Sony ICD UX523 User Manual Marketing Specifications (ICD UX523/G) ICDUX523G Mksp

User Manual: Sony ICD-UX523 Marketing Specifications (ICD-UX523/G)

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Featuring enhanced MP3 and Linear PCM recording features with 4 GB1

internal memory, the UX523 recorder is perfect for capturing music and

meeting notes. An expandable microSD memory card slot is perfect for

additional capacity. While the direct connect USB makes for easy le

transfer in addition to charging the rechargeable battery .

3-in-1 stereo recorder

Voice recorder, music player, and USB ash memory. Capture and playback voice or music notes,

plus store and transfer les via the direct connect USB.

INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT™ MODE

A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut™ mode signicantly

reduces ambient noise during recording for clearer playback.

MUSIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK

The UX523 provides exibility in audio recording and playback. Music can be recorded in MP3 or

linear PCM. For playback, the UX523 supports MP3/WMA/AAC les.1

USB DIRECT CONNECT

Transfer les quickly without searching for a USB connection cable. With direct connect, simply

connect the recorder to a PC or Mac® USB input.

SCENE SELECT

An easy to use system that allows the user to select pre-determined recording modes. The device

automatically adjusts the unit to the optimal recording settings: notes, lectures, music etc.

A-B REPEAT

Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage and the recording will be

played over and over again- great for language learning.

ALARM

Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played.

BACKLIT DISPLAY

Convenient when using the unit in a low light environment.

CALENDAR VIEW

Easily search for recordings by day with the calendar view.

DPC

Digital Pitch Control enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without

changing the pitch.

DRAGON® COMPATIBLE / CERTIFIED

The recording quality of the unit has been optimized and validated by Nuance to work with the

Voice to Print Dragon NaturallySpeaking® soware (sold sep.).

EARPHONE JACK

A listening device can be plugged into the recorder.

EASY SEARCH

Rewinds or Fast Forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long

recording for review.

FOLDER

The UX523 comes preset from the factory with 5 folders for convenient storage of your voice

recordings and audio les. Using a PC, you can even rename the folders to suit your needs.

HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.

HOLD LOCK

ICD-UX523/G

Disable all button functions with the HOLD-POWER switch and avoid unintended recordings and

unit operation.

LOW CUT FILTER

This feature, when activated, helps reduce the eect of wind noise in your recordings.

MIC JACK

Allows for connecting to either an external microphone or audio device.

MICRO SD CARD SLOT

Provides the capability to provide additional recording time using a removable ash memory

media that can be removed and stored or used to transfer recordings to a computer.

MULTI LANGUAGE MENU

Enables the menu language to be displayed in English, French or Spanish.

NOISE CUT

Ability to electronically reduce external noise during playback.

PERSONALIZED FOLDER NAMES (w/ a PC)

Allows the folder names to be personalized such as NOTES, HISTORY CLASS, SCHEDULE etc.

RECORD/PAUSE

Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue

recording in one easy step.

6 RECORDING MODES

Select from six recording modes:

LPCM- (44.1 kHz/16 bit) uncompressed stereo recording for best quality, recording capacity and

is ideal for music recitals.

MP3 192 kbps-(44.1 kHz/128 kbps) monaural recording for standard quality, 46 hour recording

capacity.

MP3 128 kbps-(44.1 kHz/128 kbps) monaural recording for long-play, 69 hour recording capacity.

MP3 160 kbps (mono)-(44.1 kHz/160 kbps) high-quality monaural recording mode, 55 hour

capacity.

MP3 48 kbps (mono)-(44.1 kHz/48 kbps) monaural recording for standard quality, 184 hour

recording capacity.

MP3 8kbps (mono)-(11.025 kHz/8 kbps) monaural recording for low quality, 1108 hour recording

capacity.

SOUND ORGANIZER SOFTWARE BUNDLE FOR PC

Soware bundle that allows editing, viewing track marks, CD/DVD burning, playback with

Intelligent Noise Cut™ and other useful features.3

STEREO MICROPHONE

Record in stereo with the built-in stereo microphone.

SYNC RECORD

When recording directly from an external device, the Sync Record function can be used to

automatically pause the recorder during silence and resume recording when sound is detected.

TRACK MARK

Finding an exact spot in your recording is now easier than ever before. Place up to 98 track

marks in each recorded le which can be "jumped" to for playback.

USB PC & MAC® COMPATIBLE

Works with Windows® as well as Macintosh® computers.3

USB CHARGE

Ability to charge a rechargeable battery in the recorder via USB connection.

VOR

Voice Operated Recording starts and stops the recording when sound of a sucient level is

picked up by the microphone. This feature saves valuable recording time by not recording

periods when there is little or no sound.

Specications

Audio

Format(s) Supported

MP3 les:

Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR

Sampling Frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz

File Extension: .mp3

WMA les:

Bit Rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR

Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz

File Extension: .wma

AAC-LC les*:

Bit Rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR

Sampling Frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz

File Extension: .m4a

* Copyright-protected les playback not supported

PCM les:

Bit Rate: 16 bit

Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz

File Extension: .wav

Frequency Range

LPCM 44/16: 50 - 20,000 Hz

MP3 192k: 50 - 20,000 Hz

MP3 128k: 50 - 16,000 Hz

MP3 160k: 50 - 20,000 Hz

MP3 48k (Mono): 50 - 14,000 Hz

MP3 8k (Mono): 60 - 3,400 Hz

Microphone Built-in, Stereo Microphone

Recording System Digital Stereo

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature Yes (Hi/Med/Lo)

Recording Features

5 Modes: Linear PCM /

LPCM (44.1kHz, 16bit): Non-compressed High-Quality stereo mode

SHQ (44.1kHz, 192kbps): Super High- Quality stereo mode

HQ (44.1kHz, 128kbps): High-Quality stereo mode

SP (44.1kHz, 48kbps): Standard Play monaural mode

LP (11.025kHz, 8kbps): Long Play monaural mode

Convenience Features

Erase/Protect Yes

Message Folder(s) 5 folders

On-Screen Clock Yes

Safety Lock Yes (Hold Function)

Search Features Cue/Review, Easy Search, Track Mark

Voice E-Mail Function Yes

General

Recording and Playback Times

LPCM 44.1k 6H

MP3 192k: 44H 40M

MP3 128k: 67H 5M

MP3 160k (Mono): 53H 40M

MP3 48k (Mono): 178H

MP3 8k (Mono): 1073H2

Recording Media Built-In Flash Memory 4GB³ and Memory Card Expansion Slot (microSD/M2)

Type of Use Ultra Portable Voice Recorder

Hardware

1. 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 bytes), a portion of which is used for data

management functions.

2. Unencrypted les only.

3. Included Sound Organizer soware requires Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows

XP.

© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without

written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cycle Energy and Intelligent Noise Cut are

trademarks of Sony. Windows is a registered trademark of Microso Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks

of Apple Inc. Nuance, Dragon, and Dragon Naturally Speaking are registered

trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their

respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.

/Updated: February 29, 2012

Display Full Function LCD Display with LED operation indicator

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Output(s) 1 (Minijack, Stereo) output for headphones 8 - 300 ohms impedance

Microphone Input 1 (Minijack, Stereo) Plug in Power capable, minimum input level 0.9 mV

USB Port(s) 1 (Type-A jack), High-Speed USB Compatible

Memory

Memory Size 4 GB (approx. 3.6 GB = 3,865,470,566 bytes)

Power

Battery Type "AAA" x 1

Output Power 90 mW

Power Requirements One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery: 1.5 V DC

One NH-AAA rechargeable battery: 1.2 V DC

Soware

Operating System Compatibility

Windows® 7 Ultimate, Windows® 7 Professional, Windows® 7 Home Premium,

Windows® 7 Home Basic, Windows® 7 Starter, Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack

2 or higher, Windows Vista® Business Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista® Home

Premium Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 2 or

higher, Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows®

XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows® XP Media Center

Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher,

Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Mac OS X (v10.3.9-v10.6), pre-

installed

Supplied Soware Application Soware, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (Windows® only)

Speaker

Speaker Dimensions Approx. 13/16 in. (20 mm) diameter

Type Built-in

Dimensions (Approx.)

Dimensions (Approx.) 1.5" x 4.125" x 0.562" (36.6 x 102 x 13.7 mm) not including projecting parts and controls

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx) Depth 0.562" (13.7 mm)

Dimensions (Approx) Height 4.125" (102 mm)

Dimensions (Approx) Width 1.5" (36.6 mm)

Weight (Approx.) 2 oz. (58 g) Including one battery

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

IC Recorder (1)

NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1)

Stereo headphones (1)

USB extension cable (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Application Soware, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1)

Optional Accessories

Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™): MS-A16GU2, MS-A8GU2, MS-A4GU2, MS-A2GU2

microSD/microSDH: SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1

Active Speaker: SRS-M50

Electret Condenser Microphone: ECM-CS10, ECM-TL3

Audio Connecting Cable: RK-G136, RK-G139

Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN

USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD (U.S.A. and Canada only)

Compact charger and 2-pc AAA Multi-Use Premium Batteries BCG-34HS2KAN