Sony ICD-UX512 User Manual
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
• 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
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described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
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OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
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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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• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
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• microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of
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• “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and are
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NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks
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Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the
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• 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:
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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
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.
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
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.
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).
Basic Operations
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
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
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.
Basic Operations
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
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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