User Manual
IC Recorder
ICD-UX560
Operating Instructions
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© 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China
4-573-933-62(1)
ICD-UX560 4-573-933-62(1)
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is
located at the rear panel. Record these numbers in the space provided
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________________
Serial No. __________________________________
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Refer to the Help Guide
This is the Operating Instructions, which provides you with instructions on
the basic operations of the IC recorder.
The Help Guide is an online manual.
Refer to the Help Guide when you would like to know further details,
operations and possible solutions when a problem occurs.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/u56/h_ce/
Check the supplied items
• IC Recorder (1)
• Operating Instructions (this sheet)
• Warranty card
• Application Software, Sound Organizer 2 (Installer file stored in the built-in
memory so that you can install it to your computer.)
Optional accessories
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3
Note
Depending on the country or region, some of the models or optional accessories
are not available.
Parts and controls
Operation indicator
Built-in microphones (stereo) (L)
Built-in microphones (stereo) (R)
Display window
REC/PAUSE (record/pause) button
STOP button
Control button ( DPC (Digital Pitch Control),
A-B (repeat A-B), (review/fast backward), (cue/fast
forward))
(play/enter) button*
1
BACK/HOME button
T-MARK (track mark) button
OPTION button
Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.)
Built-in speaker
USB connector cover (You can find the USB connector retracted behind
the cover.)
(headphones) jack
(microphone) jack*
1
POWER•HOLDswitch*
2
VOLUME –/+ (volume –/+) button*
1
USB slide lever
Slot cover
microSD card slot (The card slot is located under the cover.)
*
1
The (play/enter) button, VOLUME –/+ (volume –/+) button, and (microphone) jack
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder.
*
2
SlidingthePOWER•HOLDswitchto“POWER”andholdingitfor8secondsorlongerrestarts
your IC recorder. For detailed instructions, refer to the Help Guide.
Let’s try out your new IC recorder
Charge
Charge the IC recorder.
Slide the USB slide lever in the direction of the arrow, and insert the
USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will indicate
“
.”
Disconnect the IC recorder.
Make sure that the operation indicator does not light. Then refer to
the Help Guide to remove the IC recorder safely.
Power on
SlideandholdthePOWER•HOLDswitchinthedirectionof“POWER”
until the window display appears.
Toturnthepoweroff,slidethePOWER•HOLDswitchto“POWER”and
holdituntil“PowerOff”appearsonthedisplaywindow.
To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
SlidethePOWER•HOLDswitchinthedirectionof“HOLD.”
¼ ToreleasetheICrecorderfromtheHOLDstatus,slidethePOWER•HOLD
switch towards the center.
Initial settings
Select
(/)
Enter
WhenyouturnonyourICrecorderforthefirsttime,the“Configure
InitialSettings”screenappearsonthedisplaywindow.Youcanthen
select the display language, set the clock, and turn on/off the beep
sound.
Select “Yes” to start the initial settings.
Select the display language.
You can select from the following languages:
English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
* Default setting
Set the current year, month, day, hour, and minute.
¼ To go back to the previous clock setting item, press BACK/HOME.
Select “Next.”
Select “ON” or “OFF” to turn on or off the beep sound.
When the initial settings finish, the completion message and then
the HOME menu screen appears.
Notes
•If you take 30 seconds or longer before proceeding to the next step, the
display window will turn off. To turn on the display window for continuing
the initial settings, press BACK/HOME.
•You can change any of the initial settings at any time later. For detailed
instructions, refer to the Help Guide.
Record
Built-in microphones
STOP
REC/PAUSE
¼
•BeforeyoustartusingtheICrecorder,makesurethatthePOWER•HOLD
switch is at the center dot position.
•Youcanselectarecordingsceneforeachsituationbyselecting“Scene
Select”intheOPTIONmenu.
Turn the IC recorder so that its built-in microphones point in
the direction of the recording source.
Press REC/PAUSE.
Recording starts and the operation indicator lights in red.
During the recording, the peak meters appear to help you adjust
the recording level ().
Please adjust the orientation of the built-in microphones, the
distance from the sound source, or the sensitivity setting of the
microphones so that the recording level stays around -12 dB, which
fits within the optimum range, as illustrated above.
Press STOP to stop recording.
“PleaseWait”appearsfirst,andthentherecordstandbyscreen
appears.
After you stopped recording, you can press to play the file you
have just recorded.
Listen
Select
(
//
/
)
Enter
VOLUME –/+
(volume –/+)
BACK/HOME
Select “ Recorded Files” from the HOME menu.
Select “Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,” “Search by
REC Scene,” or “Folders.”
Select your desired file.
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
Press VOLUME -/+ to adjust the volume.
Press STOP to stop playback.
To add a track mark
You can add a track mark at a point at which you want to divide a file
laterorlocateduringplayback.Youcanaddamaximumof98track
marks to each file.
You can also add track marks during recording.
Delete
OPTION
Select
(/)
Enter
Note
Once a file is deleted, you cannot restore it.
Select the file you want to delete from the list of recorded files
or play back the file you want to delete.
Select “Delete a File” from the OPTION menu.
“Delete?”appearsandtheselectedfilestartsplayingforyour
confirmation.
Select “Yes.”
“PleaseWait”appearsandstaysuntiltheselectedfileisdeleted.
Using the HOME menu
You can use the HOME menu for a variety of operations, including locating
and playing a recorded file and changing the settings of your IC recorder.
BACK/HOME
Select
(
/
)
Enter
Press and hold BACK/HOME.
The HOME menu screen appears.
The HOME menu items are aligned in the following sequence.
Recorded
Files
Record Settings Return to
XX*
Music
*Thefunctionyouarecurrentlyusingisdisplayedin“XX.”
Select your desired function from the following:
Music
You can select and play one of the files you have
imported from a computer.
Tolocateamusicfile,select“AllSongs,”“Albums,”
“Artists,”or“Folders.”
Recorded Files
You can select and play one of the files you have
recorded with your IC recorder.
Tolocatearecordedfile,select“LatestRecording,”
“SearchbyRECDate,”“SearchbyRECScene,”or
“Folders.”
Record
You can display the record standby screen, and then
start recording.
Settings
You can display the Settings menu screen and
change various settings on the IC recorder.
Return to XX*
You can go back to the screen that was displayed
before the HOME menu screen.
* The function you are currently using is displayed
in“XX.”
¼ Press STOP to return to the screen displayed before you entered the HOME
menu.
Using the OPTION menu
You can use the OPTION menu to perform a variety of functions, including
changing the settings of your IC recorder.
The available items differ depending on the situation.
OPTION
Select
(/)
Enter
Select your desired function from the HOME menu, and then press
OPTION.
Select the menu item for which you want to change the setting.
Select your desired setting option.
Copying files from your IC recorder to a
computer
You can copy the files and folders from your IC recorder to a computer to
store them.
Follow the instructions in “Charge” to connect your IC recorder to
a computer.
Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC
RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” to the local disk on the computer.
Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer.
Installing Sound Organizer 2
Install Sound Organizer on your computer.
Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files between your IC recorder and
your computer.
Songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other audio
files imported to a computer can also be played and transferred to the IC
recorder.
Notes
•SoundOrganizeriscompatiblewithWindowscomputersonly.Itisnot
compatible with Mac.
•This IC recorder is compatible with Sound Organizer 2 only.
•If you format the built-in memory, all data stored there will be deleted. (The
Sound Organizer software will also be deleted.)
¼ When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator
privileges.
Follow the instructions in “Charge” to connect your IC recorder to
a computer.
Make sure the IC recorder is successfully detected by the
computer.
“Connecting”appearsandstaysontheICrecorder'sdisplaywindow
while the IC recorder is connected to the computer.
Go to the [Start] menu, click [Computer], and then double-click [IC
RECORDER] - [FOR WINDOWS].
Double-click [SoundOrganizer_V2001] (or [SoundOrganizer_V2001.
exe]).
Followthecomputer'son-screeninstructions.
Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement,
select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and then click
[Next].
When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or
[Custom], and then click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings
when you select [Custom].
When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click
[Install].
The installation starts.
When the [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.]
window appears, check [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then
click [Finish].
Note
You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.
Precautions
On power
Operate the unit only on 3.7 V DC with the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
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, have the unit checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• When using your IC recorder, remember to follow the precautions below
in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the IC recorder to
malfunction.
– Do not sit down with the IC recorder in your back pocket.
– Do not put your IC recorder into a bag with the headphones/earphones
cord wrapped around it and subject the bag to strong impact.
• Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not
waterproof. In particular, be careful in the following situations.
– When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc.
When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get
wet.
– When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to
rain, snow, or humidity.
– In circumstances where you get sweaty. If you touch the unit with wet
hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the unit may
get wet.
• Listening with this unit at high volume may affect your hearing. For traffic
safety, do not use this unit while driving or cycling.
• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the
ambient air is very dry.
This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, but because of
static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static electricity
by wearing non-synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static
electricity.
On noise
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or
scratches the unit during recording.
On maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a
soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA,
INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU
CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony
CustomerInformationServiceCenter1-800-222-7669orhttp://www.
sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : ICD-UX560
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA
TelephoneNumber:858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Specifications
Capacity (User available capacity*
1
*
2
)
4GB(approx.3.20GB=3,435,973,837Byte)
Maximum recording time (Built-in memory)
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit 5 hours 20 minutes
MP3 192 kbps*
3
39 hours 45 minutes
MP3128kbps 59 hours 35 minutes
MP348kbps(MONO) 159 hours
Note
When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may need a USB
AC adaptor (not supplied). For details on the battery life, see Battery Life.
The maximum recording time in this topic is for your reference only.
Battery Life (a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery) (JEITA)*
4
*
5
Recording
Playback with the
built-in speaker*
6
Playback with the
headphones
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit Approx. 23 hours Approx. 5 hours Approx. 30 hours
MP3 192 kbps Approx. 27 hours Approx. 5 hours Approx. 45 hours
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)*
4
Approx. 1 1/2 inches (36.6 mm) x 4 inches (101.5 mm) x 7/16 inches (10.5 mm)
Mass (JEITA)*
4
Approx. 1.9 oz (52 g)
Temperature/Humidity
Operating temperature 41 °F - 95 °F (5°C - 35°C)
Operating humidity 25% - 75%
Storage temperature 14 °F - 113 °F (-10°C - +45°C)
Storage humidity 25% - 75%
Compatible memory cards
•microSDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB
•microSDXC cards of 64 GB or more
*
1
A small amount of the internal memory is used for file management and therefore not
available for user storage.
*
2
When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
*
3
Default settings for the recording scenes.
*
4
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association)
*
5
The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
*
6
When playing back music with the built-in speaker with the volume level set to 27.
Trademarks
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other
countries.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarksoftheirrespectiveholders.Furthermore,“™”and“®”arenot
mentioned in each in this manual.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product
is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary.
The“SoundOrganizer2”usessoftwaremodulesasshownbelow:
Windows Media Format Runtime
License
Notes on the License
This IC recorder comes with software that are used based on licensing
agreements with the owners of that software.
Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please
read the following sections.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your IC recorder.
Establish a Mass Storage connection between the IC recorder and a
computertoreadlicensesinthe“LICENSE”folder.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License
(hereinafterreferredtoas“GPL”)orGNULesserGeneralPublicLicense
(hereinafterreferredtoas“LGPL”)areincludedintheICrecorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and
redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions
of the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your IC recorder.
Establish a Mass Storage connection between the IC recorder and a
computertoreadlicensesinthe“LICENSE”folder.
The display window turns off
automatically
The“ScreenOffTimer”settingonyourICrecorderissetto“30sec”
by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder
untouched for 30 seconds, the display window will turn off, but
you can still perform any button operations. To turn the display
window back on, press BACK/HOME.
¼ You can keep the display window from turning off or change the
default setting to another timer interval. Press and hold BACK/
HOMEandselect“
Settings”-“CommonSettings”-“ScreenOff
Timer,”andthenselect“NoAutoScreenOff,”“15sec,”“30sec,”
“1min,”“3min,”or“5min.”