Sony ICD-UX523 User manual

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.
ICD-UX523 Digital Flash Voice Recorder

HOLD LOCK
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)
Type of Use Ultra Portable Voice Recorder

Hardware
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

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 1, 2012