Sony ICD-UX512F 1, 2

36GB

For the latest information about the memory

cards that have been tested, please access the

support home page for the IC recorder:

http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp

In this manual, M2™ and microSD cards are

generally referred to as a “memory card.”

The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as

the “memory card slot.”

Due to the file system specifications of the

IC recorder, you can record and play back

an LPCM file smaller than 2GB, and an

MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file smaller than

1GB using a memory card.

You can record up to 4,074 files on an

M2™ media.

PNote

Operations of all types of compatible memory

cards are not guaranteed.

To insert a memory card

Before recording, be sure to copy all the

data stored on the memory card to your

computer and format the memory card on

the IC recorder (page 87) so it contains no

data.

1Open the cover of the memory card slot

in the stop mode.

2Insert an M2™ or microSD card, in the

direction shown in the illustration on

page35, securely to the end of the slot

until it clicks into place. Then close the

cover.

To remove a memory card

Push the memory card into the slot. When it

pops out, remove it from the memory card

slot.

Structure of folders and files

5 folders are created in a memory card in

addition to those in the built-in memory.

The structure of folders and files is

somewhat different from that of the built-in

memory (page93).

PNotes

• Do not insert or remove a memory card

during recording/playback/formatting.

Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC

recorder.

• Do not remove a memory card while the

“Accessing...” animation appears in the

display window. Doing so may damage the

data.

• If a memory card is not recognized, remove

it and then insert it into the IC recorder

again.

• Close the cover of the memory car d slot

firmly. Also, do not insert any liquid, metal,

flammable or any object other than a

Contents

Main ICD-UX512/UX512F IC Recorder Operating Instructions Notice for users Trademarks Table of Contents Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package Index to parts and controls Front Rear Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Step 2: Recharging the Battery Recharging the battery using a computer 1 2 Page When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor When to charge/replace the battery Battery remain indication Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Turning the power off Step 4: Setting the Clock Setting the clock after recharging the battery 1 2 Setting the clock using the menu 2 3 4 Page Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 1 2 Basic Operations Recording Selecting a folder 2 1 3 4 Starting to record (Auto (AGC) recording) 5 1 2 To stop recording Note while accessing Other operations 1 Listening Starting playback 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 To stop playback Other operations 1 About the tab view Display when playing back a file Page Erasing Selecting a file and erasing it 4 1 2 5 1 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation 1 2 3 Tips for better recording Recording at a meeting Recording a voice note Recording an interview Recording a music performance To change the settings when you set the scene 1 2 3 4 To set the menu item settings of the Scene Select to the default value 1 Default Value? will be displayed. Default settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages77 through 79. Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function 2 4 To cancel the VOR function Recording on a Memory Card About compatible memory cards To insert a memory card 1 2 To remove a memory card Structure of folders and files To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card (from the folder selection window) 1 2 3 4 To use the built-in memory 1 2 3 4 To use the built-in memory To start recording Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 1 2 4 Recording from other equipment To record using the synchronized recording function 1 2 4 5 6 7 To record without using the synchronized recording function Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy search) Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) 1 2 To cancel the noise cut function To set the noise cut function in the menu Rear 1 2 To resume normal playback speed Selecting the sound effect 1 2 To set your favorite sound level 1 2 3 Selecting the playback mode 1 2 To play back a specified section repeatedly A-B repeat 1 2 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm 1 2 3 4 To change the alarm setting To cancel the alarm setting When the set date and time comes To stop the alarm playback Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment 1 2 3 Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder 1 2 3 4 1 Copying a file to the other memory 2 3 4 To cancel the copy operation To cancel the copy operation during copying Erasing all files in a folder 1 2 3 To cancel erasing Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Erasing a track mark 1 2 3 To cancel erasing Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time 1 2 3 To cancel erasing Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position 1 2 3 1 2 To cancel dividing Protecting a File 1 2 3 To release protection Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies 3 1 2 1 2 3 Recording FM broadcasts 1 2 3 Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically 1 2 To stop the automatic presetting 1 2 3 Erasing preset FM radio stations 1 2 3 Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio 1 2 Switching the scanning sensitivity 1 2 Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones 1 2 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 2 3 4 Menu Settings *: for ICD-UX512F only Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page PNotes Page Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 1 2 Structure of folders and files Built-in memory Page Memory Stick Micro (M2) microSD card Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder Folders displayed on the (Voice) tab of the IC recorder Folders displayed on the (Music) tab of the IC recorder Folders displayed on the (Podcast) tab of the IC recorder Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 1 2 3 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 1 2 3 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 Display when playing back a music file Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Combining files Deleting files from an IC recorder Transferring files to an IC recorder System requirements for your computer Operating systems IBM PC/AT or compatible Installing Sound Organizer 1 2 3 4 5 The Sound Organizer window Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor 1 2 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 1 2 3 Precautions On power On safety On handling On noise On using a memory card PNotes Backup recommendations Page Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software Operating systems: Design and specifications IC recorder section FM radio section General Maximum recording time Battery life When using a Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery * When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Page CTRL) Page Page Page Page Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Page Message List Page Page Page System Limitations Page Display Window Guide Display when stopped Page Display when recording Display during playback Page Display in the HOLD status Index A B C D F H I M N P R S