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Additional recording operations/settings

Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation

Customizing the recording settings for “My Scene”

Tips for better recording

Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function

Using the recording delay function

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

Recording with other devices

Recording with an external microphone

Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)

Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function (SYNC REC)

Using external devices for recording

Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device

Playback

Playing

Playing a file

Selecting a file

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

Additional operations available during playback

Additional playback operations/settings

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

Using the transcription playback mode

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

Selecting the sound effect (Effect)

Customizing the sound effect

Selecting the playback mode

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

Specifying the playback range in the stored file list

Listening to sound with better quality

Summary of Contents for ICD-UX560

Page 1: ...e any questions on how to use your IC recorder Preparation Parts and controls HOME menu OPTION menu Using the HOME menu Using the OPTION menu About folders and files Display window While the HOME menu is displayed While recording is in progress or on standby While playback is in progress ...

Page 2: ...USB AC adaptor Turning the power on Turning the power off Using the screen off timer Memory card Inserting a memory card Making the initial settings Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state HOLD Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state Maintaining the volume level European model only Maintaining the moderate volume level European models only Recordi...

Page 3: ...ording function SYNC REC Using external devices for recording Recording the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device Playback Playing Playing a file Selecting a file Locating a playback point with the track mark list Track Mark List Additional operations available during playback Additional playback operations settings Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound ...

Page 4: ...a track mark Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time Dividing files Dividing a file at the current playback point Dividing a file at all the track mark points Changing names Changing a folder name Changing a file name Protecting a file FM radio ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Assigning FM radio stations Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers Auto Preset IC...

Page 5: ...Selecting the recording mode REC Mode Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built in Mic Sensitivity Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting Turning the operation indicator on or off LED Selecting the display language Language Setting the clock Date Time Selecting th...

Page 6: ...What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 for Windows only System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 Installing Sound Organizer 2 for Windows only The Sound Organizer 2 window for Windows only Specifications Compatible memory cards System requirements Technical specifications Maximum recording time Maximum playback time number of music files Battery life Announcements Precautions Safety regulations T...

Page 7: ... even with the Clear Voice function turned on Power The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work The IC recorder does not turn off The IC recorder automatically turns off The battery life is short Charging You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer The charge indicator does not appear or it disappears in the middle of charging The charge e...

Page 8: ...essage appears and you cannot start recording The File Full message appears and you cannot operate the IC recorder The microSD card is not detected Computer A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters Copying a file takes time The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders files from the computer The file you transferred from the computer does not appear...

Page 9: ...e operations Sound Organizer 2 You cannot install Sound Organizer 2 The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2 The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer You cannot play or edit stored files The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases The computer seems to freeze whi...

Page 10: ...a computer 20 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer 22 Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor 24 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor 26 Turning the power on 27 Turning the power off 28 Using the screen off timer 29 Memory card ii Inserting a memory card 30 Making the initial settings 32 Preventing unintentional operations HOLD ii Placing the IC recorder into the H...

Page 11: ...ack audio of the IC recorder on an external device 63 Playback iii Playing a file 64 Selecting a file 66 Locating a playback point with the track mark list Track Mark List 67 Additional operations available during playback 68 Additional playback operations settings iii Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer the Clear Voice function 69 Using the transcription playba...

Page 12: ...gning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 114 Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 115 Tuning in a radio station v Tuning in an FM radio station manually manual scanning ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 116 Tuning in an FM radio station automatically automatic scanning ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 118 Tuning in an FM radio statio...

Page 13: ...es Reset All Settings 145 Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card 146 Checking the remaining recording time Available Rec Time 147 Checking the information about the IC recorder System Information 148 Computer vi Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 149 Structure of folders and files 150 Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer 152 Copying music files from a compute...

Page 14: ...r noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on 190 Power vii The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work 191 The IC recorder does not turn off 192 The IC recorder automatically turns off 193 The battery life is short 194 Charging vii You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer 195 The charge indicator does not appear ...

Page 15: ...roSD card is not detected 217 Computer viii A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters 218 Copying a file takes time 219 The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders files from the computer 220 The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the IC recorder and you cannot play the file 221 The computer does not start 222 FM radio ICD UX5...

Page 16: ...playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio from the computer 231 You cannot play or edit stored files 232 The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear noise 233 Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases 234 The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved added or deleted 235 Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start up 236 List of messages ...

Page 17: ...ophones stereo R 3 Display window 4 REC PAUSE record pause button 5 STOP button 6 Control button DPC Digital Pitch Control A B repeat A B review fast backward cue fast forward 7 play enter button 1 8 BACK HOME button 9 T MARK track mark button 10 OPTION button 11 Strap hole No strap is supplied with your IC recorder 12 Built in speaker 13 1 ...

Page 18: ...tch 2 17 VOLUME volume button 1 18 USB slide lever 19 Slot cover 20 microSD card slot The card slot is located under the cover 21 A tactile dot is provided Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder 1 Sliding the POWER HOLD switch to POWER and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder See Restarting the IC recorder for more information 2 2 ...

Page 19: ...s 1 Press or to select the function you want to use and then press You can select the following functions Music You can select music files imported from a computer for playback To locate a music file you can select one of the file search categories All Songs Albums Artists and Folders Recorded Files You can select files recorded by the IC recorder for playback To locate a recorded file you can sel...

Page 20: ...the recording standby screen To start recording press REC PAUSE FM Radio You can display the FM radio screen to listen to the FM radio or to record FM radio broadcasts ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Settings You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the IC recorder Return to XX Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu The function you are c...

Page 21: ... OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected function of your IC recorder Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu and then press OPTION The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears 1 Press or to select the desired menu item and then press 2 Press or to select the desired setting and then press 3 5 ...

Page 22: ...Hint To return to the previous screen press BACK HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window Related Topic Using the HOME menu 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 23: ...utomatically created by default FOLDER01 Files recorded via the built in microphones are stored RADIO01 Recorded FM radio files are stored ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only A HOME menu B Folders C Files Related Topic Moving a file to a different folder Copying a file to a different folder Structure of folders and files 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 7 ...

Page 24: ...ry purposes It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder Related Topic Using the HOME menu 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation HOME menu items You can select one of the following Music Recorded Files Record FM Radio ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Settings Return to XX The function you are currently using is displayed in XX 1 Current time Indicates the current time 2 ...

Page 25: ...ng paused The indicator flashes stopped 1 Peak meters Indicate the current and optimum recording volume levels of input sound for your reference 2 Track mark number Indicates the number of added track marks 3 Remaining recording time Indicates the remaining time available for recording in hours minutes and seconds 10 hours or more no indication 10 minutes to 10 hours indicated in hours and minutes...

Page 26: ...ng scene that is currently selected Auto Voice Rec Meeting Lecture Voice Notes Interview Soft Music Loud Music My Scene 1 My Scene 2 9 Built in Mic Sensitivity indicator Indicates the sensitivity level of the built in microphones that is currently selected Auto High Medium Low High Focused Medium Focused Low Focused High Wide Medium Wide Low Wide High Music Medium Music Low Music 10 10 ...

Page 27: ...e indicated as follows File name recording date_recording time file format e g 151010_0706 mp3 Music files are indicated as follows Song title Artist name Album title 1 Peak meters only indicated for the files in Recorded Files Indicate the recorded audio volume levels of the file you are playing 2 DPC Digital Pitch Control Indicates that the playback speed is modified 3 Playback status indicator ...

Page 28: ...Clear Voice is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu Clear Voice 1 Clear Voice 2 7 Sleep timer indicator Indicates that the sleep timer function is active 8 Protect indicator Indicates that the file you are playing is protected 9 Effect indicator Indicates that Effect is set to one of the following on the OPTION menu Pop Rock Jazz Bass1 Bass2 Custom 10 Track mark number Indicates the trac...

Page 29: ...ding Recording Memory Memory storage Built In Memory or SD Card for recorded files Recording Folder Storage folder for recorded files Scene Select Recording scene currently selected REC Mode Recording mode currently selected Input Audio input type currently selected Mic Sensitivity Sensitivity level of the microphones currently selected Recording Filter Recording filter currently selected VOR VOR ...

Page 30: ...imer function is turned on appears on the FM radio screen When the remaining recording time is less than 10 hours the remaining recording time appears on the FM radio screen 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation FM indicator Indicates that you are listening to the FM radio 1 Radio frequency 2 Preset number 3 Preset number selection indicators Indicates that you can press or to select the ...

Page 31: ...io frequency 3 Track mark number Indicates the track mark number if added of the current playback point 4 Remaining recording time Indicates the remaining time available for recording in hours minutes and seconds 10 hours or more no indication 10 minutes to 10 hours indicated in hours and minutes Less than 10 minuets indicated in minutes and seconds 5 Sleep timer indicator Indicates that the sleep...

Page 32: ...k length of the file h hour m minute and s second Model Name Device by which the file was recorded The same information for Model in the System Information of the Settings menu appears Scene Select Recording scene selected at the time of recording REC Mode Recording mode selected at the time of recording Mic Sensitivity Sensitivity level of the microphones selected at the time of recording Recordi...

Page 33: ...rding Sample Rate Sampling rate selected at the time of recording Bit Depth Bit depth selected at the time of recording Recording Memory Memory storage containing the file File Path Path to the file 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 17 ...

Page 34: ...hat you actually see on your IC recorder When Recorded Files is selected You can select one of the following search categories Latest Recording Starts playing the latest recording Search by REC Date Recorded files are sorted by recording date Search by REC Scene Recorded files are sorted by recording scene Folders Recorded files in the selected folder are listed When Music is selected You can sele...

Page 35: ...Artists Music files are sorted by artist name Folders Music files in the selected folder are listed 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 19 ...

Page 36: ...isplay window When the battery is fully charged the battery indicator will indicate If you charge the battery of your IC recorder for the first time or you have not use the IC recorder for a long time charge the battery until the indicator appears on the display window It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery 2 This value is estimated provided that the exhausted b...

Page 37: ...uter which is not running or in a power saving mode standby or sleep the battery will not charge Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 21 ...

Page 38: ...lowing operation on the computer On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop click the following icon Then click Eject IC RECORDER Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 or Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 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 ...

Page 39: ...Related Topic Charging the battery with a computer Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 40: ...ashes in orange observe the following to avoid data corruption Do not connect disconnect your IC recorder to from the USB AC adaptor while the adaptor is connected to an AC outlet Do not connect disconnect the USB AC adaptor to from an AC outlet while your IC recorder is connected to the adaptor Be sure to connect the USB AC adaptor to a power outlet within reach so that you can immediately discon...

Page 41: ...Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor Battery life 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 25 ...

Page 42: ...observe the following to avoid data corruption Do not connect disconnect your IC recorder to from the USB AC adaptor while the adaptor is connected to an AC outlet Do not connect disconnect the USB AC adaptor to from an AC outlet while your IC recorder is connected to the adaptor Related Topic Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation If recording ...

Page 43: ...r IC recorder is set to 10min by default to save battery power If you leave the IC recorder unused for 10 minutes it will automatically turn off If the sleep timer Details is active your IC recorder will turn off automatically in the specified period of time If you turn the power back on within 4 hours from your last power off the power will come on quickly Related Topic Turning the power off 4 57...

Page 44: ...red on the IC recorder Hint The Auto Power Off function Details on your IC recorder is set to 10min by default to save battery power If you leave the IC recorder unused for 10 minutes it will automatically turn off If the sleep timer Details is active your IC recorder will turn off automatically in the specified period of time Related Topic Turning the power on 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony C...

Page 45: ...the IC recorder unused for 30 seconds the display window will turn off but you can still perform any button operations To turn the display window back on press BACK HOME Hint To change the screen off timer setting select Settings Common Settings Screen Off Timer from the HOME menu and then select No Auto Screen Off 15sec 30sec 1min 3min or 5min 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 29 ...

Page 46: ...rd is not detected by your IC recorder remove it from the slot and then insert it back in Make sure that the operation indicator of your IC recorder is not lit and then open the cover of the microSD card slot 1 Hold a microSD card with the terminal side facing away from you and insert it into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place 2 Close the cover of the microSD card slot 3 30 ...

Page 47: ...he memory card to a computer and format the memory card on your IC recorder so it contains no data For instructions on formatting the microSD card see Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card Hint To remove the memory card push the microSD card into the slot When it pops out remove it from the microSD card slot Related Topic Structure of folders and files Compatible memory cards...

Page 48: ...ess to select Yes 1 Press or to select the display language and then press You can select from the following languages Deutsch German English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Русский Russian Türkçe Turkish Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese 2 Set the current date and time Press or to set an item and then press Repeat the actions to set all items To move the focus backwar...

Page 49: ...try or region of your purchase The number of language options you can select and the default setting differ depending on the country or region of your purchase Hint You can press and hold BACK HOME to display the HOME menu and check the current time You can change any of the initial settings at any time later with the Settings menu Related Topic When you are finished with the last item press to ap...

Page 50: ...Setting the clock Date Time Turning the beep sound on or off Beep While the HOME menu is displayed 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 34 ...

Page 51: ...IC recorder into the HOLD state disables all the buttons Be sure to release it from the HOLD state before you use the IC recorder again Related Topic Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Slide the POWER HOLD switch to HOLD While the IC recorder is turned on sliding the POWER HOLD switch to HOLD displays HOLD for approximately 3 seconds on the...

Page 52: ...C recorder are disabled pressing any button displays HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate on the display window Release the IC recorder from the HOLD state before you use it Related Topic Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state HOLD 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the center dot 1 36 ...

Page 53: ...s only The IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allow you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level the Check The Volume Level message appears 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 37 ...

Page 54: ...cidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress rustling or scratching noises may be recorded Hint Before you start recording we recommend you first make a trial recording or monitor the recording For instructions on monitoring the recording see Monitoring the recording audio Select Record on the HOME menu and then press The recording stand...

Page 55: ...le recording While recording is in progress the peak meters appear to indicate the current and optimum recording volume levels of input sound For more information about the peak meters see About the peak meters indicating the recording volume levels 3 Press STOP to stop recording The Please Wait animation and then the recording standby screen appear Now you can press to play the file you have just...

Page 56: ...tart recording while playback is in progress or a menu is on the display window You can still press REC PAUSE to pause the ongoing recording while a menu is on the display window Recorded files are named as recording date _ recording time file format e g 151010_0706 mp3 While playback is in progress or on standby you can press and hold the REC PAUSE to make your IC recorder pause for recording Thi...

Page 57: ...f the microphones so that the recording level stays around 12 dB which fits within the optimum range as illustrated above See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built in Mic Sensitivity for selecting the microphone sensitivity level Hint When the input sound volume is low it is recommended you move your IC recorder closer to the sound source or increase the microphone sens...

Page 58: ...nnecting headphones not supplied to the headphones jack Related Topic Recording with the built in microphones 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Connect headphones not supplied to the headphones jack 1 Press VOLUME to adjust the monitoring volume Changing the monitoring volume does not affect the recording volume 2 42 ...

Page 59: ...play window If you leave the recording paused for 1 hour it will stop automatically To restart the recording from a pause Press REC PAUSE again The recording restarts from the paused point To completely stop recording after you paused the recording press STOP To review the ongoing recording from the beginning While recording is on standby press The recording stops and plays from the beginning Rela...

Page 60: ... only under Recorded Files You can change this storage folder setting by following the steps below Hint For instructions on creating a new folder see Creating a folder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation While recording is on standby select Recording Folder on the OPTION menu and then press The Memory Selection screen appears 1 Press or to select Built In Memory or SD Card and then pres...

Page 61: ...of the following items Scene Select Off Available for the situation where no recording scene selection is required Auto Voice Rec Suitable for recording human voices in general default setting Meeting Suitable for recording human voices in large spaces including conference rooms Lecture Suitable for recording seminars and lectures Voice Notes Suitable for speaking into the built in microphones to ...

Page 62: ...and performances My Scene 1 My Scene 2 You can customize the recording settings including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built in microphones to make your own recording scene Related Topic Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function List of the Settings menu items Customizing the recording settings for My Scene 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corp...

Page 63: ...d Save to My Scene If you want to save the recording settings you changed select Yes and then My Scene 1 or My Scene 2 for Save to Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select function Selecting the recording mode REC Mode Use the Settings menu to set the following The following recording menu items can be set R...

Page 64: ...l of the built in microphones Built in Mic Sensitivity Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume the VOR function 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 65: ...ur IC recorder so that its built in microphones point in the direction of the lecturer presenter For recording a lecture presentation it is suitable to select Lecture of the Scene Select function Recording a voice note When you speak into the built in microphones hold your IC recorder slightly off to the side of your mouth so that the built in microphones will not pick up breathing noises For reco...

Page 66: ...mance Be sure to place the IC recorder beside the piano to avoid recording undesirable noise With Sound Organizer 2 you can use recorded music performance files to make your own music CD as well Details For recording a soft music performance it is suitable to select Soft Music of the Scene Select function If the audio of a recorded file is distorted you can select Built in Mic Sensitivity on the O...

Page 67: ...ay to record performances Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built in Mic Sensitivity 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 68: ...92kbps Built in Mic Sensitivity For Voice Medium Ext Input Setting MIC IN For Voice Medium VOR OFF Recording Filter NCF Noise Cut Lecture REC Mode MP3 192kbps Built in Mic Sensitivity For Voice Medium Ext Input Setting MIC IN For Voice Medium VOR OFF Recording Filter NCF Noise Cut Voice Notes REC Mode MP3 128kbps Built in Mic Sensitivity For Voice Low Ext Input Setting MIC IN For Voice Low VOR OFF...

Page 69: ...n Mic Sensitivity For Music Low Music Ext Input Setting MIC IN For Music Low Music VOR OFF Recording Filter OFF My Scene 1 My Scene 2 REC Mode MP3 192kbps Built in Mic Sensitivity For Voice Medium Ext Input Setting MIC IN For Voice Medium VOR OFF Recording Filter OFF Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 53 ...

Page 70: ...ed period of time expires Note During the countdown OPTION T MARK STOP and are disabled While recording is on standby select Recording Delay on the OPTION menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired period of time and then press You can select from 15sec to 60min The countdown screen is displayed When the specified period of time expires recording starts 2 54 ...

Page 71: ...t turn off even when the period of time specified for the Auto Power Off function Details expires Hint To cancel the recording delay function setup process press BACK HOME during the countdown press or to select Yes and then If you press REC PAUSE during the countdown the recording delay function is cancelled and recording starts 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 72: ...nd conditions Select the sensitivity level of the built in microphones suitable to your ambient sound conditions For instructions on selecting the sensitivity level see Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built in Mic Sensitivity If the selected sensitivity level does not work as you expected or when you want make an important recording follow the above steps to set VOR to ...

Page 73: ...ess set VOR to OFF in step 2 Related Topic Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function SYNC REC Recording FM radio broadcasts ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 57 ...

Page 74: ...play window If not use the OPTION menu to select MIC IN for Ext Input Setting Details 1 Press or to select MIC IN and then press 2 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are disabled and audio via the external microphone is recorded If the input audio volume is not loud enough select Ext Input Setting MIC IN Sensitivity setting from the OPTION menu to change the sensitivity le...

Page 75: ...oud enough connect the audio connection cable from your IC recorder to the headphones jack stereo mini jack on the external device adjust the volume of the external device while checking on the peak meters Details on the IC recorder s display window While no IC recorder operations are in progress connect an external device to the microphone jack on the IC recorder Use an audio connection cable to ...

Page 76: ... recorder on an external device Recording audio from an external device without the synchronized recording function SYNC REC 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Press or to select Yes and then press The synchronized recording function is turned on 3 Press REC PAUSE Flashing appears on the display window and the IC recorder pauses 4 Start playback on the connected external device appears...

Page 77: ...ing on the peak meters Details on the IC recorder s display window While no IC recorder operations are in progress connect an external device to the microphone jack on the IC recorder Use an audio connection cable to connect the audio output jack stereo mini jack on the external device and the microphone jack on the IC recorder Ext Input Setting appears on the display window If not use the OPTION ...

Page 78: ...ding the playback audio of the IC recorder on an external device Recording audio from an external device with the synchronized recording function SYNC REC 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Start playback on the connected external device 5 62 ...

Page 79: ...6 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Connect one end of an audio connection cable to the headphones jack on the IC recorder and the other end to the external input jack on the external device 1 Press on the IC recorder and the record button on the external device simultaneously to start playback on the IC recorder and recording on the external device The playback audio from the IC recorder is re...

Page 80: ... the HOME menu for playback Note Select Music or Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Search and select a file For instructions on searching a file see Selecting a file 2 Press Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green 3 Press VOLUME to adjust the playback volume 4 64 ...

Page 81: ... Check The Volume Level message appears Hint To stop playback press When you stop recording and the recording standby screen is on the display window you can press to play the file you have just recorded Related Topic Additional operations available during playback 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 65 ...

Page 82: ... one of the following file search categories and then press Music All Songs Albums Artists and Folders Recorded Files Latest Recording Search by REC Date Search by REC Scene and Folders Selecting Folders as the file search category displays the Memory Selection screen Select either Built In Memory or SD Card as the memory storage If you insert the microSD card that has previously been used in anot...

Page 83: ...te a playback point by selecting a track mark on the Track Mark List screen 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation While playback is on standby or in progress select Track Mark List on the OPTION menu and then press 1 Press or to the desired track mark and then press File playback starts from the selected track mark point 2 67 ...

Page 84: ...are added and the Easy Search function is turned off the previous track mark point toward the beginning of the file is located To go back to previous files Press repeatedly To skip to the next file Press once If track marks are added and the Easy Search function is turned off the next track mark point toward the end of the file is located To skip to the succeeding files Press repeatedly Related To...

Page 85: ...fault setting Clear Voice 1 Reduces ambient noises and adjust loudness of human voices to the optimum level to make human voices sound more clearly Clear Voice 2 Reduces ambient noises further than Clear Voice 1 to make human voices sound much more clearly Note While playback with the built in speaker or playback of the files in Music is in progress the Clear Voice function does not work 4 573 936...

Page 86: ...layback mode When your IC recorder is placed in the transcription playback mode you cannot While playback is on standby select Transcription Playback Mode on the OPTION menu and then press 1 Press to start playback You can use the following functions while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode DPC You can change the playback speed to help you understand what you are listening more...

Page 87: ...OPTION menu while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode or playback is on standby To listen to other files press BACK HOME to display the file list and then select a file Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function Locating the desired playback point quickly Easy Search 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 71 ...

Page 88: ...u can also change the playback speed while your IC recorder is in the Transcription Playback Mode While playback is on standby or in progress press DPC Digital Pitch Control The DPC Speed Control setting screen is displayed 1 Press or to adjust the playback speed The speed decreases by 0 05 times from x 0 25 to x 1 00 The speed increases by 0 10 times from x 1 00 to x 3 00 When you press and hold ...

Page 89: ...Hint To resume the normal playback speed select OFF in step 3 Related Topic Using the transcription playback mode 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Press to set the playback speed 4 73 ...

Page 90: ...eal for vocals Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more Custom You can design your own sound effect by customizing five frequency band levels Note The Effect function does not work for audio playback with the built in speaker While playback is on standby or in pr...

Page 91: ...Related Topic Customizing the sound effect Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer the Clear Voice function 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 75 ...

Page 92: ...e human voices sound clearer the Clear Voice function 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation While playback of a music or recorded file is on standby or in progress select Effect on the OPTION menu and then press 1 Press or to select Custom and then press The custom setting screen appears 2 Press or to move the focus to the desired frequency band 100 Hz 300 Hz 1 kHz 3 kHz or 10 kHz and the...

Page 93: ...he specified range repeatedly 1 File Play Plays the current file to the end and stops 1 File Repeat Plays the current file repeatedly Shuffle Plays the files in the specified range at random Shuffle Repeat Plays the files in the specified range repeatedly at random Related Topic Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly A B repeat While playback is on standby or in progress select Play Mod...

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Page 95: ...ment specified for the A B repeat playback function resume the normal playback and then repeat steps 1 and 2 once again Related Topic Selecting the playback mode 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation While playback is on standby or in progress press A B to specify the starting point A A B B is displayed 1 Press A B again to specify the finishing point B A B is displayed and the specified ...

Page 96: ...long to the file search category you selected for Recorded Files or Music Selected Range Plays all files that are contained in the folder recording date recording scene artist name album title etc including the current playing file Selecting Selected Range displays the folder icon on the playback screen 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Recorded Files or Music on the HOME menu ...

Page 97: ... to sound with better quality Use headphones Connect headphones not supplied to the headphones jack This disables the built in speaker Use external speakers Connect active speakers not supplied to the headphones jack 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 81 ...

Page 98: ...h backward Review While playback is on standby or in progress press and hold and release it at the point you want to resume playback Forward or backward search begins at a slow speed which helps you check the file word by word If you keep holding either button forward or backward search will continue at a faster speed Related Topic Locating the desired playback point quickly Easy Search 4 573 936 ...

Page 99: ...lows you to press or to search forward or backward by the specified skip time length It is helpful in searching a long file for the desired playback point OFF Turns off the Easy Search function Pressing or fast forwards or fast rewinds default setting Set Skip Time While playback is on standby or in progress select Easy Search on the OPTION menu and then press 1 Press or to select Set Skip Time an...

Page 100: ...p time length for fast forwarding For fast rewinding Select 1sec 3sec default setting 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min to specify the skip time length for fast rewinding Hint You can also specify Set Skip Time while your IC recorder is in the transcription playback mode For more information see Using the transcription playback mode 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 84 ...

Page 101: ...rotected file remove protection from the file first then delete the file For instructions on protecting a file see Protecting a file Select a file you want to delete Details 1 Select Delete a File on the OPTION menu and then press Delete appears and the specified file plays for confirmation 2 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait animation appears on the display window and the sele...

Page 102: ... into two files select the file number of the one you want to delete and proceed with step 2 and step 3 For instructions on dividing a file see Dividing a file at the current playback point Related Topic Deleting all files in the searched folder or list Deleting a folder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 86 ...

Page 103: ...otecting a file Hint Select Music or Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select a file search category and then press 2 Press or to select the folder or list containing the files you want to delete and then press 3 Select Delete All Files or Delete All in List on the OPTION menu and then press Delete All Files in This Folder or Delete All Files in This List appears on the ...

Page 104: ...To cancel the deleting process select No in step 5 and then press Related Topic Deleting a file Deleting a folder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 88 ...

Page 105: ...elected folder contains protected files an attempt to delete the folder only deletes unprotected files leaving the folder and the protected files undeleted Remove protection from such files first then delete the folder For instructions on protecting a file see Protecting a file Select Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select Folders and the memory storage and then press ...

Page 106: ... FOLDER01 default destination folder is assigned as the new file storage destination folder If you delete all of the file storage destination folders No Folders Creating New Recording Folder appears on the display window and FOLDER01 is automatically created Related Topic Deleting a file Deleting all files in the searched folder or list 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 107: ...ctions on removing protection see Protecting a file You cannot move music files Select the file you want to move Details 1 While playback is on standby select Move Copy File on the OPTION menu and then press 2 Press or to select Move to Built In Memory or Move to SD Card and then press 3 Press or to select the destination folder and then press The Please Wait animation appears and the file will be...

Page 108: ...Related Topic Copying a file to a different folder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 92 ...

Page 109: ...ent folder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select the file you want to copy Details 1 While playback is on standby select Move Copy File on the OPTION menu and then press 2 Press or to select Copy to Built In Memory or Copy to SD Card and then press 3 Press or to select the destination folder and then press The Please Wait animation appears and the file will be copied from the sourc...

Page 110: ... 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select Folders as the file search category and then press 2 Select Built In Memory or SD Card on the Folders screen and then press 3 Select Create Folder on the OPTION menu and then press 4 Select or to select a folder name from the template A new folder is created 5 94 ...

Page 111: ... file Note You cannot add track marks to a protected file To add track marks to a protected file remove protection from the file first then add track marks For instructions on protecting a file see Protecting a file Hint While recording is in progress or paused or while playback is in progress or on standby press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark The track mark indicator flashes thr...

Page 112: ...HOME menu on the display window you can still add a track mark by pressing T MARK while recording is in progress or paused playback is in progress or on standby Although you can assign a name to track marks with Sound Organizer 2 your IC recorder is only capable of displaying up to 16 characters from the beginning of the track mark names Related Topic Adding track marks automatically Deleting a tr...

Page 113: ...ding to add a track mark at any point Related Topic Select Settings Recording Settings Auto Track Marks from the HOME menu and then press When recording FM radio broadcasts ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only select Settings FM Radio Settings Auto Track Marks FM Radio from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select Interval and then press 2 Press or to select the interval length and then press You c...

Page 114: ...Adding a track mark Deleting a track mark 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 98 ...

Page 115: ...rk you want to delete 2 Select Delete Track Marks This Track Mark from the OPTION menu and then press Delete Track Mark appears on the display window 3 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be deleted A Before deleting a track mark indicates the point where you stopped playback B After deleting a track mark Th...

Page 116: ...a file see Protecting a file While recording is on standby you cannot delete track marks with the OPTION menu Use the HOME menu to select the file containing the track mark that you want to delete Hint To cancel the deleting process select No in step 4 and then press Related Topic Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 117: ...Protecting a file You cannot delete track marks while recording is on standby Use the HOME menu to select the file containing the track mark that you want to delete Hint To cancel the deleing process select No in step 3 and then press Related Topic Select the file from which you want to delete the track marks Details 1 Select Delete Track Marks All Track Marks from the OPTION menu and then press D...

Page 118: ...Deleting a track mark 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 119: ...e Details and then play the file and stop at a point where you want to divide the file 1 Select Divide Current Position from the OPTION menu and then press 2 On the preview screen make sure that the dividing point is where you wanted and then press Divide at Current Stop Position appears on the display window 3 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait animation appears and the divided...

Page 120: ...ions on protecting a file see Protecting a file Hint To cancel the dividing process select No in step 4 and then press Related Topic Dividing a file at all the track mark points 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation B After dividing a file A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to the file name of the divided files 104 ...

Page 121: ...any point 1 While playback is on standby select Divide At All Track Marks from the OPTION menu and then press Divide at All Track Marks appears on the display window 2 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait animation appears and the file will be divided at all the track mark points deleting all the track marks The divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number _01 _02 and s...

Page 122: ... source file may not be used for dividing and remain in the divided files Hint To cancel the dividing process select No in step 3 and then press Related Topic Dividing a file at the current playback point 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 106 ...

Page 123: ...Recorded Files on the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select Folders and then press 2 Select Built In Memory or SD Card on the Folders screen 3 Press or to select the folder which you want to rename 4 Select Change Folder Name on the OPTION menu and then press 5 Press or to select the desired folder name and then press The Please Wait animation appears on the display window and the folder n...

Page 124: ... to 10 is always added to every folder name as a suffix If you select the folder name that already exists additional folders with the same name will be suffixed with a sequential number 02 to 10 Related Topic Changing a file name 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 108 ...

Page 125: ...then change the name For instructions on protecting a file see Protecting a file You cannot change the name of files in Music Select the file that you want to rename Details 1 While playback is on standby select Change File Name on the OPTION menu and then press 2 Press or to select the desired prefix and then press The Please Wait animation appears on the display window and the selected prefix an...

Page 126: ...Related Topic Changing a folder name 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 110 ...

Page 127: ...you cannot delete or edit Hint To remove protection from a file select the protected file and then select Do Not Protect in step 2 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select the file that you want to protect Details 1 While playback is on standby select Protect on the OPTION menu and then press Protected appears on the display window and the file is protected When you play the protected...

Page 128: ... as far as it can go Note If some preset numbers are already assigned automatic assignments overwrite those preset number assignments Select FM Radio on the HOME menu and then press to turn on the FM radio function 1 Select Auto Preset on the OPTION menu and then press Preset will be overwritten Execute appears on the display window 2 Press or to select Yes and then press Your IC recorder automati...

Page 129: ...t No in step 3 and then press Related Topic Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 113 ...

Page 130: ...extend the cord as far as it can go Related Topic Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers Auto Preset ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select FM Radio on the HOME menu and then press to turn on the FM radio function 1 Press or repeatedly to tune in the FM radio...

Page 131: ...to Preset ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select FM Radio on the HOME menu and then press to turn on the FM radio function 1 Press or repeatedly to tune in the FM radio station of which preset number assignment PXX you want to clear for example P01 2 Select Remove Preset ...

Page 132: ...as it can go When you listen to the FM radio via the built in speaker of the IC recorder we also recommend you do the same Select FM Radio on the HOME menu and then press to turn on the FM radio function If no headphones are connected to the IC recorder Attach Headphones appears on the display window In this case connect headphones to the headphones jack 1 Select Audio Output on the OPTION menu an...

Page 133: ...M radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Tuning in an FM radio station automatically automatic scanning ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 117 ...

Page 134: ... the IC recorder we also recommend you do the same Select FM Radio on the HOME menu and then press to turn on the FM radio function If no headphones are connected to the IC recorder Attach Headphones appears on the display window In this case connect headphones to the headphones jack 1 Select Audio Output on the OPTION menu and then press 2 Press or to select Headphones or Speaker and then press 3...

Page 135: ... change the frequency one by one Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Tuning in an FM radio station manually manual scanning ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 119 ...

Page 136: ...the IC recorder and extend the cord as far as it can go When you listen to the FM radio via the built in speaker of the IC recorder we also recommend you do the same Select FM Radio on the HOME menu and then press to turn on the FM radio function If no headphones are connected to the IC recorder Attach Headphones appears on the display window In this case connect headphones to the headphones jack ...

Page 137: ...Auto Preset ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Switching the FM radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 121 ...

Page 138: ...io broadcasts in LPCM mode During FM radio broadcast recording the Scene Select Built in Mic Sensitivity Recording Filter and VOR functions are disabled Hint By default FM radio broadcast recordings are stored in the RADIO01 folder under Recorded Files To change the destination file storage folder for recorded file see Changing the file storage destination folder Recorded files are named as record...

Page 139: ...io scanning Hint The cord of headphones not supplied works as an FM radio antenna for your IC recorder We recommend you use headphones when you listen to the FM radio via the built in speaker of the IC recorder as well Related Topic Assigning FM radio stations automatically to the preset numbers Auto Preset ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Assigning FM radio stations manually to the preset numbers ICD U...

Page 140: ...phones You hear the FM radio from the connected headphones default setting Speaker You hear the FM radio from the built in speaker of your IC recorder Hint The cord of headphones not supplied works as an FM radio antenna for your IC recorder We recommend you use headphones when you listen to the FM radio via the built in speaker of the IC recorder as well 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corpora...

Page 141: ...REC Mode Built in Mic Sensitivity Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built in Mic Sensitivity Ext Input Setting Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting Recording Filter Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter VOR Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume the VOR function SYNC REC Rec...

Page 142: ...dio broadcasts ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Create Folder Creating a folder REC Mode FM Radio Selecting the recording mode REC Mode Scan Sensitivity Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Audio Output Switching the FM radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Auto Track Marks Adding track marks automatically Comm...

Page 143: ...ower Off Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off Auto Power Off Reset All Settings Resetting all menu settings to the default ones Reset All Settings Available Rec Time Checking the remaining recording time Available Rec Time System Information Checking the information about the IC recorder System Information Related Topic Using the HOME menu 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright...

Page 144: ...s MP3 compressed in long play stereo recording mode MP3 48kbps MONO MP3 compressed in monaural standard recording mode Note You cannot record FM radio broadcasts in the LPCM mode ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Select Settings Recording Settings REC Mode from the HOME menu and then press When you set the recording mode for FM radio recordings select Settings FM Radio Settings REC Mode FM Radio from the...

Page 145: ...for recording distant or soft human voices in large spaces including conference rooms Medium Suitable for recording small meetings or interviews Low Suitable for speaking into the built in microphones to record voice notes or recording nearby or loud human voices For the High Medium and Low sensitivity levels you can press or to further select the recording properties Select Settings Recording Set...

Page 146: ...music High Music Suitable for recording small group chorus performances and distant musical instrument sounds Medium Music Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 2 to 3 meters 80 to 120 inches such as chorus or musical instrument lessons Low Music Suitable for recording live loud music such as band performances Note While recording audio from an external device is in progress the Bui...

Page 147: ... NCF Noise Cut Cuts high frequency sounds except for human voices as well as low frequency sounds default setting LCF Low Cut Cuts low frequency sounds including noise from projectors and roaring wind sounds Select Settings Recording Settings Recording Filter from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select NCF Noise Cut or LCF Low Cut and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to t...

Page 148: ...Filter function does not work Hint To cancel the Recording Filter function setup process select OFF in step 2 Related Topic Recording FM radio broadcasts ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone Ext Input Setting 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 132 ...

Page 149: ...e the sensitivity level of the external microphone as it is Select MIC IN or Audio IN MIC IN Select this audio input type when an external microphone is connected to the microphone jack Audio IN Select this audio input type when an external device other than a microphone is connected to the microphone jack When you are finished with the selection press Pressing switches the audio input type displa...

Page 150: ...ls for recording music High Music Suitable for recording small group chorus performances and distant musical instrument sounds Medium Music Suitable for recording live music from a distance of 2 to 3 meters 80 to 120 inches such as chorus or musical instrument lessons Low Music Suitable for recording live loud music such as band performances Hint You can also select the audio input type and the se...

Page 151: ...corder operations default setting OFF The operation indicator stays unlit during IC recorder operations Note When your IC recorder is connected to a computer the operation indicator lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings LED from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press 2 Press and...

Page 152: ...rchase 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Language from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the language that you want to use and then press You can select the language from Deutsch German English Español Spanish Français French Italiano Italian Русский Russian Türkçe Turkish Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese 2 Press and hold BA...

Page 153: ...nt date and time Press or to set an item and then press Repeat the actions to set all items To move the focus backward or forward press or You can also press BACK HOME to move the focus to the previous item When you are finished with the last item press to apply the settings to the clock 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu The current time is displayed on the HOME menu To return ...

Page 154: ...ng on the selected clock display format Time Display on the Settings menu In addition the default clock display format depends on the country or region of your purchase The default date display format depends on the country or region of your purchase 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 138 ...

Page 155: ...date appears in the month date year format DD MM YYYY The date appears in the date month year format Note The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Date Time Date Display Format from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired format and then press 2 Press and hol...

Page 156: ...oon 24 Hour 00 00 midnight 12 00 noon Note The default setting differs depending on the country or region you purchased your IC recorder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Date Time Time Display from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired format and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the s...

Page 157: ... A beep will sound to indicate that an operation is accepted or an error occurs default setting OFF No beeps will sound 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Beep from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select ON or OFF and then press 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu pre...

Page 158: ...xpires Hint To turn off the sleep timer function select OFF default setting To check the remaining time of the sleep timer perform step 1 again The remaining time appears If you want to keep the setting select Keep On Select Settings Common Settings Sleep Timer from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired time period and then press You can select from OFF 15min 30min 60min 90...

Page 159: ... turn off automatically 5min Your IC recorder will turn off in approx 5 minutes 10min Your IC recorder will turn off in approx 10 minutes default setting 30min Your IC recorder will turn off in approx 30 minutes 60min Your IC recorder will turn off in approx 60 minutes Note Select Settings Common Settings Auto Power Off from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press or to select the desired time period...

Page 160: ...ng the recording delay countdown Details your IC recorder does not turn off even when the period of time specified for the Auto Power Off function expires 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 144 ...

Page 161: ...UX565F only you cannot reset the settings with Reset All Settings Hint To cancel the resetting process select No in step 2 While recording or playback is on standby select Settings Common Settings Reset Format Reset All Settings from the HOME menu and then press Default Value appears on the display window 1 Press or to select Yes and then press The Please Wait animation appears and all menu settin...

Page 162: ...the built in memory will delete all of the stored data including protected files and Sound Organizer 2 and you will not be able to restore anything after the formatting process Hint To cancel the formatting process select No in step 2 While recording or playback is on standby select Settings Common Settings Reset Format Format Built In Memory or Format SD Card from the HOME menu and then press Del...

Page 163: ...play the remaining recording time in hours minutes and seconds 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings Available Rec Time from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu press STOP 2 147 ...

Page 164: ... about your IC recorder such as the IC recorder s model name and the software version number 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Settings Common Settings System Information from the HOME menu and then press 1 Press and hold BACK HOME to return to the HOME menu To return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu press STOP 2 148 ...

Page 165: ...direction of the arrow to push out the USB connector and insert it into the USB port on a computer that is up and running 1 Make sure the IC recorder is successfully detected by the computer On the Windows computer open Computer or PC and make sure that IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD is detected On the Mac make sure that an IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD drive appears on the Finder The IC recorder is dete...

Page 166: ...ying the information assigned to music files titles artist names It would help you identify music files if you assign them with the information on the computer Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in Recorded Files while those in the MUSIC folder appear in Music When transferring a file make sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the MUSIC folder 1 The folder containing music fi...

Page 167: ...our IC recorder C Folder for storing files transferred from the computer 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in Recorded Files while those in the MUSIC folder appear in Music When transferring a file make sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the MUSIC folder 1 Your IC recorder is not capable of detecting any folders and files sto...

Page 168: ... or folder drag and drop click and hold the file or folder drag and then drop A IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD B Computer Connect the IC recorder to the computer Details 1 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to the computer Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD to the local disk on the computer 2 Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer Details ...

Page 169: ...4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Connect the IC recorder to the computer Details 1 Copy the folder containing music files to the IC recorder Open the Explorer Windows or the Finder Mac and drag and drop the folder containing music files to IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD Your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 199 files per folder and up to 5 000 folders and files all together in tot...

Page 170: ...LPCM wav MP3 mp3 WMA wma AAC LC m4a that you copied from a computer on your IC recorder Related Topic While playback is in progress Technical specifications 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select Music on the HOME menu and then press For instructions on selecting a file see Selecting a file 1 Press to start playback 2 Press STOP to stop playback 3 154 ...

Page 171: ...rage device You can connect your IC recorder to a computer and use it as a USB storage device To use the IC recorder as a USB storage device you need a computer that meets the system requirements For more information see System requirements 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 155 ...

Page 172: ...g conversion to audio files burning music CDs and attaching audio files to e mails For detailed instructions on using Sound Organizer 2 refer to the Sound Organizer 2 help Importing files recorded by the IC recorder You can import files that you recorded by the IC recorder into Sound Organizer 2 The imported files are saved to the computer Importing songs from a music CD You can import songs from ...

Page 173: ...ectly delete files from Sound Organizer 2 Transferring files to the IC recorder You can transfer music and audio files from Sound Organizer 2 to the built in memory or the microSD card on your IC recorder and enjoy them on the IC recorder Burning a music CD You can select your favorites from the songs imported into Sound Organizer 2 and make your own original music CD Other convenient usage You ca...

Page 174: ...graded operating systems or multi boot environments are not supported IBM PC AT or compatible CPU Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows 10 Processor of 1 66 GHz or higher Memory Windows Vista At least 512 MB In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate Business Home Premium at least 1 GB is recommended Windows 7 At least 1 GB 32 bit version At least 2 GB 64 bit version Windows 8 1 At least 1 GB 32 ...

Page 175: ... devices and media Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed Optical disc To create a music CD you need a CD R RW drive 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 159 ...

Page 176: ...tinue in the case of Windows Vista Installing Sound Organizer 2 adds the Windows Media Format Runtime module The added Windows Media Format Runtime module will remain if you uninstall Sound Organizer 2 If Windows Media Format Runtime is preinstalled however the module may not be installed Uninstalling Sound Organizer 2 does not delete data in the contents storage folders If you have a computer tha...

Page 177: ...indows 7 is used as an example in this Help Guide Double click SoundOrganizer_V2001 or SoundOrganizer_V2001 exe Depending on the version of your operating system the setup preparation process file extraction may start automatically without showing any notice In such a case follow the on screen instructions 3 161 ...

Page 178: ...nt select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next 4 When the Setup Type window appears select Standard or Custom and then click Next If you have selected Custom follow the on screen instructions 5 When the Ready to Install the Program screen appears click Install Installation starts 6 When Sound Organizer 2 has been installed successfully window appears check Launch Sound O...

Page 179: ...y when they are imported Music Displays a list of music files Songs that you imported from music CDs appear in this library 2 The file list of the IC recorder Displays the files stored on the connected IC recorder s built in memory or microSD card 3 Edit Mode button Displays the edit area where you can edit a file 4 Quick Operation Guide button Displays the Quick Operation Guide to walk you throug...

Page 180: ... Transfer buttons Transfers the files from Sound Organizer 2 to the connected IC recorder s built in memory or microSD card Imports the files from the connected IC recorder s built in memory or microSD card to My Library of Sound Organizer 2 7 164 ...

Page 181: ...SDXC cards 64 GB or more Due to the specifications of your IC recorder the file size that you can store on the microSD card for playback is limited as follows LPCM files less than 4 GB per file MP3 WMA AAC LC files less than 1 GB per file Note Successful operations with all types of supported microSD cards are not guaranteed 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 165 ...

Page 182: ... Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher Mac OS X v10 6 v10 11 Note One of the above operating systems should be pre installed at shipment Upgraded operating systems or multi boot environments are not supported For the latest information on t...

Page 183: ... files 5 000 files including folders Frequency range LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit 50 Hz 20 000 Hz MP3 192kbps 50 Hz 20 000 Hz MP3 128kbps 50 Hz 16 000 Hz MP3 48kbps MONO 50 Hz 14 000 Hz Compatible file formats MP3 3 4 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 WMA 3 5 Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sam...

Page 184: ...y card slot Playback speed control DPC 3 00 times 0 25 times MP3 WMA AAC LC LPCM Power output 150 mW Power requirements Built in rechargeable lithium ion battery 3 7 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls Approx 36 6 mm 101 5 mm 10 5 mm 1 1 2 in 4 in 7 16 in Width Height Depth JEITA 8 Mass Approx 52 g 1 8 oz JEITA 8 Supplied accessorie...

Page 185: ... Multi Bit Rate Lossless Professional and Voice are not supported 5 Copyright protected files are not available for playback 6 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 7 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 8 Depending on the region some of the optional accessories are not available 9 169 ...

Page 186: ...9 h 45 m 79 h 30 m MP3 128kbps 59 h 35 m 119 h MP3 48kbps MONO 159 h 318 h REC Mode REC Scene 3 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit 6 h 5 m 12 h 10 m 24 h 20 m 48 h 40 m 97 h 20 m MP3 192kbps 44 h 40 m 89 h 25 m 178 h 357 h 714 h MP3 128kbps 67 h 5 m 134 h 268 h 536 h 1 073 h MP3 48kbps MONO 178 h 357 h 715 h 1 431 h 2 862 h For long term continuous recording a USB AC adaptor not suppli...

Page 187: ...ber of music files by bit rate h hours m minutes 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Bit rate ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F Playback time Number of files Playback time Number of files 128 kbps 59 h 35 m 893 files 119 h 1 785 files 256 kbps 29 h 45 m 446 files 59 h 35 m 893 files Provided that MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder 171 ...

Page 188: ...rox 30 h MP3 192kbps Approx 27 h Approx 5 h Approx 45 h Approx 8 h MP3 128kbps Approx 27 h Approx 5 h Approx 45 h Approx 8 h MP3 48kbps MONO Approx 27 h Approx 5 h Approx 45 h Approx 8 h Music file 128kbps 44 1kHz Approx 5 h Approx 45 h FM reception 3 Approx 8 h Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association The battery life may shorten ...

Page 189: ... 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 Listening with this unit at high volume may affect...

Page 190: ... the data We do not guarantee the operations of all types of compatible memory cards with the IC recorder You cannot use a ROM read only memory type or write protected memory card Data may be corrupted in the following cases When a memory card is removed or the IC recorder is turned off during a read or write operation When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electr...

Page 191: ...ed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be...

Page 192: ...nts To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced mainly in the countries EEA European Economic Area 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 176 ...

Page 193: ...HC and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC 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 Help Guide This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited ...

Page 194: ...DENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS HELP GUIDE THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this Help Guide or the information contained herein at any time without notice 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Wha...

Page 195: ...e software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the IC recorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on t...

Page 196: ...e http www sony eu DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www 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 services 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporatio...

Page 197: ...nearest Sony dealer Please access the following support home page to obtain the latest support information about the IC recorder For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in other count...

Page 198: ...restarting your IC recorder Slide the POWER HOLD switch to POWER and holding it for 8 seconds or longer When the display window turns off the restart process begins Release the POWER HOLD switch Restarting the IC recorder while some operations are in progress may delete your data and settings on the IC recorder Before restarting make sure that the operation indicator is not lit 4 573 936 32 1 Copy...

Page 199: ...e in all frequency bands noise from projectors or air conditioners etc will be reduced to make human voices distinctive and you will hear human voices more clearly While playback with the built in speaker or playback of the files in Music is in progress however the Clear Voice function does not work Related Topic Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer the Clear Voi...

Page 200: ...e in the recordings Additionally you can use the Scene Select function to change some recording settings including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built in microphones at once by selecting one of the recording scenes Related Topic Reducing noise during recording Recording Filter Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporati...

Page 201: ... recorded If you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress rustling noises may be recorded Keep your hand away from the IC recorder until you finish recording 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 185 ...

Page 202: ...is recorded A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if your IC recorder is placed near an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback Keep the IC recorder away from such devices when recording 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 186 ...

Page 203: ...UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F Noise is recorded when you use an external microphone not supplied for recording The plug of the connected external microphone is dirty Clean the plug 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 187 ...

Page 204: ...Recorder ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F You hear noise when using headphones not supplied for playback The plug of the connected headphones is dirty Clean the plug 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 188 ...

Page 205: ...that is connected to your IC recorder with a stereo connection cable playing the recorded files may sound low in volume or make squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the built in speaker This is because the left and right audio signal output is reversed in phase and does not indicate a malfunction Be sure to use an audio cable with a monaural plug to record audio from a monaural extern...

Page 206: ... You hear noise during playback even with the Clear Voice function turned on While playback with the built in speaker or playback of the files in Music is in progress the Clear Voice function does not work 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 190 ...

Page 207: ...ff Slide the POWER HOLD switch to POWER and hold it until the display window turns on Your IC recorder is placed in the HOLD state Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the center dot Related Topic Charging the battery with a computer Charging the battery with the USB AC adaptor Turning the power on Parts and controls Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corpor...

Page 208: ...UX565F The IC recorder does not turn off Slide and hold the POWER HOLD switch to POWER and hold it until Power Off appears on the display window Related Topic Turning the power off Parts and controls 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 192 ...

Page 209: ... to save battery power If you leave the IC recorder unused for 10 minutes it will automatically turn off You can change the current setting with the Settings menu The sleep timer is set Related Topic Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off Auto Power Off Using the sleep timer Sleep Timer 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 193 ...

Page 210: ...wever does not indicate that the battery is fully charged It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery If you have not used your IC recorder for a long period of time repeat charging and discharging the battery for several time You can discharge the battery by performing extensive operations on the IC recorder You are using your IC recorder under the temperature of 5 ...

Page 211: ...ry will not charge When the computer is in a power saving mode standby or sleep it will not charge either Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer and connect it once again Check the system requirements of your IC recorder Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Related Topic Charging the battery with a computer System requirements 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Cor...

Page 212: ...CD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F The charge indicator does not appear or it disappears in the middle of charging The USB connector of your IC recorder is not connected properly 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 196 ...

Page 213: ...or appears where the battery indicator should be displayed When the charge error indicator appears the ambient temperature is out of the range for charging the battery Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 197 ...

Page 214: ...es not operate correctly You may have formatted the built in memory of your IC recorder with a computer Be sure to use the IC recorder for formatting Related Topic Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 198 ...

Page 215: ...order ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F The operation indicator does not light LED is set to OFF Set LED to ON Related Topic Turning the operation indicator on or off LED 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 199 ...

Page 216: ... ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F You cannot record a file The remaining recording time is insufficient Related Topic Checking the remaining recording time Available Rec Time 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 200 ...

Page 217: ...ording is interrupted The VOR function is turned on To turn off the VOR function set VOR to OFF with the OPTION menu Related Topic Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume the VOR function 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 201 ...

Page 218: ...ng synchronized recording the VOR function does not work You are recording an FM broadcast ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only the VOR function does not work Related Topic Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume the VOR function 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 202 ...

Page 219: ... external device Use an audio connection cable to connect your IC recorder to an external device and adjust the volume level on the external device If you use an audio connecting cable with high resistance the recording volume will decrease Use an audio connecting cable without resistance 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 203 ...

Page 220: ...lty in understanding what you hear use headphones not supplied The recording volume may be low Check the sensitivity level of the built in microphones and the Scene Select setting Related Topic Selecting the sensitivity level of the built in microphones Built in Mic Sensitivity Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Tips for better recording 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corp...

Page 221: ...r IC recorder Disconnect the headphones Audio Output for the FM radio function is set to Headphones with the OPTION menu ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Set Audio Output to Speaker Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 205 ...

Page 222: ...sound from the built in speaker as well Disconnect the headphones and connect them once again Audio Output for the FM radio function is set to Speaker with the OPTION menu ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Set Audio Output to Headphones Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 206 ...

Page 223: ...der ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F The sound effect you selected with Effect does not work The Effect function does not work for audio playback with the built in speaker 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 207 ...

Page 224: ...Digital Pitch Control setting is set to ON and you have changed the playback speed Set the DPC Digital Pitch Control setting to OFF or change the playback speed to normal Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 208 ...

Page 225: ... memory to divide a file 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 by the IC recorder e g a file transferred from a computer Related Topic Deleting a file 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 209 ...

Page 226: ...D UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F You cannot move a file You cannot move files in Music to another folder in the built in memory or the microSD card Related Topic Protecting a file 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 210 ...

Page 227: ...er ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F You cannot copy a file to a different folder You cannot copy files in Music to another folder in the built in memory or the microSD card 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 211 ...

Page 228: ... recording date of a file appears as or The file may have been recorded by a model of the IC recorder other than ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F The date and time recording format varies depending on the model 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 212 ...

Page 229: ...dow turns off too soon You can change the screen off timer setting to make the display screen stay longer When Screen Off Timer is set to Auto Screen Off the battery wears quickly Related Topic Using the screen off timer 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 213 ...

Page 230: ...played on the computer As the remaining recording time on the display window is calculated by subtracting the memory capacity required for system operations from the remaining built in memory capacity it may not be consistent with the one that Sound Organizer 2 shows on the computer 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 214 ...

Page 231: ...ge appears and you cannot start recording The built in memory is full Delete unnecessary files from the built in memory or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files Related Topic Deleting a file 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 215 ...

Page 232: ... IC recorder Your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 5 000 folders and files all together in total Delete unnecessary files from the built in memory or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files Related Topic Deleting a file 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 216 ...

Page 233: ...er ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F The microSD card is not detected Remove the microSD card and insert it in the correct orientation Related Topic Inserting a memory card 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 217 ...

Page 234: ...appears in unreadable characters Some characters you use on Windows Explorer or Mac Finder are not supported by your IC recorder Folder and file names containing such characters appear in unreadable characters on the IC recorder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 218 ...

Page 235: ...er ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F Copying a file takes time If the size of a file is large it takes a considerable time to finish copying Wait until the copying finishes 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 219 ...

Page 236: ...ied or a USB extension cable not supplied remove the hub or cable and connect the IC recorder directly to a USB port on the computer With the computer that does not meet the system requirements described in this Help Guide successful operations are not guaranteed Your IC recorder may not be detected by the computer depending on the USB port Try another USB port on the computer Related Topic System...

Page 237: ...WMA wma and AAC LC m4a formats Files in other formats may not be detected by the IC recorder See the technical specifications of your IC recorder Your IC recorder is capable of detecting up to 5 000 folders and files all together in total Delete unnecessary files and folders or copy some files to another microSD card or a computer and delete the files Related Topic Structure of folders and files T...

Page 238: ...e computer with your IC recorder connected to the computer the computer may freeze or may not start properly Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and start the computer once again Related Topic Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 222 ...

Page 239: ...pplied are connected to your IC recorder Disconnect the headphones Audio Output for the FM radio function is set to Headphones with the OPTION menu Set Audio Output to Speaker Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 223 ...

Page 240: ...tion is loose you may hear sound from the built in speaker as well Disconnect the headphones and connect them once again Audio Output for the FM radio function is set to Speaker with the OPTION menu Set Audio Output to Headphones Related Topic Switching the FM radio output between the built in speaker and the headphones ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 224 ...

Page 241: ...Recorder ICD UX560 ICD UX560F ICD UX565F The FM radio signals are weak or the sound quality is poor ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Move the IC recorder away from the TV 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 225 ...

Page 242: ...F ICD UX565F The TV images are distorted when you listen to the FM radio ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only If you are listening to the FM radio near the TV with an indoor antenna move away from the TV 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 226 ...

Page 243: ...tatic ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only The cord of headphones not supplied works as an FM radio antenna for your IC recorder For better signal reception we recommend you connect headphones to the headphones jack on the IC recorder and extend the cord as far as it can go 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 227 ...

Page 244: ...ned FM radio stations to 30 preset numbers Clear unwanted preset number assignments Scan Sensitivity is set to Low SCAN L Set it to High SCAN H Related Topic Clearing the FM radio preset number assignment ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only Selecting the sensitivity level for FM radio scanning ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 228 ...

Page 245: ...uter with the operating system that is not supported by the software Install the software on the computer with the supported operating system You are attempting to log on to Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 with a Guest account Make sure to log on with a user name with computer administrator privileges Related Topic System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 4 573 936 32 1 Copyrigh...

Page 246: ...ct and then connect the IC recorder once again Connect the IC recorder to another USB port The computer may be placed in sleep hibernate mode Change the power saving mode settings to keep the computer in normal mode Save a backup copy of all of the data stored on the built in memory or the microSD card of your IC recorder to the computer and then format the built in memory or the microSD card with...

Page 247: ... The computer has no built in speakers or no external speakers are connected The volume of the computer is turned off Turn up the volume of the computer Refer to the instruction manual of the computer You can change the volume of WAV files and save them using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 231 ...

Page 248: ...zer 2 is only capable of playing files in the supported format Depending on the file format you cannot use part of editorial features of the software Refer to the help files of Sound Organizer 2 Related Topic The Sound Organizer 2 window for Windows only 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 232 ...

Page 249: ...You may be attempting to play one of the divided files Save the file on the computer and then transfer it to your IC recorder The file data will be optimized Related Topic Technical specifications 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation Select one of the file formats supported by the IC recorder to save the file 233 ...

Page 250: ...UX565F Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases Regardless of the recording length of files operations slow down as the total number of files stored on your IC recorder increases 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 234 ...

Page 251: ...X560F ICD UX565F The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved added or deleted It takes a longer time to copy or delete a large file Wait until the copying or deleting finishes 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 235 ...

Page 252: ...g start up While the computer is accessing your IC recorder do not disconnect any cables as it may cause unstable computer operations or data corruption There may be a conflict between Sound Organizer 2 and another driver or application 4 573 936 32 1 Copyright 2015 Sony Corporation 236 ...

Page 253: ...rge the battery See Charging the battery with a computer Charge Battery The battery is exhausted Charge the battery See Charging the battery with a computer SD Card Error An error was detected when you inserted a microSD card into the microSD card slot Remove the microSD card and insert it once again If this message keeps appearing use a new microSD card The microSD card is write protected Unlock ...

Page 254: ... HOLD switch to POWER and holding it for 8 seconds or longer to restart your IC recorder If the error persists make a backup copy of your necessary data and use the IC recorder to format the built in memory or the microSD card See Restarting the IC recorder and Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card A file system error was detected in the built in memory or the microSD card It...

Page 255: ...k the microSD card A file system error was detected in the built in memory or the microSD card It may have been formatted by a computer Use your IC recorder to format the built in memory or the microSD card See Formatting the memory Format Built In Memory Format SD Card File Protected The file you selected is protected or read only You cannot delete the file Use your IC recorder to remove protecti...

Page 256: ...e the file Shorten the file name There is a track mark immediately before or after the point where you want to divide the file Selecting At All Track Marks for Divide with the OPTION menu does not work There is a track mark near the beginning or end of the file Selecting At All Track Marks for Divide with the OPTION menu does not work You cannot divide the file at a point near the beginning or end...

Page 257: ...ck Stop playback and select the item once again Operation Invalid While Recording You have selected a menu item on the OPTION or HOME menu that is not available for execution during audio or FM radio ICD UX560F ICD UX565F only recording Stop recording and select the item once again Operation Invalid While Using FM Radio You select an item in the OPTION or HOME menu that cannot be executed while yo...

Page 258: ...cording the file will be divided and some of the recording may be lost around the divided point All characters appear in uppercase Depending on the character combination the folder name you entered on a computer may appear in uppercase on your IC recorder Unreadable characters or appear in the folder tile artist or file name You used the characters that your IC recorder is not capable of displayin...

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