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ModelName: ICD-UX502

PartNumber: 4-421-477-11

Changing the Playback Settings

Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice 

clearer – the noise cut function

 STOP

MENU/NOISE CUT

 /ENT

, 

When the noise cut function is effective in the playback mode, ambient noise 

other than the human voice is reduced. A file is played back with clear sound 

quality because the noise of all frequency bands including a human voice is 

reduced.

To set the noise cut level

  In the stop or playback mode, press and hold 

MENU/NOISE CUT for approximately 2 seconds or 

longer. 

The “Noise Cut” setting window will be displayed.

  Press 

 or 

 to select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press 

/

ENT.

  Press 

 STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel the noise cut function

Set “Noise Cut” to “OFF” in step 

.

To set the noise cut function in the menu

Select and set “Noise Cut” from the   tab of the menu.

Note

When playing back a music file in good sound quality, make sure to set “Noise Cut” to 

“OFF.”

Summary of Contents for ICD-UX502

Page 1: ...Table of contents Recording files Utilizing your computer Troubleshooting Index GB Click You can direct jump ...

Page 2: ...ording from other equipment 33 Playing Files Basic Playback 35 Stopping playback 35 Other operations 36 Display when playing back a file 37 Changing the Playback Settings 38 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function 38 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function 39 Selecting the sound effect 40 Selecting the play mode 42 ...

Page 3: ...ur Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back 83 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop 83 Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder 84 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory 85 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor 86 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 86 Precautions 87 Specifications 89 System requirements...

Page 4: ...ow Operation procedures may differ depending on your Adobe Reader version To change the page layout The buttons on the Adobe Reader window enable you to select how pages are displayed Continuous Pages are displayed as a continuous roll of pages fitting the page width inside the window When you scroll the previous or next pages scroll up or down continuously Single Page Pages are displayed one at a...

Page 5: ...e IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device This is due to The capacity of the connected IC recorder The IC recorder is not functioning normally Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder Notice for the customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives The manufact...

Page 6: ...N OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement The supplied connection support cable is for the IC recorder ICD UX502 You cannot connect other IC recorders Display windows in this manual...

Page 7: ...y window STOP button REC record PAUSE button folder button Control button review fast backward cue fast forward play ENT enter button microphone jack headphone jack ERASE button VOL volume button repeat A B button T MARK Track mark button MENU NOISE CUT button These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal ...

Page 8: ... Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents Index Rear Strap hole A strap is not supplied Speaker USB DIRECT slide lever HOLD POWER switch DPC SPEED CTRL switch Battery compartment ...

Page 9: ...e name Artist name File name Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the currently selected microphone sensitivity used for recording High Medium Low File information Displays the information for each file according to the file information type folder name title name artist name file name Operating guide for switching file information You can switch the file information display in sequence by pr...

Page 10: ...ays the recording mode of the current file when the IC recorder is in the playback mode MP3 file recorded or transferred with the IC recorder When the files are transferred from your computer file formats only are displayed WMA files transferred AAC LC files transferred Displays as follows when the IC recorder cannot get the recording mode Unknown Protect indicator Appears when the protection is s...

Page 11: ... 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 Noise cut Effect indicator Appears when the noise cut function is effective or Effect is set in t...

Page 12: ...tus slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center p 14 Display of the current date and time Current date display Displays the current date year month and day for 3 seconds when you press STOP in the stop mode e g 12y12m26d December 26 2012 Current time display Displays the current time hour and minutes for 3 seconds when you press STOP in the stop mode e g 22 22 24 Hour time display 10 22 PM 12 H...

Page 13: ... IC recorder Music Playback only area used to manage music files transferred from your computer Podcast Playback only area used to manage podcast files transferred from your computer Folders Displays the folders contained in the selected tab Display during menu operation Menu tabs Displays the menu tabs Recording Playback Edit Display IC recorder settings Menu items Displays the menu items of the ...

Page 14: ...HOLD to disable the buttons while the power is on HOLD will appear for approximately 3 seconds indicating that all the button operations are disabled To enable the button operations Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the button operations are disabled To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first Hint Even if the HOLD fun...

Page 15: ...exceeds the limit Note AVLS is set to ON when you purchase the IC recorder If you want to turn off the function and play back files at the original volume use the menu to set AVLS to OFF When AVLS is set to OFF To disable the AVLS function do the following In the stop or playback mode select MENU the tab AVLS and then press ENT Press or to select OFF and then press ENT The AVLS OFF message is disp...

Page 16: ...battery not supplied with correct polarity and close the lid Note You cannot charge a battery with the IC recorder When to replace the battery The battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition in an animation Battery remain indication Low Battery Level appears Replace the current battery with a new alkaline battery or fully charged rechargeable battery Low Battery appears and the IC...

Page 17: ...ed on Turning the power off Slide and hold the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of the POWER until Power Off animation is displayed The IC recorder is turned off Hint 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 10m...

Page 18: ...out a battery for more than 1 minute the Set Date Time animation appears and then the year section begins to flash in the clock setting display window Set year month day hour and minute Press or to set the year the last two digits of the year and then press ENT Repeat this procedure to set month day hour and minute in sequence You can move the cursor to the year month day hour and minute by pressi...

Page 19: ...ess or to select the tab and then press ENT Press or to select Date Time and then press ENT Press or to select Auto Synchronizing or Manual and then press ENT When you select Auto Synchronizing the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the Sound Organizer software is started For the Sound Organizer software refer to the supplied Q...

Page 20: ...cts the setting Press STOP to exit the menu mode Notes If there is no operation for 1 minute or longer between steps the clock setting is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode The time is displayed either in 12 Hour with AM or PM or in 24 Hour depending on the Time Display setting in the menu The default setting differs depending on the country or region you purchased...

Page 21: ...Display Window STOP MENU NOISE CUT ENT You can select the language to be used for messages menus folder names file names etc Press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Language and then press ENT Press or to select the language that you want to use and then press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mode ...

Page 22: ...t a folder Press or to select the desired folder and then press ENT Hint To display the files contained in the selected folder press or to select the desired folder and then press When you purchase the IC recorder there are 5 folders already available FOLDER01 05 Select a file When the file selection window is displayed press or to select the desired file and then press ENT When the stop mode wind...

Page 23: ...folder you can move to the desired area by selecting a tab as follows Press The folder selection window is displayed Press and then press or to select the or tab Only the tab will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder The tab and the tab will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer p 83 Press the ENT The folders contained in the selected tab are displayed Select a folder a...

Page 24: ...dentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording Hint Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording p 25 Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of POWER to turn on the IC recorder p 17 or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status p 14 The stop mode window appears Select the desired folder p 22 Place the I...

Page 25: ...r shows the optimum input level for recording Please adjust the orientation of the built in microphones the distance from the sound source the microphone sensitivity or the scene select setting so that the upper input level fits within the lower optimum range as illustrated above Hint If the white portion of the input level meter is short we recommend that you place the IC recorder nearer to the s...

Page 26: ...Press REC PAUSE During recording pause the operation indicator flashes in red and begins to flash in the display window release pause and resume recording Press REC PAUSE again Recording resumes from that point To stop recording after pausing recording press STOP review the current recording instantly Press ENT Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded review...

Page 27: ...and then press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mode Scenes Descriptions Meeting To record in a variety of situations such as recording in a spacious conference room Voice Notes To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth Interview To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters 40 to 80 in Lecture To record a wide range of sound such as a lecture in a classroom or a chorus le...

Page 28: ...ng on the built in microphones and record with clear sound Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built in microphones face the interviewee Recording a music performance By attaching a tripod not supplied or placing the recorder on a stand or table you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built in microphones more precisely When recording a chorus or piano performance ...

Page 29: ... to change the settings and then press ENT Press or to select Edit from Current Setting or Edit and then press ENT Press or to select the item you want to change and then press ENT Press or to select a setting item and then press ENT For details on the menu items and settings see Making Settings for the Menu p 67 68 Press or to select Edit Complete and then press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mo...

Page 30: ...r to select Execute and then press ENT The menu item settings of the selected scene will be set to the default values Press STOP to exit the menu mode Default settings For details on the menu items and settings see pages 67 through 68 Meeting VoiceNotes Interview Lecture Audio IN My Scene REC Mode MP3 192kbps MP3 128kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 192kbps MP3 192kbps Mic Sensitivity Medium Low Me...

Page 31: ...en you purchase the IC recorder Press STOP to exit the menu mode Press REC PAUSE appears in the display window When the IC recorder detects sound that falls below a specified level the flashes and the VOR recording pauses When the IC recorder detects sound that exceeds a specified level during the VOR recording pause the VOR recording starts again To cancel the VOR function Set VOR to OFF in step ...

Page 32: ... the menu mode Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are automatically cut off If the input level is not strong enough adjust the Mic Sensitivity setting on the IC recorder When a plug in power type microphone is connected power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use a headphone type electr...

Page 33: ...ipment are already selected p 27 Hint If the input level is not strong enough connect the headphone jack minijack stereo of other equipment to the jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder while checking the recording level guide To record using the synchronized recording function The IC recorder pauses when no sound is detected for ...

Page 34: ...ding pause mode Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder appears on the display and synchronized recording starts When no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds Dividing appears and then begins to flash The synchronized recording pauses The IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when sound is detected To record without using the synchronized recording func...

Page 35: ...p 22 If you do not select a file the file just recorded will be played back Press ENT Playback starts and the operation indicator will light in green Press VOL to adjust the volume Note for the customers in Europe When AVLS is set to ON in the menu and the AVLS indicator is displayed you cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS specified level If you want to turn off the function ...

Page 36: ...e stop mode keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously 3 skip to the next file Press once 1 2 skip to the succeeding files Press repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously 3 1 When a track mark is set the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point p 55 2 These operations are for when Easy Searc...

Page 37: ...can select the display mode in the menu p 73 Elapsed time The elapsed playback time of one file Remaining time The remaining playback time of one file Recording date Date recorded Recording time Time recorded Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours minutes and seconds If there is 10 hours or more time remaining the time is displayed in hours If there is 10 minutes o...

Page 38: ...noise of all frequency bands including a human voice is reduced To set the noise cut level In the stop or playback mode press and hold MENU NOISE CUT for approximately 2 seconds or longer The Noise Cut setting window will be displayed Press or to select Maximum or Medium and then press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel the noise cut function Set Noise Cut to OFF in step To set the noi...

Page 39: ...f a digital processing function Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to ON During playback press or to adjust the playback speed The speed decreases by 0 05 times from 0 50 to 1 00 The speed increases by 0 10 times from 1 00 to 2 00 When you press and hold each button you can change the speed continuously The playback speed is set to 0 70 when you purchase the IC recorder To resume normal playback spee...

Page 40: ...ess or to select effect you want for the playback and then press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mode Option items Description 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...

Page 41: ... and then press ENT The custom setting window will be displayed When you adjust the sound level for the 100 Hz 300 Hz 1 kHz 3 kHz and 10 kHz bands press or to move to the band to the left or right and then press or The setting can be adjusted in 7 steps from 3 to 3 Press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mode Continued ...

Page 42: ...Mode and then press ENT Press or to select 1 ALL 1 or ALL and then press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mode Option items Description reference page 1 A file is played back Files in one folder are played back continuously ALL All the files are played back continuously 1 One file is played back repeatedly Files in one folder are played back repeatedly ALL All the files are played back repeatedly C...

Page 43: ...d Press 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 ENT To stop A B repeat playback Press STOP To change the segment specified for A B repeat playback During A B repeat playback press A B again to specify a new starting point A Then specify a new finishing point B as in step ...

Page 44: ... search backward Review Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed When files are played back or searched to the end of the last file When you play back or fast ...

Page 45: ...ce during playback This function is useful for locating a specific point in a long recording such as one made at a meeting In the stop or playback mode press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Easy Search and then press ENT To go forward or backward for the specified skip time press or to select ON and then press ENT Skip to step To change the time to go forward or backward when searching press or to s...

Page 46: ...ect the skip time and then press ENT Hint To adjust both the forward and backward skip times repeat steps and Forward Skip Time 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Reverse Skip Time 1sec 3sec 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Press STOP to exit the menu mode ...

Page 47: ...urrent date will be selected Press or to select a date and then press ENT The underline is displayed at the date where a recorded file exists You can move to the previous week or the following week of the date by pressing or When you press and hold each button you can move continuously through the dates or the weeks Press or to select a file and then press ENT A confirmation message appears and th...

Page 48: ...ock in advance to select a recording date from the calendar and play back a file p 18 If you specify a date where a recorded file does not exist No File will be displayed Select a date where a recorded file exists You can search for and play back only the files in the recordable folder that contains files recorded with the IC recorder For details see Structure of folders and files p 79 ...

Page 49: ...nter the alarm setting mode In the stop mode press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Alarm and then press ENT Press or to select ON and then press ENT Set the alarm date and time Press or to select Date a day of the week or Daily and then press ENT When you select Date Set the year month day hour and minute in sequence as described in Setting the Clock p 18 When you select a day of the week or Daily P...

Page 50: ...ear from the display window When the set date and time comes At the set time the IC recorder is automatically turned on and ALARM is displayed in the display window Then the alarm and the selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern When the playback ends the IC recorder will stop automatically When the alarm pattern is set to Beep Play or Play the IC recorder will stop at th...

Page 51: ...ecording we recommend you make a trial recording first Connect the headphone jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using an audio connecting cable Press 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 Press STOP on the IC recorder and the connecte...

Page 52: ... appears In the stop or playback mode select the file you want to erase p 22 Press ERASE Erase is displayed and the specified file is played back for confirmation Press or to select Execute Press ENT The Erasing animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased When a file is erased the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files To cancel e...

Page 53: ... erase p 22 Press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Erase All and then press ENT Erase All Files in the Folder will be displayed Press or to select Execute and then press ENT The Erasing animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased Press STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select Cancel in step and then press ENT ...

Page 54: ...NT Press press or to select the tab or the tab and then press ENT Press or to select the folder that you want to move the file into and then press ENT Moving File animation is displayed and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder When you move a file to another folder the original file in the previous folder will be erased Press STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel moving ...

Page 55: ...during playback You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file During recording playing back or recording 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 Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Press or in the stop mode When the Track mark indicator flashes once press ENT ...

Page 56: ...ase Track Mark and then press ENT Erase Track Mark will be displayed Press or to select Execute and then press ENT The Erasing animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased Stop position Erase track mark The track mark just before the stop position will be erased Press STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select Cancel in step and then press ENT ...

Page 57: ...the track marks Press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Erase All Track Marks and then press ENT Erase All Track Marks will be displayed Press or to select Execute and then press ENT The Erasing animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time Press STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select Cancel in step and then press ENT ...

Page 58: ...in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed Stop the file at the position where you want to divide a file Press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Divide Current Position and then press ENT Divide will be displayed Press or to select Execute and then press ENT The Dividing animation appears and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number _1 for the original file and _2 for the new ...

Page 59: ...ck Marks will be displayed Press or to select Execute and then press ENT The Dividing animation appears and the file is divided at all the track mark positions All the existing track marks in the files will be erased A suffix made up of a sequential number is added each of the divided files File 1 A file is divided at all the track marks File1_01 File 1_02 File 1_03 Press STOP to exit the menu mod...

Page 60: ...U NOISE CUT Select the tab Change Folder Name and then press ENT Press or to select a favorite folder name and then press ENT You can choose a new folder name from the templates Executing appears in the display window and the folder name will be changed Press STOP to exit the menu mode Hints When you specify a folder name that already exists a suffix made up of a sequential number 2 to 10 is added...

Page 61: ...he file which you want to rename from the tab of the folder list In the stop mode press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Change File Name and then press ENT Press or to select the desired characters to be prefixed to the file name and then press ENT You can choose characters from the templates Executing appears in the display window and the selected characters are added to the file name separated fro...

Page 62: ...se or edit Display the file which you want to protect from the tab or the tab In the stop mode press MENU NOISE CUT Select the tab Protect and then press ENT Set Protection will be displayed Press or to select Execute and then press ENT The file is protected A protected file is marked with the protect indicator Press STOP to exit the menu mode To release protection Select the protected file and th...

Page 63: ... ENT Press or to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press ENT Press or to select the setting that you want to set and then press ENT Press STOP to exit the menu mode Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window Press during menu mode To exit ...

Page 64: ... mode Recording mode Recording Scene Select Scene Edit REC Mode Mic Sensitivity LCF Low Cut VOR SYNC REC Select Input Playback Noise Cut Effect Easy Search Play Mode Alarm AVLS Edit Protect Divide Current Position Move File Change Folder Name Change File Name Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Divide All Track Marks Erase All for the European models only Continued ...

Page 65: ...ued Tabs Menu items Operation mode the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Display Calendar Display LED Backlight IC recorder setting Language Date Time Time Display Beep Auto Power Off Format System Information ...

Page 66: ...u items which are pre set in the Scene Select menu Edit Changes the settings from the settings in the selected scene item Edit from Current Setting Changes the settings that is pre set in the menu Set Default Value Changes the settings to the default settings Execute Changes the settings to the default settings and completes the process Cancel Completes the process without changing the settings Hi...

Page 67: ...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 LCF Low Cut Sets the ...

Page 68: ...unction does not work SYNC REC p 33 When set to ON the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when any sound is detected ON The synchronized recording function is activated OFF The synchronized recording function is canceled Select Input p 32 33 Selects the external input to be recorded ...

Page 69: ...aker the noise cut function does not work Effect p 40 Sets the effect you want for the playback Pop Stresses middle ranges ideal for vocals Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound Bass1 The bass sound is emphasized Bass2 The bass sound is emphasized even more Custom You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ 100 Hz 300...

Page 70: ...et Skip Time Sets the time to go forward or backward when searching Setting Complete Changes the settings and completes the process Forward Skip Time Sets the time to skip forward when you press 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Reverse Skip Time Sets the time to skip backwards when you press 1sec 3sec 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Play Mode p 42 Sets the play mode 1 A file is played back ...

Page 71: ...ter System function ON The AVLS function that maintains a moderate volume level is effective when listening with the headphones OFF The AVLS function does not work and the sound is played back at the original volume Notes When you turn off the function please be careful not to listen to an excessive volume of the sound When you listen to the sound using the headphones for the specific period of ti...

Page 72: ...on is not executed Move File p 54 Moves the selected file to the selected folder Before attempting to move a file select the file to be moved and then go to the menu window Change Folder Name p 60 Renames a folder by selecting a template Change File Name p 61 Renames a file by selecting a template and prefixing the characters of the selected template to the file name Erase Track Mark p 56 Erases t...

Page 73: ...hen go to the menu window Execute All files in the selected folder will be erased Cancel All files will not be erased Display Calendar p 47 Switches the display window to a calendar and plays back a file recorded with the IC recorder by selecting a date from the calendar Enter The selected file is played back Back The IC recorder does not play the selected file and returns to the previous window D...

Page 74: ...e display window lights up for approx 10 seconds OFF The backlight in the display window does not light even during operation IC recorder setting Language p 21 Sets the language to be used for messages menus folder names file names etc Deutsch German English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Русский Russian Note Number of language options you can select and the default setting diffe...

Page 75: ...icate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred OFF No beep sound will be heard Note The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu Auto Power Off If there is no operation attempted for the period you have set the IC recorder turns off automatically 5min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 5 minutes 10min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 10 m...

Page 76: ...t in memory will not be formatted Notes When you format the built in memory all the data which you have stored on the memory will be erased Once the memory has been erased you cannot retrieve the data that was erased When you format the built in memory the operating instructions stored in the built in memory will also be erased To get another copy of the operating instructions please visit the Son...

Page 77: ...n them Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them p 82 Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back p 83 Using the IC recorder as USB memory p 85 You can store image data or text data stored on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder System requirements for your computer For details on the system requirements for your computer see page 89 ...

Page 78: ... Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly On the Windows screen open My Computer or Computer and make sure that IC RECORDER has been recognized On the Macintosh screen make sure that an IC RECORDER drive is displayed on the Finder The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made While the IC recorder is connected to the computer Connecting is displayed ...

Page 79: ...ile in the folders under the VOICE folder 2 The name of a folder in which music files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is so it is convenient if you put an easy to remember name on the folder in advance Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names 3 The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder 4 If you transfer music ...

Page 80: ...iles that can be played back using the IC recorder those folders will not be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder Folders displayed on the tab of the IC recorder Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder folders under the VOICE folder will be displayed Note Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder it will not be displayed on the tab of the IC recorder Fold...

Page 81: ...op left click the following icon Left click Eject IC RECORDER Windows 7 or Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Windows XP Windows Vista The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems The icon may not be always displayed on the taskbar depending on your computer settings On a Macintosh screen click the IC RECORDER ejection icon on the Finder Disconnect the IC recorder...

Page 82: ...er to store them Connect the IC recorder to your computer p 78 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 to the local disk on your computer To copy a file or folder Drag and drop IC RECORDER Your computer Click and hold drag and then drop Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer p 81 ...

Page 83: ...Specifications p 89 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop Connect the IC recorder to your computer p 78 Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder On a Windows screen using Explorer or on a Macintosh screen using Finder drag and drop the folder containing the music files onto IC RECORDER The IC recorder can recognize up to 400 folders ...

Page 84: ...isplay the files contained in the selected folder press Select the music file you want to play When the file selection window is displayed press or to select the desired file and then press ENT When the stop mode window is displayed you can switch files by pressing and Press ENT to start playback Press STOP to stop playback Display when playing back a music file Press or to check the music file in...

Page 85: ...r 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 89 ...

Page 86: ...lide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder and connect the USB connector to the USB AC adaptor 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 If you are recording or playing back a file press STOP to put the IC recorder into the stop mode Make sure that...

Page 87: ...it in your pocket and go to the bathroom etc When you bend down the unit may drop into the water and may get wet When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain snow or humidity In circumstances where you get sweaty If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes the unit may get wet You may feel pain in your ears if you use the...

Page 88: ...o wipe the exterior Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner 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 ...

Page 89: ...ice Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Mac OS X v10 3 9 v10 7 Pre installed Excluding China Notes One of the above operating systems should be by default pre installed Any operating system other than t...

Page 90: ...s 50 Hz 20 000 Hz MP3 128kbps 50 Hz 16 000 Hz MP3 48kbps MONO 50 Hz 14 000 Hz MP3 8kbps MONO 60 Hz 3 400 Hz Compatible file formats MP3 1 Bit rate 32 kbps 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequencies 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz File extension mp3 1 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported Not all encoders are supported WMA 2 Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbp...

Page 91: ... 90 mW Power requirements One LR03 size AAA alkaline battery supplied 1 5 V DC One NH AAA rechargeable battery not supplied 1 2 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F to 95 F Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls JEITA 4 Approx 36 6 mm 102 0 mm 14 6 mm 1 1 2 4 1 8 19 32 inches Mass JEITA 4 Approx 56 g 2 oz including one LR03 size AAA alkaline battery 4 The standard of JEITA Jap...

Page 92: ... mode 536h h hours m minutes 5 When you are going to record continuously for a long time you may have to replace the battery with new one in the midst of recording For details on the battery life see the table on page 93 6 The maximum recording time in the above table is for your reference only 7 Default settings The maximum playback time of a music file number of files 8 Bit rate Playback time Nu...

Page 93: ...s When using a Sony NH AAA rechargeable battery 1 REC Mode Recording Playback through speaker 2 Playback using the headphones MP3 192kbps Approx 24h Approx 15h Approx 39h MP3 128kbps Approx 24h Approx 15h Approx 39h MP3 48kbps MONO Approx 25h Approx 15h Approx 39h MP3 8kbps MONO Approx 30h Approx 15h Approx 39h Music file 128 kbps 44 1kHz Approx 15h Approx 39h h hours 1 Measured value by the stand...

Page 94: ...com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work On the IC recorder operations Noise Noise is heard An object such as your finger etc accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during re...

Page 95: ...wer off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder You can select the length of time before auto power off takes effect in the menu p 75 The battery life is short The battery life on page 93 is based on playback with the volume level set to 13 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder Even if...

Page 96: ...ining memory capacity is insufficient You cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback only area the tab and the tab Recording is interrupted The VOR function is activated When you are not using the VOR function set VOR to OFF in the menu p 31 The VOR function does not work During synchronized recording the VOR function does not work When recording from other equipment the input l...

Page 97: ...slow The DPC SPEED CTRL switch to ON and the playback speed is adjusted with or Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to OFF or press or to adjust the speed in DPC again p 39 Playback sound is not good when a music file is played back The noise cut function is effective When you play back a music file set Noise Cut to OFF p 38 Editing You cannot divide a file You need a certain amount of free space in t...

Page 98: ...a certain amount of memory for system operation That amount is subtracted from the remaining time which is the reason for the difference Files The Memory Full animation is displayed and you cannot start recording The memory is full Erase some of the files p 52 or erase all the files after you store them on the your computer or other device The File Full animation is displayed and you cannot operat...

Page 99: ...and reconnect it Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than supplied USB connection support cable Connect the IC recorder directly to your computer or use the supplied USB connection support cable Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 89 Depending on the USB port position the IC recorder may not be recognized If this happens t...

Page 100: ...order is insufficient Erase some files before recording File Full When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder has exceeded the maximum you cannot record a new file Erase some files before recording Settings are Full When you rename a folder there are already 10 folders with the same folder name as the folder you s...

Page 101: ...format that is supported by the IC recorder The IC recorder supports MP3 mp3 WMA wma AAC LC m4a files For details see Design and specifications p 90 You cannot play back copyright protected files Invalid Operation You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in the folder in the playback only area the tab and the tab The file name has reached the maximum number of characters you cannot divide th...

Page 102: ... the total number of files stored on the IC recorder exceeds the maximum you cannot divide a file Erase some files before dividing a file Same File Name Exists A file of the same file name already exists in the folder so a file cannot be created or renamed Erased Track Marks too near Divide Point When there is a track mark set within 0 5 seconds from the dividing position the track mark is automat...

Page 103: ...s reached the maximum size limit 1 GB Therefore it is automatically divided You cannot enter lower case characters Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name that was made on your computer those characters may change to all capitals is displayed in place of a folder name title artist name or file name A character which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has been us...

Page 104: ...ies MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technol...

Page 105: ...9 Dividing a file at all the track mark positions 59 64 73 Dividing a file at the current position 58 64 72 DPC Digital Pitch Control 39 E Easy search 45 64 70 Editing files 54 Effect 40 64 69 Erasing 52 Erasing all files in a folder 53 64 73 Erasing all the track marks 57 64 72 Erasing a track mark 56 64 72 External microphone 32 F Folder 22 60 79 H HOLD 14 HOLD POWER switch 14 17 I Index to part...

Page 106: ...yback speed 39 Playback time 92 Play modes 42 64 70 Precautions 87 Protecting a file 62 64 72 R Rechargeable battery 16 93 Recording 24 Recording from a telephone 32 Recording from other equipment 33 Recording level guide 25 Recording time 92 Recording with an external microphone 32 Recording with other equipment 51 Remaining recording time 37 Review 26 44 S Scene selection 27 64 66 Selecting a fo...

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