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  • Sony ICD-UX512RED | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-UX512 4-196-546-12(1) Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index
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    with the instructions, may cause manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD
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    holders. • Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the is not supported by the IC recorder. Notice for users All rights reserved. This manual or the • The supplied connection support cable is for the IC recorder ICD-UX512. You cannot connect
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    Stick Micro," "M2" and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, holders. Furthermore, " ™ " and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 4 GB
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    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 Step 2: Recharging the Battery 11 Recharging the battery using a computer 11 Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor 13 When to
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    Playback via Other Devices 54 Recording with other equipment ........54 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder 55 Moving a file to a different folder ......55 Copying a file to the other memory 56 Erasing all files in a folder 57 Using a Track Mark 59 Adding a track mark 59 Erasing a track
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    Adaptor 95 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 96 Precautions 97 Specifications 100 System requirements 100 Design and specifications 101 Battery life 104 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 105 Message List 114 System Limitations 118 Display Window Guide 119 Index 124 7GB
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    (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. USB connection support cable (1) If the IC recorder cannot be connected to
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    Index to parts and controls Front L ERASE button M VOL (volume) -/+* button N (repeat) A-B button O T-MARK (Track mark) button Rear Getting Started A Operation indicator B Built-in microphones (stereo) C Display window D x STOP button E z REC (record)/PAUSE button F Control button (v, V / . (
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    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 To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction
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    Getting Started 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
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    drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer, and connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. 12 GB
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    Getting Started P Note If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See "Troubleshooting" on page 105. 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
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    Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. • When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length
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    Step 4: Setting the Clock Getting Started 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
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    next steps. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "10y1m1d," and then press N/ ENT. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "Auto" or "Manual," and then press N/ENT. 4 Press v or V on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press N/ENT
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    Getting Started 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 x STOP to display
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    Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window x STOP 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the language that you want to use, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT v, V You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages. 1
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    Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13). • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. z Tip Before you start recording, we
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    3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab, and then press > on the control button. P Note Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be displayed when you transfer files from
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    Basic Operations 5 Press N/ENT. Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording) 1 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. 2 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold z REC/
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    To stop recording 1 Press x STOP. The "Accessing..." animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. x STOP Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the "Accessing..." animation appears on the display
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    Listening Starting playback 1 Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). 2 Press . 3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab, the (Music) tab, or the (Podcast) tab, and then press > on
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    5 Press > on the control button. 6 Press v or V on the control button to select the file you want to play. 7 Press N/ENT. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 76), the operation indicator does not light.) 8 Press VOL
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    Basic Operations To stop playback 1 Press x STOP. x STOP Other operations stop at the current position Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT (Playback Pause function) again. go back to the beginning of Press . on the control button once.*1*2 the current file go back to
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    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. This is the area used to
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    Basic Operations A File information Press v or V 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) :
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    Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it 1 Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 10). 2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback
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    Basic Operations 5 Press N/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 1 Select "Cancel" in step 4 of "Selecting a file and
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    Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation x STOP N/ENT v, V 2 Press v or V on the control button to select a scene you want, and then press N/ENT. According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such
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    Other Recording Operations (Meeting) To record in a variety of situations, such as recording in a spacious conference room. To record dictation with a (Voice Notes) microphone in front of your mouth. (Interview) To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters (40 to 80 in.). (Lecture) To
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    Recording a voice note By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the built-in microphones, and record with clear sound. Built-in microphones can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built-in microphones more precisely. When recording a chorus or
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    To change the settings when you set the scene 1 Select the scene you want to edit in step 2 of "Selecting a recording scene for each situation," press v or V on the control button to select "Edit from Current Setting" or "Edit," and then press N/ENT. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select
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    "Default Value?" will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "Execute," and then press N/ ENT. The menu item settings will be set to the default settings. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. Default settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 70 through 71.
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    Other Recording Operations 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
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    ) card from 4 GB to 32 GB are supported. A memory card of 64 MB or less is not supported. The microSD/microSDHC cards that have been tested according SONY aaa- - Toshiba a a a a - Panasonic a a a a - SanDisk a a a a a a: Operation tested -: Operation not tested As of September 2010 For ICD
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    For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport 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 "
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    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) 1 Press . The folder selection window will be displayed. 2 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control
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    Other Recording Operations 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "Memory Card," and then press N/ENT. To use the built-in memory Select "Built-In Memory" in step 2. To start recording Select the folder and then press z REC/ PAUSE. For details on recording, see page 19. "Select Memory" is
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    Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Stereo microphone If "Select Input" is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 71). 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "MIC IN," and then press N/ ENT. m (microphone) jack x STOP z REC/PAUSE N/ENT v, V 1 Connect an
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    Recording Operations z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone. P Notes • After you have made the connection,
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    z 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
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    Other Recording Operations 6 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. " " flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. 7 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. " " appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized
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    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
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    Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Other Playback Operations Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically
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    • 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" is lit to go back to the desired point. • For files other than the last one, go to the
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    3 Press x 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. Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Rear Front v, V You can
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    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 range from 0.50 times to 1.00 time when files are recorded as LPCM/WMA/AAC-LC files. If you attempt to
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    Pop 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. OFF
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    Selecting the playback mode " ," or " ALL," and then press N/ENT. x STOP A-B N/ENT v, V You can select the playback mode in the menu. 1 Select the (Playback) tab t "Play Mode" in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu
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    Other Playback Operations To play back a specified section repeatedly - A-B repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. "A-B B?" is displayed. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. " A-B" is displayed and the specified section is played back
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    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. You can set an alarm for a file. 1 Select the
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    "Executing...," is displayed. 5 Press x 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 52 through this
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    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. 1 Connect the i (headphone)
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    Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder x STOP v, V 3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab or the (Music) tab, and then press >. N/ENT Editing Files ., > 1 Select the file you want to move. 2 Select the
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    To cancel moving the file Press x STOP before step 4. P Notes • You cannot move podcast files. • You cannot move protected files (page 65). • You cannot move files to the other memory media. Copying a file to the other memory When you want to copy a file from a memory card to the built-in memory,
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    4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder that you want to copy the file into, and then press N/ENT. • You cannot copy the podcast files. • Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Erasing all files in a folder Editing
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    2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Erase All" in the menu, and then press N/ENT. "Erase All Files in the Folder?" will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Execute," and then press N/ ENT. The "Erasing..." animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder
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    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. During recording, playing back, or pausing, press T-MARK at the position you
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    Erasing a track mark x STOP N/ENT v, V The "Erasing..." animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased. Stop position Erase track mark 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Erase Track Mark" in the menu,
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    Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time x STOP N/ENT v, V 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Execute," and then press N/ ENT. The "Erasing..." animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time. 4 Press x STOP to exit the
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    Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position x STOP 2 Select the (Edit) tab t "Divide Current Position" in the menu, and then press N/ENT. 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
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    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. • You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file transferred from
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    3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Execute," and then press N/ 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 File 1_01 File 1_02 A file is divided. File 1_03 A suffix
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    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. 1 Display the file which you want to protect from
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    About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu x STOP . N/ENT MENU/NOISE CUT v, V 1 Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Recording) tab, the (Playback) tab, the (
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    Menu Settings Tabs Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / -: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Scene Select a - - (Recording) REC Mode a - - Mic Sensitivity a - a LCF(Low Cut) a - a VOR a - a SYNC REC a - - Select Input
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    Tabs Menu items Display (Display) LED Backlight Select Memory (IC recorder Language setting) Date&Time Time Display Beep USB Charge Auto Power Off Format Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / -: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode a a a a -
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    Tabs Menu items Scene Select (Recording) Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each 30 situation as follows: (Meeting), (Voice Notes), (Interview), (Lecture), (Audio IN), (My Scene). You can also edit the settings of the various recording menu
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    Tabs Menu items REC Mode (Recording) Mic Sensitivity Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 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:
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    Tabs Menu items LCF(Low Cut) (Recording) VOR SYNC REC Select Input Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 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. ON: The LCF function is activated
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    Tabs (Playback) Menu items Noise Cut Effect Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the noise cut function and the noise cut level to use 46 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
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    Tabs (Playback) Menu items Easy Search Play Mode Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the easy search function. 45 ON: 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. This function is
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    Tabs (Playback) (Edit) Menu items Alarm Protect Divide Current Position Move File File Copy Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the alarm. 52 ON: 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.
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    Tabs (Edit) (Display) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Erase Track Erases the track mark just before the current position. 60 Mark Execute: The track mark will be erased. Cancel: The track mark will not be erased. Erase All Track Erases all the track marks of the selected
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    Tabs (Display) Menu items LED Backlight Select Memory (IC recorder setting) Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. - ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not
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    the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Sound Organizer, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. Manual: Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. Sets the clock display. - 12-Hour*: 12:00AM = midnight, 12
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    Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page USB Charge Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB - (IC recorder setting) connection or not. ON*: The battery will be charged. OFF: The battery will not be charged. P Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect
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    Tabs Menu items Format (IC recorder setting) Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Formats the memory media currently selected (the - built-in memory or the memory card), erasing all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status. Execute: The "Formatting
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    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 86) Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them
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    displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. P Notes • If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed. • Use of this IC recorder
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    Built-in memory "IC RECORDER" VOICE*1 Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 MUSIC Folder transferred from your computer POP PODCASTS J-POP*2 LPCM *3 AAC-LC NEWS*2 MP3 *3 AAC-LC Conversation*2 LPCM MP3 MP3 *4 WMA *1 Even if a file is transferred directly
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    from your computer POP PODCASTS J-POP LPCM AAC-LC NEWS MP3 Conversation AAC-LC LPCM MP3 MP3 WMA microSD card "MEMORY CARD" PRIVATE Sony VOICE Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 MUSIC Folder transferred from your computer POP PODCASTS J-POP LPCM AAC-LC
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    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: :
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    RECORDER" on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer, and slide the USB slide lever in the direction of
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    Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer z To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop) You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 80). 2 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.
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    Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back Utilizing Your Computer 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
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    3 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder ( ) in which music files are stored, and then press > on the control button. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the music file you want to play. 5 Press N/ENT to start playback. 6 Press x STOP to stop playback. The maximum
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    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
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    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
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    7 Home Premium • Windows 7 Starter (32 bit version) • Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher • Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher • Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher • Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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    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
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    the license agreement], then click [Next]. 4 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]. 5 When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click
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    IC recorder or memory card. D Edit Mode button Displays the edit area so that you can edit a file. E Quick Operation Guide button Displays the Quick Operation Guide to receive guidance on the basic features of Sound Organizer. F Sidebar (Import/Transfer) IC Recorder: Displays the transfer screen
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    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-U501AD (not supplied). You can charge the battery while you are using the IC
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    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. 1 If you are recording or playing back a file, press x STOP to put the IC recorder into the stop mode. 2 Make sure that
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    Precautions Additional Information 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 • Do not leave the unit in a
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    have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To 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
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    Additional Information • 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.
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    - Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher - Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.6) Pre-Installed P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.) is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
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    and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Hardware environment: - Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems - Port: USB port P Note • The
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    *3 Copyright-protected file cannot be played back. Not all AAC encoders are supported. Sampling frequencies and bit for linear PCM files Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz Bit: 16 bit File extension: .wav General Speaker Approx. 16 mm (21/32
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    Maximum recording time*5*6 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene*7 Built-in memory Memory card ICDUX512 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB LPCM 44.1kHz/ 16bit 3 hr. 0 min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 12 hr. 24 hr. 48 hr. 0 min. 0 min. 5 min. 15 min. 40 min. MP3
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    . 0 min. 41 hr. 0 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery*1 REC Mode LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit MP3 192kbps MP3 *1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC
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    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. Symptom Remedy
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    Symptom Remedy The charging indicator is not • A rechargeable battery has not been inserted, or a battery other displayed or disappears in than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese battery, the middle of charging. etc.) has been inserted. • A rechargeable battery has been
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    remaining memory capacity is insufficient. • You cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback- only area (the (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab). Troubleshooting 107GB
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    Symptom Remedy The playback volume is low. • The volume is turned down completely. Press VOL+ or - to adjust the volume (page 24). • The recording scene is set to (Voice Notes) or (Audio IN). Select a recording scene depending on the current situation (page 30). • "Mic Sensitivity" is set to "Low
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    " to a short span in the menu (page 78), you can prevent the battery from being consumed due to forgetting to turn the IC recorder off. Troubleshooting 109GB
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    software with the exhausted battery inserted, the menu setting may not function. A character in a folder or file • The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters name is displayed in and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows unreadable characters. Explorer or
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    are incompatible, other than an LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/ WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) file that the IC recorder supports, they may not be displayed. See page 101. The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again. Troubleshooting 111GB
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    the connection as follows: - When using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer or use the supplied USB connection support cable. - Disconnect and then connect the IC recorder. - Connect the IC recorder to another USB port. • Your computer may be in the system standby
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    volume of the sound is turned down. • Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) • The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the "Increase Volume" may be conflict between the software and other driver or application. Troubleshooting 113GB
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    card slot. Remove and try inserting it again. If this message persists, use a new memory card. Memory Card Not Supported • A memory card that the IC recorder does not support is inserted. See "About compatible memory cards" on page 36. Memory Card Locked • The memory card is write-protected
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    it. Cancel the protection on the IC recorder or cancel "Read only" on your computer to edit the file using the IC recorder (page 65). Troubleshooting 115GB
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    already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time (page 52). • This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder. The IC recorder supports LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/ WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files. For details, see "Design and specifications" on page 101. • You cannot
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    recorder to "Built-In Memory" (page 38, 39). System Error • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it. Troubleshooting 117GB
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    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record files • If you record files in a mixture of the
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    Display Window Guide Display when stopped A Newly arriving podcast indication B Scene select indication Displays the type (folder name, title name, artist name, file name). F File information switch operation guide You can switch the file information display in order by pushing v or V on the control
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    : recording standby/recording pause (flashing) : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON" in the menu, only " " flashes. : synchronized recording : synchronized recording pause (flashing)
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    displayed in minutes and seconds. Display when recording R Recording progress animation display Displays the progress of an auto (AGC), VOR, or synchronized recording in animation. Troubleshooting 121GB
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    Display during playback : Noise cut : Pop : Rock : Jazz : Bass1 : Bass2 : Custom 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
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    Display in the HOLD status U 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). 123GB Troubleshooting
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    Index A AAC-LC files 101 A-B repeat 51 Adjusting the volume 24, 44 Alarm 52, 67, 74 Alkaline battery 104 Auto (AGC) recording 21 B Battery indicator 13 Battery life 104 Built-in microphones 21 C Changing the Scene Select settings 33, 67, 69 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 80
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    I Index to parts and controls Display window 119 Front 9 Rear 9 Input selection 40, 67, 71 M Maintenance 97 Memory card 36, 98 Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) .......36, 83 Menu Alarm 67, 74 Auto Power Off 68, 78 Backlight 68, 76 Beep 68, 77 Date&Time 68, 77 Display 68, 75 Divide All Track
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    the memory 38, 68, 76 Synchronized recording 42, 67, 71 126GB System limitations 118 System requirements 91, 100 T Tab view 26 Track mark 59 Troubleshooting 105 U USB AC adaptor 95 USB memory 89 Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 80 V VOR (Voice Operated Recording 35, 67, 71 W WMA
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    Index 127GB
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ICD-UX512
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index