Sony ICD-UX512F 1, 2

45GB

Other Playback Operations

• If the last file is long and you wish to start

playback at a later part of the file, press and

hold > on the control button to go to the

end of the file, and then press . on the

control button while “FILE END” is lit to go

back to the desired point.

• For files other than the last one, go to the

beginning of the next file and play backward

to the desired point.

Reducing noise in the

playback sound and making

the human voice clearer –

the noise cut function

When the noise cut function is effective in

the playback mode, ambient noise other

than the human voice is reduced. A file is

played back with clear sound quality

because the noise of all frequency bands

including a human voice is reduced.

PNotes

• The effect of the noise cut function may be

different depending on the condition of the

recorded voice.

• When you are using the built- in speaker, the

noise cut function does not work.

• When the noise cut function is effective, the

effect function does not work.

• When you are listening to the FM radio, the

noise cut function does not work.

• When you are listening an AAC-LC and

WMA file, the noise cut function does not

work.

1Press and hold MENU/NOISE CUT for

approximately 2 seconds or longer when

the IC recorder is in the stop or playback

mode.

The “Noise Cut” setting window will be

displayed.

2Press v or V on the control button to

select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and

then press N/ENT.

N/ENT

v, V

xSTOP

MENU/NOISE CUT

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