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Preparing the recorder
Recording Files
Playing Files
Erasing Files
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Browsing the Operation Guide
To use the buttons in the Operation Guide
To change the page layout
WARNING
CAUTION
For the customers in China
For users in France
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Notice for users
Checking the Parts and Controls
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Using the Display Window
Display when stopped
Newly arriving podcast indication Scene select indic ation
File information type indicator
Microphone sensitivity indicator
Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication Track mark indicator
Alarm indicator
File number
Recording mode indicator
Protect indicator
Display when recording
Recording level guide display
Display during playback
Playback mode indicator
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Display in the HOLD status
HOLD indicator
Display of the current date and time
Current date display
Current time display
Display during FOLDER selection
Tabs
Folders
Display during MENU operation
Menu tabs
Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD)
To disable the button operations (HOLD status)
To enable the button operations
Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (AVLS)
(For European models only)
When AVLS is set to ON
When AVLS is set to OFF
In the stop or playback mode, select MENU the tab
Recharging the Battery
Recharging the battery using a computer
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When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery
Inserting a Memory Card
Inserting a memory card
To remove a memory card
Structure of folders and files
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Turning the IC Recorder On
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Setting the Clock
Setting the clock after recharging the battery
Setting the clock using the menu
To display the current date and time
Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window
Select MENU the tab
Selecting a Folder, File, Tab, and Memory
Selecting a folder and a file
Selecting a tab
Selecting the memory
Selecting the memory using the folder selection window
Basic Recording
About the recording level guide
Monitoring the recording
Recording Files
Changing the Recording Settings
Selecting a recording scene for each situation
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
Tips for better recording
Recording at a meeting
Recording a voice note
Recording an interview
Recording a music performance
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Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
Default settings
Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function
In the stop or recording mode, select MENU
To cancel the VOR function
Recording via Other Devices
Recording with an external microphone
To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone
Recording from other equipment
Select MENU the tab
To record without using the synchronized recording function
Basic Playback
Stopping playback
Other operations
Display when playing back a file
File information
Counter information
Remaining recording time
Changing the Playback Settings
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function
To set the noise cut level
In the stop or playback mode, select MENU
To cancel the noise cut function
To resume normal playback speed
Selecting the sound effect
In the stop or playback mode, select MENU
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Selecting the playback mode
In the stop or playback mode, select MENU
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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)
Selecting a Recording Date from the Calendar and Playing Back
In the stop or playback mode, select MENU
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Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
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
Erasing a File
To erase a part of a file
Erasing All Files in a Folder
Select MENU the tab
Arranging Files in a Folder
Moving a file to a different folder
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
To cancel moving the file
Copying a file to the other memory
Using a Track Mark
Adding a track mark
Erasing a track mark
Select MENU the tab
Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time
Dividing a File
Dividing a file at the current position
Select MENU the tab
To cancel dividing
Dividing a file at all the track mark positions
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
To cancel dividing
Renaming a Folder and a File
Changing a folder name
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
Changing a file name
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
Protecting a File
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
To release protection
Tuning in an FM Radio Station
Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies
In the sop mode, select MENU the tab
To scan radio frequencies automatically
In the stop mode, select MENU the tab
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Presetting FM Radio Stations
Presetting FM radio stations automatically
In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU
To stop the automatic presetting
Presetting FM radio stations manually
In the sop mode, select MENU the tab
Erasing preset FM radio stations
In the sop mode, select MENU the tab
Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings
Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio
In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU
Switching the scanning sensitivity
In the FM radio reception mode, select MENU
Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones
Making Settings for the Menu
To return to the previous window
To exit the menu mode
Menu Settings
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Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer
Utilizing Your Computer
Structure of folders and files
Built-in memory
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microSD card
The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder.
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Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer
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)
Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software
What you can do using Sound Organizer
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System requirements for your computer
Operating systems
IBM PC/AT or compatible
Installing Sound Organizer
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The Sound Organizer window
Help
The file list of Sound Organizer (My Library)
The file list of the IC recorder
Edit Mode button
Using a USB AC Adaptor
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet
Precautions
On power
On safety
On handling
On noise
Backup recommendations
On using a memory card
Specifications
System requirements
To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software
To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software
Hardware environment:
Design and specifications
IC Recorder section
FM radio section (for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
General section
Maximum recording time
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
The maximum playback time of a music file /number of files
Battery life
When using a Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery
When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery
Troubleshooting
On the IC recorder operations
Power source
Charging
Operating
Recording
Playback
Editing
Clock
Display
Files
Computers
FM radio (ICD-UX522F/UX523F only)
On the Sound Organizer
Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too.
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Messages List
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
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System Limitations
Trademarks
Listening for a Lifetime
TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHEN WEARING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS:
DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES:
CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS:
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