Sony ICD-UX523 - Manuel

ICD-UX522/UX522F/UX523/UX523F 4-293-031-81(1)
IC Recorder
Quick Start Guide
4-293-031-81(1)
© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICD-UX522/UX522F/UX523/UX523F
GB
FR
Let’s try out your new IC recorder
1. Power on.
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 Insert a battery with the correct polarity.
 Turn the power on.
Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the
direction of “POWER” until the window display
appears.
To turn the power off, slide and hold the HOLD•POWER
switch in the direction of “POWER” until “Power Off”
animation is displayed.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the
HOLD•POWER switch towards the center. 
2. Set the date and time.
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 Press  or  to set the year (the last
two digits of the year), and then press
/ENTER. Repeat this procedure to
set month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence.
When you set the minute and press  /ENTER, the
clock reflects the setting.
 Press STOP.
3. Select the menu language.
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

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(The tab is displayed only on the
ICD-UX522F/UX523F.)
 Press MENU.
 Press , press  or  to select , and
then press /ENTER.
 Press  or  to select “Language,” and
then press /ENTER.
 Press  or  to select the language that
you want to use in the display window,
and then press /ENTER.
You can select the following languages:
English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
 Press STOP.
4. Record.
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Operation
indicator
Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you
slide the HOLD•POWER switch towards the center to release
the HOLD status.
 Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights
in red.
You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE.
Press REC/PAUSE again to restart recording.
 Press STOP to stop recording.
Recording stops and the operation indicator
flashes in orange.
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5. Listen.
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Operation
indicator
 Press /ENTER.
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights
in green.
 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.
 Press STOP to stop playback.
6. Erase.
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 Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.
 Press ERASE.
“Erase?” is displayed and the file to be erased is
played back for confirmation.
 Select “Execute” using  or , and then
press /ENTER.
“Erasing…” is displayed while the selected file is
being erased.
You can select a tab and a folder in which you
are going to record a file. You can also specify
the file to be played back or erased in the
selected folder.
 Select a tab.
1. Press FOLDER to display the folder
selection window.
2. Press  and press  or  to select
a tab, and then press /ENTER.
(Voice): Recordable area to be used
to manage files recorded with the IC
recorder.
(Music): Playback-only area to be used
to manage music files transferred from
your computer.
(Podcast): Playback-only area to be
used to manage podcast files transferred
from your computer.
(Built-in memory) or (Memory
card): Memory to be used. You can
switch between the built-in memory and
memory card.
 Select a folder.
Press  or  to select a folder, and then
press /ENTER.
To display the files contained in the
selected folder, press .
 Select a file.
When the file selection window is
displayed, press  or  to select the
desired file, and then press  /ENTER.
When the stop mode window is
displayed, you can switch files by
pressing  and .
Selecting a memory/tab/folder/file
What to do next
The operating instructions explaining all the
features and functions of the IC recorder are
stored as PDF files in the built-in memory of
the IC recorder.
You can also download the operating
instructions from the Sony support home page:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
 Connect the IC recorder to your
computer.
 Open the “Instructions” folder on
your computer.
On Windows: Click [My Computer]
or [Computer] - [IC RECORDER]
- [Instructions].
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On Macintosh: Click [IC RECORDER] on
the finder - [Instructions].
 Drag and drop the files of the
operating instructions from the
“Instructions” folder to the local
disk on your computer.
The file names of the operating
instructions are as follows:
Product name_language name_version.
pdf (e.g. ICD-UX522_UX522F_UX523_
UX523F_English_11.pdf)
 Disconnect the IC recorder from
your computer.
To read the operating instructions, double-click
the PDF file you want to read. 
Copying the operating instructions to your
computer
On power
Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC.
Use an NH-AAA rechargeable battery or an
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery.
On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling
or operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
Do not leave the unit in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock. 
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the unit, remove the battery and have the
unit checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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Precautions
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Capacity (User available capacity)
ICD-UX522/UX522F : 2 GB (approx. 1.80 GB = 1,932,735,283 Byte)
ICD-UX523/UX523F : 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel metal hydride batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride batteries.
IC Recorder (1)
Stereo headphones (1)
USB connection support cable (1)
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery
(1)
Battery case (1) 
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Application software, Sound Organizer
(CD-ROM) (1)
Operating Instructions (Stored in the
built-in memory) 
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Check the supplied items.
Congratulations! You have set up your IC recorder and enjoyed your first recording. Let’s step
up to the next stage. There are some more useful functions and information that you can use to
fully utilize your IC recorder.
For details on each operation, refer to the
PDF operating instructions copied to your
computer.
NOISE CUT
MENU
T-MARK
DPC (SPEED
CTRL)
Scene selection
You can select the menu items for recording
to the most appropriate settings according to
various recording scenes.
NOISE CUT
Reduces ambient noise to make the playback
sound clearer.
T-MARK
Adds a track mark to set the starting point
when recording or playing back a file.
DPC (SPEED CTRL)
Adjusts the playback speed.
MENU
Sets various menu items, such as REC Mode,
Mic Sensitivity, etc.
FM radio*
Allows you to tune in and record an FM
radio station using the menu. You can preset
stations for easy tuning, or change reception
settings.
* for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only
More advanced features
Sound Organizer (PC application
software**)
Various operations can be performed using
Sound Organizer on your computer. You can
import files recorded with the IC recorder
into Sound Organizer to edit. You can import
music files of a music CD or podcast files to
transfer to the IC recorder. You can also burn
CDs of the music you like.
** for Windows only
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-CZ10, ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3
Audio connecting cable RK-G136, RK-G139
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN 
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USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD
Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use
Premium batteries BCG-34HS2KAN 
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Optional accessories
Welcome to your new Sony IC recorder!
This is the Quick Start Guide, which provides you with instructions on the
basic operations of the IC recorder.
Please read it carefully. We hope you enjoy using your new Sony IC recorder.