Sony ICD-UX570, ICD-UX570F, ICD-UX575F Help Manual

Help Guide

IC Recorder

ICD-UX570 / ICD-UX570F

Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder. The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.

Preparation

Parts and controls

HOME menu/OPTION menu

Using the HOME menu

Using the OPTION menu

List of the OPTION menu items

About folders and files

Display window

Display window while the HOME menu is displayed

Display window while recording is in progress or on standby

Display window while playback is in progress

Display window while the recording information is displayed

Display window while listening to the FM radio (ICD-UX570F only)

Display window while recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX570F only)

Display window while the current file information is displayed

Display window while the file search categories are displayed

Power

Charging the battery with a computer

Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer

Using/Charging the IC recorder 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

Making the initial settings

Preventing unintentional operations

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 model only)

Recording

Recording to the built-in memory

About the recording level guide

Monitoring the recording audio

Additional operations available during recording

Changing the memory storage and the storage folder for recorded files

Additional recording operations/settings

Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation

Customizing the recording settings for [My Scene]

Selecting the recording function (Focused/Wide)

Tips for better recording

Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function

Using the microSD card as a storage for recorded files

Using the recording delay function

Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)

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 without using the synchronized recording function

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

Maximizing the volume level of softly recorded files to make recordings sound clearer (Normalize)

Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function

Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)

Selecting the playback mode

Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)

Repeatedly playing the current file (Button-hold repeat playback)

Specifying the playback range in the stored file list

Listening to sound in loud volume

Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)

Quickly locating your desired portion of a recording (Time Jump)

Jumping forward/back a fixed number of seconds (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-UX570F only)

Assigning FM radio stations

Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers (Auto Preset) (ICD-UX570F only)

Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX570F only)

Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX570F only)

Tuning in a radio station

Tuning in an FM radio station (ICD-UX570F only)

Recording radio broadcasts

Recording FM radio broadcasts (ICD-UX570F only)

Changing the radio settings

Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning (ICD-UX570F only)

Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX570F 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

Built-in rechargeable battery life

Announcements

Trademarks

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 clipping or breaking noise is recorded.

Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone (not supplied) for recording.

You hear noise when using the 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 built-in 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 of the IC recorder is short.

Charging

You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.

The battery indicator does not appear on the display window or it disappears in the middle of charging.

The charge error indicator is flashing 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.

You cannot store recordings on the SD card.

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.

Recording from another device stops on its own.

Input sounds are distorted.

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 Equalizer function does not change sound quality.

Playback speed is too fast or too slow.

You cannot move to the next or previous file.

You cannot use A-B repeat.

You cannot do time jump.

Time jump ±10% does not match the value of the file time divided by 10.

Editing

You cannot divide a file.

You cannot move a file.

You cannot copy a file to a different folder.

Track marks are not detected.

The folder or file you created is not displayed.

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-UX570F only)

You hear no sound from the built-in speaker (ICD-UX570F only).

You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected (ICD-UX570F only).

The FM radio signals are weak or the sound quality is poor (ICD-UX570F only).

The TV images are distorted when you listen to the FM radio (ICD-UX570F only).

You cannot tune in FM radio stations or you hear a lot of static (ICD-UX570F only).

You cannot assign an FM radio station to a preset number (ICD-UX570F 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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IC Recorder

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Parts and controls

Built-in microphones1.

Operation indicator2.

Display window3.

REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button4.

STOP button5.

T-MARK (track mark) button6.

BACK／

HOME button (You can return to the previous screen or item by pressing this button quickly and you can also return to the HOME menu by pressing and holding this button.)

OPTION button8.

(play) button (*1)9.

Control button The following 4 buttons, collectively, are called the control button.

(move up)/DPC button (move down)/ A-B (repeat A-B) button

(cue/fast forward) button (review/fast backward) button

10.

EASY SEARCH(SEC) -3 button11.

EASY SEARCH(SEC) +10 button12.

USB connector cover (You can find the USB connector retracted behind the cover.)13.

Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.)14.

POWER・HOLD switch (*2)15.

VOL -/+ (volume -/+) button (*1)16.

USB slide lever17.

JUMP button18.

(microphone) jack (*1)19.

(headphones) jack20.

microSD card slot (The card slot is located under the cover.)21.

Slot cover22.

Built-in speaker23.

The

(play) button, VOL + (volume +) button, and (microphone) jack have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the IC recorder.

Sliding the POWER・HOLD switch to [POWER] and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. For details, see Restarting the

IC recorder.

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Using the HOME menu

The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on your IC recorder.

Press and hold BACK/HOME.

The HOME menu appears.

Press

(review/fast backward) or (cue/fast forward) to select the function you want to use, and then

press

(play).

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].

When you import music files, import them into the MUSIC folder.

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.

FM Radio: (ICD-UX570F only)

You can display the FM Radio screen, and then listen to or record radio broadcasts.

Settings:

You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder.

Back to 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

Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.

The function you are currently using is displayed in [XX].

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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.

Note

The OPTION menu may not appear, depending on the screen on the display window.

Hint

To return to the previous screen, press BACK/HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window.

Related Topic

Using the HOME menu

List of the OPTION menu items

Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.

The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears.

Press

(move up) or (move down) to select the desired menu item, and then press (play).

Press

(move up) or (move down) to select the desired setting, and then press (play).

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List of the OPTION menu items

The following lists the OPTION menu items. To display the OPTION menu, press OPTION. Depending on the operation or condition, some of the items may not be displayed.

Record

The following menu items are available while:

- recording is in progress.

- recording is on standby.

REC Information:

Display window while the recording information is displayed

Recording Folder:

Changing the memory storage and the storage folder for recorded files

Create Folder:

Creating a folder

Scene Select:

Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation

Recording Delay:

Using the recording delay function

REC Mode:

Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)

Built-In Mic Sensitivity:

Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-In Mic Sensitivity)

Focused/Wide:

Selecting the recording function (Focused/Wide)

Ext. Input Setting:

Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting)

Recording Filter:

Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter)

Cross-Memory REC:

Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)

VOR:

Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume – the VOR function

Delete File:

Deleting a file

Recorded Files

The following menu items are available while:

- the recorded files are listed.

- playback of a recorded file is in progress.

- playback of a recorded file is on standby.

Clear Voice:

Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer – the Clear Voice function

Normalize:

Maximizing the volume level of softly recorded files to make recordings sound clearer (Normalize)

Equalizer:

Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)

Play Mode:

Selecting the playback mode

Playback Range:

Specifying the playback range in the stored file list

Delete File:

Deleting a file

Delete All in List:

Deleting all files in the searched folder or list

Delete All Files:

Deleting all files in the searched folder or list

Protect:

Protecting a file

Do Not Protect:

Protecting a file

Track Mark List:

Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)

Delete Track Marks:

Deleting a track mark

Divide:

Dividing a file at the current playback point Dividing a file at all the track mark points

Move File:

Moving a file to a different folder

Copy File:

Copying a file to a different folder

Change File Name:

Changing a file name

File Information:

Display window while the current file information is displayed

Create Folder:

Creating a folder

Delete Folder:

Deleting a folder

Change Folder Name:

Changing a folder name

Music

The following menu items are available while:

- playback of a file that is imported from a computer is in progress.

- playback of a file that is imported from a computer is on standby.

Equalizer:

Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)

Play Mode:

Selecting the playback mode

Playback Range:

Specifying the playback range in the stored file list

Delete File:

Deleting a file

Delete All in List:

Deleting all files in the searched folder or list

Delete All Files:

Deleting all files in the searched folder or list

Protect:

Protecting a file

Do Not Protect:

Protecting a file

Track Mark List:

Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)

Delete Track Marks:

Deleting a track mark

File Information:

Display window while the current file information is displayed

Delete Folder:

Deleting a folder

FM radio (ICD-UX570F only)

The following menu items are available on the FM Radio screen.

Recording Folder (FM Radio):

Changing the memory storage and the storage folder for recorded files

REC Mode (FM Radio):

Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)

Add as Preset:

Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers (ICD-UX570F only)

Remove Preset:

Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment (ICD-UX570F only)

Audio Output:

Switching the FM radio output between the built-in speaker and the headphones (ICD-UX570F only)

Auto Preset:

Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers (Auto Preset) (ICD-UX570F only)

Scan Sensitivity:

Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning (ICD-UX570F only)

Related Topic

Using the OPTION menu

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About folders and files

The following illustrates the structure of folders and files that you can view on your IC recorder.

Under [

Recorded Files]

[FOLDER01]: Recorded files are stored. [RADIO01]: Recorded FM radio files are stored. (ICD-UX570F only)

A: HOME menu B: Folders C: Files

Under [

Music]

A: HOME menu B: Folders C: Files

ICD-UX570F 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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Display window while the HOME menu is displayed

The following describes the HOME menu on the display window.

Note

The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.

Related Topic

Using the HOME menu

HOME menu items You can select one of the following:

: Music : Recorded Files : Record : FM Radio (ICD-UX570F only) : Settings : Back to XX (The function you are currently using is displayed in [XX].)

Battery indicator Indicates the remaining battery power.

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Display window while recording is in progress or on standby

The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby.

Recording while using scenes

Recording is on standby while using scenes

Recording while scenes are off

Recording is on standby while scenes are off

Note

The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.

Recording status indicator Indicates the current recording status of your IC recorder.

: recording : paused (The indicator flashes.) : stopped

Scene Select indicator Indicates the recording scene that is currently selected.

: Auto Voice Rec : Auto Music Rec : Meeting

: Lecture

: Voice Notes

: Interview

: Soft Music

: Loud Music

: My Scene 1 : My Scene 2

Recording Memory mark An icon indicates whether the recording folder is in the built-in memory or a microSD card.

Remaining recording time 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 minutes: indicated in minutes and seconds

Sleep timer indicator Indicates that the sleep timer is active.

Battery indicator6.

Track mark number Indicates the number of added track marks.

Elapsed time indicator Indicates the elapsed time of the current recording.

Recording level guide Indicates when recording. The space between the pluses (+) is the appropriate range for the recording level. For details on the recording level guide, see About the recording level guide.

Microphone sensitivity indicator Indicates the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones or the external microphone that is currently selected.

: Auto : High : Medium : Low

: Auto (Music) : High (Music) : Medium (Music) : Low (Music)

10.

REC Mode indicator Indicates the recording mode that is currently selected.

11.

LPCM 44/16: LPCM file MP3 192k, MP3 128k, MP3 48k: MP3 file

Focused/Wide indicator Indicates whether focused recording or wide recording is set.

12.

Recording Filter indicator Indicates that the recording filter function is set. NCF(Noise Cut): Cuts high-frequency sounds except for human voices as well as low-frequency sounds. LCF(Low Cut): Cuts low-frequency sounds, including noise from projectors and roaring wind sounds.

13.

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Display window while playback is in progress

The following describes the display window during playback.

Recorded Files

Music

Note

The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder.

File information 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. 191010_1010.mp3)

Music files are indicated as follows:

: Song title : Artist name

Playback status indicator Indicates the current playback status of your IC recorder.

(play): playing (review/fast backward)/ (cue/fast forward): reviewing (fast-rewinding)/cueing (fast-forwarding)

(stop): on standby

If the playback speed is modified, the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) speed will be indicated to the right of

(play) or

(stop).

File number information Indicates the file number of the playing file in the format (current file number)/(total number of files to play).

Playback progress bar Indicates how far playback of the file has progressed.

Track mark number Indicates the track mark number, if added, of the current playback point.

Play Mode/Playback Range indicator No indication: Normal (Play Mode)

: Repeat (Play Mode) : 1 File Play (Play Mode) : 1 File Repeat (Play Mode)

: Shuffle (Play Mode) : Shuffle Repeat (Play Mode)

: Selected Range (Playback Range)

Clear Voice indicator (only indicated for the files in [

Recorded Files])

Indicates that [Clear Voice] is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu.

: Clear Voice 1

: Clear Voice 2

Sleep timer indicator Indicates that the sleep timer function is active.

Protect indicator Indicates that the file you are playing is protected.

Battery indicator10.

Normalize indicator Indicates that the normalize function is turned on.

11.

Equalizer indicator Indicates that the Equalizer function is operating.

12.

Total playback time Indicates the total playback time of each file.

13.

Elapsed time Indicates the elapsed time of the current playback.

14.

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Display window while the recording information is displayed

You can view the recording information of your IC recorder, including the remaining recording time and the memory storage and storage folder settings for recorded files. To display the recording information, while recording is on standby, select [REC Information] on the OPTION menu, and then press

(play).

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.

If you select a scene and then modify the recording setting(s), [*] will appear to the left of the modified setting(s).

For information about the default settings, see Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function.

REC Mode:

Recording mode currently selected.

Input:

Audio input type currently selected.

Sensitivity setting:

Sensitivity level of the microphones currently selected.

Focused/Wide:

[Focused] or [Wide] recording function 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.

Time Stamps for Auto Track Marks:

Time stamps for auto track mark setting currently selected.

Cross-Memory REC:

Cross-memory recording 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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Display window while listening to the FM radio (ICD-UX570F 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.

Radio frequency1.

Preset number2.

Preset number selection indicators Indicates that you can press

(review/fast backward) or (cue/fast forward) to select the previous or next

preset number.

Radio frequency selection indicators (

(move up)/ (move down))

Indicates that you can press

(move up) or (move down) to change the radio frequency.

Sleep timer indicator Indicates that the sleep timer function is turned on.

Battery indicator7.

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