Sony ICD-UX560, ICD-UX560F, ICD-UX565F Help Guide
Help Guide
IC Recorder
ICD -UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD -UX565F
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder.
Preparation
Parts and controls
HOME menu/OPTION menu
Using the HOME menu
Using the OPTION menu
About folders and files
Display window
While the HOME menu is displayed
While recording is in progress or on standby
While playback is in progress
While the recording information is displayed
While listening to the FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
While recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
While the current file information is displayed
While the file search categories are displayed
Power
Charging the battery with a computer
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer
Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Using the screen off timer
Memory card
Inserting a memory card
Making the initial settings
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD)
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state
Maintaining the volume level (European model only)
Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only)
Recording
Recording
Recording with the built-in microphones
About the peak meters indicating the recording volume levels
Monitoring the recording audio
Additional operations available during recording
Changing the file storage destination folder
Additional recording operations/settings
Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation
Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene”
Tips for better recording
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function
Using the recording delay function
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function
Recording with other devices
Recording with an external microphone
Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)
Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)
Using external devices for recording
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device
Playback
Playing
Playing a file
Selecting a file
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)
Additional operations available during playback
Additional playback operations/settings
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function
Using the transcription playback mode
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
Selecting the sound effect (Effect)
Customizing the sound effect
Selecting the playback mode
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Listening to sound with better quality
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
Editing
Deleting
Deleting a file
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Deleting a folder
Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Creating a folder
Using track marks
Adding a track mark
Adding track marks automatically
Deleting a track mark
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time
Dividing files
Dividing a file at the current playback point
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
Changing names
Changing a folder name
Changing a file name
Protecting a file
FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Assigning FM radio stations
Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers (Auto Preset) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Tuning in a radio station
Tuning in an FM radio station manually (manual scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Tuning in an FM radio station with the assigned preset number (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Recording radio broadcasts
Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Changing the radio settings
Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only)
Settings menu
Using the Settings menu
List of the Settings menu items
Menu items with selectable setting items
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic Sensitivity)
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting)
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED)
Selecting the display language (Language)
Setting the clock (Date&Time)
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format)
Selecting the clock display format (Time Display)
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)
Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer)
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off)
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings)
Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)
Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time)
Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)
Computer
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer
Structure of folders and files
Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer
Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder
Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer
Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device
Software
What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2
Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only)
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only)
Specifications
Compatible memory cards
System requirements
Technical specifications
Maximum recording time
Maximum playback time/number of music files
Battery life
Announcements
Precautions
Safety regulations
Trademarks
Notice for users
License
Support website
Customer support websites
If you have problems/Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Restarting the IC recorder
Noise
The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand.
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise.
A rustling noise is recorded.
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded.
Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording.
You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback.
The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the builtin speaker.
You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on.
Power
The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work.
The IC recorder does not turn off.
The IC recorder automatically turns off.
The battery life is short.
Charging
You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.
The charge indicator does not appear or it disappears in the middle of charging.
The charge error indicator appears where the battery indicator should be displayed.
General operations
The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
The operation indicator does not light.
Recording
You cannot record a file.
Recording is interrupted.
The VOR function does not work.
The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device.
Playback
The playback volume is low.
You hear no sound from the built-in speaker.
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected.
The sound effect you selected with “Effect” does not work.
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
Editing
You cannot divide a file.
You cannot move a file.
You cannot copy a file to a different folder.
Clock
The recording date of a file appears as “----/--/--” or “--:--.”
Display
The display window turns off too soon.
The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one displayed on the computer.
Files
The “Memory Full” message appears and you cannot start recording.
The “File Full” message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
The microSD card is not detected.
Computer
A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters.
Copying a file takes time.
The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer.
The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file.
The computer does not start.
FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD- UX565F only)
You hear no sound from the built-in speaker (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only).
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only).
The FM radio signals are weak or the sound quality is poor (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only).
The TV images are distorted when you listen to the FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only).
You cannot tune in FM radio stations or you hear a lot of static (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only).
You cannot assign an FM radio station to a preset number (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only).
Software operations (Sound Organizer 2)
You cannot install Sound Organizer 2.
The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2.
The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer.
You cannot play or edit stored files.
The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise.
Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases.
The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted.
Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up.
List of messages
System limitations
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Table Of Contents
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ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Help Guide i....................................................................
Preparation i......................................................................................................................................
Parts and controls 1...........................................................................................................................
HOME menu/OPTION menu i...........................................................................................................
Using the HOME menu 3.............................................................................................................
Using the OPTION menu 5..........................................................................................................
About folders and files 7....................................................................................................................
Display window i................................................................................................................................
While the HOME menu is displayed 8.........................................................................................
While recording is in progress or on standby 9...........................................................................
While playback is in progress 11.................................................................................................
While the recording information is displayed 13..........................................................................
While listening to the FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 14........................................
While recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 15..............................
While the current file information is displayed 16........................................................................
While the file search categories are displayed 18.......................................................................
Power ii..............................................................................................................................................
Charging the battery with a computer 20.....................................................................................
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer 22..................................................................
Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor 24......................................................................
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor 26......................................................
Turning the power on 27..............................................................................................................
Turning the power off 28..............................................................................................................
Using the screen off timer 29.......................................................................................................
Memory card ii...................................................................................................................................
Inserting a memory card 30.........................................................................................................
Making the initial settings 32.............................................................................................................
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ii..................................................................................
Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD) 35.............................................................
Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state 36.....................................................................
Maintaining the volume level (European model only) ii.....................................................................
Maintaining the moderate volume level (European models only) 37...........................................
Recording ii........................................................................................................................................
Recording with the built-in microphones 38.................................................................................
About the peak meters indicating the recording volume levels 41..............................................
Monitoring the recording audio 42...............................................................................................
Additional operations available during recording 43....................................................................
Changing the file storage destination folder 44...........................................................................
Additional recording operations/settings iii........................................................................................
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Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation 45...........................................................
Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene” 47...............................................................
Tips for better recording 49.........................................................................................................
Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function 52.................................
Using the recording delay function 54.........................................................................................
Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR
function 56...................................................................................................................................
Recording with other devices iii.........................................................................................................
Recording with an external microphone 58.................................................................................
Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording
function (SYNC REC) 59.............................................................................................................
Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording
function (SYNC REC) 61.............................................................................................................
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device 63................................
Using external devices for recording iii..............................................................................................
Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device 63................................
Playback iii.........................................................................................................................................
Playing a file 64...........................................................................................................................
Selecting a file 66........................................................................................................................
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List) 67.......................................
Additional operations available during playback 68.....................................................................
Additional playback operations/settings iii.........................................................................................
Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound
clearer – the Clear Voice function 69.........................................................................................
Using the transcription playback mode 70...................................................................................
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function 72.............................
Selecting the sound effect (Effect) 74..........................................................................................
Customizing the sound effect 76.................................................................................................
Selecting the playback mode 77..................................................................................................
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat) 79...............................................
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list 80................................................................
Listening to sound with better quality 81.....................................................................................
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review) 82...........................................................................
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) 83...................................................
Deleting iv..........................................................................................................................................
Deleting a file 85..........................................................................................................................
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list 87.........................................................................
Deleting a folder 89.....................................................................................................................
Organizing files iv..............................................................................................................................
Moving a file to a different folder 91............................................................................................
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Copying a file to a different folder 93...........................................................................................
Creating a folder 94.....................................................................................................................
Using track marks iv..........................................................................................................................
Adding a track mark 95................................................................................................................
Adding track marks automatically 97...........................................................................................
Deleting a track mark 99..............................................................................................................
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time 101..................................................
Dividing files iv...................................................................................................................................
Dividing a file at the current playback point 103..........................................................................
Dividing a file at all the track mark points 105.............................................................................
Changing names iv............................................................................................................................
Changing a folder name 107.......................................................................................................
Changing a file name 109............................................................................................................
Protecting a file 111...........................................................................................................................
FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) iv..................................................................................
Assigning FM radio stations iv...........................................................................................................
Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers (Auto
Preset) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 112...........................................................................
Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX560F /
ICD-UX565F only) 114................................................................................................................
Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX560F / ICD-
UX565F only) 115........................................................................................................................
Tuning in a radio station v.................................................................................................................
Tuning in an FM radio station manually (manual scanning) (ICD-UX560F /
ICD-UX565F only) 116................................................................................................................
Tuning in an FM radio station automatically (automatic scanning) (ICD-
UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 118................................................................................................
Tuning in an FM radio station with the assigned preset number (ICD-
UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 120................................................................................................
Recording radio broadcasts v............................................................................................................
Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 122....................................
Changing the radio settings v............................................................................................................
Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning (ICD-UX560F / ICD-
UX565F only) 123........................................................................................................................
Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the
headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) 124...................................................................
Settings menu v.................................................................................................................................
Using the Settings menu v.................................................................................................................
List of the Settings menu items 125............................................................................................
Menu items with selectable setting items v.......................................................................................
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Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode) 128..........................................................................
Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-in Mic
Sensitivity) 129............................................................................................................................
Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) 131.............................................................
Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external
microphone (Ext. Input Setting) 133............................................................................................
Turning the operation indicator on or off (LED) 135....................................................................
Selecting the display language (Language) 136.........................................................................
Setting the clock (Date&Time) 137..............................................................................................
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format) 139.....................................................
Selecting the clock display format (Time Display) 140................................................................
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) 141..............................................................................
Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) 142.....................................................................................
Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto
Power Off) 143............................................................................................................................
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings) 145....................................
Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card) 146....................................
Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) 147.............................................
Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information) 148.................................
Computer vi.......................................................................................................................................
Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 149.................................................................................
Structure of folders and files 150.......................................................................................................
Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer 152.......................................................................
Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder 153............................................................
Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer 154.................................
Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device 155.........................................................................
Software vi.........................................................................................................................................
What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) 156...................................................
System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 158.............................................................................
Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows only) 160.......................................................................
The Sound Organizer 2 window (for Windows only) 163..................................................................
Compatible memory cards 165..........................................................................................................
System requirements 166..................................................................................................................
Technical specifications 167..............................................................................................................
Maximum recording time 170............................................................................................................
Maximum playback time/number of music files 171..........................................................................
Battery life 172...................................................................................................................................
Precautions 173.................................................................................................................................
Safety regulations 175.......................................................................................................................
Trademarks 177................................................................................................................................
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Notice for users 178..........................................................................................................................
License 179.......................................................................................................................................
Support website vi.............................................................................................................................
Customer support websites 180..................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 181..........................................................................................................................
Restarting the IC recorder 182..........................................................................................................
Noise vii.............................................................................................................................................
The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. 183...........................................................
The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise. 184.......................................
A rustling noise is recorded. 185.................................................................................................
A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. 186............................................................................
Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for
recording. 187..............................................................................................................................
You hear noise when using headphones (not supplied) for playback. 188.................................
The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you
hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built-in speaker. 189......................
You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on. 190...................
Power vii............................................................................................................................................
The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work. 191............................
The IC recorder does not turn off. 192........................................................................................
The IC recorder automatically turns off. 193...............................................................................
The battery life is short. 194........................................................................................................
Charging vii........................................................................................................................................
You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your
computer. 195..............................................................................................................................
The charge indicator does not appear or it disappears in the middle of
charging. 196...............................................................................................................................
The charge error indicator appears where the battery indicator should be
displayed. 197.............................................................................................................................
General operations vii........................................................................................................................
The IC recorder does not operate correctly. 198.........................................................................
The operation indicator does not light. 199.................................................................................
Recording vii......................................................................................................................................
You cannot record a file. 200.......................................................................................................
Recording is interrupted. 201......................................................................................................
The VOR function does not work. 202.........................................................................................
The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio
from an external device. 203.......................................................................................................
Playback viii.......................................................................................................................................
The playback volume is low. 204.................................................................................................
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You hear no sound from the built-in speaker. 205.......................................................................
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not
supplied) are connected. 206......................................................................................................
The sound effect you selected with “Effect” does not work. 207................................................
Playback speed is too fast or too slow. 208................................................................................
Editing viii..........................................................................................................................................
You cannot divide a file. 209.......................................................................................................
You cannot move a file. 210........................................................................................................
You cannot copy a file to a different folder. 211..........................................................................
Clock viii............................................................................................................................................
The recording date of a file appears as “----/--/--” or “--:--.” 212.................................................
Display viii..........................................................................................................................................
The display window turns off too soon. 213................................................................................
The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter than the one
displayed on the computer. 214..................................................................................................
Files viii..............................................................................................................................................
The “Memory Full” message appears and you cannot start recording. 215...............................
The “File Full” message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 216........................
The microSD card is not detected. 217.......................................................................................
Computer viii......................................................................................................................................
A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters. 218......................................................
Copying a file takes time. 219.....................................................................................................
The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer
folders/files from the computer. 220............................................................................................
The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC
recorder and you cannot play the file. 221..................................................................................
The computer does not start. 222................................................................................................
FM radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only) viii................................................................................
You hear no sound from the built-in speaker (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F
only). 223.....................................................................................................................................
You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not
supplied) are connected (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). 224...............................................
The FM radio signals are weak or the sound quality is poor (ICD-UX560F /
ICD-UX565F only). 225...............................................................................................................
The TV images are distorted when you listen to the FM radio (ICD-UX560F /
ICD-UX565F only). 226...............................................................................................................
You cannot tune in FM radio stations or you hear a lot of static (ICD-
UX560F / ICD-UX565F only). 227...............................................................................................
You cannot assign an FM radio station to a preset number (ICD-UX560F /
You cannot assign an FM radio station to a preset number (ICD-UX560F /
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ICD-UX565F only). 228...............................................................................................................
Software operations (Sound Organizer 2) ix.....................................................................................
You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. 229.................................................................................
The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. 230.......................................................
The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the
computer. 231..............................................................................................................................
You cannot play or edit stored files. 232.....................................................................................
The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise. 233....................................
Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases. 234..........................................
The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted. 235....................
Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up. 236.........................................................................
List of messages 237.........................................................................................................................
System limitations 242.......................................................................................................................
Help Guide
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IC Recorder
ICD -UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD -UX565F
Parts and controls
Operation indicator
1.
Built-in microphones (stereo) (L)
2.
Built-in microphones (stereo) (R)
3.
Display window
4.
REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
5.
STOP button
6.
Control button ( DPC (Digital Pitch Control), A-B (repeat A -B)/ (review/fast backward), (cue/fast forward))
7.
(play/enter) button (*1)
8.
BACK/HOME button
9.
T-MARK (track mark) button
10
.
OPTION button
11
.
Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.)
12
.
Built-in speaker
13
.
USB connector cover (You can find the USB connector retracted behind the cover.)
2
14
.
(headphones) jack
15
.
(microphone) jack (*1)
16
.
POWER·HOLD switch (*2)
17
.
VOLUME (volume –/+) button (*1)
18
.
USB slide lever
19
.
Slot cover
20
.
microSD card slot (The card slot is located under the cover.)
21
.
*1
A tactile dot is provided. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder.
*2
Sliding the POWER·HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. See Restarting the IC recorder for more
information.
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IC Recorder
ICD -UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD -UX565F
Using the HOME menu
On your IC recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for all functions.
The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on the IC recorder.
Press and hold BACK/HOME.
1
The HOME menu appears.
Press or to select the function you want to use, and then press .
2
You can select the following functions:
Music:
You can select music files imported from a computer for playback.
To locate a music file, you can select one of the file search categories: “All Songs ,” “Albums,” “Artists,” and “ Folders.”
Recorded Files:
You can select files recorded by the IC recorder for playback.
To locate a recorded file, you can select one of the file search categories: “Latest Recording,” “ Search by REC Date,”
“Search by REC Scene ,” and “ Folders.”
Record:
You can display the recording standby screen. To start recording, press REC/PAUSE.
4
FM Radio:
You can display the FM radio screen to listen to the FM radio or to record FM radio broadcasts. (ICD- UX560F / ICDUX565F only)
Settings:
You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder.
Return to XX(*):
Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
*
The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”
Hint
While the HOME menu is on the display window, you can press STOP to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
Related Topic
Using the OPTION menu
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IC Recorder
ICD -UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD -UX565F
Using the OPTION menu
You can display the OPTION menu by pressing OPTION. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected function of
your IC recorder.
Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.
1
The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears.
Press or to select the desired menu item, and then press .
2
3
Press
or to select the desired setting, and then press .
Hint
To return to the previous screen, press BACK/HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window.
6
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
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IC Recorder
ICD -UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD -UX565F
About folders and files
Audio files recorded by your IC recorder are stored in folders of the IC recorder.
The following folders are automatically created by default.
“FOLDER01”: Files recorded via the built- in microphones are stored.
“RADIO01”: Recorded FM radio files are stored. (ICD -UX560F / ICD -UX565F only)
A: HOME menu
B: Folders
C: Files
*
ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F only
Related Topic
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Structure of folders and files
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IC Recorder
ICD -UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD -UX565F
While the HOME menu is displayed
The following describes the HOME menu on the display window.
Note
The following screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
HOME menu items
1.
You can select one of the following:
: Music
: Recorded Files
: Record
: FM Radio (ICD - UX560F / ICD- UX565F only)
: Settings
: Return to XX (The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”)
Current time
2.
Indicates the current time.
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
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IC Recorder
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While recording is in progress or on standby
The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby.
Note
The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
Recording status indicator
1.
Indicates the current recording status of your IC recorder.
: recording
: paused (The indicator flashes.)
: stopped
Peak meters
2.
Indicate the current and optimum recording volume levels of input sound for your reference.
Track mark number
3.
Indicates the number of added track marks.
Remaining recording time
4.
Indicates the remaining time available for recording in hours, minutes, and seconds.
10 hours or more: no indication
10 minutes to 10 hours: indicated in hours and minutes
Less than 10 minuets: indicated in minutes and seconds
Sleep timer indicator
5.
Indicates that the sleep timer is active.
REC Mode indicator
6.
Indicates the recording mode that is currently selected.
: LPCM file
, , : MP3 file
Battery indicator
10
7.
8.
9.
10
.
Elapsed time
Indicates the elapsed time of the current recording.
Scene Select indicator
Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected.
: Auto Voice Rec
: Meeting
: Lecture
: Voice Notes
: Interview
: Soft Music
: Loud Music
: My Scene 1
: My Scene 2
Built-in Mic Sensitivity indicator
Indicates the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones that is currently selected.
: Auto
: High
: Medium
: Low
: High(Focused)
: Medium(Focused)
: Low(Focused)
: High(Wide)
: Medium(Wide)
: Low(Wide)
: High(Music)
: Medium(Music)
: Low(Music)
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While playback is in progress
The following describes the display window during playback.
Note
The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
File information
1.
Indicates information about the file you are playing.
Files recorded with your IC recorder are indicated as follows:
: File name: recording date_recording time.file format (e.g. 151010_0706.mp3)
Music files are indicated as follows:
: Song title
: Artist name
: Album title
Peak meters (only indicated for the files in “ Recorded Files”)
2.
Indicate the recorded audio volume levels of the file you are playing.
DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
3.
Indicates that the playback speed is modified.
Playback status indicator
4.
Indicates the current playback status of your IC recorder.
: playing
: reviewing (fast -rewinding)/cueing (fast -forwarding)
Play Mode/Playback Range indicator
5.
No indication: Normal (Play Mode)
: Repeat (Play Mode)
: 1 File Play ( Play Mode)
12
: 1 File Repeat ( Play Mode)
: Shuffle ( Play Mode)
: Shuffle Repeat ( Play Mode )
: Selected Range (Playback Range )
File number information
6.
Indicates the file number of the playing file in the format (current file number)/(total number of files to play).
Clear Voice indicator (only indicated for the files in “ Recorded Files ”)
7.
Indicates that “ Clear Voice ” is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu.
: Clear Voice 1
: Clear Voice 2
Sleep timer indicator
8.
Indicates that the sleep timer function is active.
Protect indicator
9.
Indicates that the file you are playing is protected.
Effect indicator
10
.
Indicates that “ Effect” is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu.
: Pop
: Rock
: Jazz
: Bass1
: Bass2
: Custom
Track mark number
11
.
Indicates the track mark number, if added, of the current playback point.
Playback progress bar
12
.
Indicates how far playback of the file has progressed.
Elapsed time
13
.
Indicates the elapsed time of the current playback.
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IC Recorder
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While the recording information is displayed
You can view the recording information of your IC recorder, including the remaining recording time, the memory storage for
recorded files, and the folder setting.
To display the recording information, while recording is on standby, select “ REC Information” on the OPTION menu, and then
press
The following recording information is available:
.
Available Rec. Time:
Remaining time available for recording.
Recording Memory:
Memory storage (“ Built- In Memory” or “SD Card”) for recorded files.
Recording Folder:
Storage folder for recorded files.
Scene Select:
Recording scene currently selected.
REC Mode:
Recording mode currently selected.
Input:
Audio input type currently selected.
Mic Sensitivity:
Sensitivity level of the microphones currently selected.
Recording Filter:
Recording filter currently selected.
VOR:
VOR (Voice Operated Recording) setting currently selected.
SYNC REC:
Synchronized recording setting currently selected.
Auto Track Marks:
Automatic track mark setting currently selected.
Hint
While recording is on standby, you can press STOP to view the recording information of your IC recorder.
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IC Recorder
ICD -UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD -UX565F
While listening to the FM radio (ICD- UX560F / ICD- UX565F only)
The following describes the display window during FM radio broadcasts.
Note
The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.
FM indicator
1.
Indicates that you are listening to the FM radio.
Radio frequency
2.
Preset number
3.
Preset number selection indicators
4.
Indicates that you can press
Radio frequency selection indicators ( / )
5.
Indicates that you can press
Hint
While the sleep timer function is turned on, appears on the FM radio screen.
When the remaining recording time is less than 10 hours, the remaining recording time appears on the FM radio screen.
or to select the previous or next preset number.
or to change the radio frequency.
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