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ICD-UX543/UX543F/UX544F
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MP3 48kbps(MONO)
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 178 h.
ICD-UX544F: 357 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
4 GB: 178 h.
8 GB: 357 h.
16 GB: 715 h.
32 GB: 1,431 h.
MP3 8kbps(MONO)
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 1,073 h.
ICD-UX544F: 2,147 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 536 h.
4 GB: 1,073 h.
8 GB: 2,147 h.
16 GB: 4,294 h.
32 GB: 8,589 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 178 h.
ICD-UX544F: 357 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
4 GB: 178 h.
8 GB: 357 h.
16 GB: 715 h.
32 GB: 1,431 h.
MP3 8kbps(MONO)
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 1,073 h.
ICD-UX544F: 2,147 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 536 h.
4 GB: 1,073 h.
8 GB: 2,147 h.
16 GB: 4,294 h.
32 GB: 8,589 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
*
Default settings for the recording scenes
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.”
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 for your
reference only, and may differ depending on the card
reference only, and may differ depending on the card
specifications.
Maximum recording time
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 6 h.
ICD-UX544F: 12 h. 5 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 3 h.
4 GB: 6 h.
8 GB: 12 h. 5 m.
16 GB: 24 h. 15 m.
32 GB: 48 h. 40 m.
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 6 h.
ICD-UX544F: 12 h. 5 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 3 h.
4 GB: 6 h.
8 GB: 12 h. 5 m.
16 GB: 24 h. 15 m.
32 GB: 48 h. 40 m.
MP3 192kbps (
/
/
/
/
/
) (*)
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 44 h. 40 m.
ICD-UX544F: 89 h. 25 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 22 h. 20 m.
4 GB: 44 h. 40 m.
8 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
16 GB: 178 h.
32 GB: 357 h.
MP3 128kbps (
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 44 h. 40 m.
ICD-UX544F: 89 h. 25 m.
Memory card
2 GB: 22 h. 20 m.
4 GB: 44 h. 40 m.
8 GB: 89 h. 25 m.
16 GB: 178 h.
32 GB: 357 h.
MP3 128kbps (
/
)
Built-in memory
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 67 h. 5 m.
ICD-UX544F: 134 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 33 h. 30 m.
4 GB: 67 h. 5 m.
8 GB: 134 h.
16 GB: 268 h.
32 GB: 536 h.
ICD-UX543/UX543F: 67 h. 5 m.
ICD-UX544F: 134 h.
Memory card
2 GB: 33 h. 30 m.
4 GB: 67 h. 5 m.
8 GB: 134 h.
16 GB: 268 h.
32 GB: 536 h.
Maximum playback time of a music
file/number of files
48 kbps (*)
ICD-UX543/UX543F
Playback time: 178 h.
Number of files: 2,670 files
ICD-UX544F
Playback time: 357 h.
Number of files: 5,355 files
128 kbps (*)
ICD-UX543/UX543F
Playback time: 67 h. 5 m.
Number of files: 1,006 files
ICD-UX544F
Playback time: 134 h.
Number of files: 2,010 files
ICD-UX543/UX543F
Playback time: 178 h.
Number of files: 2,670 files
ICD-UX544F
Playback time: 357 h.
Number of files: 5,355 files
128 kbps (*)
ICD-UX543/UX543F
Playback time: 67 h. 5 m.
Number of files: 1,006 files
ICD-UX544F
Playback time: 134 h.
Number of files: 2,010 files
256 kbps (*)
ICD-UX543/UX543F
Playback time: 33 h. 30 m.
Number of files: 502 files
ICD-UX544F
Playback time: 67 h. 5 m.
Number of files: 1,006 files
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
ICD-UX543/UX543F
Playback time: 33 h. 30 m.
Number of files: 502 files
ICD-UX544F
Playback time: 67 h. 5 m.
Number of files: 1,006 files
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
*
In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the
IC recorder.
Battery life
When using a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (*1)(*2)
battery (*1)(*2)
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
Recording: Approx. 22 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 30 h.
FM recording (*4): —
Recording: Approx. 22 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 30 h.
FM recording (*4): —
MP3 192kbps
Recording: Approx. 26 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4) : Approx. 8 h.
Recording: Approx. 26 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4) : Approx. 8 h.
MP3 128kbps
Recording: Approx. 26 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): Approx. 8 h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO)
Recording: Approx. 26 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): Approx. 8 h.
MP3 8kbps(MONO)
Recording: Approx. 30 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): Approx. 8 h.
Music file (128 kbps/44.1kHz)
Recording: —
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): —
FM reception (*4)
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 8 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
Recording: Approx. 26 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): Approx. 8 h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO)
Recording: Approx. 26 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): Approx. 8 h.
MP3 8kbps(MONO)
Recording: Approx. 30 h.
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): Approx. 8 h.
Music file (128 kbps/44.1kHz)
Recording: —
Playback through speaker (*3): Approx. 5 h.
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 45 h.
FM recording (*4): —
FM reception (*4)
Playback using the headphones: Approx. 8 h.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
*1
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association). The battery life may
shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
*2
When setting “Screen Off Ti
*4
ICD-UX543F/UX544F only
mer” to “Auto Screen Off”
*3
When playing back music through the internal speaker with the
volume level set to 27
About compatible memory card
You can use the following memory cards with the IC recorder.
microSD cards of up to 2 GB: supported
microSDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB: supported
microSDXC cards of 64 GB or more: not supported
M2™ cards of up to 16 GB: supported
Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder, you can record
and play back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC
file smaller than 1 GB using a memory card.
and play back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC
file smaller than 1 GB using a memory card.
Note
In this Help Guide, M2™ and microSD cards are generally referred to as
a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the
“memory card slot.”
a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the
“memory card slot.”
Operations of all types of compatible memory cards are not guaranteed.
System requirements
When you use the IC recorder connected to a computer or as a USB mass
storage device, your computer must meet the operating system
requirements and port environment described below.
storage device, your computer must meet the operating system
requirements and port environment described below.
Operating systems
Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8.1 (Canadian, AEP and Latin American models)
Windows 8.1 Pro (Canadian, AEP and Latin American models)
Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher
Windows 7 Starter Service Pack 1 or higher
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 Professional Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Mac OS X (v10.5-v10.8) (E, Korean and Chinese models)
Mac OS X (v10.5-v10.9) (Canadian, AEP and Latin American models)
Pre-installed
*
Excluding China
Note
One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed.
Any operating system other than those indicated above (Windows 98,
Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.), upgraded operating systems or multi-
boot environment are not supported.
Any operating system other than those indicated above (Windows 98,
Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.), upgraded operating systems or multi-
boot environment are not supported.
64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating
system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder (see
“Customer support websites”).
system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder (see
“Customer support websites”).
Hardware environment
Sound board: Sound boards compatible with any of the supported
operating systems
operating systems
Port: USB port
Disk drive: To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive.
Note
The following systems are not supported:
Operating systems other than the ones indicated in this topic
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
Upgraded operating systems
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment
System requirements for using Sound Organizer
The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer.
Operating systems
Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8.1 (Canadian, AEP and Latin American models)
Windows 8.1 Pro (Canadian, AEP and Latin American models)
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 Professional Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Pre-installed
*
Excluding China
Note
One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed.
Upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environment are not
supported.
Upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environment are not
supported.
64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.
IBM PC/AT or compatible
CPU
Windows XP: Pentium III processor of 500 MHz or faster
Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster
Windows 7: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster
Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster
Windows 7: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster
Windows 8.1: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster
Windows 8: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster
Memory
Windows XP: At least 256 MB
Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista
Ultimate/Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is recommended.)
Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista
Ultimate/Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is recommended.)
Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Windows 8.1: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Windows 8: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
Free hard disk space
At least 400 MB is required.
Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used.
Also, free space for handling music data is required.
Display settings
Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used.
Also, free space for handling music data is required.
Display settings
Screen resolution: 800 × 600 pixels or higher (1,024 × 768 pixels is
recommended.)
Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher
recommended.)
Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher
Sound card
A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended.
USB port
USB port
A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media.
Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which
operation has been specifically guaranteed.
Disk drive
Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which
operation has been specifically guaranteed.
Disk drive
To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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.
countries.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
“Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and
are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“MagicGate” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and
RealSpeak are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or
other countries.
RealSpeak are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or
other countries.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and
“®” are not mentioned in each case in this Help Guide.
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and
“®” are not mentioned in each case in this Help Guide.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product
Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product
is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary.
subsidiary.
The “Sound Organizer” uses software modules as shown below:
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Format Runtime
Ver. 1.1
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