted. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) Memory Card Error • An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into Memory Card Not Supported •...
  • Page 132 Message File Damaged Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Advise to not listen at high VOL for long periods Set Date&Time Track Marks are Full No File No Track Marks Low Battery Level Cause/Remedy • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged.
  • Page 133 Message Cause/Remedy File Protected • The selected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You cannot Already Set • You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and Settings are Full •...
  • Page 134 Message Invalid Operation New File Invalid when Noise Cut is Change Folder Cannot Divide - Exceeds Max 199 Files in Folder Same File Name Exists Cause/Remedy • You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in the folder in the playback-only area (the (Music) tab and the tab).
  • Page 135 Message Cause/Remedy No Memory Card • There is no memory card inserted into the memory card slot when Erased Track Marks too near • When there is a track mark set within 0.5 seconds from the Divide Point No operation with Memory •...

  • Page 136: System Limitations

    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom You cannot record files up to the maximum recording time. You cannot display or play back music files in order. A file is divided automatically.
  • Page 137 Symptom The remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file. Cause/Remedy • You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to divide a file, therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened.

  • Page 138: Display Window Guide

    Display Window Guide Display when stopped A Newly arriving podcast indication B Scene select indication Displays the currently selected scene used for recording. Appears when a scene is set. : Meeting : Voice Notes : Interview : Lecture : Audio IN : My Scene C File information type indicator : A folder where you can record a file...
  • Page 139 : recording standby/recording pause (flashing) : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press REC/PAUSE to pause recording when “VOR” is set to “ON” in the menu, only “ : synchronized recording : synchronized recording pause (flashing) : review/fast backward, cue/...
  • Page 140 O LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set to “ON” in the menu. P Battery indicator Q Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours.
  • Page 141 Display during playback S Playback mode indicator 1: Appears when a file is played back. : Appears when files in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: Appears when all the files are played back continuously. 1:Appears when one file is played back repeatedly.
  • Page 142 Display when listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX513F only) U FM indicator V Preset number W Radio frequency X Receiver sensitivity : LOCAL : DX Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (for ICD-UX513F only)
  • Page 143 Display in the HOLD status Y HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. To release the HOLD status, slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center (page 10).

  • Page 144: Index

    Index AAC-LC files ... 115 A-B repeat ...52 Adjusting the volume ...25, 45 Alarm ...53, 76, 84 Alkaline battery ...119 Auto (AGC) recording ...22 AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) ...11, 76, 85 Battery indicator ...14 Battery life ... 118 Built-in microphones ...22 Changing the Scene Select settings ...34, 76, 78 Connecting the IC recorder to your...
  • Page 145 FM radio Listening to the FM radio ...67, 68, 77, 91 Presetting the FM stations automatically ...70, 77, 91 Presetting the FM stations manually ..70 Recording FM broadcasts ...69 Switching the FM radio output ...74, 77, 92 Switching the receiver sensitivity ...72, 77, 92 Switching the scanning sensitivity ...73, 77, 92...
  • Page 146 Format ...77, 91 Language ...77, 88 LCF(Low Cut) ...76, 80 LED ...77, 87 Making settings ...75 Menu settings ...76 Mic Sensitivity ...76, 80 Move File ...76, 86 Noise Cut ...76, 82 Play Mode ...76, 83 Protect ...76, 85 REC Mode ...76, 79 Scan Sensitivity ...77, 92 Scene Select ...76, 78 Select Input ...76, 81...
  • Page 147 Scene selection ...31 Selecting a folder ...20 Setting the clock ...16, 77, 88 Setting the language ...19, 77, 88 Sound Organizer ... 104 Specifications ... 114 Switching the memory ...39, 77, 88 Synchronized recording ...43, 76, 81 System limitations ... 136 System requirements ...105, 114 Tab view ...27 Track mark ...60...
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