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4-264-961-51(1)
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
ICD-UX512/UX512F
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
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• The recorded music is limited to private use only.
Use of the music beyond this limit requires
permission of the copyright holders.
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/
downloading or damaged data due to problems of
the IC recorder or computer.
• Depending on the types of the text and characters,
the text shown on the IC recorder may not be
displayed properly on device. This is due to:
– The capacity of the connected IC recorder.
– The IC recorder is not functioning normally.
– Content information is written in the language
or the character that is not supported by the IC
recorder.
Notice for users
All rights reserved. This manual 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 NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed
by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
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• This software is for Windows and cannot be used
for Macintosh.
• The supplied connection support cable is for the IC
recorder ICD-UX512/UX512F. You cannot connect
other IC recorders.
What you record is for personal
enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws
prohibit other forms of use without the
permission of the copyright holders.
The use of Memory Stick™ media for
recording copyright-protected graphics or
other data is limited to the restrictions
specified under applicable copyright
laws. Any use beyond those restriction is
prohibited.
This product supports “Memory Stick
Micro™ (M2™) ” media. “M2™” is an
abbreviated form of “Memory Stick
Micro™.” Hereinafter, “M2™” is used in
this document.
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Trademarks
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows
Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.
• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC.
• “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon
NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the
United States and/or other countries.
• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Furthermore, “ ™ ” and “
not mentioned in each case in this manual.
®
” are
The “Sound Organizer” uses software modules as
shown below:
Windows Media Format Runtime
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the
Package .....................................................7
Index to parts and controls ...................8
Preventing unintentional operations
(HOLD) ................................................9
Step 2: Recharging the Battery ...............10
Recharging the battery using a
computer .............................................10
Recharging the battery using a
USB AC adaptor .................................12
When to charge/replace the battery ....12
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......13
Turning the power on .........................13
Turning the power off .........................13
Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................14
Setting the clock after recharging the
battery .................................................14
Setting the clock using the menu ........ 14
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be
Used in the Display Window .................. 17
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Basic Operations
Recording ....................................... 18
Listening ........................................ 22
Erasing ........................................... 27
Other Recording Operations
Changing the Recording Settings ............29
Selecting a recording scene for each
situation ...............................................29
Starting to record automatically in
response to sound
– the VOR function .............................34
Recording on a Memory Card .................35
Recording via Other Devices ..................39
Recording with an external
microphone .........................................39
Recording from other equipment ........40
Operation during Recording ....................43
Monitoring the recording ....................43
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Other Playback Operations
Changing the Playback Settings .............44
Convenient playback methods ............44
Reducing noise in the playback
sound and making the human voice
clearer – the noise cut function ...........45
Adjusting the playback speed
– the DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
function ...............................................46
Selecting the sound effect ................... 47
Selecting the playback mode ..............49
Playing Back a File at a Desired
Time with an Alarm ................................51
Playback via Other Devices ....................53
Recording with other equipment ........53
Editing Files
Arranging Files in a Folder .....................54
Moving a file to a different folder ...... 54
Copying a file to the other memory ....55
Erasing all files in a folder ..................56
Using a Track Mark ................................58
Adding a track mark ...........................58
Erasing a track mark ...........................59
Erasing all the track marks in the
selected file at one time ......................60
Dividing a File ........................................61
Dividing a file at the current position .... 61
Dividing a file at all the track mark
positions ..............................................62
Protecting a File ......................................64
Listening to the FM Radio
(for ICD-UX512F only)
Tuning in an FM Radio Station ..............65
Tuning in a radio station by
scanning frequencies ...........................65
Tuning in a preset radio station ..........66
Recording FM broadcasts ...................67
Presetting FM Radio Stations .................68
Presetting FM radio stations
automatically .......................................68
Presetting FM radio stations
manually .............................................68
Erasing preset FM radio stations ........69
Changing the FM Radio Reception
Settings ....................................................70
Switching the receiver sensitivity
of the FM radio ...................................70
Switching the scanning sensitivity ......71
Switching the FM radio output
between speaker and headphones .......72
About the Menu Function
Making Settings for the Menu ................73
Menu Settings .........................................74
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Utilizing Your Computer
Using the IC Recorder with Your
Computer ................................................89
Connecting the IC recorder to your
computer .............................................89
Structure of folders and files ..............91
Disconnecting the IC recorder
from your computer ............................95
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to
Your Computer .......................................96
Copying Music Files from Your
Computer to the IC Recorder and
Playing Them Back .................................97
Copying a music file from your
computer to the IC recorder
(drag and drop) ...................................97
Playing back music files copied
from your computer using
the IC recorder ....................................97
Using the IC Recorder as
USB Memory ..........................................99
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer
Software ................................................100
What you can do using Sound
Organizer ..........................................100
System requirements for your
computer ...........................................101
Installing Sound Organizer ...............102
The Sound Organizer window .......... 104
Additional Information
Using a USB AC Adaptor .....................105
Disconnecting the IC recorder
from the AC outlet ............................106
Precautions ............................................107
Specifications ........................................110
System requirements .........................110
Design and specifications .................111
Battery life ........................................114
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................116
Message List .........................................126
System Limitations ...............................130
Display Window Guide .........................132
Index ......................................................138
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package
IC Recorder (1)
Remove the film on the display window
before you use the IC recorder.
Stereo headphones (1)
USB connection support cable (1)
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a
computer directly, use the supplied USB
connection support cable.
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable
battery (1)
Battery case (1)
Application software, Sound
Organizer (CD-ROM) (1)
Operating Instructions
The operating instructions are stored as PDF
files in the built-in memory of the IC
recorder.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Getting Started
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Index to parts and controls
Front
A Operation indicator
B Built-in microphones (stereo)
C Display window
D
x STOP button
E
z REC (record)/PAUSE button
F Control button (
backward),
G
N (play)/ENT (enter) button*
H (folder) button
I MENU/NOISE CUT button
J m (microphone) jack*
K i (headphone) jack
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v, V / . (review/fast
> (cue/fast forward))
L ERASE button
M VOL (volume) –/+* button
N (repeat) A-B button
O T-MARK (Track mark) button
Rear
P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
Q Speaker
R USB slide lever
S HOLD/POWER switch
T DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch
U M2™/microSD memory card slot
V Battery compartment
* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.
Use it as a reference point for operations, or
to identify each terminal.
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Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in
order to prevent unintentional operations
when you carry the IC recorder, etc.
To put the IC recorder in the
HOLD status
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the
direction of “HOLD.”
“HOLD” will appear for approximately 3
seconds, indicating that all the button
operations are disabled.
To release the IC recorder from
the HOLD status
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards
the center.
P Note
When the HOLD function is activated during
recording, all the button operations are
disabled. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD
function first.
Tip
z
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you
can stop the alarm playback by pressing any
button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)
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Step 2: Recharging the Battery
Recharging the battery using a computer
Remove the film on the display window
before you use the IC recorder.
Connect the IC recorder to a running
computer, and charge the battery until the
battery indicator indicates “ .”
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to
fully charge an exhausted battery.*
1 Insert a rechargeable battery.
Slide and lift the battery compartment
lid, insert an NH-AAA rechargeable
battery with correct polarity, and close
the lid.
2 Connect the IC recorder to your
computer.
Slide the USB slide lever on the back of
the IC recorder in the direction of the
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arrow, and insert the USB DIRECT
connector into the USB port of a running
computer.*
1
While the battery is charging,
“Connecting” and the battery indicator
are displayed in an animation.
2
IC recorder
To USB port of
your computer
Computer
Battery indicator
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When the battery is fully charged, the
battery indicator will indicate “ .”
Fully charged
indicator
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
computer.
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,
when the IC recorder contains data files,
the files may be damaged or become
unplayable.
1 Make sure that the operation indicator
does not light.
2 Perform the following operation on
your computer.
On a Windows screen, left-click the
icon at the bottom of the desktop of
the computer.
t Left-click “Eject IC
RECORDER.”
The icon and menu displayed can be
different on different operating systems.
On a Macintosh screen, drag “IC
RECORDER” on the desktop to
“Trash” and drop it there.
For details on disconnecting the IC
recorder from your computer, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
computer.
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the
USB port of the computer, and slide
the USB slide lever in the direction of
the arrow to retract the USB DIRECT
connector.
*1This is an approximation for the time it
takes to charge from no remaining battery
power to full battery power at room
temperature. It varies depending on the
remaining power and the condition of the
battery. It also takes more time if the
temperature of the battery is low, or if the
battery is charged while you are transferring
data to the IC recorder.
2
*
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a
computer directly, use the supplied USB
connection support cable.
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P Note
If the battery indicator is not displayed in an
animation, charging has not been done
properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 116.
When using a fully charged
battery or an LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline battery
Follow the step 1.
P Note
You cannot charge an LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline battery (not supplied).
z
Tips
• Do not use a manganese battery for this IC
recorder.
• When replacing the battery, files recorded or
alarm settings are not erased even when you
remove the battery.
• When replacing the battery, the clock
continues moving for about 1 minute after
you remove the battery.
Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor
You can also charge the battery by using an
AC-U50AG/AC-U501AD USB AC
adaptor (not supplied) (page 105).
When to charge/replace the battery
The battery indicator on the display shows
the battery condition in an animation.
Battery remain indication
: “Low Battery Level” appears.
Charge the rechargeable battery or
replace the old battery with a new
one.
m
: “Low Battery” appears and the IC
recorder will stop operation.
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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On
Turning the power on
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the
direction of “POWER” for more than 1
second. The IC recorder is turned on, and
the “Accessing...” animation is displayed.
Turning the power off
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the
direction of the “POWER” for more than 2
seconds, and “Power Off” animation is
displayed.
z Tips
• When you are not going to use the IC
recorder for a long time, we recommend to
turn off the IC recorder.
• When the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
and you leave the IC recorder without
attempting an operation for a certain length
of time, the auto power off function will take
effect. (The length of time before auto power
off is set to “10min” when you purchase the
IC recorder.) You can select the length of
time before auto power off takes effect in the
menu (page 86).
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Step 4: Setting the Clock
x STOP
.
N/ENT
MENU/NOISE CUT
v, V
You need to set the clock to use the alarm
function or record the date and time.
When you insert a battery for the first time,
or when you insert a battery after the IC
recorder has been without a battery for
more than 1 minute, the “Set Date&Time”
animation appears, and then the year
section begins to flash in the clock setting
display window.
Setting the clock after recharging the battery
1 Press v or V on the control button to set
the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence, and then press
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N/ENT.
Select the last two digits of the year
when you set the year.
2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode
display.
Setting the clock using the menu
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
you can set the clock using the menu.
1 Select “Date&Time” in the menu.
1 Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter
the menu mode.
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The menu mode window will be
displayed.
(The (FM radio)
tab is displaye d only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
2 Press . on the control button, press
v or V on the control button to select
the (IC recorder setting) tab, and
then press
3 Press v or V on the control button to
N/ENT.
select “Date&Time,” and then press
N/ENT.
When you selected “Auto,” the clock is
automatically adjusted using the clock in
the computer connected to the IC
recorder and on which the supplied
Sound Organizer software is started.
When you select “Manual,” proceed to
the next steps.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “10y1m1d,” and then press
ENT.
N/
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(The (FM radio)
tab is display ed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Auto” or “Manual,” and then
N/ENT.
press
4 Press v or V on the control button to set
the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence, and then press
Select the last two digits of the year
when you set the year.
N/ENT.
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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P Note
If you do not press N/ENT within 1 minute
of entering the clock setting data, the clock
setting mode is canceled and the window will
return to the display of the stop mode.
To display the current date and
time
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
x STOP to display the current date
press
and time for about 3 seconds.
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Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window
2 Press v or V on the control button to
x STOP
N/ENT
v, V
You can select the language to be used for
messages, menus, folder names, file names,
etc. from 3 languages.
1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab
t “Language” in the menu, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The (FM radio)
tab is displ ayed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
select the language that you want to use,
and then press
You can select the following languages.
English, Español (Spanish), Français
(French).
N/ENT.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Basic Operations
Recording
P Notes
• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 12).
• Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC
recorder during recording.
z
Tip
Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the
recording (page 43).
Selecting a folder
1 Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to
release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 9).
2 Press to display the folder selection window.
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3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the
control button to select the (Voice) tab, and then
> on the control button.
press
v
, V
., >
P Note
Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you
purchase the IC recorder.
The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be
displayed when you transfer files from your computer
(page 97, 101). The (Built-in memory) tab will be
displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC
recorder (page 36).
4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in
which you want to record files.
When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders
already available ( FOLDER01-05).
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v
V
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5 Press N/ENT.
Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording)
1 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones
face the direction of the source to be recorded.
N/ENT
2 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.
The operation indicator lights in red.
You do not need to press and hold
while recording.
The new file will be automatically recorded after the
last recorded file.
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z REC/PAUSE
Operation
indicator
z REC/
PAUSE
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To stop recording
1 Press x STOP.
The “Accessing...” animation appears and the IC recorder
stops at the beginning of the current recording file.
Note while accessing
The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the “Accessing...”
animation appears on the display. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery
or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data.
Other operations
pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation indicator
release pause and
resume recording
review the current
recording instantly
review during
recording
* 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters
the stop mode.
z Tips
• You can record up to 199 files in each folder.
• You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using the supplied Sound Organizer
software (page 100).
flashes in red and “ ” begins to flash in the display window.
z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop
Press
recording after pausing recording, press
N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of
Press
the file just recorded.
Press and hold
pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast
playback sound. After you release
starts from that point.
. on the control button during recording or recording
x STOP.)
. on the control button, playback
x STOP
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Listening
Starting playback
1 Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to
release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 9).
2 Press .
3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the
control button to select the (Voice) tab, the
(Music) tab, or the (Podcast) tab, and then press
> on the control button.
4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder.
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v
, V
., >
v
V
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5 Press > on the control button.
>
6 Press v or V on the control button to select the file you
want to play.
7 Press N/ENT.
Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator
will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the
menu (page 84), the operation indicator does not light.)
8 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.
v
V
Operation
indicator
N/ENT
VOL –/+
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To stop playback
1 Press x STOP.
x STOP
Other operations
stop at the current position
(Playback Pause function)
go back to the beginning of
the current file
go back to previous files Press . on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,
skip to the next file Press
skip to the succeeding files Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,
*1When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after
the current point (page 58).
2
*
These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 44).
3
*
In the continuous searching mode, the IC recorder does not locate track marks.
Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT
again.
Press
. on the control button once.*
keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*
> on the control button once.*
keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously.*
1*2
1*2
3
)
3
)
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About the tab view
The recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are
managed separately, and are displayed with tabs. When you choose a folder, you can move to
one of those the areas by switching a tab.
Tabs
(Voice): Recordable area. This is the area used to manage files recorded with the IC recorder.
(Music): Playback-only area. This is the area used to manage music files transferred from
your computer.
(Podcast): Playback-only area. This is the area used to manage podcast files transferred
from your computer.
(Built-in memory) or (External memory): You can switch between the built-in
memory and external memory (memory card) of the IC recorder (page 37).
Only the (Voice) tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder.
The (Music) tab and the (Podcast) tab will be displayed when you transfer files from
your computer (page 97, 101). The (Built-in memory) tab will be displayed when you
insert a memory card into the IC recorder (page 36).
Display when playing back a file
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A File information
Press
v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback.
A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows.
: Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER05
: File name: Date_file number (e.g. 100101_001, FM_100101_001)
: Artist name (e.g. My Recording)
: Title: Date_file number (e.g. 100101_001)
B Counter information
You can select the display mode in the menu (page 83).
Elapsed time: The elapsed playback time of one file
Remaining time: The remaining playback time of one file
Recording date: Date recorded
Recording time: Time recorded
C Remaining recording time
Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours.
If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is
displayed in hours and minutes.
If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and
seconds.
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Erasing
P Note
Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Selecting a file and erasing it
1 Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to
release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 9).
2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is
in the stop or playback mode.
3 Press ERASE.
“Erase?” is displayed and the specified file is played
back for confirmation.
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ERASE
4 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute.”
v
V
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5 Press N/ENT.
The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display
window and the selected file will be erased.
When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance
so that there will be no space between files.
To cancel erasing
N/ENT
1 Select “Cancel” in step 4 of “Selecting a file and
erasing it,” and then press
To erase another file
Proceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.”
To erase a part of a file
Divide the file into two files first (page 61), and then proceed with steps 2 through 5 in
“Selecting a file and erasing it.”
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N/ENT.
N/ENT
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Other Recording Operations
Changing the Recording Settings
Selecting a recording scene for each situation
x
STOP
(The (FM ra dio)
tab is displayed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
N/ENT
v, V
According to various recording scene, you
can change the items for recording, such as
REC Mode (page 77), Mic Sensitivity
(page 78), etc., to the recommended
settings in bulk. You can change the
settings for each item.
1 Select the (Recording) tab t “Scene
Select” in the menu, and then press
ENT.
The Scene Select window will be
displayed.
N/
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select a scene you want, and then press
N/ENT.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Save Scene Setting,” and then
N/ENT.
press
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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(Meeting)
(Voice Notes)
(Interview)
(Lecture)
(Audio IN)
(My Scene)
To record in a variety of
situations, such as recording
in a spacious conference
room.
To record dictation with a
microphone in front of your
mouth.
To record human voice at a
distance of 1 to 2 meters.
To record a wide range of
sound, such as a lecture in a
classroom or a chorus lesson.
To record from external
equipment, such as a portable
CD/MD player or a tape
recorder, connected to the IC
recorder via an audio output
connector (stereo mini-jack).
Also used for dubbing.
Use to keep your favorite
settings.
P Notes
• You cannot set a scene during recording.
• When 60 seconds have passed without any
operation after the Scene Select display
appeared in steps 1 through 3, the stop mode
display will be displayed.
Tips for better recording
There are ways of making better recordings
other than using scene selection.
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Recording at a meeting
By placing the IC recorder on a stand or a
handkerchief substituting for a stand, you
can record with clear, low-noise sound,
without vibration noise from the desk.
Recording a voice note
By placing the IC recorder close to one side
of your mouth, you can prevent breathing
on the built-in microphones, and record
with clear sound.
Built-in
microphones
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Recording an interview
Place the IC recorder so that the built-in
microphones face the interviewee.
Recording a music performance
By attaching a tripod (not supplied) or
placing the recorder on a stand or table, you
can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and
the built-in microphones more precisely.
When recording a chorus or piano
performance, for example, place the IC
recorder on a table approximately 2 to 3
meters from the performer(s). Set up the IC
recorder with the display window facing up,
and with the built-in microphones pointing
towards the sound source.
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To change the settings when you
set the scene
1 Select the scene you want to edit in step
2 of “Selecting a recording scene for
each situation,” press
control button to select “Edit from
Current Setting” or “Edit,” and then
N/ENT.
press
v or V on the
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select the menu item you want to change,
and then press
N/ENT.
4 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Edit Complete,” and then press
N/ENT.
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
P Note
Even if the settings are changed, the selection
of the scene will be continued.
To set the menu item settings of
the Scene Select to the default
value
1 Select the scene you want to set the
settings to the default value in step 2 of
“Selecting a recording scene for each
situation,” press
button to select “Set Default Value,” and
then press
v or V on the control
N/ENT.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select a setting item, and then press
ENT.
For details on the menu items and
settings, see pages 77 through 79.
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“Default Value?” will be displayed.
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The menu item settings will be set to the
default settings.
N/
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
Default settings
For details on the menu items and settings,
see pages 77 through 79.
(Meeting)
REC Mode MP3
Mic
Sensitivity
LCF(Low
Cut)
VOR OFF OFF OFF
192kbps
High Low Medium
ON ON ON
(Voice
Notes)
MP3
128kbps
(Interview)
MP3
192kbps
(Meeting)
SYNC
REC
Select
Input
REC Mode MP3
Mic
Sensitivity
LCF(Low
Cut)
VOR OFF OFF OFF
SYNC REC OFF ON OFF
Select Input MIC IN Audio IN MIC IN
OFF OFF OFF
MIC IN MIC IN MIC IN
(Lecture)
192kbps
Medium Low Medium
OFF OFF OFF
(Voice
Notes)
(Audio
IN)
MP3
192kbps
(Interview)
(My
Scene)
MP3
192kbps
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Starting to record
automatically in response to
sound – the VOR function
x STOP
z REC/PAUSE
N/ENT
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “ON,” and then press
“VOR” is set to “OFF” when you
purchase the IC recorder.
N/ENT.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
4 Press z REC/PAUSE.
“ ” appears in the display window.
v, V
You can set the VOR (Voice Operated
Recording) function to “ON,” to make the
IC recorder start recording when the IC
recorder detects sound, and pause when no
sound is heard, eliminating recording
during soundless periods.
1 Select the (Recording) tab t “VOR”
in the menu when the IC recorder is in
the stop or recording mode, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The (FM radio)
tab is displayed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
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The recording pauses when no sound is
detected and “ ” flashes. When
the IC recorder detects sound again, the
recording starts again.
To cancel the VOR function
Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 2.
P Notes
• The VOR function is affected by the sound
around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu
according to the recording conditions. If
recording is not satisfactory after you have
changed the “Mic Sensitivity” setting, or for
an important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF”
in the menu.
• If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause
recording during VOR recording, only
“” flashes.
• During synchronized recording (page 41)
and the FM recording (page 67), the VOR
function does not work.
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Recording on a Memory Card
x STOP
z REC/PAUSE
.
N/ENT
v, V
Insert M2™ with the terminal side
facing toward you.*
* When you are
inserting a memory
card with the back side
of the IC recorder
facing toward you.
Insert microSD card with the label
side facing toward you.*
In addition to the built-in memory, you can
record files on a memory card.
About compatible memory cards
Memory cards that you can use with the IC
recorder are as follows:
• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media:
Up to 16 GB is supported.
• microSD card: A microSD (FAT16) card
smaller than 2 GB and a microSDHC
(FAT32) card from 4 GB to 32 GB are
supported.
A memory card of 64 MB or less is not
supported.
The microSD/microSDHC cards that have
been tested according to our standards are
as follows.
microSD/microSDHC cards
Supplier 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
SONY
Toshiba
Panasonic
SanDisk
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aaaa
aaaa
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—
—
a: Operation tested
–: Operation not tested
As of September 2010
For ICD-UX512/UX512F, the operational
tests performed were using memory cards
available as of September 2010.
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For the latest information about the memory
cards that have been tested, please access the
support home page for the IC recorder:
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are
generally referred to as a “memory card.”
The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as
the “memory card slot.”
Due to the file system specifications of the
IC recorder, you can record and play back
an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and an
MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file smaller than
1 GB using a memory card.
You can record up to 4,074 files on an
M2™ media.
P Note
Operations of all types of compatible memory
cards are not guaranteed.
To insert a memory card
Before recording, be sure to copy all the
data stored on the memory card to your
computer and format the memory card on
the IC recorder (page 87) so it contains no
data.
1 Open the cover of the memory card slot
in the stop mode.
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2 Insert an M2™ or microSD card, in the
direction shown in the illustration on
page 35, securely to the end of the slot
until it clicks into place. Then close the
cover.
To remove a memory card
Push the memory card into the slot. When it
pops out, remove it from the memory card
slot.
Structure of folders and files
5 folders are created in a memory card in
addition to those in the built-in memory.
The structure of folders and files is
somewhat different from that of the built-in
memory (page 93).
P Notes
• Do not insert or remove a memory card
during recording/playback/formatting.
Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC
recorder.
• Do not remove a memory card while the
“Accessing...” animation appears in the
display window. Doing so may damage the
data.
• If a memory card is not recognized, remove
it and then insert it into the IC recorder
again.
• Close the cover of the memory card slot
firmly. Also, do not insert any liquid, metal,
flammable or any object other than a
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memory card into the slot. Doing so may
cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions.
To switch the IC recorder
destination to the memory card
(from the folder selection
window)
1 Press .
The folder selection window will be
displayed.
2 Press . on the control button, press v
V on the control button to select the
or
(Built-in memory) tab, and then
N/ENT.
press
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Memory Card,” and then press
N/ENT.
The (Built-in memory) tab changes
to the (External memory) tab, and
then the folder selection window will be
displayed.
4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode
display.
To use the built-in memory
Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3.
To switch the IC recorder
destination to the memory card
(from the menu)
1 Select the (IC recorder setting) tab
t “Select Memory” in the menu, and
then press
N/ENT.
(The (FM radio)
tab is displayed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
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2 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 the IC
recorder.
If the memory card has already been
formatted, proceed to step 5.
3 When the memory card is not formatted,
select the (IC recorder setting) tab
t “Format” in the menu, and then press
N/ENT.
“Erase All Data?” will be displayed.
To use the built-in memory
Select “Built-In Memory” in step 2.
To start recording
Select the folder and then press z REC/
PAUSE. For details on recording, see page
18.
4 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Recording via Other Devices
Recording with an external microphone
Stereo microphone
m (microphone) jack
x STOP
z REC/PAUSE
N/ENT
v, V
1 Connect an external microphone to the
m (microphone) jack when the IC
recorder is in the stop mode.
“Select Input” appears in the display
window.
If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in
the menu (page 79).
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “MIC IN,” and then press
ENT.
“Select Input” is set to “MIC IN” when
you purchase the IC recorder.
N/
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
The built-in microphones are
automatically cut off.
If the input level is not strong enough,
adjust the “Mic Sensitivity” setting on
the IC recorder.
When a plug in power type microphone
is connected, power is automatically
supplied to the microphone from the IC
recorder.
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z Recommended microphones
You can use the Sony ECM-CS10,
ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone
(not supplied).
To record sound from a
telephone or a cell phone
You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type
electret condenser microphone (not
supplied) to record sound from a telephone
or a cell phone.
For details on how to make the connection,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the ECM-TL1 microphone.
P Notes
• After you have made the connection, check
the sound quality of the conversation and the
recording level before you start recording.
• If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is
recorded, the conversation may be recorded
with lower level of sound. In this case, start
recording after the conversation has started.
• The VOR function (page 34) may not work,
depending on the kind of telephone or the
line condition.
• We assume no responsibility whatsoever for
any inconvenience, even if you cannot
record a conversation using the IC recorder.
Recording from other equipment
CD player, etc.
m (micropho ne) jack
STOP
x
z REC/PAUSE
v, V
N/ENT
You can make music files without using the
computer by recording sound from other
equipment connected to the IC recorder.
When you select “Audio IN” from the
“Scene Select” menu, the settings suitable
for recording from other equipment are
already selected. For details on setting, see
page 29.
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z Tips
• Before you start recording, we recommend
you make a trial recording first.
• If the input level is not strong enough,
connect the headphone jack (minijack,
stereo) of other equipment to the
m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and
adjust the volume level on the piece of
equipment connected to the IC recorder.
To record using the
synchronized recording function
The IC recorder pauses when no sound is
detected for more than 2 seconds. The IC
recorder starts recording again as a new file
when sound is detected.
When you select “Audio IN” from the
“Scene Select” menu, the “SYNC REC” is
already set to “ON.”
1 Select the (Recording) tab t
“SYNC REC” in the menu, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The (FM radio)
tab is display ed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “ON,” and then press
N/ENT.
“SYNC REC” is set to “OFF” when you
purchase the IC recorder.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
4 Connect other equipment to the IC
recorder when the IC recorder is in the
stop mode.
Connect the audio output connector
(stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to
the m (microphone) jack of the IC
recorder using an audio connecting cable
(page 53).
“Select Input” appears in the display
window.
If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in
the menu (page 79).
5 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Audio IN,” and then press
ENT.
“Select Input” is set to “MIC IN” when
you purchase the IC recorder.
N/
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6 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
“ ” flashes and the IC recorder
enters the recording pause mode.
7 Start playback on the piece of equipment
connected to the IC recorder.
“ ” appears on the display and
synchronized recording starts.
The synchronized recording pauses when
no sound is detected for more than 2
seconds, and “ ” begins to flash.
The IC recorder starts recording again as a
new file when sound is detected.
P Notes
• During synchronized recording, you cannot
pause recording (page 21), record with the
VOR function (page 34), and add a track
mark (page 58).
• Depending on the piece of equipment
connected to the IC recorder, the
synchronized recording function may not
operate properly due to a difference in the
audio input level.
• When recording from other equipment, the
“Mic Sensitivity” setting cannot be changed.
To record without using the
synchronized recording function
Select “OFF” in step 2 of “To record using
the synchronized recording function” on
page 41, and then proceed with steps 3
through 7. When you press
in step 6, the built-in microphones are
automatically cut off and the sound from
the connected piece of equipment is
recorded.
z REC/PAUSE
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Operation during Recording
Monitoring the recording
i (headphone) jack
VOL –/+
If you connect the supplied stereo
headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you
can monitor the recording. You can adjust
the monitoring volume by pressing
VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed.
P Note
When the cord of the headphones touches the
IC recorder while you are monitoring the
recording, the IC recorder may record a
rustling noise. The rustling noise can be
reduced by holding the cord away from the IC
recorder.
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Other Playback Operations
Changing the Playback Settings
Convenient playback methods
Listening with better sound
quality
• To listen with the headphones:
Connect the supplied stereo headphones
i (headphone) jack. The built-in
to the
speaker will be automatically
disconnected.
• To listen from an external speaker:
Connect an active or passive speaker (not
supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.
Quickly locating the point you
wish to start playback (Easy
search)
When “Easy Search” is set to “ON”
(page 81) in the menu, you can quickly
locate the point at which you wish to start
playback by pressing
control button repeatedly during playback.
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by
. on the control button once, or
pressing
advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing
> on the control button once. This
function is useful for locating a desired
point in a long recording.
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> or . on the
Searching forward/backward
during playback (Cue/Review)
• To search forward (Cue):
Press and hold
during playback and release it at the point
you wish to resume playback.
• To search backward (Review):
Press and hold
during playback and release it at the point
you wish to resume playback.
The IC recorder searches at slow speed with
playback sound. This is useful to check one
word forward or back. Then, if you press
and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to
search at higher speed.
z When files are played back to the
end of the last file
• When you play back or fast play back to the
end of the last file, “FILE END” lights up for
approx. 5 seconds.
• When “FILE END” and the operation
indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at
the beginning of the last file.
• If you press and hold
button while “FILE END” is lit, the files are
played back rapidly, and normal playback
will start at the point you release the button.
> on the control button
. on the control button
. on the control
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• If the last file is long and you wish to start
playback at a later part of the file, press and
hold
> on the control button to go to the
end of the file, and then press
control button while “FILE END” is lit to go
back to the desired point.
• For files other than the last one, go to the
beginning of the next file and play backward
to the desired point.
. on the
Reducing noise in the
playback sound and making
the human voice clearer –
the noise cut function
STOP
x
N/ENT
MENU/NOISE CUT
v, V
When the noise cut function is effective in
the playback mode, ambient noise other
than the human voice is reduced. A file is
played back with clear sound quality
because the noise of all frequency bands
including a human voice is reduced.
P Notes
• The effect of the noise cut function may be
different depending on the condition of the
recorded voice.
• When you are using the built-in speaker, the
noise cut function does not work.
• When the noise cut function is effective, the
effect function does not work.
• When you are listening to the FM radio, the
noise cut function does not work.
• When you are listening an AAC-LC and
WMA file, the noise cut function does not
work.
1 Press and hold MENU/NOISE CUT for
approximately 2 seconds or longer when
the IC recorder is in the stop or playback
mode.
The “Noise Cut” setting window will be
displayed.
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and
then press
N/ENT.
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“Noise Cut” is set to “OFF” when you
purchase the IC recorder.
Front
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel the noise cut function
Select “OFF” in step 2.
To set the noise cut function in the
menu
Select and set “Noise Cut” from the
(Playback) tab of the menu.
Adjusting the playback
speed – the DPC (Digital
Pitch Control) function
Rear
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v, V
You can adjust the playback speed in a
range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times. The
file is played back in natural tones by
means of a digital processing function.
1 Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to
“ON.”
2 During playback, press v or V on the
control button to adjust the playback
speed.
V: Decreases the speed by 0.05 times
each time this button is pressed (from
×0.50 to ×1.00).
v: Increases the speed by 0.10 times
each time this button is pressed (from
×1.00 to ×2.00).
When you press and hold each button,
you can change the speed continuously.
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The playback speed is set to “×0.70”
when you purchase the IC recorder.
To resume normal playback
speed
Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to
“OFF.”
P Note
You can only adjust the playback speed in a
range from
are recorded as LPCM/WMA/AAC-LC files.
If you attempt to adjust the playback speed
beyond this range, “NO FAST” appears in the
display window.
0.50 times to 1.00 time when files
Selecting the sound effect
STOP
x
v, V
N/ENT
., >
You can set the effect you want for the
playback in the menu.
1 Select the (Playback) tab t “Effect”
in the menu when the IC recorder is in
the stop or playback mode, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The ( FM radio)
tab is displa yed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select effect you want for the playback,
and then press
N/ENT.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Pop Stresses middle ranges, ideal for
Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for
Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively
Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound.
Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even
Custom You can design your own custom
OFF
“Effect” is set to “OFF” when you purchase
the IC recorder.
vocals.
a powerful sound.
sound.
more.
sound level for 5 bands.
Disables the effect function.
To set your favorite sound level
1 Set “Effect” to “Custom” in step 2, and
then press
The custom setting window will be
displayed.
N/ENT.
2 When you adjust the sound level for the
100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and
10 kHz bands, press
control button to move to the band to the
left or right, and then press
control button.
The setting can be adjusted in 7 steps
from –3 to +3.
. or > on the
v or V on the
3 Press N/ENT.
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
P Notes
• When you are using the built-in speaker or
listening to the FM radio, this setting is
invalid.
• When the noise cut function is effective, the
effect function does not work.
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Selecting the playback mode
x
STOP
A-B
N/ENT
v, V
You can select the playback mode in the
menu.
1 Select the (Playback) tab t “Play
Mode” in the menu when the IC recorder
is in the stop or playback mode, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The (FM radio)
tab is display ed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,”
“ ,” or “ ALL,” and then press
N/ENT.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
1 A file is played back.
Files in one folder are played back
continuously.
ALL All the files are played back
continuously.
1 One file is played back repeatedly.
Files in one folder are played back
repeatedly.
ALL All the files are played back
repeatedly.
“Play Mode” is set to “ ” when you
purchase the IC recorder.
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To play back a specified section
repeatedly – A-B repeat
1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B
to specify the starting point A.
“A-B B?” is displayed.
2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify
the finishing point B.
“ A-B” is displayed and the specified
section is played back repeatedly.
To resume normal playback:
N/ENT.
Press
To stop A-B repeat playback:
x STOP.
Press
To change the segment specified for A-B
repeat playback:
During A-B repeat playback, press
(repeat) A-B again to specify a new
starting point A. Then specify a new
finishing point B, as in step 2.
P Note
You cannot set the points A and B near the
beginning of a file or the end of a file, and
around track mark.
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Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm
x STOP
(The (FM radio)
N/ENT
v, V
You can sound an alarm and start playback
of a selected file at a desired time. You can
have a file played back on a specified date,
once every week, or at the same time every
day. You can set an alarm for a file.
1 Select the file you want to play back with
an alarm.
2 Enter the alarm setting mode.
1 Select the (Playback) tab t
“Alarm” in the menu when the IC
recorder is in the stop mode, and then
press
N/ENT.
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “ON,” and then press
3 Set the alarm date and time.
1 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Date,” a day of the week, or
“Daily,” and then press
2 When you select “Date”:
Set the year, month, day, hour, and
minute in sequence, as described in
“Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 14.
When you select a day of the week
or “Daily”:
Press v or V on the control button to
set the hour, and then press
press
v
or V on the control button to set
the minute, and then press
4 Press v or V on the control button to
select a favorite alarm pattern, and then
N/ENT.
press
tab is displaye d only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
N/ENT.
N/ENT.
N
/ENT,
N
/ENT.
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“Executing...,” is displayed.
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
The setting process is finished and “
(alarm indicator) appears in the display
window.
To change the alarm setting
Select the file you want to change its alarm
setting, and then follow steps 2 thorough 5
on page 51 through this page.
To cancel the alarm setting
Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 51. In step 22 select “OFF” and press
N/ENT. The
alarm will be canceled and the alarm
indicator will disappear from the display
window.
When the set date and time comes
At the set time, “ALARM” is displayed in
the display window and the alarm and the
selected file will be played back using the
selected alarm pattern.
,”
When the playback ends, the IC recorder
will stop automatically. (When the alarm
pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the
IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the
selected file.)
To stop the alarm playback
Press any button other than VOL –/+ while
the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD
function is activated, you can stop the alarm
playback by pressing any button.
P Notes
• You can set only one alarm each one file.
• When the clock has not been set or no files
are recorded, you cannot set the alarm.
• The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to
OFF” in the menu (page 85).
“
• If the alarm time comes while you are
updating data, the alarm will be canceled
automatically.
• If more than one alarm time comes, only the
first file will be played back with an alarm.
• If you divide a file you have set an alarm for,
the alarm setting remains on only the first
part of the divided file.
• If you erase a file in which you have set an
alarm, that alarm will be also canceled.
• You cannot set alarm in podcast files.
• You cannot set an alarm in the files stored on
a memory card.
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Playback via Other Devices
Recording with other equipment
Tape recorder,
Mini disc recorder,
etc.
i (headphone) jack
x STOP
N/ENT
You can record the sound of the IC recorder
with other equipment.
Before you start recording, we recommend
you make a trial recording first.
1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the
IC recorder to the external input terminal
of other equipment using an audio
connecting cable.*
2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at
the same time set the connected
equipment to the recording mode.
A file from the IC recorder will be
recorded on the equipment connected.
3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the
connected equipment at the same time to
stop recording.
z Tip
If the volume of the recorded sound is not
strong enough, adjust the playback sound of
the IC recorder (page 23).
* Optional audio connecting cables
(not supplied)
To the IC
recorder
RK-G139 Stereo
mini-plug*
RK-G136 Stereo
mini-plug*
*(without resistor)
To the other
equipment
Mini-plug
(monaural)*
Stereo
mini-plug*
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Editing Files
Arranging Files in a Folder
Moving a file to a different folder
x
STOP
v, V
N/ENT
., >
1 Select the file you want to move.
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Move File”
in the menu when the IC recorder is in
the stop mode, and then press
(The (FM r adio)
tab is displa yed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
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N/ENT.
3 Press . on the control button, press v
V on the control button to select the
or
(Voice) tab or the (Music) tab,
and then press
>.
4 Press v or V on the control button to
select the folder that you want to move
the file into, and then press
“Moving File...” animation is displayed
and the file is moved to the last position
in the destination folder.
When you move a file to another folder,
the original file in the previous folder
will be erased.
N/ENT.
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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To cancel moving the file
Press x STOP before step 4.
P Notes
• You cannot move podcast files.
• You cannot move protected files (page 64).
• You cannot move files to the other memory
media.
When you want to copy a file from a
memory card to the built-in memory, set
the source memory media to “Memory
Card” (page 37).
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “File Copy”
in the menu, and then press
N/ENT.
Copying a file to the other memory
Memory card slot
STOP
x
., >
N/ENT
v, V
You can copy files between the built-in
memory and a memory card, which is
useful in saving a backup. Before starting
the operation, insert a memory card to be
used for copying into the memory card slot.
1 Select the file you want to copy.
(The (FM radio)
tab is display ed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
The “Copy to Memory Card Select
Folder”or the “Copy to Built-In Memory
Select Folder” animation appears and the
folder selection window is displayed.
3 Press . on the control button, press v
V on the control button to select the
or
(Voice) tab or the (Music) tab,
and then press
>.
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4 Press v or V on the control button to
select the folder that you want to copy
the file into, and then press
The “Copying...” animation appears and
the file is copied as the last file in the
destination folder. A file will be copied
with the identical file name.
N/ENT.
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel the copy operation
Press x STOP before step 4.
To cancel the copy operation
during copying
While the “Copying...” animation is
displayed in step 4, press
P Notes
• Before starting to copy the target file, make
sure to check the battery indicator. If the
battery is weak, you may not be able to copy
files.
• If the remaining memory capacity of the
destination memory media is insufficient,
you may not be able to copy files.
x STOP.
• You cannot copy the podcast files.
• Do not remove or insert a memory card, or
turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files
may be damaged.
Erasing all files in a folder
x STOP
N/ENT
v, V
P Note
If the selected folder contains a protected file
(page 64), you cannot erase the protected file
in that folder.
1 Select the folder containing the files you
want to erase when the IC recorder is in
the stop mode.
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2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All”
in the menu, and then press
“Erase All Files in the Folder?” will be
displayed.
N/ENT.
(The (FM radio)
tab is displaye d only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The “Erasing...” animation appears in the
display window and all files in the
selected folder will be erased.
N/
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel erasing
Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press
N/ENT.
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Using a Track Mark
Adding a track mark
T-MARK
N/ENT
., >
You can add a track mark at a point at
which you would like to divide a file later
or locate during playback. You can add a
maximum of 98 track marks to each file.
During recording, playing back, or pausing,
press T-MARK at the position you want to
add a track mark.
The (Track mark) indicator flashes three
times, and a track mark is added.
P Notes
• You can add a track mark only to files
recorded using the IC recorder. However,
when you edit files using the supplied Sound
Organizer software, adding a track mark to
the files may not be possible.
• You cannot add a track mark at a point
within 0.5 seconds from another track mark.
• You cannot add a track mark at the very
beginning or at the very end of the file.
• If there are already 98 track marks in a file,
you cannot add any more track marks.
• When a track mark is added during
playback, the playback stops.
Locating a track mark and
starting playback at the track
mark
Press . or > on the control button in
the stop mode. When the (Track mark)
indicator flashes once, press
N/ENT.
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Erasing a track mark
x STOP
N/ENT
v, V
1 Stop at a position after the track mark
you would like to erase.
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase Track
Mark” in the menu, and then press
ENT.
(The (FM radio)
tab is displayed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
“Erase Track Mark?” will be displayed.
N/
The “Erasing...” animation appears in the
display window and the selected track
mark will be erased.
Stop position
Erase track
mark
The track mark just before the stop position
will be erased.
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel erasing
Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press
N/ENT.
Editing Files
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
N/
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Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time
x STOP
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The “Erasing...” animation appears in the
display window and all the track marks
will be erased at one time.
N/
N/ENT
v, V
1 Select a file from which you want to
erase the track marks.
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All
Track Marks” in the menu, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The (FM radio)
tab is displaye d only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
“Erase All Track Marks?” will be
displayed.
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4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel erasing
Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press
N/ENT.
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Dividing a File
Dividing a file at the current position
x STOP
N/ENT
v, V
You can divide a file in the stop mode, so
that the file is divided into two parts and a
new file number is added to the newer part
of the divided file. By dividing a file, you
can easily find the point from which you
want to play back when you make a long
recording such as at a meeting. You can
divide a file until the total number of files in
the folder reaches the maximum number
allowed.
1 Stop the file at the position where you
want to divide a file.
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Divide
Current Position” in the menu, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The (FM radio)
tab is display ed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
“Divide?” will be displayed.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The “Dividing...” animation appears, and
the divided files will be suffixed with a
sequential number (“_1” for the original
file, and “_2” for the new file).
File 1 File 2 File 3
A file is divided.
File 1 File 2_1 File 3File 2_2
A suffix made up of a sequential number is
added to each of the divided files.
N/
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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P Notes
• You need a certain amount of free space in
the memory media to divide a file.
• When you divide a file with a title and artist
name, the newer part has the same title, and
artist name.
• You cannot divide files other than those
recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file
transferred from a computer). Moreover,
when you edit files using the supplied Sound
Organizer software, dividing files may not
be possible.
• Once a file is divided, you cannot return it to
the original status again.
• If you divide a file at the position within 0.5
seconds from a track mark, the track mark
will be erased.
• Because of the system limitations, you
cannot divide a file at the very beginning or
at the very end of the file.
To cancel dividing
Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press
N/ENT.
Dividing a file at all the track mark positions
x STOP
N/ENT
v, V
1 Select the file you want to divide.
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Divide All
Track Marks” in the menu when the IC
recorder is in the stop mode, and then
N/ENT.
press
(The (FM radio)
tab is display ed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
“Divide All Track Marks?” will be
displayed.
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3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The “Dividing...” animation appears, and
the file is divided at all the track mark
positions. All the existing track marks in
the files will be erased.
File 1
A file is divided.
File 1_01 File 1_02 File 1_03
A suffix made up of a sequential number is
added each of the divided files.
N/
P Notes
• You need a certain amount of free space in
the memory media to divide a file.
• When you divide a file with a title and artist
name, the newer part has the same title, and
artist name.
• You cannot divide files other than those
recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file
transferred from a computer). Moreover,
when you edit files using the supplied Sound
Organizer software, dividing files may not
be possible.
• Once a file is divided, you cannot return it to
the original status again.
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel dividing
Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press
N/ENT.
z Tip
To cancel division during the operation at all
the remaining track marks, press
The files that have been divided before the
cancellation remain divided.
x STOP.
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Protecting a File
x STOP
N/ENT
(The (FM radio)
tab is displaye d only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
v, V
To prevent a file from being accidentally
erased or edited, you can protect an
important file. A protected file is marked
with the (protect) indicator and is
regarded as a read-only file you cannot
erase or edit.
1 Display the file which you want to
protect from the (Voice) tab or the
(Music) tab.
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Protect” in
the menu when the IC recorder is in the
stop mode, and then press
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N/ENT.
“Set Protection?” will be displayed.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The file is protected. A protected file is
marked with the (protect) indicator.
N/
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To release protection
Select the protected file, and then proceed
with steps 2 through 4. In this case, “Erase
Protection?” will be displayed in step 2.
P Note
You cannot set protection to the files in the
(Podcast) tab.
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Listening to the FM Radio
(for ICD-UX512F only)
Tuning in an FM Radio Station
Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies
x
STOP
N/ENT
., >
The headphone cord of the supplied stereo
headphones is an FM antenna, therefore,
connect the stereo headphones to the
i (headphone) jack when listening to the
FM radio.
P Note
During FM reception you cannot charge the
battery.
1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “FM
Radio” in the menu when the IC recorder
is in the stop mode, and then press
ENT.
The IC recorder enters the FM radio
mode.
N/
2 Press . or > on the control button
repeatedly to tune in a station.
3 Press x STOP to turn the FM radio off.
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To scan radio frequencies
automatically
In step 2, press and hold . or > on the
control button until the frequency digits
begin to change on the display.
The IC recorder automatically scans the
radio frequencies and stops when it finds a
clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press
> on the control button repeatedly to
. or
change the frequency step by step.
Display when listening to the FM
radio
FM indication
Radio frequency
Preset number
Receiver sensitivity
Tuning in a preset radio station
STOP
x
N/ENT
v, V
When you have already preset FM radio
stations (page 68), you can tune in a station
by selecting a preset number.
1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “FM
Radio” in the menu when the IC recorder
is in the stop mode, and then press
ENT.
N/
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Recording FM broadcasts
z REC/PAUSE
x STOP
1 Tune in the station you want to record.
2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
The IC recorder enters the FM radio
mode.
2 Press v or V on the control button
repeatedly until the preset (P) number
you want is displayed.
3 Press x STOP to turn the FM radio off.
3 Press x STOP to stop recording.
P Notes
• While the FM radio is activated, you cannot
change memory media or select a folder.
Before starting FM radio recording, select
the memory media and folder you want to
use to record the FM broadcast in advance.
• You cannot record an FM broadcast in
LPCM mode. When “REC Mode” is set to
“LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit,” an FM broadcast is
recorded in “MP3 192kbps.”
• During FM recording, the Mic Sensitivity,
VOR, and LCF(Low Cut) functions are
disabled.
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Presetting FM Radio Stations
Presetting FM radio stations automatically
STOP
x
N/ENT
v, V
You can automatically tune in radio stations
and then register them with preset numbers.
You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations
automatically using the preset menu.
1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “Auto
Preset” in the menu while listening to
FM radio, and then press
“Auto Preset?” will be displayed.
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N/ENT.
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The IC recorder automatically scans for
available radio frequencies and the
stations will be stored in memory from
the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
While presetting FM radio stations
automatically, the preset number ready to
be assigned flashes.
To stop the automatic presetting
Press x STOP. The preset numbers stored
until you press the
in memory.
x STOP button remain
Presetting FM radio stations manually
N/ENT
v, V
N/
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You can store an unregistered FM radio
station on a preset number. You can preset
up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC
recorder’s memory.
Erasing preset FM radio stations
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Tuning in a
preset radio station” and tune in the
station you want to preset and store on a
preset number.
When the station you want to tune in is
not a preset station, “P - -” is displayed.
In this case, you can register it with a
new preset number.
2 Press N/ENT.
The preset number, frequency and “Set?”
will be displayed on the display.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The station will be stored in memory on
the preset number.
N/
N/ENT
v, V
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Tuning in a
preset radio station” and tune in the
station to display the preset number you
want to erase.
2 Press N/ENT.
The preset number, frequency and
“Erase?” will be displayed on the
display.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press
ENT.
The preset number will be changed to
“P - -.”
N/
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Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings
Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio
x
STOP
N/ENT
v, V
You can set the receiver sensitivity when
listening to the FM radio.
1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “DX/
LOCAL” in the menu while listening to
FM radio, and then press
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N/ENT.
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press
N/ENT.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
DX Normally, select this setting.
LOCAL When there is interference or
“DX/LOCAL” is set to “DX” when you
purchase the IC recorder.
P Note
Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception
status is not good due to a weak signal.
collapsing caused by a intense
electric field around the transmitting
antenna of the broadcasting station,
etc., select this setting.
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Switching the scanning sensitivity
STOP
x
N/ENT
v, V
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “High(SCAN H)” or
“Low(SCAN L),” and then press
ENT.
The scanning sensitivity is set to
“High(SCAN H)” when you purchase
the IC recorder.
N/
You can set the scanning sensitivity when
presetting FM radio stations.
1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “Scan
Sensitivity” in the menu while listening
to FM radio, and then press
N/ENT.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones
x
STOP
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and
then press
N/ENT.
N/ENT
v, V
During FM reception or FM recording, you
can switch between the sound from the
speaker and the sound from the headphones
using the menu.
1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “Audio
Output” in the menu during FM
reception or FM recording, and then
N/ENT.
press
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The FM radio output is set to
“Headphones” when you purchase the IC
recorder.
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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About the Menu Function
Making Settings for the Menu
x STOP
.
N/ENT
MENU/NOISE CUT
v, V
1 Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter the
menu mode.
The menu mode window will be displayed.
(The (FM ra dio)
tab is displayed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
2 Press . on the control button, press v
V on the control button to select the
or
(Recording) tab, the (Playback)
tab, the (Edit) tab, the (Display)
tab, the (IC recorder setting) tab, or
the (FM radio) tab, and then press
N/ENT.
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select the menu item for which you want
to make setting, and then press
(The (FM ra dio)
tab is displayed only on
the ICD-UX512F.)
N/ENT.
4 Press v or V on the control button to
select the setting that you want to set,
and then press
N/ENT.
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
P Note
If you do not press any button for 60 seconds,
the menu mode is automatically canceled and
the window will return to the normal display.
To return to the previous window
Press . on the control button during
menu mode.
To exit the menu mode
Press x STOP or MENU/NOISE CUT.
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Menu Settings
Tabs Menu items Operation mode
(Recording)
Scene Select
REC Mode
Mic Sensitivity
LCF(Low Cut)
VOR
SYNC REC
Select Input
(Playback)
Noise Cut
Effect
Easy Se arch
Play Mode
Alarm
(Edit) Protect
Divide Current Position
Move File
File Cop y
Erase Track Mark
a
: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)
(
Stop mode Playback
mode
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
aa
aa
aa
aa
a
a
a
a
a
a
Recording
mode
————
————
—
—
—
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
*: for ICD-UX512F only
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FM radio
reception
mode*
a
a
a
———
———
———
———
FM radio
recording
mode*
——
——
——
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Tabs Menu items Operation mode
(
a
: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made)
(Edit) Er ase All Track Marks
Divide All Track Marks
Erase All
(Display)
Display
LED
Backlight
Select Me mory
(IC recorder
setting)
Language
Date&Time
Time Dis play
Beep
USB Charge
Auto Power Off
Format
FM Radio*
(FM radio)*
Auto Preset*
DX/LOCAL*
Scan Sensitivity*
Audio Output*
Stop mode Playback
mode
a
a
a
aaa
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
———
———
———
———
Recording
mode
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
————
*: for ICD-UX512F only
FM radio
reception
mode*
FM radio
recording
mode*
—
a
aa
a
aa
a
About the Menu Function
—
—
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
29
(Recording)
Scene Select
Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each
situation as follows: (Meeting), (Voice Notes),
(Interview), (Lecture), (Audio IN), (My
Scene). You can also edit the settings of the various
recording menu items which are pre-set in the “Scene
Select” menu.
Save Scene Setting
Saves the changed settings and completes the menu
operation process.
Edit from Current Setting:
Changes the settings that is pre-set in the menu.
Set Default Value:
Changes the settings to the default settings.
Execute: Changes the settings to the default
settings and completes the process.
Cancel: Completes the process without changing
the settings.
Edit:
Changes the settings from the settings in the selected
scene item.
Tip
z
You can edit the following menu items: “REC Mode”
(page 77), “Mic Sensitivity” (page 78), “LCF(Low
Cut)” (page 78), “VOR” (page 34) “SYNC REC”
(page 41), “Select Input” (page 39). When you select
“Edit Complete,” the process will be completed.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
(Recording)
REC Mode
Sets the recording mode.
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit:
LPCM (not compressed) in stereo high-quality
recording mode
–
MP3 192kbps*:
MP3 (compressed) in stereo standard-quality
recording mode
MP3 128kbps:
MP3 (compressed) in long play stereo recording
mode
MP3 48kbps(MONO):
MP3 (compressed) in monaural standard recording
mode
MP3 8kbps(MONO):
MP3 (compressed) in long play monaural recording
mode
P Note
You cannot record an FM radio broadcast in the LPCM
mode (for ICD-UX512F only). When the LPCM mode
is selected, the radio broadcast will be automatically
recorded in the MP3 192kbps mode.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Mic Sensitivity
(Recording)
Sets the microphone sensitivity.
High :
To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a
–
low sound, such as recording in a spacious room.
Medium *:
To record the sound of a normal conversation or
meeting, such as recording in a meeting space or
during interview.
Low :
To record dictation with a microphone in front of
your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud
sound.
P Note
During FM recording (page 67), the Mic Sensitivity
setting is disabled (for ICD-UX512F only).
LCF(Low Cut)
Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low
frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind;
therefore you can record a file more clearly.
–
ON:
The LCF function is activated.
OFF*:
The LCF function is canceled.
P Note
During FM recording (for ICD-UX512F only)
(page 67), the LCF(Low Cut) function does not work.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
34
(Recording)
VOR
Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.
ON:
Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound
and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating
recording during soundless periods. The VOR
function is activated when
pressed.
z REC/PAUSE is
OFF*:
The VOR function does not work.
P Note
During FM recording (for ICD-UX512F only)
(page 67), the VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
function does not work.
SYNC REC
When set to “ON,” the IC recorder enters the recording
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pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2
seconds, and the IC recorder starts recording again as a
new file when any sound is detected.
ON:
The synchronized recording function is activated.
OFF*:
The synchronized recording function is canceled.
Select Input
Selects the external input to be recorded that is
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connected to the m (microphone) jack.
MIC IN*:
Select when you record files using an external
microphone.
Audio IN:
Select when you record using other equipment.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Noise Cut
(Playback)
Sets the noise cut function and the noise cut level to use
when the IC recorder play a file back which is recorded
with noise cut function.
Maximum:
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The noise cut levels will be more intense.
Medium:
The noise cut level will be weakened. Select when
you cannot catch the sound easily by setting “Noise
Cut” to “Maximum.”
OFF*:
The noise cut function is canceled.
Effect
Sets the effect you want for the playback.
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Pop:
Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.
Rock:
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Jazz:
Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound.
Bass1:
The bass sound is emphasized.
Bass2:
The bass sound is emphasized even more.
Custom:
You can design your own custom sound level for 5
bands of EQ (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz and 10
kHz) in 7 steps (–3 to +3).
OFF*:
The effect function does not work.
P Note
When playing back files using the built-in speaker or
listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX512F only)
(page 65), or when the noise cut function is effective
(page 45), the effect function does not work.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Easy Search
(Playback)
Sets the easy search function.
ON:
You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing
> on the control button and go back for about 3
seconds by pressing
function is useful when attempting to locate desired
point in a long recording.
. on the control button. This
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OFF*:
The easy search function does not work. When you
> or . on the control button, a file will be
press
moved forward or backward.
Play Mode
Sets the playback mode.
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1:
A file is played back.
*:
Files in one folder are played back continuously.
ALL:
All the files are played back continuously.
1:
One file is played back repeatedly.
:
Files in one folder are played back repeatedly.
ALL:
All the files are played back repeatedly.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Alarm
(Playback)
Sets the alarm.
ON:
The alarm function is effective. Set the date, time or
day of the week or choose daily for playback, and set
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the following alarm pattern.
Beep&Play: The selected file is played back after
the alarm sounds.
Beep: Only the alarm sounds.
Play: Only the selected file is played back.
OFF*:
The alarm function is canceled.
Protect
(Edit)
Protects the selected file to prevent the file from being
erased, divided, or being moved.
Execute:
The selected file will be protected. If you specify a
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file that has already been protected, cancel the
protection.
Cancel:
Protection or cancel protection is not executed.
Divide Current
Position
Divides a file into two.
Execute:
A file will be divided into two.
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Cancel:
Division is not executed.
Move File
File Copy
Moves the selected file to the selected folder.
Before attempting to move a file, select the file to be
moved, and then go to the menu window.
Copies the selected file from the built-in memory to the
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desired folder on a memory card, or from a memory
card to the desired folder on the built-in memory.
Before attempting to copy a file, select the file to be
copied and then go to the menu window.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
(Edit)
Erase Track
Mark
Erases the track mark just before the current position.
Execute:
The track mark will be erased.
Cancel:
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The track mark will not be erased.
Erase All Track
Marks
Erases all the track marks of the selected file.
Execute:
All the track marks will be erased.
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Cancel:
All the track marks will not be erased.
Divide All Track
Marks
Divides a file at all the track mark positions.
Execute:
The track mark division is executed.
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Cancel:
The track mark division is not executed.
Erase All
Erases all files in the selected folder.
Press to return to the folder window before erasing
the files and select a folder from which all files are to be
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erased, and then go to the menu window.
Execute:
All files in the selected folder will be erased.
Cancel:
All files will not be erased.
(Display)
Display
Changes the display mode.
Elapsed Time*:
Elapsed playback time of one file
Remain Time:
During stop or playback, the remaining time of one file
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During recording, the available recording time
REC Date:
Date recorded
REC Time:
Time recorded
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–
(Display)
LED
Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation.
ON*:
During recording or playback, the operation
indicator lights or flashes.
OFF:
The operation indicator does not light or flash, even
during operation.
P Note
When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the
operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set
to “OFF.”
Backlight
Turns the backlight in the display window on or off.
ON*:
The backlight in the display window lights up for
–
approx. 10 seconds.
OFF:
The backlight in the display window does not light,
even during operation.
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(IC recorder
setting)
Select Memory
Selects the memory media on which you want to store a file,
or which contains the file you want to play, edit, or copy.
Built-In Memory*:
The built-in memory of the IC recorder is selected.
Memory Card:
The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is
selected.
P Note
When no memory card is currently inserted in the IC
recorder, the built-in memory is automatically selected.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
(IC recorder
setting)
Language
Date&Time
Sets the language to be used for messages, menus,
folder names, file names, etc.
English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
Auto*:
When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that
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is running the Sound Organizer, the clock will be
automatically adjusted according to that computer.
Manual:
Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and
minute in sequence.
Time Display
Sets the clock display.
12-Hour*:
12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon
–
24-Hour:
0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon
Beep
Sets whether a beep will be heard or not.
ON*:
A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has
–
been accepted or an error has occurred.
OFF:
No beep sound will be heard.
P Note
The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to “OFF” in
the menu.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
(IC recorder
setting)
USB Charge
Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB
connection or not.
ON*:
The battery will be charged.
–
OFF:
The battery will not be charged.
P Note
If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect
the IC recorder to the AC outlet (page 105), you can
charge battery regardless this setting.
Auto Power Off
If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have
–
set, the IC recorder turns off automatically.
5min:
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5
minutes.
10min*:
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 10
minutes.
30min:
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 30
minutes.
60min:
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 60
minutes.
OFF:
The IC recorder will not be turned off automatically.
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
–
(IC recorder
setting)
Format
Formats the memory media currently selected (the
built-in memory or the memory card), erasing all the
data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to
its default status.
Execute:
The “Formatting...” animation appears and the
memory media will be formatted.
Cancel:
The memory media will not be formatted.
P Notes
• Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the
memory media.
• Switch the memory media to the one to be formatted
before you start the format operation (page 37).
• When you format the memory media, all the data
which you have stored on the IC recorder will be
erased. Once the memory media has been erased, you
cannot retrieve the data that was erased.
• When you format the built-in memory, the operating
instructions stored in the built-in memory will also be
erased. To get another copy of the operating
instructions, please visit the Sony support home page:
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
FM Radio
(FM radio)
**
** The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 65
Auto Preset
** Scans automatically for available frequencies. The
stations will be stored in memory.
Execute:
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The automatic presetting is activated.
Cancel:
The automatic presetting is canceled.
**: for ICD-UX512F only
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Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
(FM radio)
DX/LOCAL
**
** Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM
radio.
DX*:
Normally, select this setting.
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LOCAL:
When there is interference or collapsing caused by a
intense electric field around the transmitting antenna
of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting.
P Note
Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is
not good due to a weak signal.
Scan
Sensitivity
Sets the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio
**
stations.
High(SCAN H)*:
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The scanning sensitivity is set to high.
Low(SCAN L):
The scanning sensitivity is set to low.
Audio Output
** During FM reception or recording, switches between
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the sound from the speaker and the sound from the
headphones.
Headphones*:
The sound comes out from the headphones.
Speaker:
The sound comes out from the speaker(s).
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Utilizing Your Computer
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer
When the IC recorder is connected to your
computer, you can transfer data between
them.
Copying files from the IC
recorder to your computer to
store them (page 96)
Copying music files from your
computer to the IC recorder to
play them back (page 97)
Using the IC recorder as USB
memory (page 99)
You can store image data or text data stored
on the computer temporarily in the IC
recorder.
Managing and editing files using
the Sound Organizer software
(page 100)
The supplied Sound Organizer software
allows you to transfer the files that you
have recorded using the IC recorder to your
computer to manage and edit them. You can
also transfer music files and podcast files
stored on your computer to the IC recorder.
System requirements for your
computer
For details on the system requirements for
your computer, see page 101, 110.
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer
Computer
IC recorder
To USB port of your
computer
To exchange files between the IC recorder
and your computer, connect the IC recorder
to your computer.
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1 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 sure the IC recorder has been
recognized properly.
On the Windows screen; open “My
Computer” or “Computer,” and make
sure that “IC RECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD” has been
recognized.
On the Macintosh screen; make sure that
an “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY
CARD” drive is displayed on the
desktop.
The IC recorder is recognized by the
computer as soon as the connection is
made. While the IC recorder is connected to
the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in
the display window of the IC recorder.
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a
computer directly, use the supplied USB
connection support cable.
USB connection support
cable (supplied)
P Notes
• If you connect more than two USB devices
to your computer, normal operation will not
be guaranteed.
• Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a
USB cable other than the supplied USB
connection support cable is not guaranteed.
• A malfunction may occur depending on the
USB devices connected at the same time.
• Before connecting the IC recorder to your
computer, check that the battery is inserted
in the IC recorder.
• It is recommended that you disconnect the
IC recorder from the computer when you are
not using the IC recorder connected to the
computer.
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Structure of folders and files
The folders and files are displayed on the
computer screen as shown.
On a Windows screen using Explorer, and
on a Macintosh screen using Finder, folders
and files can be displayed by opening “IC
RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.”
Built-in memory
“IC RECORDER”
Folder for files recorded
using the IC recorder
1
VOICE*
FOLDER01
FOLDER05
Folder transferred from
POP
NEWS*
2
*
LPCM
MP3
4
*
5
*
your computer
J-POP*
2
AAC-LC
MUSIC
PODCASTS
Conversati on
MP3
WMA
Instructions
MP3
2
LPCM
AAC-LC
*
3
*
3
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*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 transfer a file from your
computer to the IC recorder, put the file in
the folders under the VOICE folder.
2
*
The name of a folder in which music files
are stored will be displayed on the IC
recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you
put an easy-to-remember name on the
folder in advance.
Folders shown in the illustration are
examples of folder names.
3
*
The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels
of folders transferred to the IC recorder.
*4If you transfer music files separately, they
are classified as being in “No Folder.”
5
The operating instructions of the IC
*
recorder are stored in the “Instructions”
folder directly under the “IC RECORDER”
folder.
z
Tips
• The title or artist name, etc., registered in the
music files, can be displayed on the IC
recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag
information using the software you use to
make the music files on your computer.
• If no title, or artist name has been registered
“Unknown” will be displayed in the display
window of the IC recorder.
When connecting the IC recorder with your
computer after the destination memory
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media has been set to “Memory Card”
(page 37), the structure of folders is
different from that when the destination
memory media is set to “Built-In Memory.”
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Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) microSD card
“MEMORY CARD”
MSSONY
VOICE
FOLDER01
FOLDER05
MUSIC
POP
PODCASTS
NEWS
Conversation
LPCM
MP3
MP3
WMA
Folder for files recorded
using the IC recorder
Folder transferred from
your computer
J-POP
LPCM
AAC-LC
MP3
AAC-LC
“MEMORY CARD”
PRIVATE
Sony
VOICE
FOLDER01
FOLDER05
MUSIC
POP
PODCASTS
NEWS
Conversa tion
LPCM
MP3
MP3
WMA
Folder for files recorded
using the IC recorder
Folder transferred from
your computer
J-POP
LPCM
AAC-LC
MP3
AAC-LC
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Structure of folders displayed in
the display window of the IC
recorder
The display of the structure of the folders
seen in the display window of the IC
recorder is different from that seen on the
display of a computer.
The folder indicators in the display window
of the IC recorder are as follows:
: Folder for files recorded using the
IC recorder
: Folder transferred from a computer
(They are displayed when music
files have been transferred from a
computer.)
: Folder for podcast files transferred
from a computer (These folders are
displayed when podcast files have
been transferred from a computer.)
P Note
If folders have no files that can be played back
using the IC recorder, those folders will not be
displayed in the display window of the IC
recorder.
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Folders displayed on the
(Voice) tab of the IC recorder
Folders for files recorded using the IC
recorder (folders under the VOICE folder)
will be displayed.
P Note
Even if a file is transferred directly under the
VOICE folder, it will not be displayed on the
(Voice) tab of the IC recorder.
Folders displayed on the
(Music) tab of the IC recorder
The following folders will be displayed
among the folders forwarded from a
computer.
• Folders under the MUSIC folder which
contains a file (when some folders have
multiple levels, all folders will be
displayed in parallel.)
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• Folders transferred to places other than
under the MUSIC folder or the
PODCASTS folder
• A folder called “No Folder” (If you
transfer music files separately, those files
will be displayed under this folder.)
Folders displayed on the
(Podcast) tab of the IC recorder
Folders for podcast files transferred from a
computer will be displayed.
When you transfer podcast files from your
computer to the IC recorder, use the
supplied Sound Organizer software.
Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,
data may be damaged.
1 Make sure that the operation indicator of
the IC recorder does not light.
2 Perform the following operation on your
computer.
On a Windows screen, left-click the icon
at the bottom of the desktop of the
computer.
t Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER.”
The icon and menu displayed can be
different on different operating systems.
On a Macintosh screen, drag “IC
RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash”
and drop it there.
For details on disconnecting the IC
recorder from your computer, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
computer.
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the
USB port of the computer, and slide the
USB slide lever in the direction of the
arrow to retract the USB DIRECT
connector.
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Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer
z To copy a file or folder (Drag and
drop)
You can copy the files and folders from the
IC recorder to your computer to store them.
1 Connect the IC recorder to your
computer (page 89).
2 Copy files or folders you want to transfer
to your computer.
Drag and drop the files or folders you
want to copy from “IC RECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD” to the local disk on
your computer.
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1 Click and hold,
2 drag,
3 and then drop.
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
computer (page 95).
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Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back
2 Copy the folder in which the music files
are stored to the IC recorder.
On a Windows screen using Explorer, or
on a Macintosh screen using Finder, drag
and drop the folder containing the music
files onto “IC RECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD.”
You can copy music or the other audio files
(LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/
AAC-LC(.m4a)*) from your computer to
the IC recorder by dragging and dropping
them, and you can play them back using the
IC recorder.
* For the file formats that can be played back
using the IC recorder, see “Specifications”
(page 110).
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)
The IC recorder can recognize up to 400
folders. You can copy up to 199 files to
one folder. Moreover, the IC recorder
can recognize up to a total of 4,095
folders and files for one memory media.
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
computer (page 95).
Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder
1 Press .
Utilizing Your Computer
1 Connect the IC recorder to your
computer (page 89).
2 Press . on the control button, press v
V on the control button to select the
or
(Music) tab, and then press
>.
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3 Press v or V on the control button to
select the folder ( ) in which music
files are stored, and then press
the control button.
> on
4 Press v or V on the control button to
select the music file you want to play.
5 Press N/ENT to start playback.
6 Press x STOP to stop playback.
The maximum playback time (files*), when
playing music files using the IC recorder, is
as follows.
order of transfer because of system
limitations. If you copy music files from
your computer to the IC recorder one by one,
you can display and play back the music files
in copied order.
Display when playing back a
music file
Press v or V on the control button to check
the music file information during playback.
48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps
89 hr.
25 min.
(1,341 files)
* In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each
are transferred to the IC recorder.
33 hr.
30 min.
(502 files)
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
16 hr.
45 min.
(251 files)
P Notes
• A music file copied from your computer can
be played back with the IC recorder.
Dividing a file and setting a track mark,
however, may not be performed.
• If you have copied music files using your
computer, those files may not be copied in
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: Folder name
: File name
: Artist name
: Title
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Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory
When the IC recorder is connected to your
computer, image data or text data on the
computer, as well as files recorded using
the IC recorder can be temporarily stored
on the IC recorder.
Your computer must meet the specified
system requirements to use the IC recorder
as USB memory.
For details on the system requirements, see
page 110.
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Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software
What you can do using Sound Organizer
Sound Organizer allows you to exchange
files with an IC recorder or memory card.
The songs imported from music CDs and
other media, MP3 and other audio files
imported from a computer, and podcasts
can also be played and transferred to an IC
recorder. Various operations can be
performed for imported files, including
playback, editing and conversion to MP3
and other formats. You can also burn CDs
of the music you like, and send audio files
by mail.
Importing files recorded with an
IC recorder
You can import recording files that were
recorded with an IC recorder into Sound
Organizer.
The imported files are saved to the
computer.
Importing songs from a music CD
You can import the songs of a music CD
into Sound Organizer.
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The imported songs are saved to the
computer.
Importing songs on the computer
You can import music and other files saved
to the computer into Sound Organizer.
Subscribing to and updating
podcasts
You can subscribe to podcasts in Sound
Organizer.
Subscribing to and updating podcasts
enables you to download (subscription) and
enjoy the latest data from the Internet.
Playing files
You can play the files imported into Sound
Organizer.
Changing the file information of
files
You can change the title name, artist name,
and other file information displayed in the
file list.
Dividing files
You can divide one file into multiple files.
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