Sony ICD-UX560 User Manual

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Help Guide

IC Recorder

ICD-UX560 / ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F

Use this Help Guide when you have 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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents10
Parts and Controls17
- Using the HOME Menu19
- Using the OPTION Menu21
About Folders and Files23
- While the HOME Menu Is Displayed24
- While Recording Is in Progress or on Standby25
- While Playback Is in Progress27
- While the Recording Information Is Displayed29
- While Listening to the FM Radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)30
- While Recording FM Radio Broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)31
- While the Current File Information Is Displayed32
- While the File Search Categories Are Displayed34
Power36
- Charging the Battery with a Computer36
- Disconnecting the IC Recorder from the Computer38
- Charging the Battery with the USB AC Adaptor40
- Disconnecting the IC Recorder from the USB AC Adaptor42
- Turning the Power on43
- Turning the Power off44
- Using the Screen off Timer45
- Inserting a Memory Card46
Making the Initial Settings48
- Placing the IC Recorder into the HOLD State (HOLD)51
- Releasing the IC Recorder from the HOLD State52
- Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (European Models Only)53
Recording54
- Recording with the Built-In Microphones54
- About the Peak Meters Indicating the Recording Volume Levels57
- Monitoring the Recording Audio58
- Additional Operations Available During Recording59
- Changing the File Storage Destination Folder60
- Selecting a Recording Scene for an Individual Situation61
- Customizing the Recording Settings for "My Scene63
- Tips for Better Recording65
- Default Settings for the Recording Scenes of the Scene Select Function68
- Using the Recording Delay Function70
- Recording Automatically in Response to the Input Sound Volume - the vor Function72
- Recording with an External Microphone74
- Recording Audio from an External Device with the Synchronized Recording Function (SYNC REC)75
- Recording Audio from an External Device Without the Synchronized Recording Function (SYNC REC)77
- Recording the Playback Audio of the IC Recorder on an External Device79
Playback80
- Playing a File80
- Selecting a File82
- Locating a Playback Point with the Track Mark List (Track Mark List)83
- Additional Operations Available During Playback84
- Reducing Noise in the Playback Audio to Make Human Voices Sound Clearer - the Clear Voice Function85
- Using the Transcription Playback Mode86
- Adjusting the Playback Speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) Function88
- Selecting the Sound Effect (Effect)90
- Customizing the Sound Effect92
- Selecting the Playback Mode93
- Specifying a Segment of a File to Play Repeatedly (A-B Repeat)95
- Specifying the Playback Range in the Stored File List96
- Listening to Sound with Better Quality97
- Searching Forward/Backward (Cue/Review)98
- Locating the Desired Playback Point Quickly (Easy Search)99
- Deleting a File101
- Deleting All Files in the Searched Folder or List103
- Deleting a Folder105
- Moving a File to a Different Folder107
- Copying a File to a Different Folder109
- Creating a Folder110
- Adding a Track Mark111
- Adding Track Marks Automatically113
- Deleting a Track Mark115
- Deleting All the Track Marks in the Selected File at One Time117
- Dividing a File at the Current Playback Point119
- Dividing a File at All the Track Mark Points121
- Changing a Folder Name123
- Changing a File Name125
Protecting a File127
- Assigning FM Radio Stations Automatically to the Preset Numbers (Auto Preset) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)128
- Assigning FM Radio Stations Manually to the Preset Numbers (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)130
- Clearing the FM Radio Preset Number Assignment (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)131
- Tuning in an FM Radio Station Manually (Manual Scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)132
- Tuning in an FM Radio Station Automatically (Automatic Scanning) (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)134
- Tuning in an FM Radio Station with the Assigned Preset Number (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)136
- Recording FM Radio Broadcasts (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)138
- Selecting the Sensitivity Level for FM Radio Scanning (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)139
- Switching the FM Radio Output between the Built-In Speaker and the Headphones (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)140
- List of the Settings Menu Items141
- Selecting the Recording Mode (REC Mode)144
- Selecting the Sensitivity Level of the Built-In Microphones (Built-In MIC Sensitivity)145
- Reducing Noise During Recording (Recording Filter)147
- Selecting the Audio Input Type and the Sensitivity Level of the External Microphone (Ext. Input Setting)149
- Turning the Operation Indicator on or off (LED)151
- Selecting the Display Language (Language)152
- Setting the Clock (Date&Time)153
- Selecting the Date Display Format (Date Display Format)155
- Selecting the Clock Display Format (Time Display)156
- Turning the Beep Sound on or off (Beep)157
- Using the Sleep Timer (Sleep Timer)158
- Setting the Time Period before the IC Recorder Automatically Turns off (Auto Power Off)159
- Resetting All Menu Settings to the Default Ones (Reset All Settings)161
- Formatting the Memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)162
- Checking the Remaining Recording Time (Available Rec. Time)163
- Checking the Information about the IC Recorder (System Information)164
Connecting the IC Recorder to a Computer165
Structure of Folders and Files166
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to a Computer168
Copying Music Files from a Computer to the IC Recorder169
Playing Music Files on the IC Recorder that Were Copied from a Computer170
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Storage Device171
What You Can Do with Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows Only)172
System Requirements for Sound Organizer 2174
Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for Windows Only)176
The Sound Organizer 2 Window (for Windows Only)179
Compatible Memory Cards181
System Requirements182
Technical Specifications183
Maximum Recording Time186
Maximum Playback Time/Number of Music Files187
Battery Life188
Precautions189
Safety Regulations191
Trademarks193
Notice for Users194
License195
- Customer Support Websites196
Troubleshooting197
Restarting the IC Recorder198
- The Recorded File Is Noisy and Is Hard to Understand199
- The Recorded File Is Noisy and You Want to Record with Less Noise200
- A Rustling Noise Is Recorded201
- A Buzzing or Humming Noise Is Recorded202
- Noise Is Recorded When You Use an External Microphone (Not Supplied) for Recording203
- You Hear Noise When Using Headphones (Not Supplied) for Playback204
- The Volume of the Audio You Recorded from an External Device Is Low or You Hear Squeaking Noises When You Listen to the Audio Via the Built-In Speaker205
- You Hear Noise During Playback Even with the Clear Voice Function Turned on206
- The IC Recorder Does Not Turn on or Pressing any Button Does Not Work207
- The IC Recorder Does Not Turn off208
- The IC Recorder Automatically Turns off209
- The Battery Life Is Short210
Charging211
- You Cannot Charge the Battery by Connecting the IC Recorder to Your Computer211
- The Charge Indicator Does Not Appear or It Disappears in the Middle of Charging212
- The Charge Error Indicator Appears Where the Battery Indicator Should be Displayed213
- The IC Recorder Does Not Operate Correctly214
- The Operation Indicator Does Not Light215
- You Cannot Record a File216
- Recording Is Interrupted217
- The vor Function Does Not Work218
- The Input Audio Volume Is too Loud or Not Loud Enough When You Record Audio from an External Device219
- The Playback Volume Is Low220
- You Hear no Sound from the Built-In Speaker221
- You Hear Sound from the Built-In Speaker Even When Headphones (Not Supplied) Are Connected222
- The Sound Effect You Selected with "Effect" Does Not Work223
- Playback Speed Is too Fast or too Slow224
- You Cannot Divide a File225
- You Cannot Move a File226
- You Cannot Copy a File to a Different Folder227
- The Recording Date of a File Appears as228
- The Display Window Turns off too Soon229
- The Remaining Recording Time on the Display Window Is Shorter than the One Displayed on the Computer230
Files231
- The "Memory Full" Message Appears and You Cannot Start Recording231
- The "File Full" Message Appears and You Cannot Operate the IC Recorder232
- The Microsd Card Is Not Detected233
- A Folder or File Name Appears in Unreadable Characters234
- Copying a File Takes Time235
- The IC Recorder Is Not Detected by the Computer and You Cannot Transfer Folders/Files from the Computer236
- The File You Transferred from the Computer Does Not Appear on the IC Recorder and You Cannot Play the File237
- The Computer Does Not Start238
- You Hear no Sound from the Built-In Speaker (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)239
- You Hear Sound from the Built-In Speaker Even When Headphones (Not Supplied) Are Connected (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)240
- The FM Radio Signals Are Weak or the Sound Quality Is Poor (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)241
- The TV Images Are Distorted When You Listen to the FM Radio (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)242
- You Cannot Tune in FM Radio Stations or You Hear a Lot of Static (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)243
- You Cannot Assign an FM Radio Station to a Preset Number244
- You Cannot Assign an FM Radio Station to a Preset Number (ICD-UX560F / ICD-UX565F Only)244
- You Cannot Install Sound Organizer 2245
- The IC Recorder Is Not Detected by Sound Organizer 2246
- The Playback Volume of the Computer Is Low or You Hear no Audio from the Computer247
- You Cannot Play or Edit Stored Files248
- The Counter or Slider Does Not Operate Correctly or You Hear Noise249
- Operations Slow down as the Number of Stored Files Increases250
- The Computer Seems to Freeze While a File Is Being Saved, Added, or Deleted251
- Sound Organizer 2 Freezes During Start-Up252
List of Messages253
System Limitations258

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Sony ICD-UX560 Specifications

General

Internal Memory	4 GB
Built-in Microphone	Stereo
Headphone Jack	Yes
Built-in Speaker	Yes
Voice Operated Recording	Yes
Noise Cut	Yes
Recording Format	MP3, LPCM
Battery Type	Built-in Lithium-ion
USB Connection	Direct USB
Display	LCD
Maximum Recording Time	MP3 128kbps: 59 Hrs 35 min
Playback Formats	MP3, LPCM, AAC, WMA
External Memory	microSD card (up to 128GB)

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