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IC Recorder

Quick Start Guide

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© 2012 Sony Corporation  Printed in China

ICD-UX533

 

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IC Recorder (1)

 

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Stereo headphones (1)

 

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USB connection support cable 
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NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable 
battery (1)

 

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Quick Start Guide (1)

 

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Application Software, Sound 
Organizer (Installer file stored in 
the built-in memory so that you 
can install it to your computer.)

 

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Help Guide (HTML file stored 
in the built-in memory so it 
can easily be copied to your 
computer.) 

Check the supplied items.

 

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Electret condenser microphone 
ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-CS3, 
ECM-TL3

 

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Rechargeable battery 
NH-AAA-B2EN, NH-AAA-B2KN

 

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USB AC adaptor AC-UD20, 
AC-U501AD, AC-U50AG

 

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Compact charger & 2-pc AAA 
Multi-Use Premium 
batteries BCG-34HS2KAN, 
BCG-34HW2KAN

Optional accessories

Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!

This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder.
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.

Parts and controls

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Operation indicator

 

Built-in microphones (stereo) (L)

 

Built-in microphones (stereo) (R)

 

Display window

 

REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button

 

STOP button

 

Control button (

 (review/fast backward), 

 (cue/fast forward))

 

 (play/enter) button*

 

MENU button

 

FOLDER button

 

T-MARK (track mark) button

 

 (microphone) jack*

 

 (headphones) jack

 

ERASE button

 

VOL –/+ (volume –/+) button*

 

 A-B (repeat A-B) button

 

DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch

 

Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

 

Speaker

 

USB DIRECT slide lever

 

HOLD•POWER switch

 

microSD card slot (The card slot is in the battery 
compartment.)

 

Battery compartment

 

Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.

Let’s try out your new IC recorder

Utilizing Your Computer

Installing the help guide on your computer

By installing the help guide on your computer from the built-in memory of the IC recorder, you can 
search for detailed operations and  possible solutions when a problem occurs. 

  Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB 

connector into the USB port of a running computer.

  In Windows: Click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), then double-click [IC RECORDER] 

 

[FOR WINDOWS]. 
In Mac: Double-click [IC RECORDER] on the desktop.

  Install the help guide.

In Windows: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer] (or [Help_Guide_Installer.exe]).
In Mac: Double-click [Help_Guide_Installer_for_mac.app]. (v10.5.8 or higher)
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with installation.

  After the installation completes, double-click the [Help_Guide_icdu53_uc.htm] icon in the 

desktop for Windows (or in Finder for Mac).

The help guide is displayed.
You can also view the help guide on the following Sony IC Recorder customer support home 
page:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/u53/uc/

Copying files from the IC recorder to your 

computer

You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them.

  Connect the IC recorder to your computer.

  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.

To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)

IC RECORDER or 
MEMORY CARD

Your computer 

 Click and hold,

 drag,

 and then drop.

  Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.

Installing Sound Organizer

Install Sound Organizer on your computer.

 

Note

Sound Organizer is compatible with the Windows PC only. It is not  compatible with Mac.

 

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When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.

  Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB 

connector into the USB port of a running computer.

If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection 
support cable.

  Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.

While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display 
window of the IC recorder.

  Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer] (or [My Computer]), and then double-click [IC 

RECORDER] 

 [FOR WINDOWS].

  Double-click [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140] (or [SoundOrganizerInstaller_V140.exe]).

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

  Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms 

in the license agreement], and then click [Next].

  When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or [Custom], and then click 

[Next].

Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select [Custom].

  When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install].

The installation starts.

  When the [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window appears, check 

[Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click [Finish].

 

Note

You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.

 

Note

If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be erased. (The Help Guide and the Sound Organizer 
software will also be erased.)

On power

Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC.
Use an NH-AAA rechargeable battery or an LR03 (size 
AAA) alkaline battery.

On safety

Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or 
operating any motorized vehicle.

On handling

 

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Do not leave the unit in a location near heat 
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust or mechanical shock.

 

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Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, 
remove the battery and have the unit checked by 
qualified personnel before operating it any further.

If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

WARNING

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a 
long time.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Capacity (User available capacity *

1

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2

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4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
*

1

 A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.

*

2

 When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel metal hydride batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection 
and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit  

http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution:

 Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride batteries.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Precautions

1. Power on.

  Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, then insert a 

battery with the correct polarity.

  Turn the power on.

Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of 

“POWER” until the window display appears.

To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in 

the direction of “POWER” until “Power Off” animation is displayed.

To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)

 

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To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the 

HOLD•POWER switch towards the center.

2. Set the date and time.

When you insert a battery for the first time, or after the IC recorder 
has been without a battery for more than 1 minute, the “Set 
Date&Time” animation appears, and then the year section begins 
to flash.

 Press 

 or 

 to set the year (the last two digits of 

the year), and then press 

(play/enter). Repeat this 

procedure to set month, day, hour, and minute in 
sequence.

When you set the minute and press 

 (play/enter), the clock 

reflects the setting.

3. Select the menu language.



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  Press MENU.

 Press 

, press 

 or 

 to select  , and then press 

(play/enter).

 Press 

 or 

 to select “Language,” and then press 

(play/enter).

 Press 

 or 

 to select the language that you want to use 

in the display window, and then press 

(play/enter).

You can select the following languages: 
English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
* Default setting

 Press 

STOP.

4. Record.

Operation 

indicator

 Built-in microphones

 

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Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you slide the 

HOLD•POWER switch towards the center to release the HOLD status.

 Press 

REC/PAUSE.

Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.

 

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You can pause recording by pressing 

REC/PAUSE. Press 

REC/PAUSE again to restart recording.

  Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones 

face the direction of the source to be recorded.

 Press 

STOP to stop recording.

The “Accessing...” animation appears and the recording stops.

5. Listen.

Operation 

indicator

 Press 

(play/enter).

Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.

  Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.

 Press 

STOP to stop playback.

6. Erase.

 

Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.

  Press ERASE.

“Erase?” is displayed and the file to be erased is played back 
for confirmation.

  Select “Execute” using 

 or 

, and then press 

(play/

enter).

“Erasing…” is displayed while the selected file is being erased.

Additional features

Details of these additional features for recording, playback, and editing are included in the help guide.

 

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Scene Selection

 

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Recording Filter

 

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Noise Cut

 

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T-MARK (Track mark)

 

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DPC (Digital Pitch Control)

 

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A-B Repeat

 

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VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

 

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Sound Effects

 

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Easy Search

 

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Divide

 

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Sound Organizer editing software

 

Note

Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories are not available.

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