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Sony ICD-UX523 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Click! You can direct jump Table of contents Recording files Utilizing your computer Troubleshooting Index...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ...5 Notice for users ...7 Preparing the recorder Checking the Parts and Controls ...8 Using the Display Window ...10 Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD) ...16 Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (AVLS) (For European models only) ...17 Recharging the Battery ...18 Recharging the battery using a computer ...18 Recharging the battery using a USB AC...
  • Page 3 Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station ...69 Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies ...69 Tuning in a preset radio station ...70 Recording FM broadcasts ...71 Presetting FM Radio Stations ...72 Presetting FM radio stations automatically ...72 Presetting FM radio stations manually ...73 Erasing preset FM radio stations ...74...
  • Page 4 Note  Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the IC recorder, some models may not be available. Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents, ”...

  • Page 5: Warning

    The recorded music is limited to  private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for  incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer.
  • Page 6 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. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

  • Page 7: Notice For Users

    MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.  The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

  • Page 8: Preparing The Recorder

    Preparing the Recorder Preparing the recorder Checking the Parts and Controls Front  Operation indicator  Built-in microphones (stereo) (L)  Built-in microphones (stereo) (R)  Display window   REC (record)/PAUSE button   STOP button  Control button (,  /  (review/fast backward), ...
  • Page 9 Preparing the Recorder Rear  Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)  Speaker  USB DIRECT slide lever  HOLD•POWER switch  DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch  microSD memory card slot (The card slot is in the battery compartment.)  Battery compartment ...

  • Page 10: Using The Display Window

    Preparing the Recorder Using the Display Window Display when stopped Note The above window and the other windows in this section display indications, numbers, or items for explanatory purposes. The actual windows may differ from those displayed here.  Newly arriving podcast indication ...
  • Page 11 Preparing the Recorder  Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication  Track mark indicator Displays the track mark number just before the current position. Appears when a track mark is set for a file.  Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set in a file.
  • Page 12 Preparing the Recorder Display when recording  Recording level guide display Displays the recording level and the optimum level for recording. Display during playback  Playback mode indicator 1: Appears when a file is played back. : Appears when files in one folder are played back continuously.
  • Page 13 Preparing the Recorder Display when listening to an FM radio broadcast (for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only)  FM indicator  Preset number  Radio frequency  Receiver sensitivity : LOCAL : DX Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only) ...
  • Page 14 Preparing the Recorder Display in the HOLD status  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 (  16). Display of the current date and time ...
  • Page 15 Preparing the Recorder Display during FOLDER selection  Tabs Displays the types (recordable or playback-only) of areas and memory available: (Voice): Recordable area used to manage files recorded with the IC recorder. (Music): Playback-only area used to manage music files transferred from your computer.

  • Page 16: Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)

    Preparing the Recorder 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 disable the button operations (HOLD status) Slide the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “HOLD” to disable the buttons while the power is on.

  • Page 17: Maintaining The Moderate Volume Level (Avls)

    Preparing the Recorder Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (AVLS) (For European models only) 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 18: Recharging The Battery

    Preparing the Recorder Recharging the Battery Recharging the battery using a computer  Insert a rechargeable battery. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert an NH-AAA rechargeable battery with correct polarity, and close the lid.  Connect the IC recorder to your computer. Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.

  • Page 19: Recharging The Battery Using A Usb Ac Adaptor

    Preparing the Recorder  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.  Make sure that the operation indicator does not light.  Perform the following operation on your computer. On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, left-click the following icon: ...

  • Page 20: Inserting A Memory Card

    Preparing the Recorder Inserting a Memory Card In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card. Inserting a memory card  Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, while the IC recorder is turned off or in the stop mode. The memory card slot is within the battery compartment.  Insert a microSD card into the memory card slot in the battery compartment with the label side facing up, until it clicks into place. ...
  • Page 21 Preparing the Recorder Notes  If a memory card is not recognized, remove it and then insert it into the IC recorder again.  Do not insert any liquid, metal, flammable or any object other than a memory card into the memory card slot.

  • Page 22: Turning The Ic Recorder On

    Preparing the Recorder Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” until the window display appears. The IC recorder is turned on. Turning the power off Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” until the “Power Off ”...

  • Page 23: Setting The Clock

    Preparing the Recorder Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Setting the clock after recharging the battery 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 24: Setting The Clock Using The Menu

    Preparing the Recorder Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu.  Select “Date&Time” in the menu.  Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.  Press , and then press  or  to select the tab, and then press  Press  or  to select “Date&Time,” and then press /ENTER.
  • Page 25 Preparing the Recorder  Set year, month, day, hour and minute. 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. You can move the cursor to the year, month, day, hour and minute by pressing ...

  • Page 26: Setting The Language To Be Used In The Display Window

    Preparing the Recorder Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc.  Select MENU press  /ENTER.  Press  or  to select the language that you want to use, and then press  /ENTER.  Press  STOP to return to the stop mode display.  STOP ,  ...

  • Page 27: Selecting A Folder, File, Tab, And Memory

    Preparing the Recorder Selecting a Folder, File, Tab, and Memory Selecting a folder and a file You can select a folder and a file for recording, playing or editing as follows:  Press FOLDER . The folder selection window is displayed.  Select a folder.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Tab

    Preparing the Recorder Selecting a tab The recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and are displayed with tabs. You can select a tab as follows:  Press FOLDER . The folder selection window is displayed. ...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Memory

    Preparing the Recorder Selecting the memory You can switch the memory between the built-in memory and a memory card by using the folder selection window or using the menu: Selecting the memory using the folder selection window  Press FOLDER . The folder selection window is displayed. ...
  • Page 30 Preparing the Recorder Selecting the memory using the menu  Select MENU then press  /ENTER.  Press  or  to select “Memory Card” or “Built-in Memory,” and then press  /ENTER. If you select “Memory Card” and the memory card has not been formatted, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, proceed to step 5.  When the memory card is not formatted, select Menu ...

  • Page 31: Recording Files

    Recording Files Recording Files Basic Recording The following are the basic recording procedures using the specified microphone sensitivity and recording mode. Note Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. ...

  • Page 32: Monitoring The Recording

    Recording Files  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. About the recording level guide During recording, the recording level guide is displayed.

  • Page 33: Stopping The Recording

    Recording Files Stopping the 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...

  • Page 34: Changing The Recording Settings

    Recording Files Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (  p. 82), Mic Sensitivity (  p. 82), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.

  • Page 35: Tips For Better Recording

    Recording Files Tips for better recording There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection. 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.

  • Page 36: Changing The Scene Select Settings

    Recording Files Changing the Scene Select settings  In the stop mode, select MENU “Scene Edit,” and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select the scene you want to change the settings, and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select “Edit from Current Setting” or “Edit,” and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select the item you want to change, and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select a setting item, and then press /ENTER. For details on the menu items and settings, see “Making Settings for the Menu. ” (  p. 81 – 83) ...

  • Page 37: Changing The Scene Select Setting To The Default Values

    Recording Files Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values  In the stop mode, select MENU press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select the scene you want to change the settings to the default values, and then press /ENTER.  Select “Set Default Value,” and then press /ENTER. “Default Value?” will be displayed.  Press  or  to select “Execute,” and then press /ENTER. The menu item settings of the selected scene will be set to the default values.

  • Page 38: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function

    Recording Files 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.

  • Page 39: Recording Via Other Devices

    Recording Files Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone  Connect an external microphone to the  jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (  p. 83).  Press  or  to select “MIC IN,” and then press /ENTER.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode. ...

  • Page 40: Recording From Other Equipment

    Recording Files Recording from other equipment You can make music files without using the computer by recording sound/ music from other equipment such as a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, etc. connected to the IC recorder. When you select “Audio IN” from the “Scene Select” menu, the settings suitable for recording from other equipment are already selected ( ...
  • Page 41 Recording Files  Connect other equipment to 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  cable. “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (  p ...

  • Page 42: Playing Files

    Playing Files Basic Playback  Slide the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn on the IC recorder ( p. 22), or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ( p. 16). The stop mode window appears.  Select the desired file to be played back ( p.27). If you do not select a file, the file just recorded will be played back.  Press /ENTER. Playback starts, and the operation indicator will light in green. ...

  • Page 43: Other Operations

    Playing Files 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 When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point ( ...

  • Page 44: Display When Playing Back A File

    Playing Files Display when playing back a file  File information Press  or  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. 110101_001) : Artist name (e.g.

  • Page 45: Changing The Playback Settings

    Playing Files Changing the Playback Settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function When you set the NOISE CUT switch to “ON, ” ambient noise other than the human voice is reduced. A file is played back with clear sound quality because the noise of all frequency bands including a human voice is reduced.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc (Digital Pitch Control) Function

    Playing Files 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. ...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Sound Effect

    Playing Files Selecting the sound effect You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu.  In the stop or playback mode, select MENU  tab “Effect,” and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select effect you want for the playback, and then press /ENTER.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode. Option items Description Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound.
  • Page 48 Playing Files To set your favorite sound level  Set “Effect” to “Custom” in step  on page 47 , and then press / ENTER. The custom setting window will be displayed.  When you adjust the sound level for the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz bands, press  or  to move to the band to the left or right, and then press  or  . The setting can be adjusted in 7 steps from –3 to +3.  Press /ENTER.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Playback Mode

    Playing Files Selecting the playback mode You can select the playback mode in the menu.  In the stop or playback mode, select MENU  tab “Play Mode,” and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ then press /ENTER.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode. Option items Description/reference page A file is played back. Files in one folder are played back continuously. All the files are played back continuously.
  • Page 50 Playing Files To play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat  During playback, press A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed.  Press A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback: Press /ENTER. To stop A-B repeat playback: Press ...

  • Page 51: Convenient Playback Methods

    Playing Files Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality  To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected.  To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker to the Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy search) When “Easy Search”...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Recording Date From The Calendar And Playing Back

    Playing Files Selecting a Recording Date from the Calendar and Playing Back You can play back a file recorded using the IC recorder by searching for it from the calendar.  In the stop or playback mode, select MENU  tab “Calendar,” and then press /ENTER. The calendar appears after the “Accessing... ” animation, and the current date will be selected.
  • Page 53 Playing Files To cancel the selection of a recording date from the calendar and the accompanying playback Press  STOP before step . Notes  You need to set the clock in advance to select a recording date from the calendar and ...

  • Page 54: Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    Playing Files Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an 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.
  • Page 55 Playing Files  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  through . To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps ...

  • Page 56: Playback Via Other Devices

    Playing Files Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment 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  input terminal of other equipment using an audio connecting cable.  Press /ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode.

  • Page 57: Erasing Files

    Erasing Files Erasing Files Erasing a File You can select a file and erase it as follows. Note Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  Slide the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn on the IC recorder ( p. 22), or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ( p. 16). The stop mode window appears.  Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode ( p.27). ...

  • Page 58: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    Erasing Files Erasing All Files in a Folder  Select the folder containing the files you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode ( p.27).  Select MENU “Erase All Files in the Folder?” will be displayed.  Press  or  to select “Execute,” and then press /ENTER. The “Erasing... ” animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased. ...

  • Page 59: Editing Files

    Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder  Select the file you want to move.  In the stop mode, select MENU “Move File,” and then press /ENTER.  Press , press  or  to select the tab or the tab, and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press /ENTER. “Moving File... ” animation is displayed and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder.

  • Page 60: Copying A File To The Other Memory

    Editing Files Copying a file to the other memory You can copy files between the built-in memory and a memory card, which is useful in saving a backup. Before starting the operation, insert a memory card to be used for copying into the memory card slot. ...

  • Page 61: Using A Track Mark

    Editing Files Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark 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 62: Erasing A Track Mark

    Editing Files Erasing a track mark  Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase.  Select MENU then press /ENTER. “Erase Track Mark?” will be displayed.  Press  or  to select “Execute,” and then press /ENTER. The “Erasing... ” animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Select “Cancel”...

  • Page 63: Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time

    Editing Files Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time  Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks.  Select MENU and then press /ENTER. “Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed.  Press  or  to select “Execute,” and then press /ENTER. The “Erasing... ” animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time.

  • Page 64: Dividing A File

    Editing Files Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position You can divide a file in the stop mode, 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.

  • Page 65: Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions

    Editing Files Dividing a file at all the track mark positions  Select the file you want to divide.  In the stop mode, select MENU “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press /ENTER. “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed.  Press  or  to select “Execute,” and then press /ENTER. 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. A suffix made up of a sequential number is added each of the divided files.

  • Page 66: Renaming A Folder And A File

    Editing Files Renaming a Folder and a File Changing a folder name You can change a name of a folder used to store files recorded with the IC recorder. You can choose a new folder name from the templates.  Select the folder which you want to rename from the tab of the folder list.

  • Page 67: Changing A File Name

    Editing Files Changing a file name You can rename a file by prefixing characters from a desired template to the file name. A file in the recordable area, or in a folder on the You can choose characters to be added from the templates. ...

  • Page 68: Protecting A File

    Editing Files Protecting a File 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 69: Tuning In An Fm Radio Station

    Listening to the FM Radio Listening to the FM Radio (ICD-UX5F/UX5F only) Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies The headphone cord of the supplied stereo headphones works as an FM antenna, when you listen to the FM radio. Therefore, connect the stereo headphones to the When you listening the FM radio with the built-in speaker, connect the stereo headphones to the...

  • Page 70: Tuning In A Preset Radio Station

    Listening to the FM Radio Display when listening to the FM radio FM indication Preset number Radio frequency Receiver sensitivity Tuning in a preset radio station When you have already preset FM radio stations (  station by selecting a preset number. ...

  • Page 71: Recording Fm Broadcasts

    Listening to the FM Radio Recording FM broadcasts  Tune in the station you want to record.  Press  REC/PAUSE to start recording.  Press  STOP to stop recording. (ICD-UX5F/UX5F only)  REC/PAUSE  STOP...

  • Page 72: Presetting Fm Radio Stations

    Listening to the FM Radio Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically 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.

  • Page 73: Presetting Fm Radio Stations Manually

    Listening to the FM Radio Presetting FM radio stations manually You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number.  In the sop mode, select MENU press /ENTER. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.  Press  or  repeatedly to tune in the station you want to preset and store on a preset number. When the station you want to tune in is not a preset station, “P - -” is displayed.

  • Page 74: Erasing Preset Fm Radio Stations

    Listening to the FM Radio Erasing preset FM radio stations  In the sop mode, select MENU press /ENTER. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.  Press  or  repeatedly until the preset (P) number you want to erase is displayed.  Press /ENTER. The preset number, frequency and “Erase?” will be displayed on the display.  Press  or  to select “Execute,” and then press /ENTER. The preset number will be changed to “P - -.

  • Page 75: Changing The Fm Radio Reception Settings

    Listening to the FM Radio Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio.  In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU  tab “DX/LOCAL,” and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press /ENTER.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode. Normally, select this setting.

  • Page 76: Switching The Scanning Sensitivity

    Listening to the FM Radio Switching the scanning sensitivity You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations.  In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU  tab “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press / ENTER.  Press  or  to select “High(SCAN H)” or “Low(SCAN L),” and then press /ENTER.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode. (ICD-UX5F/UX5F only)  STOP ,   /ENTER MENU ...

  • Page 77: Switching The Fm Radio Output Between Speaker And Headphones

    Listening to the FM Radio Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones During receiving or recording an FM broadcast, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu.  In the FM radio reception or recording mode, select ...

  • Page 78: About The Menu Function

    About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu  Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.  Press , press  or  to select the , , , , , or tab, and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press /ENTER.  Press  or  to select the setting that you want to set, and then press /ENTER.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode. Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds, the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display.

  • Page 79: Menu Settings

    About the Menu Function Menu Settings Tabs (Recording) (Playback) (Edit) for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only / Operation mode ( - : the setting cannot be made) Menu items Stop mode Scene Select  Scene Edit  REC Mode  Mic Sensitivity  LCF(Low Cut) ...
  • Page 80 About the Menu Function Tabs (Display) (IC recorder setting) (FM radio) * for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only Operation mode ( - : the setting cannot be made) Menu items Stop mode Calendar  Display   Backlight  Select Memory  Language ...
  • Page 81 About the Menu Function Tabs (Recording) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene (  p. 34) according to each recording situation as follows: (Interview), IN), You can change the items for recording to the recommended settings in bulk.
  • Page 82 About the Menu Function Tabs (Recording) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) REC Mode 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...
  • Page 83 About the Menu Function Tabs (Recording) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) LCF(Low Cut) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind; therefore you can record a file more clearly. OFF * : The LCF function is canceled.
  • Page 84 About the Menu Function Tabs (Playback) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Noise Cut Level Adjusts the level of the noise cut (  p. 45) function. Maximum * : The noise cut levels will be more intense. Medium: The noise cut level will be weakened.
  • Page 85 About the Menu Function Tabs (Playback) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Easy Search Sets the easy search function. (  p. 51) OFF * : The easy search function does Set Skip Time: Play Mode Sets the playback mode. (  p.
  • Page 86 About the Menu Function Tabs (Playback) for the European models only Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Alarm Sets the alarm. (  p. 54) OFF * : The alarm function is canceled. AVLS * Sets the AVLS (Automatic Volume (  p.
  • Page 87 About the Menu Function Tabs (Edit) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Protect Protects the selected file to prevent the (  p. 68) file from being erased, divided, or being moved. Execute: The selected file will be protected. If you specify a file that has already been protected, cancel the protection.
  • Page 88 About the Menu Function Tabs (Edit) (Display) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Divide All Track Marks Divides a file at all the track mark (  p. 65) positions. Execute: The track mark division is executed. Cancel: The track mark division is not executed.
  • Page 89 About the Menu Function Tabs (Display) (IC recorder setting) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON * : OFF: Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED”...
  • Page 90 About the Menu Function Tabs (IC recorder setting) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Language Sets the language to be used for (  p. 26) messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский...
  • Page 91 About the Menu Function Tabs (IC recorder setting) Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) USB Charge Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON * : OFF: Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet ( ...
  • Page 92  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 depending on your area ( p. 121). System Information Displays the IC recorder model name and the version number of the software.
  • Page 93 About the Menu Function Tabs (FM radio) * for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) FM Radio * The IC recorder enters the FM radio (  p. 69) mode. Notes  While the FM radio is activated, you cannot change memory media or select a folder.
  • Page 94 About the Menu Function Tabs (FM radio) * for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Scan Sensitivity * Sets the scanning sensitivity when (  p. 76) presetting FM radio stations. High(SCAN H) * : The scanning sensitivity is set to high.

  • Page 95: Utilizing Your Computer

    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 ( p. 101) Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (...

  • Page 96: Connecting The Ic Recorder To Your Computer

    Utilizing Your Computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer.  Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB 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” or “Computer, ” and make sure that “IC RECORDER”...

  • Page 97: Structure Of Folders And Files

    Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder Folder transferred from your computer LPCM AAC-LC ), the structure of p. 29 “MEMORY CARD” PRIVATE SONY Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from MUSIC your computer J-POP...
  • Page 98 Utilizing Your Computer  Hints  The title or artist name, etc., registered in the music files, can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the music files on your computer.
  • Page 99 Utilizing Your Computer Folders displayed on the The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer.  Folders under the MUSIC folder which contains a file (when some folders have multiple levels, all folders will be displayed in parallel.) ...

  • Page 100: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer

    Utilizing Your Computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.  Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light.  Perform the following operation on your computer. On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, left-click the following icon:  Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER”...

  • Page 101: Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer

    Utilizing 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 ( p. 96).  Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer. Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD”...

  • Page 102: Copying Music Files From Your Computer To The Ic Recorder And Playing Them Back

    Utilizing Your Computer 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) dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the IC recorder.

  • Page 103: Playing Back Music Files Copied From Your Computer Using The Ic Recorder

    Utilizing Your Computer Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder  Press FOLDER.  Press , press  or  to select the tab, and then press / ENTER.  Press  or  to select the folder ( ) in which music files are stored, and then press /ENTER. To display the files contained in the selected folder, press .  Select the music file you want to play. When the file selection window is displayed, press  or  to select the desired file, and then press ...

  • Page 104: Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory

    Utilizing Your Computer 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 105: Using The Supplied Sound Organizer Software

    Utilizing Your Computer 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 106 Utilizing Your Computer Editing templates for a folder or file name You can edit the templates used as “Change File Name” and “Change Folder Name” menu options. 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 107: System Requirements For Your Computer

    Utilizing Your Computer System requirements for your computer 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) ...

  • Page 108: Installing Sound Organizer

    Utilizing Your Computer  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. ...
  • Page 109 Utilizing Your Computer  Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click [Next].  When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select [Custom].  When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install]. The installation starts.  When [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish]. Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.

  • Page 110: The Sound Organizer Window

    Utilizing Your Computer The Sound Organizer window  Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files.  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 111: Using A Usb Ac Adaptor

    Additional Information Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). You can charge the battery while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time.

  • Page 112: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet

    Additional Information 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.  Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light.  Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

  • Page 113: Precautions

    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. Continued ...
  • Page 114 Additional Information Backup recommendations 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 to a computer, etc. On using a memory card ...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software, see “System requirements for your computer” (  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...
  • Page 116 Additional Information Hardware environment:  Sound board: Sound boards compatible with any of the supported operating systems  Port: USB port  Disk drive A CD-ROM drive is required. To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive. Notes The following systems are not supported: ...

  • Page 117: Design And Specifications

    Additional Information Design and specifications IC Recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX522/UX522F ICD-UX523/UX523F 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 MP3 192kbps...
  • Page 118 Additional Information FM radio section (for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only) Frequency range For Korea For other countries and regions Antenna Stereo headphones cord antenna General section Speaker Approx. 20 mm (13/16 in.) dia. Input/Output Microphone jack Headphone jack USB connector microSD memory card slot Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.50 times 1.00 time - 0.50 times...
  • Page 119 Additional Information Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC mode Built-in memory (Recording ICD-UX5/ scene UX5F LPCM 44.1kHz/ 16bit MP3 192kbps 22h. 20m. 44h. 40m. 22h. 20m. 44h. 40m. 89h. 25m. 178h. MP3 128kbps 33h.

  • Page 120: Battery Life

    (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 13...

  • Page 121: 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 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...
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Power source The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button.  The battery is weak.  The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (  p. 18).  The power of the IC recorder is off.  Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” until the window display appears.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Charging You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.  When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the battery will not be charged. Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the battery. ...
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Recording You cannot record a file.  The remaining memory capacity is insufficient.  You cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback-only area (the tab and the tab). Recording is interrupted.  The VOR function is activated. When you are not using the VOR function, set “VOR”...
  • Page 125 Troubleshooting Sound effect does not change even when the “Effect” setting is changed.  When you are using the built-in speaker or when you are listening to the radio (ICD-UX522F/UX523F only), the effect function is invalid.  When the NOISE CUT switch is set to “ON, ” the effect function does not work. Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting Clock “--:--” is displayed.  You have not set the clock (  p. 23). “--y--m--d” or “--:--” is displayed on the REC Date display.  The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set. Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode.  During playback, recording, or FM reception (ICD-UX522F/UX523F only) modes, there are menu items that are not displayed ( ...
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting Computers Menu does not reflect the change in settings.  If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed using “IC Recorder Setting” of the Sound Organizer software with the exhausted battery inserted, the menu setting may not function. A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters.
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting FM radio (ICD-UX522F/UX523F only) No sound comes from the speaker.  “Audio Output” in the menu is set to “Headphones, ” when you are listening to the radio (ICD-UX522F/UX523F only).  Set “Audio Output” to “Speaker” (  p. 77). Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.  “Audio Output” in the menu is set to “Speaker, ” when you are listening to the radio (ICD-UX522F/UX523F only).

  • Page 129: On The Sound Organizer

    Troubleshooting On the Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed.  The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small.  Check the hard disk and memory space.  You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Sound Organizer software does not support.
  • Page 130 Troubleshooting The counter or slider moves incorrectly, or noise is heard.  This happens when you play back files that you divided.  Store a file on your computer first * , and then add it to the IC recorder. ( * Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use.) Operation is slow when there are many files.

  • Page 131: Messages List

    Troubleshooting Messages List Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate. Low Battery Level Low Battery Memory Card Error Memory Card Not Supported Read Only Memory Card  A read-only memory card is inserted. A read-only memory Memory Full File Full Settings are Full...
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Message Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Set Date&Time No File No Track Marks No Memory Card File Protected Already Set Past Date/Time Unknown Data Cause/Remedy  The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation.
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting Message Invalid Operation New File Invalid when Noise Cut is Change Folder Cannot Divide - Exceeds Max 199 Files in Folder Same File Name Exists Erased Track Marks too near Divide Point No operation with Memory Card AVLS * System Error : for the European models only Cause/Remedy...

  • Page 134: System Limitations

    Troubleshooting 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 display or play back music files in order. A file is divided automatically. You cannot enter lower- case characters.

  • Page 135: Trademarks

    Trademarks  Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.  Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. ...

  • Page 136: Listening For A Lifetime

    For the customers in Canada 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)®...
  • Page 137 DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES: Whisper Quiet room Moderate rainfall Normal conversation Busy traffic, vacuum cleaner Alarm clock CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Lawn mower, motorcycle Chain saw Rock concert Jet plane takeoff Jackhammer 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.

  • Page 138: Index

    Additional Information Index A-B repeat ... 50 AAC-LC files ... 117 Adjusting the volume ... 32, 42 Alarm ...54, 79, 86 Alkaline battery ... 120 AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) ...17, 79, 86 Battery indicator ...18, 111 Battery life ... 120 Built-in memory ...29, 30, 97 Built-in microphones ...
  • Page 139 Additional Information Maintenance ... 113 Memory card ... 20, 29, 30, 114 Menu Alarm ...79, 86 Audio Output ...80, 94 Auto Power Off ...80, 91 Auto Preset ...80, 93 AVLS ...79, 86 Backlight ...80, 89 Beep ...80, 90 Calendar ...80, 88 Change File Name ...79, 87 Change Folder Name ...79, 87 Date&Time ...80, 90...
  • Page 140 Additional Information Tab view ... 15 Track mark ... 61 Troubleshooting ... 121 USB AC adaptor ... 111 USB Memory ... 104 Using the IC recorder with your computer ... 95 VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ...38, 79, 83 WMA files ... 117...

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