Sony ICD-UX512F User Manual

4-264-961-51(1)ICD-UX512/UX512FIC RecorderOperating InstructionsGetting StartedBasic OperationsOther Recording OperationsOther Playback OperationsEdit

10GBStep 2: Recharging the BatteryRecharging the battery using a computerRemove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.Connect

100GBUsing the Supplied Sound Organizer SoftwareWhat you can do using Sound OrganizerSound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder

101GBUtilizing Your ComputerCombining filesYou can combine multiple files into one file.Deleting files from an IC recorderYou can delete a file saved

102GBP Notes• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed above is used.• 64 bit versions of Windows XP are

103GBUtilizing Your Computer• To use the software update function in Windows XP, you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges.

104GBThe Sound Organizer windowA HelpDisplays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files.B The file list of

105GBAdditional InformationAdditional InformationUsing a USB AC AdaptorYou can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC

106GBDisconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outletFollow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may b

107GBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn powerOperate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) a

108GBIf you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.On using a memory cardP Notes• When formattin

109GBAdditional Information• Do not use a memory card under the following conditions:– Locations beyond the required operating conditions, including l

11GBGetting StartedWhen the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will indicate “ .”3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.Follow t

110GBSpecificationsSystem requirementsTo use your computer with the Sound Organizer softwareTo use your computer with the Sound Organizer software, se

111GBAdditional InformationHardware environment:– Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems– P

112GBFM radio sectionFrequency range87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHzIF 128 kHzAntennaStereo headphones cord antennaGeneralSpeakerApprox. 16 mm dia.Input/Output•

113GBAdditional InformationMaximum recording time*5*6The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.*5When you are going to record contin

114GBBattery lifeWhen using a Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery*1REC Mode RecordingPlayback through speaker*2Playback using the headphonesFM recording*

115GBAdditional InformationWhen using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery*1The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary

116GBTroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have m

117GBTroubleshootingThe charging indicator is not displayed or disappears in the middle of charging.• A rechargeable battery has not been inserted, or

118GBIt takes a long time for the IC recorder to start.• If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it may take longer for the

119GBTroubleshootingThe “File Full” animation is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.• 199 files have been recorded in the selected folde

12GBP NoteIf the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 116.When using

120GBYou cannot divide a file. • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a file.• 199 files have been recorded in the selected

121GBTroubleshootingThe battery life is short. • The battery life on page 114 is based on playback with the volume level set to 14. The battery life m

122GBMenu does not reflect the change in settings.• If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed u

123GBTroubleshootingThe computer cannot start. • If you reboot the computer with the IC recorder connected to the computer, the computer may freeze or

124GBSound OrganizerRefer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too.Symptom Cause/RemedyThe Sound Organizer software cannot be installed.

125GBTroubleshootingPlayback sound from the computer is low./No sound is emitted from the computer.• No sound board is installed.• No speaker is built

126GBMessage ListMessage Cause/RemedyHOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentio

127GBTroubleshootingFile Damaged • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged.Format Error • The IC recorder

128GBAlready Set • You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting.Past Date/Time •

129GBTroubleshootingInvalid when Noise Cut is ON• When the noise cut function is effective, the effect function does not work. Cancel the noise cut se

13GBGetting StartedStep 3: Turning the IC Recorder OnTurning the power onSlide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 secon

130GBSystem LimitationsThere are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder.Sympt

131GBTroubleshootingThe remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file.• You need a certain amount of free space for a file managemen

132GBDisplay Window GuideDisplay when stoppedA Newly arriving podcast indicationB Scene select indicationDisplays the currently selected scene used fo

133GBTroubleshooting: recording standby/recording pause (flashing): recording with the VOR function: recording pause with the VOR function (flashing)I

134GBO LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicatorAppears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set to “ON” in the menu.P Battery indicatorQ Remaining recording timeDisplays the

135GBTroubleshootingDisplay during playbackS Playback mode indicator1: Appears when a file is played back. : Appears when files in one folder are play

136GBDisplay when listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX512F only)U FM indicatorV Preset numberW Radio frequencyX Receiver sensitivity: LOCAL: DXDispla

137GBTroubleshootingDisplay in the HOLD statusY HOLD indicatorAppears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations.T

138GBIndexAAAC-LC files ...111A-B repeat ...50Adjusting the volume ..

139GBFFM radioListening to the FM radio ... 65, 66, 75, 87Presetting the FM stations automatically ...

14GBStep 4: Setting the ClockYou need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.When you insert a battery for the first t

140GBLED ...75, 84Making settings ... 73Menu settings ...

141GBSystem limitations ... 130System requirements ...101, 110TTab view ...

© 2010 Sony Corporation

15GBGetting StartedThe menu mode window will be displayed.2 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (IC rec

16GBP NoteIf 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

17GBGetting StartedStep 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display WindowYou can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder nam

18GBBasic OperationsRecordingP Notes• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 12).• Noise may be recorded if an object

19GBBasic Operations3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab, and then press > on the control

2GBNotice for usersAll rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduce

20GBStarting to record (Auto (AGC) recording)5 Press N/ENT.1 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source t

21GBBasic OperationsTo stop recordingNote while accessingThe IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the “Accessing...”

22GBListeningStarting playback1 Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 9).2 Press .3 Pre

23GBBasic Operations5 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

24GBTo stop playbackOther operations1 Press x STOP.stop at the current position (Playback Pause function)Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that poi

25GBBasic OperationsAbout the tab viewThe recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and

26GBA File informationPress v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback.A file recorded using the IC recorder is displa

27GBBasic OperationsErasingP NoteOnce a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.Selecting a file and erasing it1 Slide the HOLD/POWER switch

28GBTo cancel erasingTo erase another fileProceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.”To erase a part of a fileDivide the file

29GBOther Recording OperationsOther Recording OperationsChanging the Recording SettingsSelecting a recording scene for each situationAccording to vari

3GBTrademarks• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stat

30GBP Notes• You cannot set a scene during recording.• When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select display appeared in st

31GBOther Recording OperationsRecording an interviewPlace the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the interviewee.Recording a music perf

32GBTo change the settings when you set the scene1 Select the scene you want to edit in step 2 of “Selecting a recording scene for each situation,” pr

33GBOther Recording Operations“Default Value?” will be displayed.2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ENT.The me

34GBStarting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR functionYou can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make t

35GBOther Recording OperationsRecording on a Memory CardIn addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card.About compatible mem

36GBFor the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder:http://www.sony-l

37GBOther Recording Operationsmemory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions.To switch the IC recorder destinatio

38GB2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Memory Card,” and then press N/ENT.“Select Memory” is set to “Built-In Memory” when you purchase t

39GBOther Recording OperationsRecording via Other DevicesRecording with an external microphone1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) j

4GBTable of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...7Index to parts a

40GBz Recommended microphonesYou can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied).To record sound from a telephone or

41GBOther Recording Operationsz Tips• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.• If the input level is not strong eno

42GB6 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

43GBOther Recording OperationsOperation during RecordingMonitoring the recordingIf you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jac

44GBOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback SettingsConvenient playback methodsListening with better sound quality• To listen with the headphon

45GBOther Playback Operations• 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

46GB“Noise Cut” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.To cancel the noise cut functionSelect “OFF” in

47GBOther Playback OperationsThe playback speed is set to “×0.70” when you purchase the IC recorder.To resume normal playback speedSlide the DPC(SPEED

48GB“Effect” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.To set your favorite sound level1 Set “Effect” to “Custom” in step 2, and then press N/

49GBOther Playback OperationsSelecting the playback modeYou can select the playback mode in the menu.1 Select the (Playback) tab t “Play Mode” in th

5GBOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback Settings ...44Convenient playback methods ...44Reducing noise in the playback so

50GBTo play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A.“A-B B?” is display

51GBOther Playback OperationsPlaying Back a File at a Desired Time with an AlarmYou can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desi

52GB“Executing...,” is displayed.5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.The setting process is finished and “,” (alarm indicator) appears in the displa

53GBOther Playback OperationsPlayback via Other DevicesRecording with other equipmentYou can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment.

54GBEditing FilesArranging Files in a FolderMoving a file to a different folder1 Select the file you want to move.2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Move Fi

55GBEditing FilesTo cancel moving the filePress x STOP before step 4.P Notes• You cannot move podcast files.• You cannot move protected files (page 64

56GB4 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.The “Copying...” animation app

57GBEditing Files2 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

58GBUsing a Track MarkAdding a track markYou can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback.

59GBEditing FilesErasing a track mark1 Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase.2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase Track Mark”

6GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder with Your Computer ...89Connecting the IC recorder to you

60GBErasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time1 Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks.2 Select the (Edit) tab

61GBEditing FilesDividing a FileDividing a file at the current positionYou can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two pa

62GBP 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 n

63GBEditing Files3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ENT.The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the file is d

64GBProtecting a FileTo prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with th

65GBListening to the FM RadioListening to the FM RadioTuning in an FM Radio StationTuning in a radio station by scanning frequenciesThe headphone cord

66GBTo scan radio frequencies automaticallyIn step 2, press and hold . or > on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the

67GBListening to the FM RadioThe IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.2 Press v or V on the control button repeatedly until the preset (P) number you

68GBPresetting FM Radio StationsPresetting FM radio stations automaticallyYou can automatically tune in radio stations and then register them with pre

69GBListening to the FM RadioYou can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC re

7GBGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking the Contents of the PackageIC Recorder (1)Remove the film on the display window before you use the I

70GBChanging the FM Radio Reception SettingsSwitching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radioYou can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to t

71GBListening to the FM RadioSwitching the scanning sensitivityYou can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations.1 Select the (

72GBSwitching the FM radio output between speaker and headphonesDuring FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker

73GBAbout the Menu FunctionAbout the Menu FunctionMaking Settings for the Menu1 Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will

74GBMenu SettingsTabs Menu items Operation mode(a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)Stop mode Playback modeRecording modeFM ra

75GBAbout the Menu Function (Edit) Erase All Track Marksa————Divide All Track Marksa————Erase Alla———— (Display)Displayaaa—aLEDa————Backlighta————(IC

76GBTabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page(Recording)Scene SelectAllows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as fol

77GBAbout the Menu Function (Recording)REC ModeSets the recording mode.LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit:LPCM (not compressed) in stereo high-quality recording modeM

78GB (Recording)Mic SensitivitySets the microphone sensitivity.High :To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as recording

79GBAbout the Menu Function (Recording)VORSets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.ON:Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and

8GBIndex to parts and controlsFrontA Operation indicatorB Built-in microphones (stereo)C Display windowDx STOP buttonEz REC (record)/PAUSE buttonF Con

80GB(Playback)Noise CutSets the noise cut function and the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder play a file back which is recorded with noise c

81GBAbout the Menu Function(Playback)Easy SearchSets the easy search function.ON:You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing > on the contr

82GB(Playback)AlarmSets the alarm.ON:The alarm function is effective. Set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback, and set the

83GBAbout the Menu Function(Edit)Erase Track MarkErases the track mark just before the current position.Execute:The track mark will be erased.Cancel:T

84GB(Display)LEDTurns the operation indicator on or off during operation.ON*:During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes.O

85GBAbout the Menu Function(IC recorder setting)LanguageSets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc.English*, Espa

86GB(IC recorder setting)USB ChargeSets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or not.ON*:The battery will be charged.OFF:The battery

87GBAbout the Menu Function(IC recorder setting)FormatFormats the memory media currently selected (the built-in memory or the memory card), erasing al

88GB(FM radio)**DX/LOCAL** Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio.DX*:Normally, select this setting.LOCAL:When there is interfer

89GBUtilizing Your ComputerUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder with Your ComputerWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can

9GBGetting StartedPreventing unintentional operations (HOLD)You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when y

90GB1 Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB DIRECT connector into the USB port of a running computer.2 Make sur

91GBUtilizing Your ComputerStructure of folders and filesThe folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown.On a Windows screen using

92GB*1Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, it will not be displayed on the (Voice) tab of the IC recorder. When you transfe

93GBUtilizing Your ComputerMemory Stick Micro™ (M2™) microSD card“MEMORY CARD”Folder for files recorded using the IC recorderFolder transferred from y

94GBStructure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorderThe display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of t

95GBUtilizing Your Computer• Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder• A folder called “No Folder” (If y

96GBCopying Files from the IC Recorder to Your ComputerYou can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.1 Connec

97GBUtilizing Your ComputerCopying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them BackYou can copy music or the other audio files

98GB3 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

99GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder as USB MemoryWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the compu