Sony ICD-UX523 Quick Start Manual

WARNING
GB
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
FR
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
IC Recorder
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Quick Start Guide
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.
ICD-UX522/UX522F/UX523/UX523F
4-293-031-81(1)
© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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.
Check the supplied items.
IC Recorder (1)
  Application software, Sound Organizer
 Stereo headphones (1) (CD-ROM) (1)
USB connection support cable (1)
  Operating Instructions (Stored in the
 NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery built-in memory)
(1)
 Battery case (1)
Optional accessories
 Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,  USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD
ECM-CZ10, ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3  Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use
 Audio connecting cable RK-G136, RK-G139 Premium batteries BCG-34HS2KAN
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN

Let's try out your new IC recorder
1. Power on. 4. Record.
 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)

5. Listen.
 To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the
HOLD•POWER switch towards the center.
2. Set the date and time.
 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.
6. Erase.
3. Select the menu language.
 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.
(The tab is displayed only on the
ICD-UX522F/UX523F.)
What to do next
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

Before you start using the IC recorder, make sure that you fully utilize your IC recorder.
Operation slide the HOLD•POWER switch towards the center to release
indicator
the HOLD status.
Selecting a memory/tab/folder/file
 Press REC/PAUSE.

Recording starts and the operation indicator lights
in red. You can select a tab and a folder in which you

 are going to record a file. You can also specify
You can pause recording by pressing REC/PAUSE.
the file to be played back or erased in the
Press REC/PAUSE again to restart recording.
selected folder.
 Press STOP to stop recording.
 Select a tab.
Recording stops and the operation indicator
1.
flashes in orange. 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.
 Press /ENTER.
Operation (Music): Playback-only area to be used
Playback starts and the operation indicator lights
indicator to manage music files transferred from
in green.
your computer.
(Podcast): Playback-only area to be
 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL –/+.

used to manage podcast files transferred
from your computer.
 Press STOP to stop playback.

Copying the operating instructions to your

computer
 Once a file is erased, you cannot restore it.
 Press ERASE.

"Erase?" is displayed and the file to be erased is
The operating instructions explaining all the
played back for confirmation. features and functions of the IC recorder are

stored as PDF files in the built-in memory of
 Select "Execute" using  or , and then
the IC recorder.
press /ENTER.
 
You can also download the operating
"Erasing..." is displayed while the selected file is
instructions from the Sony support home page:
being erased. 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].
More advanced features
For details on each operation, refer to the Scene selection
PDF operating instructions copied to your
You can select the menu items for recording
computer. to the most appropriate settings according to
various recording scenes.
NOISE CUT
(Built-in memory) or (Memory
card): Memory to be used. You can Reduces ambient noise to make the playback
switch between the built-in memory and sound clearer.
memory card.
T-MARK
DPC (SPEED Adds a track mark to set the starting point
 Select a folder.
CTRL)
when recording or playing back a file.
Press  or  to select a folder, and then
NOISE CUT
press /ENTER. DPC (SPEED CTRL)
To display the files contained in the
Adjusts the playback speed.
T-MARK
selected folder, press .
MENU
MENU
 Select a file.
Sets various menu items, such as REC Mode,
Mic Sensitivity, etc.
When the file selection window is
displayed, press  or  to select the FM radio*
desired file, and then press  /ENTER.
Allows you to tune in and record an FM
When the stop mode window is
radio station using the menu. You can preset
displayed, you can switch files by
stations for easy tuning, or change reception
pressing  and .
settings.
* for ICD-UX522F/UX523F only
Sound Organizer (PC application
software**)
Various operations can be performed using
Sound Organizer on your computer. You can
On Macintosh: Click [IC RECORDER] on
import files recorded with the IC recorder
the finder - [Instructions].
into Sound Organizer to edit. You can import
music files of a music CD or podcast files to
 Drag and drop the files of the
transfer to the IC recorder. You can also burn
operating instructions from the
CDs of the music you like.
"Instructions" folder to the local
** for Windows only
disk on your computer.
The file names of the operating
instructions are as follows: Precautions
Product name_language name_version.
pdf (e.g. ICD-UX522_UX522F_UX523_
UX523F_English_11.pdf )
On power  Should any solid object or liquid fall into
Operate the unit only on 1.2 V or 1.5 V DC. the unit, remove the battery and have the
 Disconnect the IC recorder from
Use an NH-AAA rechargeable battery or an unit checked by qualified personnel before
your computer.
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. operating it any further.
On safety
If you have any questions or problems
 To read the operating instructions, double-click
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling
the PDF file you want to read. concerning your unit, please consult your
or operating any motorized vehicle.
nearest Sony dealer.
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.