4-264-961-51(1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions 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 ICD-UX512/UX512F
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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 .................................
Other Playback Operations Listening to the FM Radio 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 ..............
Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information 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 .......................................
Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Battery case (1) Application software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1) Getting Started Operating Instructions Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Stereo headphones (1) The operating instructions are stored as PDF files in the built-in memory of the IC recorder.
Index to parts and controls Front L ERASE button M VOL (volume) –/+* button N (repeat) A-B button O T-MARK (Track mark) button Rear A B C D E F G H I J K 8 GB Operation indicator Built-in microphones (stereo) Display window x STOP button z REC (record)/PAUSE button Control button (v, V / . (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) N (play)/ENT (enter) button* (folder) button MENU/NOISE CUT button m (microphone) jack* i (headphone) jack P Q R S T U V Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. Getting Started To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center. P Note 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.
Step 2: Recharging the Battery Recharging the battery using a computer arrow, and insert the USB DIRECT connector into the USB port of a running computer.*2 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 Computer 1 Insert a rechargeable battery.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will indicate “ .” Fully charged indicator computer. Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.
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 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. Follow the step 1.
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Getting Started 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.
Step 4: Setting the Clock x STOP Select the last two digits of the year when you set the year. . N/ENT MENU/NOISE CUT v, V 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
The menu mode window will be displayed. (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) the (IC recorder setting) tab, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Date&Time,” and then press N/ENT. (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Auto” or “Manual,” and then press N/ENT. Getting Started 2 Press .
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, press x STOP to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds.
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 2 Press v or V on the control button to x STOP select the language that you want to use, and then press N/ENT. Getting Started N/ENT v, V You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages. You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French). 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
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).
3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab, and then press > on the control button. v, V ., > Basic Operations 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).
5 Press N/ENT. 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. 2 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file.
To stop recording 1 Press x STOP. The “Accessing...” animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. x STOP Note while accessing Basic Operations 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.
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. v, V .
5 Press > on the control button. > 6 Press v or V on the control button to select the file you v want to play. V 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.) Basic Operations 7 Press N/ENT. Operation indicator N/ENT 8 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.
To stop playback 1 Press x STOP. x STOP Other operations stop at the current position Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT (Playback Pause function) again. go back to the beginning of Press . on the control button once.*1*2 the current file go back to previous files Press . on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*3) skip to the next file Press > on the control button once.
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 Basic Operations (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.
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).
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). Basic Operations 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. ERASE 4 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute.
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. N/ENT To cancel erasing 1 Select “Cancel” in step 4 of “Selecting a file and erasing it,” and then press N/ENT. N/ENT To erase another file Proceed with steps 2 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it.
Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation x STOP (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) N/ENT 2 Press v or V on the control button to select a scene you want, and then press 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. N/ENT.
(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. 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. To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters.
Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the interviewee. Other Recording Operations Recording a music performance By attaching a tripod (not supplied) or placing the recorder on a stand or table, you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built-in microphones more precisely. When recording a chorus or piano performance, for example, place the IC recorder on a table approximately 2 to 3 meters from the performer(s).
To change the settings when you set the scene 1 Select the scene you want to edit in step 4 Press v or V on the control button to select “Edit Complete,” and then press N/ENT. 2 of “Selecting a recording scene for each situation,” press v or V on the control button to select “Edit from Current Setting” or “Edit,” and then press N/ENT. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. P Note Even if the settings are changed, the selection of the scene will be continued.
(Voice (Meeting) Notes) (Interview) SYNC REC OFF OFF OFF Select Input MIC IN MIC IN MIC IN “Default Value?” will be displayed. (Audio 2 Press v or V on the control button to 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. Default settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 77 through 79.
Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. z REC/PAUSE 4 Press z REC/PAUSE. v, V You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. 1 Select the (Recording) tab t “VOR” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or recording mode, and then press N/ENT.
Recording on a Memory Card x STOP z REC/PAUSE . N/ENT v, V * When you are inserting a memory card with the back side of the IC recorder facing toward you. Insert microSD card with the label side facing toward you.* In addition to the built-in memory, you can record files on a memory card. The microSD/microSDHC cards that have been tested according to our standards are as follows.
For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.” Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder, you can record and play back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file smaller than 1 GB using a memory card.
memory card into the slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions. To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card (from the folder selection window) 1 Press . The folder selection window will be displayed. 2 Press . on the control button, press v 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Memory Card,” and then press N/ENT. display. To use the built-in memory Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3.
2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Memory Card,” and then press N/ENT. To use the built-in memory Select “Built-In Memory” in step 2. To start recording Select the folder and then press z REC/ PAUSE. For details on recording, see page 18. “Select Memory” is set to “Built-In Memory” when you purchase the IC recorder. If the memory card has already been formatted, proceed to step 5.
Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 79). 2 Press v or V on the control button to Stereo microphone select “MIC IN,” and then press N/ ENT. x STOP z REC/PAUSE N/ENT v, V 1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “Select Input” appears in the display window.
z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone CD player, etc. You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone.
z Tips • Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. • If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. To record using the synchronized recording function 1 Select the (Recording) tab t “SYNC REC” in the menu, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
6 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. “ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. 7 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. “ ” appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and “ ” begins to flash. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when sound is detected.
Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ Other Recording Operations If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed. P Note When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring the recording, the IC recorder may record a rustling noise.
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.
• If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold > on the control button to go to the end of the file, and then press . on the control button while “FILE END” is lit to go back to the desired point. • For files other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next file and play backward to the desired point.
“Noise Cut” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Front 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. v, V To cancel the noise cut function Select “OFF” in step 2. To set the noise cut function in the menu Select and set “Noise Cut” from the (Playback) tab of the menu. Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Rear You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times.
The playback speed is set to “×0.70” when you purchase the IC recorder. To resume normal playback speed 1 Select the (Playback) tab t “Effect” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then press N/ENT. Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “OFF.” P Note You can only adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 1.00 time when files are recorded as LPCM/WMA/AAC-LC files.
Pop Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound. Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound. Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more. Custom You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands. OFF Disables the effect function. “Effect” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. To set your favorite sound level 1 Set “Effect” to “Custom” in step 2, and then press N/ENT.
Selecting the playback mode “ ,” or “ ALL,” and then press N/ENT. x STOP A-B N/ENT 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. v, V 1 A file is played back. Files in one folder are played back continuously. You can select the playback mode in the menu. (Playback) tab t “Play Mode” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode, and then press N/ENT. 1 All the files are played back continuously. Other Playback Operations ALL 1 Select the One file is played back repeatedly.
To play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback: Press N/ENT. To stop A-B repeat playback: Press x STOP.
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm x STOP N/ENT v, V (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “ON,” and then press N/ENT. 3 Set the alarm date and time. 1 Select the file you want to play back with an alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. (Playback) tab t “Alarm” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press N/ENT.
When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected file.) “Executing...,” is displayed. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. The setting process is finished and “,” (alarm indicator) appears in the display window. To change the alarm setting Select the file you want to change its alarm setting, and then follow steps 2 thorough 5 on page 51 through this page.
Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, Mini disc recorder, etc. of other equipment using an audio connecting cable.* 2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected. 3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the i (headphone) jack connected equipment at the same time to stop recording.
Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder x STOP 3 Press . on the control button, press v or V on the control button to select the (Voice) tab or the (Music) tab, and then press >. v, V N/ENT ., > 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press N/ENT. 1 Select the file you want to move. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Move File” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press N/ENT.
To cancel moving the file Press x STOP before step 4. P Notes • You cannot move podcast files. • You cannot move protected files (page 64). • You cannot move files to the other memory media. Copying a file to the other memory Memory card slot x STOP ., > v, V 2 Select the (Edit) tab t “File Copy” in the menu, and then press N/ENT. (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.
4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder that you want to copy the file into, and then press N/ENT. • You cannot copy the podcast files. • Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the IC recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Erasing all files in a folder x STOP The “Copying...” animation appears and the file is copied as the last file in the destination folder. A file will be copied with the identical file name. N/ENT v, V 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All” in the menu, and then press N/ENT. (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) “Erase All Files in the Folder?” will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased. Editing Files 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press N/ENT.
Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark T-MARK N/ENT P Notes ., > You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file. During recording, playing back, or pausing, press T-MARK at the position you want to add a track mark. The (Track mark) indicator flashes three times, and a track mark is added. • You can add a track mark only to files recorded using the IC recorder.
Erasing a track mark x STOP The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased. Stop position N/ENT Erase track mark v, V 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase Track Mark” in the menu, and then press N/ ENT. The track mark just before the stop position will be erased. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Editing Files Select “Cancel” in step 3, and then press N/ENT.
Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time x STOP 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. N/ENT v, V 1 Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks. 2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Erase All Track Marks” in the menu, and then press N/ENT.
Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position 2 Select the (Edit) tab t “Divide Current Position” in the menu, and then press N/ENT. x STOP (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) N/ENT v, V “Divide?” will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to 1 Stop the file at the position where you want to divide a file.
P Notes • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file. • When you divide a file with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, and artist name. • You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file transferred from a computer). Moreover, when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software, dividing files may not be possible. • Once a file is divided, you cannot return it to the original status again.
3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT. The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the file is divided at all the track mark positions. All the existing track marks in the files will be erased. File 1 A file is divided. File 1_01 File 1_02 File 1_03 P Notes • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file. • When you divide a file with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, and artist name.
Protecting a File x STOP (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) N/ENT v, V “Set Protection?” will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit. 1 Display the file which you want to protect from the (Music) tab.
Listening to the FM Radio (for ICD-UX512F only) Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies 1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “FM Radio” in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and then press N/ ENT. x STOP N/ENT ., > P Note During FM reception you cannot charge the battery.
To scan radio frequencies automatically In step 2, press and hold . or > on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you cannot tune in a station, press . or > on the control button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
Recording FM broadcasts z REC/PAUSE x STOP 1 Tune in the station you want to record. 2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 2 Press v or V on the control button repeatedly until the preset (P) number you want is displayed. P Notes • While the FM radio is activated, you cannot change memory media or select a folder. Before starting FM radio recording, select the memory media and folder you want to use to record the FM broadcast in advance.
Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically x STOP N/ENT v, V 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT. The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. While presetting FM radio stations automatically, the preset number ready to be assigned flashes.
You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder’s memory. Erasing preset FM radio stations 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Tuning in a preset radio station” and tune in the station you want to preset and store on a preset number. When the station you want to tune in is not a preset station, “P - -” is displayed. In this case, you can register it with a new preset number. 2 Press N/ENT.
Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press N/ENT. x STOP N/ENT v, V 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. DX You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 1 Select the (FM radio) tab t “DX/ LOCAL” in the menu while listening to FM radio, and then press N/ENT. Normally, select this setting.
Switching the scanning sensitivity 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “High(SCAN H)” or “Low(SCAN L),” and then press N/ ENT. x STOP N/ENT v, V The scanning sensitivity is set to “High(SCAN H)” when you purchase the IC recorder. You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 1 Select the Listening to the FM Radio (FM radio) tab t “Scan Sensitivity” in the menu while listening to FM radio, and then press N/ENT.
Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and then press N/ENT. x STOP N/ENT v, V The FM radio output is set to “Headphones” when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu.
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 3 Press v or V on the control button to x STOP . select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX512F.) MENU/NOISE CUT v, V menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. About the Menu Function 1 Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter the 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the setting that you want to set, and then press N/ENT.
Menu Settings Tabs Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode (Recording) (Playback) (Edit) GB Recording mode FM radio reception mode* FM radio recording mode* Scene Select a — — — — REC Mode a — — — — Mic Sensitivity a — a — — LCF(Low Cut) a — a — — VOR a — a — — SYNC REC a — — — — Select Input a — — — — Noise Cut a a — — — Effect a a — — — Easy Search a a — — — Play Mode a a — —
Tabs Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode (Edit) (Display) Playback mode Recording mode FM radio reception mode* FM radio recording mode* a — — — — Divide All Track Marks a — — — — Erase All a — — — — Display a a a — a LED a — — — — Backlight a — — — — Select Memory a — — — — a — — — — a — — — — Time Display a — — — — Beep a — — — — USB Charge a — — — — Auto Power Off a
Tabs (Recording) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as follows: (Meeting), (Voice Notes), (Interview), (Lecture), (Audio IN), (My Scene). You can also edit the settings of the various recording menu items which are pre-set in the “Scene Select” menu. Save Scene Setting Saves the changed settings and completes the menu operation process. Edit from Current Setting: Changes the settings that is pre-set in the menu.
Tabs (Recording) Settings (*: Initial setting) REC Mode Sets the recording mode. LPCM 44.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity. High : To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as recording in a spacious room. Medium *: To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as recording in a meeting space or during interview. Low : To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when z REC/PAUSE is pressed. OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Noise Cut Sets the noise cut function and the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder play a file back which is recorded with noise cut function. Maximum: The noise cut levels will be more intense. Medium: The noise cut level will be weakened. Select when you cannot catch the sound easily by setting “Noise Cut” to “Maximum.” OFF*: The noise cut function is canceled. 45 Effect Sets the effect you want for the playback.
Tabs Settings (*: Initial setting) Easy Search Sets the easy search function. ON: You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing > on the control button and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing . on the control button. This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press > or . on the control button, a file will be moved forward or backward. 44 Play Mode Sets the playback mode.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Alarm Sets the alarm. ON: The alarm function is effective. Set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback, and set the following alarm pattern. Beep&Play: The selected file is played back after the alarm sounds. Beep: Only the alarm sounds. Play: Only the selected file is played back. OFF*: The alarm function is canceled. 51 Protect Protects the selected file to prevent the file from being erased, divided, or being moved.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Erases the track mark just before the current position. Execute: The track mark will be erased. Cancel: The track mark will not be erased. 59 (Edit) Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Erases all the track marks of the selected file. Execute: All the track marks will be erased. Cancel: All the track marks will not be erased. 60 Divide All Track Divides a file at all the track mark positions. Marks Execute: The track mark division is executed.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. (Display) See page – P Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.” (IC recorder setting) Backlight Turns the backlight in the display window on or off.
Tabs Settings (*: Initial setting) Language Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 17 Date&Time Auto*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Sound Organizer, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. Manual: Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. 14 Time Display Sets the clock display.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) USB Charge Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The battery will be charged. OFF: The battery will not be charged. (IC recorder setting) See page – P Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet (page 105), you can charge battery regardless this setting.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Format Formats the memory media currently selected (the built-in memory or the memory card), erasing all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status. Execute: The “Formatting...” animation appears and the memory media will be formatted. Cancel: The memory media will not be formatted.
Tabs Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DX/LOCAL** Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX*: Normally, select this setting. LOCAL: When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting. (FM radio)** See page 70 P Note Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal.
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them (page 96) Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 97) System requirements for your computer For details on the system requirements for your computer, see page 101, 110.
1 Slide the USB slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB DIRECT connector into the USB port of a running computer. 2 Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly. On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” or “Computer,” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” has been recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” drive is displayed on the desktop.
Structure of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Macintosh screen using Finder, folders and files can be displayed by opening “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.
*1 Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, it will not be displayed on the (Voice) tab of the IC recorder. When you transfer a file from your computer to the IC recorder, put the file in the folders under the VOICE folder. *2 The name of a folder in which music files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-to-remember name on the folder in advance. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names.
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) “MEMORY CARD” microSD card “MEMORY CARD” PRIVATE MSSONY Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE Sony Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER01 FOLDER05 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC POP POP J-POP LPCM LPCM AAC-LC PODCASTS NEWS PODCASTS AAC-LC NEWS MP3 MP3 AAC-LC Conversation Utilizing Your Computer J-POP Conversation LPCM AAC-LC LPCM MP3 MP
Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder : Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a computer.
• Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder • A folder called “No Folder” (If you transfer music files separately, those files will be displayed under this folder.) Folders displayed on the (Podcast) tab of the IC recorder Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer computer. On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer. t Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER.
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer z To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop) You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 89). 2 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer. Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” to the local disk on your computer. 96 GB 1 Click and hold, 2 drag, 3 and then drop.
Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back 2 Copy the folder in which the music files * For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder, see “Specifications” (page 110). Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 89). Utilizing Your Computer You can copy music or the other audio files (LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/ AAC-LC(.
3 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder ( ) in which music files are stored, and then press > on the control button. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the music file you want to play. 5 Press N/ENT to start playback. order of transfer because of system limitations. If you copy music files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one, you can display and play back the music files in copied order.
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored on the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory. For details on the system requirements, see page 110.
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software 100 What you can do using Sound Organizer The imported songs are saved to the computer. Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card. The songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio files imported from a computer, and podcasts can also be played and transferred to an IC recorder. Various operations can be performed for imported files, including playback, editing and conversion to MP3 and other formats.
Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file. Deleting files from an IC recorder You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder. Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files. Transferring files to an IC recorder Burning a music CD You can select your favorite songs from the songs imported into Sound Organizer and then burn your own original music CD.
P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed above is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
1 Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected, then turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The [Sound Organizer - InstallShield Wizard] menu starts up automatically and the [Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer] window appears. If the [Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer] menu does not start up, open Windows Explorer, right-click the CD-ROM drive, double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller.exe], and then follow the instructions on the screen.
The Sound Organizer window C D E A Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files. B The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library) Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer in accordance with the operation. Recording Files : Displays a list of recording files. Recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder appear in this library when they are imported. 104 GB F G Music: Displays a list of music files.
Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor USB connector of the IC recorder USB AC adaptor (not supplied) 1 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet. the IC recorder and connect the USB DIRECT connector to the USB AC adaptor. While the battery is charging, the battery indicator is displayed in an animation. Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the battery.
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. 1 If you are recording or playing back a file, press x STOP to put the IC recorder into the stop mode. 2 Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.
Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling On noise • Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files to a computer, etc. • • • • On using a memory card • P Notes • When formatting (initializing) a memory card, make sure to use the IC recorder to format it.
• Do not use a memory card under the following conditions: – Locations beyond the required operating conditions, including locations, such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/ or in the summer, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater. – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. • When using a memory card, make sure to check the correct insertion direction into the memory card slot.
Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software, see “System requirements for your computer” on page 101. To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Sound Organizer software, or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below.
Hardware environment: – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems – Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 110 – Personally constructed computers or operating systems – Upgraded operating systems – Multi-boot environment – Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications Capacity (User available capacity) 2 GB (approx. 1.
FM radio section Frequency range One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (not supplied): 1.5 V DC 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz IF 128 kHz Operating temperature Antenna Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)*4 Stereo headphones cord antenna 5°C - 35°C Approx. 36.6 mm × 102.0 mm × 14.6 mm General Speaker Approx. 16 mm dia. Input/Output • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) – input for plug in power, minimum input level – 0.
Maximum recording time*5*6 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene*7 Built-in memory LPCM 44.1kHz/ 16bit 3 hr. 0 min. Memory card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3 hr. 0 min. 6 hr. 0 min. 12 hr. 5 min. 24 hr. 15 min. 48 hr. 40 min. 22 hr. 20 min. 44 hr. 40 min. 89 hr. 25 min. 178 hr. 0 min. 357 hr. 0 min. 33hr. 30 min. 33 hr. 30 min. 67 hr. 5 min. 134 hr. 0 min. 268 hr. 0 min. 536 hr. 0 min. MP3 48kbps (MONO) 89 hr. 25 min. 89 hr. 25 min.
Battery life When using a Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery*1 REC Mode Recording Playback through Playback using speaker*2 the headphones FM recording*3 LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit 21 hr. 0 min. 16 hr. 0 min. 34 hr. 0 min. – MP3 192kbps 23 hr. 0 min. 17 hr. 0 min. 41 hr. 0 min. 7 hr. 30 min. MP3 128kbps 23 hr. 0 min. 17 hr. 0 min. 41 hr. 0 min. 7 hr. 30 min. MP3 48kbps(MONO) 24 hr. 0 min. 17 hr. 0 min. 41 hr. 0 min. 7 hr. 30 min. MP3 8kbps(MONO) 29 hr. 0 min. 17 hr. 0 min. 41 hr. 0 min.
When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery REC Mode Recording Playback through Playback using speaker*2 the headphones FM recording*3 LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit 22 hr. 0 min. 21 hr. 30 min. 49 hr. 0 min. – MP3 192kbps 27 hr. 0 min. 23 hr. 0 min. 61 hr. 0 min. 8 hr. 30 min. MP3 128kbps 30 hr. 30 min. 23 hr. 0 min. 61 hr. 0 min. 8 hr. 30 min. MP3 48kbps(MONO) 32 hr. 30 min. 23 hr. 0 min. 61 hr. 0 min. 8 hr. 30 min. MP3 8kbps(MONO) 42 hr. 0 min. 23 hr. 0 min. 61 hr. 0 min.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. Symptom Remedy Noise is heard. • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded.
Symptom Remedy The charging indicator is not • A rechargeable battery has not been inserted, or a battery other displayed or disappears in than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese battery, the middle of charging. etc.) has been inserted. • A rechargeable battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity. • A rechargeable battery other than NH-AAA has been inserted. • The rechargeable battery has deteriorated. Replace the old rechargeable battery with a new one.
Symptom Remedy It takes a long time for the IC • If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it recorder to start. may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears. The IC recorder does not operate. • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 87).
Symptom Remedy The “File Full” animation is • 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( ) or 4,074 displayed and you cannot files (when there are 21 folders) in total have been recorded. operate the IC recorder. Therefore you cannot record another file, or move a file. Erase some of the files (page 27) or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer. You cannot record a file. • The remaining memory capacity is insufficient.
Symptom Remedy You cannot divide a file. • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a file. • 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( ). Erase some of the files (page 27) or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer. • Because of the system limitations, you may not be able to divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file. • You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g.
Symptom Remedy The battery life is short. • The battery life on page 114 is based on playback with the volume level set to 14. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. There is no battery power • Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed remaining after you have left slightly.
Symptom Remedy Menu does not reflect the change in settings. • If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed using “IC Recorder Setting” of the Sound Organizer software with the exhausted battery inserted, the menu setting may not function. A character in a folder or file • The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters name is displayed in and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows unreadable characters.
Symptom Remedy The computer cannot start. • If you reboot the computer with the IC recorder connected to the computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly. Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again. The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio (for ICD-UX512F only). • The battery is weak. Charge the battery or replace the old rechargeable battery with a new one (page 10). • Move the unit away from the TV.
Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Symptom Cause/Remedy The Sound Organizer • The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. software cannot be installed. Check the hard disk and memory space. • You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Sound Organizer software does not support. Install the software into the supported operating system (page 101).
Symptom Cause/Remedy Playback sound from the • No sound board is installed. computer is low./No sound is • No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer. emitted from the computer. • The volume of the sound is turned down. • Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) • The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the “Increase Volume” feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder.
Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status (page 9). Low Battery • The battery is exhausted. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with a new one. Or charge the rechargeable battery (page 10) or replace the old rechargeable battery with a new one.
Cause/Remedy File Damaged • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged. Format Error • The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu (page 87). Do not use your computer to format the IC recorder. Process Error • The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then reinsert the battery.
Message Cause/Remedy Already Set • You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting. Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time (page 51). Settings are Full • When 30 FM stations have already been stored in the IC recorder’s memory, you cannot preset a new FM station (for ICD-UX512F only).
Message Cause/Remedy Invalid when Noise Cut is ON • When the noise cut function is effective, the effect function does not work. Cancel the noise cut setting (page 45). Change Folder • If there are no files in the or folder, no folders are displayed in the display window. Only a folder with a file will be displayed.
System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record files • If you record files in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordable up to the maximum time varies from the maximum recording time of the highest recording recording time. mode to those of the lowest recording mode.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The remaining • You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to recording time becomes divide a file, therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened. shorter when you divide a file.
Display Window Guide Display when stopped A Newly arriving podcast indication B Scene select indication Displays the currently selected scene used for recording. Appears when a scene is set.
H I K L Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode. : LPCM file recorded or transferred with the IC recorder , , , : MP3 file recorded or transferred with the IC recorder When the files are transferred from your computer, file formats only ( / ) are displayed.
O LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set to “ON” in the menu. P Battery indicator Q 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.
Display during playback : Noise cut : Pop : Rock : Jazz : Bass1 : Bass2 : Custom Troubleshooting S Playback mode indicator 1: Appears when a file is played back. : Appears when files in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: Appears when all the files are played back continuously. 1:Appears when one file is played back repeatedly. : Appears when files in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL: Appears when all the files are played back repeatedly.
Display when listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX512F only) Display when recording an FM radio broadcast (for ICD-UX512F only) U V W X 136 GB FM indicator Preset number Radio frequency Receiver sensitivity : LOCAL : DX
Display in the HOLD status Y HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. To release the HOLD status, slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center (page 9).
Index A D AAC-LC files ........................................ 111 A-B repeat ...............................................50 Adjusting the volume ........................23, 43 Alarm ..........................................51, 74, 82 Alkaline battery ....................................115 Auto (AGC) recording ............................20 Display the current date and time ...........16 Dividing a file at all the track mark positions ......................................
F M FM radio Listening to the FM radio ..................................65, 66, 75, 87 Presetting the FM stations automatically ..........................68, 75, 87 Presetting the FM stations manually ....68 Recording FM broadcasts ...................67 Switching the FM radio output .............................72, 75, 88 Switching the receiver sensitivity ................................70, 75, 88 Switching the scanning sensitivity ................................71, 75, 88 Folder ......................
LED ..............................................75, 84 Making settings ..................................73 Menu settings ......................................74 Mic Sensitivity ..............................74, 78 Move File ......................................74, 82 Noise Cut ......................................74, 80 Play Mode .....................................74, 81 Protect ...........................................74, 82 REC Mode ....................................74, 77 Scan Sensitivity ...
System limitations ................................ 130 System requirements .....................101, 110 T Tab view .................................................25 Track mark ..............................................58 Troubleshooting ....................................116 U USB AC adaptor ................................... 105 USB memory ..........................................99 Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer .......................................
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