Sony ICD-UX533 Quick Start Manual

IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
ICD-UX533
4-438-476-71(1)
© 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!
This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder.
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.
Check the supplied items.
ˎ IC Recorder (1) ˎ Quick Start Guide (1) ˎ Help Guide (HTML file stored
ˎ Stereo headphones (1) ˎ Application Software, Sound
in the built-in memory so it
ˎ USB connection support cable Organizer (Installer file stored in can easily be copied to your
(1) the built-in memory so that you computer.)
ˎ NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable
can install it to your computer.)
battery (1)
Optional accessories
ˎ Electret condenser microphone ˎ Rechargeable battery ˎ Compact charger & 2-pc AAA
ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-CS3, NH-AAA-B2EN, NH-AAA-B2KN Multi-Use Premium
ECM-TL3 ˎ USB AC adaptor AC-UD20, batteries BCG-34HS2KAN,
AC-U501AD, AC-U50AG BCG-34HW2KAN
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Note
Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.
Parts and controls
 Operation indicator  Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
 Built-in microphones (stereo) (L)  Speaker
 Built-in microphones (stereo) (R)  USB DIRECT slide lever
 Display window  HOLD•POWER switch
 REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button  microSD card slot (The card slot is in the battery
 STOP button compartment.)
 Battery compartment
 Control button (, ,  (review/fast backward),
 (cue/fast forward))  Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
  (play/enter) button*
 MENU button
 FOLDER button
 T-MARK (track mark) button
  (microphone) jack*
  (headphones) jack
 ERASE button
 VOL –/+ (volume –/+) button*
 A-B (repeat A-B) button
 DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch
* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.
Let's try out your new IC recorder
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1. Power on.
 
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert a
battery with the correct polarity.
 Turn the power on.
Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of
"POWER" until the window display appears.

To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in
the direction of "POWER" until "Power Off" animation is displayed.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)

¼ To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the
HOLD•POWER switch towards the center.
2. Set the date and time.
When you insert a battery for the first time, or after the IC recorder
has been without a battery for more than 1 minute, the "Set

Date&Time" animation appears, and then the year section begins
to flash.
  Press  or  to set the year (the last two digits of
the year), and then press (play/enter). Repeat this
procedure to set month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence.
When you set the minute and press  (play/enter), the clock
reflects the setting.
3. Select the menu language.

Press MENU.


Press , press  or  to select

(play/enter).

 Press  or  to select "Language," and then press

(play/enter).


Press  or  to select the language that you want to use
in the display window, and then press (play/enter).
You can select the following languages:
English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
* Default setting
 Press STOP.
4. Record.
¼ Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you slide the
Operation HOLD•POWER switch towards the center to release the HOLD status.
indicator

Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
 ¼ You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE. Press
REC/PAUSE again to restart recording.

Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones

face the direction of the source to be recorded.
 Press STOP to stop recording.

Built-in microphones
The "Accessing..." animation appears and the recording stops.
5. Listen.
 Press (play/enter).
Operation
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
indicator

Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.
 Press STOP to stop playback.



6. Erase.

Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.

Press ERASE.
"Erase?" is displayed and the file to be erased is played back

for confirmation.
 Select "Execute" using  or , and then press (play/

enter).
"Erasing..." is displayed while the selected file is being erased.

Utilizing Your Computer
Installing the help guide on your computer
By installing the help guide on your computer from the built-in memory of the IC recorder, you can
search for detailed operations and possible solutions when a problem occurs.

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.
 In Windows: Click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), then double-click [IC RECORDER] 
[FOR WINDOWS].
In Mac: Double-click [IC RECORDER] on the desktop.

Install the help guide.
In Windows: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer] (or [Help_Guide_Installer.exe]).
In Mac: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac.app]. (v10.5.8 or higher)
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with installation.

After the installation completes, double-click the [Help_Guide_icdu53_uc.htm] icon in the
desktop for Windows (or in Finder for Mac).
The help guide is displayed.
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home
page:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/u53/uc/
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.

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" to
the local disk on your computer.
To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
 Click and hold,
 drag,
 and then drop.
IC RECORDER or Your computer
MEMORY CARD
, and then press

Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Installing Sound Organizer
Install Sound Organizer on your computer.

Note
Sound Organizer is compatible with the Windows PC only. It is not compatible with Mac.
¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.

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.
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection
support cable.

Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.
While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, "Connecting" is displayed in the display
window of the IC recorder.

Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), and then double-click [IC
RECORDER]  [FOR WINDOWS].

Double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140.exe]).
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
 Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms
in the license agreement], and 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 the [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.

Note
If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (The Help Guide and the Sound Organizer
software will also be erased.)
Additional features
Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.
ˎ Scene Selection ˎ VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
ˎ Recording Filter ˎ Sound Effects
ˎ Noise Cut ˎ Easy Search
ˎ T-MARK (Track mark) ˎ Divide
ˎ DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ˎ Sound Organizer editing software
ˎ A-B Repeat
Precautions
On power ˎ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC. remove the battery and have the unit checked by
Use an NH-AAA rechargeable battery or an LR03 (size qualified personnel before operating it any further.
AAA) alkaline battery.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
On safety
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
ˎ Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or mechanical shock.
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a
long time.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Capacity (User available capacity * 1 * 2 )
4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
* 1 A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.
* 2 When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel metal hydride batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection
and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride batteries.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.