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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder. Preparation Parts and controls HOME menu/OPTION menu Using the HOME menu Using the OPTION menu About folders and files Display window While the HOME - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 2
displayed While listening to the FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) While recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) While the current file information is displayed While the file search categories are displayed Power Charging the battery with a computer Disconnecting the IC - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 3
input sound volume - the VOR function Recording with other devices Recording with an external microphone Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) Using - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 4
Review selected file at one time Dividing files Dividing a ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Assigning FM radio stations Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers (Auto Preset) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX560F / ICD - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 5
Timer) Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings) Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card) Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) Checking the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 6
memory cards System requirements Technical specifications Maximum recording time Maximum playback time/number of music files Battery life Announcements Precautions Safety regulations Trademarks Notice for users License Support website Customer support websites If you have problems/Troubleshooting - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 7
listen to the audio via the builtin speaker. You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on. Power The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work. The IC recorder does not turn off. The IC recorder automatically turns off. The battery life is short - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 8
a file takes time. The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer. The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file. The computer does not start. FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 9
ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). Software operations (Sound Organizer 2) You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio System limitations 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 10
(ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)...15 Help Guide | While recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only)...16 Help Guide | While the current file information is displayed 18 Help Guide | While the file search categories are displayed 20 Power...ii Help Guide | Charging the battery with - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 11
sound volume - the VOR function 58 Recording with other devices...iii Help Guide | Recording with an external microphone 60 Help Guide | Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC 61 Help Guide | Recording audio from an external device without the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 12
manually (manual scanning) (ICDUX560F / ICD-UX565F only 119 Help Guide | Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only 121 Help Guide | Tuning in an FM radio station with the assigned preset number ( ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only 123 Recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 13
memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)...154 Help Guide | Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time 156 Help Guide | Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)...157 Computer...vi Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 158 Structure of folders - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 14
182 Battery life...183 Precautions...184 Safety regulations...186 Trademarks...188 Notice for users...189 License...190 Support website...vi Customer support websites 191 If you have problems/Troubleshooting vi Troubleshooting...192 Restarting the IC recorder...193 Noise...vii Help Guide | The - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 15
does not light 210 Recording...vii Help Guide | You cannot record a file 211 Help Guide | Recording is interrupted 212 Help Guide | The VOR function does not work 213 Help Guide | The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device 214 Playback - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 16
does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file 232 Help Guide | The computer does not start 233 FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only viii Help Guide | You hear no sound from the built-in speaker (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only)...234 Help Guide | You hear sound from the built - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 17
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Parts and controls 1. Operation indicator 2. Built-in microphones (stereo) (L) 3. Built-in microphones (stereo) (R) 4. Display window 5. REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button 6. STOP button 7. Control button ( DPC (Digital Pitch Control), - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 18
(volume -/+) button (*1) . 19 USB slide lever . 20 Slot cover . 21 microSD card slot (The card slot is located under the cover.) . *1 A tactile dot is provided. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder. *2 Sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to "POWER" and holding it for 8 seconds - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 19
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Using the HOME menu On your IC recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for all functions. The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on the IC recorder. 1 Press and hold BACK/HOME. - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 20
listen to the FM radio or to record FM radio broadcasts. (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only) Settings: You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder. Return to XX(*): Select this function Topic Using the OPTION menu 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 4 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 21
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Using the OPTION menu You can display the OPTION menu by pressing OPTION. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected function of your IC recorder. 1 Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION. The - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 22
Hint To return to the previous screen, press BACK/HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window. Related Topic Using the HOME menu 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 6 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 23
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F About folders and files Audio files recorded by your IC recorder are stored in folders of the IC recorder. The following folders are automatically created by default. "FOLDER01": Files recorded via the built-in microphones are stored. " - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 24
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F While the HOME menu is displayed The following describes the HOME menu on the display window. Note The following screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder. 1. HOME menu - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 25
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F While recording is in progress or on standby The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby. Note The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 26
, , : MP3 file 7. Battery indicator 8. Elapsed time Indicates the elapsed time of the current recording. 9. Scene Select indicator Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected. : Auto Voice Rec : Meeting : Lecture : Voice Notes : Interview : Soft Music : Loud Music : My Scene 1 : My - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 27
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F While playback is in progress The following describes the display window during playback. Note The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder. 1. File - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 28
Recorded Files") Indicates that "Clear Voice" is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu. : Clear Voice 1 : Clear Voice 2 8. Sleep timer indicator Indicates that the sleep timer function is active Elapsed time . Indicates the elapsed time of the current playback. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 29
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F While the recording information is displayed You can view the recording information of your IC recorder, including the remaining recording time, the memory storage for recorded files, and the folder setting. To display the recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 30
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F While listening to the FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) The following FM radio screen. When the remaining recording time is less than 10 hours, the remaining recording time appears on the FM radio screen. 4-573-936-31(3) - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 32
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F While recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) The following describes the display window while recording playback point. 5. Remaining recording time Indicates the remaining time available for recording in hours, minutes, and - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 33
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selected at the time of recording. Recording Filter: Recording filter selected at the time of recording. VOR: VOR (Voice Operated Recording) setting selected at the time of recording. Input: Audio input type ("Built-in Mic," "External Mic," "Audio IN," or "FM Radio" (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 35
: Bit rate selected at the time of recording. Sample Rate: Sampling rate selected at the time of recording. Bit Depth: Bit depth selected at the time of recording. Recording Memory: Memory storage containing the file. File Path: Path to the file. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 19 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 36
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F While the file search categories are displayed When you select " Recorded Files" or " Music" on the HOME menu, the search categories of the stored files appear on the display window. Note The following screens are provided - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 37
Artists: Music files are sorted by artist name. Folders: Music files in the selected folder are listed. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 21 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 38
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Charging the battery with a computer 1 Slide the USB slide lever in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer. While the battery is charging, the "Connecting" animation and the battery - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 39
If your IC recorder is connected to a computer which is not running or in a power saving mode (standby or sleep), the battery will not charge. Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 23 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 40
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer Be sure to follow the procedure below, otherwise you may not be able to play the files stored on your IC recorder due to data corruption. 1 Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 41
Related Topic Charging the battery with a computer Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 25 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 42
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor You can charge the battery or use your IC recorder by connecting it to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). It is helpful to use the IC recorder with AC power when you want to record - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 43
Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Battery life 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 27 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 44
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Be sure to follow the procedure below, otherwise you may not be able to play the files stored on your IC recorder due to data corruption. 1 If recording or playback is in progress, press - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 45
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Turning the power on 1 Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to "POWER" and hold it until the display window turns on. Hint The Screen Off Timer function [Details] on your IC recorder is set to "30sec" by default to save battery power. If you leave - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 46
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Turning the power off 1 Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to "POWER" and hold it until "Power Off" appears on the display window. Note Sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to "POWER" and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. If - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 47
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Using the screen off timer The Screen Off Timer function on your IC recorder is set to "30sec" by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder ," "30sec," "1min," "3min," or "5min." 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 31 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 48
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Inserting a memory card In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a microSD card (not supplied). 1 Make sure that the operation indicator of your IC recorder is not lit, and then open the cover of the microSD card slot. 2 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 49
stored on the memory card to a computer and format the memory card on your IC recorder so it contains no data. For instructions on formatting the microSD card, see Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card). Hint To remove the memory card, push the microSD card into the slot. When - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 50
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Making the initial settings When you turn on your IC recorder for the first time, ), (Korean), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese). 3 Set the current date and time. Press or to set an item, and then press . Repeat the actions to - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 51
the country or region of your purchase. The clock may tell the time either in 12-Hour format with "AM" or "PM" or in the 24-Hour format, depending on the selected clock display format (Time Display) on the Settings menu. In addition, the default clock display format depends - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 52
Setting the clock (Date&Time) Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) While the HOME menu is displayed 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 36 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 53
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) on your IC recorder in order to prevent unintentional operations while you carry around the IC recorder Placing your IC recorder into the HOLD state disables all - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 54
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state When all the buttons on your IC recorder are disabled, pressing any button displays "HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate." on the display window. Release the IC recorder from the HOLD state - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 55
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only) The IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allow you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. When you try to adjust - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 56
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording with the built-in microphones The following describes the basic recording steps with the selected sensitivity level of the built-in microphones and recording mode. Note If you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 57
operation indicator ( ) lights in red. You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording. While recording is in progress, the peak meters ( ) appear to indicate the current and optimum recording volume levels of input sound. For more information about the peak meters, see About the peak - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 58
your IC recorder pause for recording. This helps you adjust the recording volume level without recording unnecessary audio data. Related Topic Additional operations available during recording Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 59
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F About the peak meters indicating the recording volume levels During recording, the peak meters ( ) appear to help you adjust the recording microphones so that the recording level stays around microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) for selecting the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 60
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Monitoring the recording audio You can monitor the ongoing recording by connecting headphones (not the monitoring volume does not affect the recording volume. Related Topic Recording with the built-in microphones 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 61
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Additional operations available during recording You can perform the following operations during recording. To pause a recording Press REC/PAUSE. While a recording is paused, the operation indicator flashes in red and flashing If you - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 62
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Changing the file storage destination folder By default, the recorded files via the built-in microphones are stored in "FOLDER01" while the recorded FM radio files are stored in "RADIO01" (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) under " Recorded Files - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 63
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation According to a particular recording situation, you can change some recording settings, including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones, at once by - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 64
120 inches), such as chorus or musical instrument lessons. Loud Music: Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances. My Scene 1/ My Scene 2: You can customize the recording settings, including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones, to make your - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 65
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Customizing the recording settings for "My Scene" You can customize the recording settings for "My Scene 1" or "My Scene 2" of the Scene Select function to make a recording scene that suits your preference. 1 Use the Settings menu to set the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 66
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume - the VOR function 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 50 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 67
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting Place your IC recorder close to speakers of the meeting. You can reduce noise (vibrations from the desk, etc.) by placing the IC recorder on a soft cloth, such as a handkerchief. For recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 68
files to make your own music CD as well. [Details] For recording a soft music performance, it is suitable to select "Soft Music" of the Scene Select function. If the audio of a recorded file is distorted, you can select "Built-in Mic Sensitivity" on the OPTION menu and set "For Music" to " Low - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 69
If the audio of a recorded file is distorted, place the IC recorder further away to record performances. Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 70
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function By default, the settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function are as follows: Auto Voice Rec REC Mode: MP3 192kbps Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 71
: OFF Low(Music) Low(Music) My Scene 1/ My Scene 2 REC Mode: MP3 192kbps Built-in Mic Sensitivity: For Voice Ext. Input Setting(MIC IN): For Voice VOR: OFF Recording Filter: OFF Medium Medium Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 72
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Using the recording delay function You can set your IC recorder to start recording automatically when the specified period of time expires. 1 While recording is on standby, select "Recording Delay" on the OPTION menu, and then press . 2 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 73
During the countdown, if you turn the power off or the time period specified for the sleep timer expires, your IC recorder will turn off. During the countdown, your IC recorder does not turn off even when the period of time specified for the Auto Power Off function [Details] expires. Hint To cancel - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 74
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume - the VOR function You can set your IC recorder to automatically start when the input sound volume reaches the predefined level, and pauses when the volume decreases below the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 75
To cancel the VOR function setup process, set "VOR" to "OFF" in step 2. Related Topic Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 59 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 76
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording with an external microphone You can connect an external microphone to your IC recorder and use it for recording. 1 While no IC recorder operations are in progress, connect an external microphone ( ) to the (microphone) jack. "Ext. - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 77
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) You can make music files without using a computer by recording audio/music from the device (a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, TV, etc.) - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 78
resumes, it restarts recording, saving the audio to a new file. Related Topic Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 62 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 79
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) You can make music files without using a computer by recording audio/music from the device (a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, TV, etc.) - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 80
on the connected external device. Hint To stop recording, press STOP. Related Topic Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 64 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 81
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device You can connect an external device to your IC recorder and record playback audio from the IC recorder. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 82
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Playing a file You can select a file from the HOME menu for playback. 1 Select " Music" or " Recorded Files" on the HOME menu, and then press . 2 Search and select a file. For instructions on searching a file, see Selecting a file. 3 Press . - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 83
adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level, the "Check The Volume Level" message appears. Hint To stop playback, press . When you stop recording and the recording standby screen is on the display window, you can press to play the file you have just - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 84
in addition to "SD Card." 3 Select a list or folder from the search results, and then select a file. Press or to select a list or folder, and then select the file. Hint By default, " Recorded Files" has either "FOLDER01" (ICD-UX560) or "FOLDER01" and "RADIO01"(ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F). 4-573-936 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 85
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List) You can locate a playback point by track mark, and then press . File playback starts from the selected track mark point. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 69 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 86
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Additional operations available during playback You can perform the following operations while playback is in progress a track mark Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 70 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 87
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer - the Clear Voice function The Clear Voice function reduces ambient noises to make human voices distinctive. You will hear human voices more clearly in the playback audio - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 88
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Using the transcription playback mode In the transcription playback mode, you can fast-forward or fast-rewind to search for a particular point as well as use the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function to slow down the playback speed. This is - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 89
, select "End Transcription Playback Mode" on the OPTION menu while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode or playback is on standby. To listen Topic Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) 4-573 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 90
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.25 times to 3.00 times. Changing the playback speed does not affect the playback audio. Files will play in natural - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 91
4 Press to set the playback speed. Hint To resume the normal playback speed, select "OFF" in step 3. Related Topic Using the transcription playback mode 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 75 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 92
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the sound effect (Effect) You can set the sound effect suitable for playing music files or recorded files. 1 While playback is on standby or . Note The Effect function does not work for audio playback with the built-in speaker. 76 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 93
Related Topic Customizing the sound effect Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer - the Clear Voice function 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 77 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 94
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Customizing the sound effect When selecting the sound effect (Effect), you can select "Custom" and customize the sound quality to suit your preference. 1 While playback of a music or recorded file is on standby or in progress, select "Effect - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 95
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the playback mode You can select the playback mode that suits your needs. 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, select "Play - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 96
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat) 1 While playback is on standby or in progress, press "A-B steps 1 and 2 once again. Related Topic Selecting the playback mode 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 81 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 98
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Specifying the playback range in the stored file list You can specify the playback range in the playback file list. The contents of the playback range will vary depending on the file search category ("Latest Recording," "Search by REC Date," - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 99
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Listening to sound with better quality Use headphones: Connect headphones (not supplied) to the (headphones) jack. This disables the built-in speaker. Use external speakers: Connect active speakers (not supplied) to the (headphones) jack. 4- - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 100
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review) To search forward (Cue): While playback is on standby or in progress, press and hold and release it at the point you want to resume playback. To search backward (Review Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 84 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 101
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy following items: ON: Allows you to press or to search forward or backward by the specified skip time length. It is helpful in searching a long file for the desired playback point. OFF: Turns - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 102
time length for Forward Skip Time and Reverse Skip Time. For fast-forwarding: Select 5sec, 10sec (default setting), 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min to specify the skip time to specify the skip time length for fast-rewinding. Hint You can also specify "Set Skip Time" while your IC recorder is in the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 103
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Deleting a file You can select a file and delete it. Note Once you have deleted a file, To delete a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then delete the file. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. 87 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 104
, first divide the file into two files, select the file number of the one you want to delete, and proceed with step 2 and step 3. For instructions on dividing a file, see Dividing a file at the current playback point. Related Topic Deleting all files in the searched folder or list Deleting a folder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 105
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Deleting all files in the searched folder or list You can select a folder or list from the file search results and delete all of the contained files. 1 Select " Music" or " Recorded instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. Hint 89 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 106
To cancel the deleting process, select "No" in step 5, and then press . Related Topic Deleting a file Deleting a folder 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 90 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 107
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Deleting a folder You can select a folder from " Recorded Files" on the HOME menu and delete it. 1 Select " Recorded Files" on the HOME menu, and then , then delete the folder. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. 91 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 108
press . If you delete the current file storage destination folder, "Switch Recording Folder" appears on the display window and "FOLDER_01" (default destination folder the file storage destination folders, "No Folders - Creating New Recording Folder" appears on the display window and "FOLDER_01" is - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 109
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Moving a file to a different folder You can select menu, and then press . 3 Press or to select "Move to Built-In Memory" or "Move to SD Card," and then press . 4 Press or to select the desired destination, and then press . 5 Press or to - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 110
You cannot move a protected file. To move the file, remove the protection first, and then move the file. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a file. You cannot move music files. Related Topic Copying a file to a different folder 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 94 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 111
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Copying a file to a different folder You can OPTION menu, and then press . 3 Press or to select "Copy to Built-In Memory" or "Copy to SD Card," and then press . 4 Press or to select the desired destination, and then press . 5 Press or to - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 112
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ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Creating a folder You can create a folder in " Recorded Files" on the HOME menu. 1 Select " Recorded Files" on the HOME menu, and then press . 2 Press or to select "Folders" as the file search category, and then press . 3 Select "Built-In Memory" or "SD Card - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 114
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Adding a track mark You can add a track mark at a point where you want to divide a file later or you want to locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to a single file. 1 While recording is in progress or paused, or - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 115
indicator flashes once, press . You can add track marks while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode. With the HOME menu on the display window assign a name to track marks with Sound Organizer 2, your IC recorder is only capable of displaying up to 16 characters from the beginning of - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 116
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Adding track marks automatically You can add track marks automatically at specified intervals while you are recording. 1 Select " Settings" - "Recording Settings" - "Auto Track Marks" from the HOME menu, and then press . When recording FM - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 117
Adding a track mark Deleting a track mark 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 101 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 118
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Deleting a track mark You can delete the closest track mark before the point where you stopped playback. 1 Select the file from which you want - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 119
protection from the file first, then delete the track marks. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. While recording is on standby, you cannot delete track marks with the OPTION the track marks in the selected file at one time 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 103 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 120
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time You can delete all the track marks of the selected file. 1 Select the file from which you want to delete the track marks. [Details] 2 Select " - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 121
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Dividing a file at the current playback point You can divide a single file into two files. Dividing a file helps you quickly locate the point from which you want to play in a long recording file, such as a meeting recording. You can further - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 123
files. Note You cannot divide a protected file. To divide a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then divide the file. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. Hint To cancel the dividing process, select "No" in step 4, and then press . Related Topic Dividing - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 124
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Dividing a file at all the track mark points You can divide a file at all file. To divide a protected file, remove protection from the file first, then divide the file. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. 108 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 125
cancel the dividing process, select "No" in step 3, and then press . Related Topic Dividing a file at the current playback point 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 109 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 126
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Changing a folder name You can change the name of the folders for storing the files you record with your IC recorder by selecting a folder name from the template. 1 Select " Recorded Files" on the HOME menu, and then press . 2 Press or to - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 127
, additional folders with the same name will be suffixed with a sequential number (02 to 10). Related Topic Changing a file name 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 111 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 128
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Changing a file name You can change the name of the files stored under " Recorded Files" on the HOME menu protection from the file first, then change the name. For instructions on protecting a file, see Protecting a file. You cannot change the name - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 129
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Protecting a file To prevent a file from being accidentally deleted or edited, you can protect an important file. , select the protected file, and then select "Do Not Protect" in step 2. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 114 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 131
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers (Auto Preset) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) You can automatically assign up to 30 available FM radio stations to the preset numbers. The cord of headphones (not supplied) works - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 132
assignment process, select "No" in step 3, and then press . Related Topic Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 116 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 133
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only) You can (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 134
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) You can ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 135
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Tuning in an FM radio station manually (manual scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only) The cord of headphones (not supplied) works as an FM radio antenna for your IC recorder. For better signal reception, we recommend you connect headphones - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 136
Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 120 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 137
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) The cord of headphones (not supplied) works as an FM radio antenna for your IC recorder. For better signal reception, we recommend you connect - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 138
recorder does not catch any FM radio station, press or repeatedly to change the frequency one by one. Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Tuning in an FM radio station manually (manual scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 139
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Tuning in an FM radio station with the assigned preset number (ICD-UX560F / ICD to the IC recorder, "Attach Headphones" appears on the display window. In this case, connect headphones to the (headphones) jack. 2 Select "Audio Output" on the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 140
(Auto Preset) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 124 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 141
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) The cord of headphones (not supplied) works as an FM radio antenna for your IC recorder. For better signal reception, we recommend you connect headphones to the (headphones) jack - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 142
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) You can select the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning. 1 While you are listening to the FM radio, select "Scan Sensitivity" on the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 143
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) You can switch the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (not supplied) while listening to the FM radio - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 145
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F List of the Settings menu items The following lists the Settings menu items on the HOME menu. Recording Settings Recording Folder: Changing the file storage destination folder Create Folder: Creating a folder Scene Select: Selecting a recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 146
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer - the Clear Voice function Effect: Selecting the sound ): Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) Scan Sensitivity: Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Audio Output: Switching - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 147
sleep timer (Sleep Timer) Auto Power Off: Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) Reset All Settings: Rec. Time: Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) System Information: Checking the information about the IC recorder (System - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 148
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) You can set the recording mode for audio recordings. Set this menu item before you start recording. 1 Select " Settings" - "Recording Settings" - "REC Mode" from the HOME menu, and then press . When - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 149
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity) You can select the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones. Set this menu item before you start recording. 1 Select " Settings" - "Recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 151
. Note While recording audio from an external device is in progress, the Built-in Mic Sensitivity function is disabled. Related Topic Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 135 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 152
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) With the Recording Filter function, you can reduce noise in the recordings. 1 Select " . Settings" - "Recording Settings" - "Recording Filter" from the HOME menu, and then press 2 Press - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 153
the Recording Filter function setup process, select "OFF" in step 2. Related Topic Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 154
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting) You can select the audio input type ("MIC IN" or "Audio IN") of the (microphone) jack and the sensitivity level of the external - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 155
inches), such as chorus or musical instrument lessons. Low(Music): Suitable for recording live loud music, such as band performances. Hint You can also select the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone by selecting "Ext. Input Setting" on the OPTION menu while playback - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 156
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED) You can set the operation indicator to turn on or off during IC recorder operations. 1 Select " Settings" - "Common Settings" - "LED" from the HOME menu, and then press . 2 Press or to select " - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 157
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the display language (Language) You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names differ depending on the country or region of your purchase. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 141 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 158
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Setting the clock (Date&Time) You can set the clock while no IC recorder operations are in progress. 1 Select " Settings" - "Common Settings" - "Date&Time" - "Set Date/Time" from the HOME menu, and then press . 2 Set the current date and time - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 159
in 12-Hour format with "AM" or "PM" or in the 24-Hour format, depending on the selected clock display format (Time Display) on the Settings menu. In addition, the default clock display format depends on the country or region of your purchase. The default date display - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 160
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format) You can select the date display format to suit your preference. 1 Select " Settings" - "Common Settings" - "Date&Time your IC recorder. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 144 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 161
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Selecting the clock display format (Time Display) You can select ether the 12-Hour or 24-Hour format. 1 Select " Settings" - "Common Settings" - "Date&Time" - "Time purchased your IC recorder. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 146 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 163
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) You can turn the operation beep sound on or off. 1 Select " Settings" - " is accepted or an error occurs (default setting). OFF: No beeps will sound. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 147 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 164
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) If you set the sleep timer, your IC recorder will turn off automatically when the specified period of time expires. 1 Select " Settings" - "Common Settings" - "Sleep Timer" from the HOME menu, and then - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 165
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) You can set your IC recorder to automatically turn off if it is left unused for the specified period time. 1 Select " Settings" - "Common Settings" - " - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 167
During the recording delay countdown [Details], your IC recorder does not turn off even when the period of time specified for the Auto Power Off function expires. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 151 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 168
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings) You can reset all menu settings to the default ones except for the following: Clock settings (Date&Time) FM radio preset assignments (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 1 While - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 169
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card) You can format either the built-in memory of your IC card or the microSD card. Formatting the built-in memory will delete all of the stored data and restore the original folder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 171
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) You can display the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. 1 Select " Settings" - "Common Settings" - "Available Rec. Time" from the HOME menu, and then press . 2 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 173
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information) You can display the information about your IC recorder, such as the IC recorder's model name the HOME menu, press STOP. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 157 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 174
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Connecting the IC recorder to a computer To exchange files between your IC recorder and a computer, connect the IC recorder to the computer. 1 Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow to push out - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 175
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Structure of folders and files You can use a computer to view the structure of folders and files on the built-in memory of your IC recorder or the microSD card. Connect the IC recorder to the computer and use the Explorer (Windows) or the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 176
appear in " make sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the MUSIC folder. *2 Your IC recorder is not capable of detecting any folders and files stored at these folder structure levels. *3 ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only Music." When transferring a file, 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 177
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer You can copy files and folders from your IC recorder to a computer to store them. 1 Connect the IC recorder RECORDER" or "MEMORY CARD" to the local disk on the computer. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 178
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder You can copy music and audio files (LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)) from a computer to your IC recorder by drag and drop. 1 Connect the IC recorder to the computer. [ - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 180
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer You can play the music and audio files (LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)) that you copied from a computer on your IC recorder. 1 Select " Music" on the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 181
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device You can connect your IC recorder to a computer and use it as a USB storage device. To use the IC recorder as a USB storage device, you need a computer that meets the system requirements. For more - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 182
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) You can install Sound Organizer 2 using the installer file (SoundOrganizer_V2000.exe) stored on the built-in memory of your IC recorder. [Details] Sound Organizer 2 allows you to - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 183
delete files from Sound Organizer 2. Transferring files to the IC recorder You can transfer music and audio files from Sound Organizer 2 to the built-in memory or the microSD card on your IC recorder and enjoy them on the IC recorder. Burning a music CD You can select your favorites from the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 184
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F System Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher Note One of the above operating systems should be pre-installed at shipment. Upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environments are not supported - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 185
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. Optical disc To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 169 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 186
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) Install Sound confirm the contents of the window and then click [Yes] ([Continue] in the case of Windows Vista). Installing Sound Organizer 2 adds the Windows Media Format Runtime module. The - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 187
the computer screen varies depending on the version of your operating system. Windows 7 is used as an example in this Help Guide. 3 Double-click [SoundOrganizer_V2000] (or [SoundOrganizer_V2000.exe]). Depending on the version of your operating system, the setup preparation process (file extraction - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 188
and then click [Next]. If you have selected [Custom], follow the on-screen instructions.. 6 When the [Ready to Install the Program] screen appears, click [Install]. Sound Organizer 2. Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 172 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 189
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The recorder Displays the files stored on the connected IC recorder's built-in memory or microSD card. 4. Edit Mode button Displays the edit area where you can edit a file. 5. Quick Operation Guide button Displays the Quick Operation Guide - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 190
Transfer buttons : Transfers the files from Sound Organizer 2 to the connected IC recorder's built-in memory or microSD card. : Imports the files from the connected IC recorder's built-in memory or microSD card to My Library of Sound Organizer 2. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 174 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 191
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Compatible memory cards You can use the following memory cards with your IC recorder. microSDHC cards (4 GB to 32 GB) microSDXC cards (64 GB or more) Due to the specifications of your IC recorder, the file size that you can store on the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 192
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F System requirements To connect your IC recorder to a computer or use it as a USB storage device, the computer must meet the following system requirements. For using Sound Organizer 2 on the computer, see - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 193
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Technical specifications Specifications Capacity (User available capacity) (*1) (*2) ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F: 4 GB (approx. 3.20 GB = 3,435,973,837 Byte) ICD-UX565F: 8 GB (approx. 6.40 GB = 6,871,947,674 Byte) Maximum number of recorded - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 195
/Output Microphone/External input jack Card slot microSD memory card slot Playback speed control (DPC) Power output Power requirements Operating temperature 3.00 times - 0.25 times: MP3/WMA/AAC-LC/LPCM 150 mW Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Instructions supplied with your IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 196
MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported. *6 Copyright-protected files are not available for playback. *7 ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only *8 Measured value by the standard of are subject to change without notice. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 180 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 197
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Maximum recording time The following lists the maximum recording time (*1) (*2) per memory by recording mode (recording scene). The maximum recording time is estimated, provided that all the folders in the memory are used. Built-in memory - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 198
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Maximum playback time/number of music files The following lists the maximum playback time of a music file and the number of music files (*) by bit rate. ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F ICD-UX565F Bit rate Playback time Number of files Playback time - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 199
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Battery life The following lists the battery life(*1) for the built-in rechargeable battery by file format. REC Mode Recording external headphones Approx. 30 h. Approx. 45 h. Approx. 45 h. Approx. 45 h. Approx. 45 h. Approx. 8 h. FM recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 200
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3.7V DC with the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion 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 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 201
use a ROM (read-only-memory) type or write-protected memory card. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When a memory card is removed or the IC recorder is turned off during a read or write operation. When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 202
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Safety regulations 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. The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 203
matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area). 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 187 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 204
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. All other - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 205
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Notice for users All rights reserved. This Help Guide or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. IN - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 206
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F License Notes on the License This IC recorder comes with software that are used based on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 207
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Customer support websites Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index. - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 208
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Troubleshooting Before taking your IC recorder for repair, check it as follows. Check the items listed in "Troubleshooting." Charge the battery. Some problems may be solved when you charge the battery. Check the Sound Organizer 2 help. For - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 209
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Restarting the IC recorder When a problem persists after you have checked all corrective actions listed in the "Troubleshooting" topics, you may be able to solve the problem by restarting your IC recorder. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to " - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 210
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. Ambient noise is recorded as well as human voices. If you apply the Clear Voice function ("Clear Voice 1" or "Clear Voice 2,") to the playback audio, ambient noise in all frequency bands - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 211
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise. With the Recording Filter function ("NCF(Noise Cut)" or "LCF(Low Cut)"), you can reduce noise in the recordings. Additionally, you can use the Scene Select function to change - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 212
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F A rustling noise is recorded. If you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress, rustling noises may be recorded. Keep your hand away from the IC recorder until you finish recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 213
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if your IC recorder is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Keep the IC recorder away from such - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 214
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording. The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty. Clean the plug. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 198 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 215
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback. The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 199 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 216
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built-in speaker. If you record audio from a monaural external device that is connected to your IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 217
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on. While playback with the built-in speaker or playback of the files in " Music" is in progress, the Clear Voice function does not work. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 218
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work. The battery is running out of power. Charge the battery. Your IC recorder is turned off. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to "POWER" and hold it until the display window turns - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 219
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The IC recorder does not turn off. Slide and hold the POWER·HOLD switch to "POWER" and hold it until "Power Off" appears on the display window. Related Topic Turning the power off Parts and controls 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 220
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The IC recorder automatically turns off. The Auto Power Off function on your IC recorder is set to "10min" by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder unused for 10 minutes, it will automatically turn off. You can change - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 221
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The battery life is short. "Screen Off Timer" is set to "No Auto Screen Off." You can save battery power by changing the screen off timer setting to "15sec," "30sec," "1min," "3min," or "5min." The battery life listed in this Help Guide is - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 222
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. When your IC recorder is connected to a computer which is not running, the battery will not charge. When the computer is in a power saving mode (standby or sleep), - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 223
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The charge indicator does not appear or it disappears in the middle of charging. The USB connector of your IC recorder is not connected properly. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 207 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 224
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The charge error indicator appears where the battery indicator should be displayed. When the charge error indicator appears, the ambient temperature is out of the range for charging the battery. Charge the battery under the temperature - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 225
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The IC recorder does not operate correctly. You may have formatted the built-in memory of your IC recorder with a computer. Be sure to use the IC recorder for formatting. Related Topic Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 226
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The operation indicator does not light. "LED" is set to "OFF." Set "LED" to "ON." Related Topic Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 210 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 227
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot record a file. The remaining recording time is insufficient. Related Topic Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 211 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 228
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Recording is interrupted. The VOR function is turned on. To turn off the VOR function, set "VOR" to "OFF" with the OPTION menu. Related Topic Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume - the VOR function 4-573-936-31(3) - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 229
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The VOR function does not work. During synchronized recording, the VOR function does not work. You are recording an FM broadcast (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only), the VOR function does not work. Related Topic Recording automatically in - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 230
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device. Use an audio connection cable to connect your IC recorder to an external device and adjust the volume level on the external device. If you - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 231
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The playback volume is low. The built-in speaker is provided mainly for checking recorded audio files. If you find the volume not loud enough or have difficulty in understanding what you hear, use headphones (not supplied). The recording - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 232
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You hear no sound from the built-in speaker. Headphones (not supplied) are connected to your IC recorder. Disconnect the headphones. "Audio Output" for the FM radio function is set to "Headphones" with the OPTION menu (ICD-UX560F / ICD- - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 233
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You hear sound ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). Set "Audio Output" to "Headphones." Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 234
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The sound effect you selected with "Effect" does not work. The Effect function does not work for audio playback with the built-in speaker. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 218 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 235
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Playback speed is too fast or too slow. The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) setting is set to "ON," and you have changed the playback speed. Set the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) setting to "OFF," or change the playback speed to normal. Related - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 236
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot divide a file. You need a certain amount of free of the file. You cannot divide files other than those recorded by the IC recorder (e.g. a file transferred from a computer). Related Topic Deleting a file 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 237
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot move a file. You cannot move files in " Music" to another folder in the built-in memory or the microSD card. Related Topic Protecting a file 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 221 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 238
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot copy a file to a different folder. You cannot copy files in " Music" to another folder in the built-in memory or the microSD card. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 222 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 239
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The recording date of a file appears as or "--:--." The file may have been recorded by a model of the IC recorder other than ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F. The date and time recording format varies depending on the model. 4-573-936-31 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 240
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The display window turns off too soon. You can change the screen off timer setting to make the display screen stay longer. When "Screen Off Timer" is set to "Auto Screen Off," the battery wears quickly. Related Topic Using the screen off - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 241
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one displayed on the computer. As the remaining recording time on the display window is calculated by subtracting the memory capacity required for system operations from - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 242
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The "Memory Full" message appears and you cannot start recording. The built-in memory is full. Delete unnecessary files from the built-in memory or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files. Related Topic - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 243
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The "File Full" message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder. Your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 5,000 folders and files all together in total. Delete unnecessary files from the built-in memory or copy some - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 244
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The microSD card is not detected. Remove the microSD card and insert it in the correct orientation. Related Topic Inserting a memory card 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 228 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 245
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters. Some characters you use on Windows Explorer or Mac Finder are not supported by your IC recorder. Folder and file names containing such characters appear in unreadable characters on the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 246
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Copying a file takes time. If the size of a file is large, it takes a considerable time to finish copying. Wait until the copying finishes. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 230 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 247
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer. Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer and connect it once again. If your IC recorder is connected to the computer with a USB hub - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 248
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file. Your IC recorder is capable of displaying up to 8 folder levels. Your IC recorder supports the LPCM (.wav), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 249
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The computer does not start. If you start the computer with your IC recorder connected to the computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly. Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and start the computer once again. - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 250
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You hear no sound from the built-in speaker (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). Headphones (not supplied) are connected to your IC recorder. Disconnect the headphones. "Audio Output" for the FM radio function is set to "Headphones" with the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 251
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). When the headphones connection is loose, you may hear sound from the built-in speaker as well. Disconnect the - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 252
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The FM radio signals are weak or the sound quality is poor (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only). Move the IC recorder away from the TV. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 236 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 253
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The TV images are distorted when you listen to the FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only). If you are listening to the FM radio near the TV with an indoor antenna, move away from the TV. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 237 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 254
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot tune in FM radio stations or you hear a lot of static (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). The cord of headphones (not supplied) works as an FM radio antenna for your IC recorder. For better signal reception, we recommend you connect - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 255
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot assign an FM radio station to a preset number (ICD-UX560F / ICDUX565F only). (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 256
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. The capacity of the computer's hard disk is insufficient. Check the hard disk capacity. You cannot install Sound Organizer 2 on the computer with the operating system that is not supported Sony Corporation 240 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 257
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. Check if the software is successfully installed, and then check the connections with your IC recorder as follows: When you are using a USB hub, remove the hub and connect the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 258
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer. The computer has no sound board. The computer has no built-in speakers or no external speakers are connected. The volume of the computer is turned off. Turn - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 259
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F You cannot play or edit stored files. Sound Organizer 2 is only capable of playing files in the supported format. Depending on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of the software. Refer to the help files of Sound - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 260
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise. You may be attempting to play one of the divided files. Save the file on the computer (*), and then transfer it to your IC recorder. The file data will be optimized. * - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 261
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases. Regardless of the recording length of files, operations slow down as the total number of files stored on your IC recorder increases. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 262
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted. It takes a longer time to copy or delete a large file. Wait until the copying or deleting finishes. 4-573-936-31(3) Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 246 - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 263
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up. While the computer is accessing your IC recorder, do not disconnect any cables as it may cause unstable computer operations or data corruption. There may be a conflict between Sound Organizer 2 and - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 264
Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F List of messages HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate. All the buttons are disabled because your IC recorder is in the HOLD state to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the POWER·HOLD switch to the center dot to release the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 265
(ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). (See Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card. (See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).) If the above actions do not work, consult your nearest Sony - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 266
See Inserting a memory card.) No SD Card Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. "Move to SD Card" and "Copy to SD Card" of the " Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports LPCM(.wav)/MP3 (.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 267
the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).) The built-in memory has a bad block. You cannot write data on the card. You need to repair your IC recorder. The microSD card has a bad block. You cannot write data on the card. Replace the microSD card with a new one. The remaining capacity of - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 268
. (See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity).) Only Activated When External Input Used You are attempting to change the audio input type to an external microphone while your IC recorder does not have it connected. You can only make a change to "Ext - Sony ICD-UX560 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 269
Guide IC Recorder ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F System limitations Due to some system limitations on your IC recorder your IC recorder are sorted by meta-data track number or file name. A recording file is remaining recording time decreases when you divide a file. Your IC recorder uses
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Help Guide
IC Recorder
ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
Preparation
Parts and controls
HOME menu/OPTION menu
Using the HOME menu
Using the OPTION menu
About folders and files
Display window
While the HOME menu is displayed
While recording is in progress or on standby
While playback is in progress