Sanyo ICR-B150 User manual

ICR-B150
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Voice Recorder
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ICR-B150, Issue Number 1, Printed in Japan

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ENGLISH
Please read this manual before use.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
CONTENTS
Accessories............................................................................................2
Precautions ............................................................................................2
Controls.................................................................................................. 3
Power Supply ......................................................................................... 5
MultiMediaCardTM ...................................................................................6
Before Operation.................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the Date and Time ..................................................................8
Selecting the Folder and Menu ..............................................................9
Recording............................................................................................. 13
Editing the Recorded Data...................................................................15
Playback ..............................................................................................16
Selecting Display .................................................................................18
Erasing ................................................................................................. 19
Erase Guard......................................................................................... 24
Voice Alarm Timer ................................................................................ 25
Before Installing the Application Software............................................ 26
Playing Back/Editing a Data File Recorded with Your PC.................... 26
PC Connection ..................................................................................... 28
How to format the MultiMediaCard in the unit ..................................30
Enrolling/Transcribing a Data File (Using ViaVoice) ............................ 31
Cleaning the Cabinet ...........................................................................35
Specifications ....................................................................................... 35
FCC Information................................................................................... 36
Canadian ICES-003 Information ..........................................................36
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................... 37
User License Agreement...................................................................... 39
Warranty (For USA) .............................................................................44
Warranty (For Canada) ........................................................................47

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RESET
ACCESSORIES
Audio cable x 1 Case x 1
CD-ROM x 1 MultiMediaCard x 1
USB cable x 1
PRECAUTIONS
•Never remove the MultiMediaCard while operating the unit. This will
damage the MultiMediaCard, recorded contents and the unit.
•If the line of rectangles in the battery indicator ( ) disappear during
recording, stop the recording immediately and replace the batteries.
•Do not disconnect theAC adaptor or remove the batteries while operat-
ing the unit.
•Before erasing, make sure that the battery indicator is full.
•The unit should not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
•Do not insert pins, etc., inside the unit.
•Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
•Donotuse wherethere are extremetemperatures (below 5°C(40°F) or
exceeding 35°C (95°F)).
WHAT TO DO IF...
If the operation of the unit or display is not normal,
1. Open the battery compartment lid.
2. Press the RESET switch using a
small ball-point pen, etc.
3. Resume operation.
Notes on clock setting
Be sure to set the date and time of the unit’s clock before use.
(See “ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME”on page 8.)
Foot control for PC
(SANYO Model No. FS-USB1, option)

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CONTROLS
1. Earphone jack (EAR)
2. Recording indicator
3. Externalmicrophonejack(MIC)
4. Built-in microphone
5. Operation switch
(DICT, STOP, PLAY, REV)
6. Control button
(VOLUME, TIME/SET, MENU/
FOLDER)
7. Fast forward/Rewind buttons
(E, F)
8. Create file/Pause button
(CREATE FILE)
9. Digital I/O terminal
(DIGITAL I/O)
10. Built-in speaker
11. Erasing button (ERASE)
12. Index/Cancel button
(INDEX/CANCEL)
13. MultiMediaCard compartment
14. Display

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REC DATE TIME HQ SP LP
VAS
INSERT
FE
REC
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15. Power switch (POWER)
16. Record mode switch
(REC MODE)
17. Playback speed control switch
(SPEED CONTROL)
18. Battery compartment
19. External DC jack
(EXT DC 3V, bottom of the unit)
Display
1. Record mode indicator
2. Erase guard indicator
3. Alarm indicator
4. Voice activated system indica-
tor
5. Insertion recording indicator
6. Battery indicator
7. Record indictor
8. Memory capacity indicator
9. Recorded date/time, and re-
cording time mode indicators
10. User, folder, recordingtime, op-
eration guides, etc.

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POWER SUPPLY
Battery
1. Openthe batterycompartment lid.
2. Install two “AAA”batteries (not
supplied). Observe proper polar-
ity.
Battery indicator ( )
The line of rectangles is the battery gauge. Black rectangles show the bat-
tery condition while the unit is operating.
: Full, good condition
(“LOW BATT”appears.): Weak or exhausted batteries, must be re-
placed.
CAUTION:
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a month or longer.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DIS-
POSED OF PROPERLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.
AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor (SANYO Model No. 3CV-120US, not supplied) to
the EXT DC 3V jack. (The batteries are automatically disconnected and the
battery indicator does not light.)
•The center pin of the EXT DC 3V jack is positive (+).

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MultiMediaCardTM
Inserting the MultiMediaCard
1. OpentheMultiMediaCard com-
partment lid.
2. Check the edge of the card and
insert the card as shown in the
illustration.
3. Close the lid.
Removing the MultiMediaCard
1. Slide the POWER switch (back of the unit) to the OFF position.
2. Open the MultiMediaCard compartment lid.
3. Push the card slightly into the slot to release.
4. Pull it out.
Notes:
•Never remove the card while operating the unit.
•Do not place the card where it is exposed to static electricity or electric
noise.
•Recorded data on the card may not work correctly with a different Dig-
ital Voice Recorder.
•Ifthe cardisnotinserted,“NOCARD”appearswhenthepower isturned
on.
•When a MultiMediaCard is loaded, the unit automatically creates a
VoiceRec folder, etc. Do not erase them.
•Do not use a SD Memory Card.
•Up to 128MB MultiMediaCard can be used.
WARNING!
Keep the MultiMediaCard out of reach of young children who might swal-
low it. If it is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately.

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POWER
ON
USER-01
BU 1/ 1
NEW
EAR
MIC
BEFORE OPERATION
Turning the power on and off
Slide the POWER switch to the ON position to turn on the power.
The unit is now in stand-by mode.
Example:
Folder name
Current file number
Author name
Total file number
To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch to the OFF position in the
stop mode.
Auto power off function
The power turns off automatically when 5 minutes have elapsed after en-
tering the stop mode.
Hold function
Ifthecontrol switch oroperating button ispressed while thePOWER switch
is set to the OFF position, “POWER OFF”appears briefly on the display. It
prevents accidental playback or recording.
Earphone
Connect an earphone (8 ohms, cord length less than 2 meters (6 feet 6
inches), not supplied) to the EAR jack. (The speaker is automatically dis-
connected.)
Note:
Be sure to reduce the volume before connecting
or disconnecting the earphone.
External microphone
Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. (The built-
in microphone is automatically disconnected.)

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TIME/SET
+ VOLUME –
INDEX/
CANCEL
MENU/
FOLDER
ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME
1. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button down at least 2 seconds in
the stop mode. “AUTHOR”appears.
2. Press the MENU/FOLDER button repeatedly until the date and time
display appears.
Example:
0:00
2002
JUL.01
3. Press the TIME/SET button. The year display blinks.
4. Press the + or - VOLUME button repeatedly to select the year.
5. Press the TIME/SET button. The month display blinks.
6. Set the month, day, hour and minute by following steps 4 ~ 5 above.
•The time can be set accurately by pressing the TIME/SET button
when a time signal is heard.
Example:
10:35
2002
JUL.08
Note: The example is 24-hour display.
7. Press the INDEX/CANCEL button to return to the original display.
Changing the clock to the 12-hour (or 24-hour) display
1. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button down at least 2 seconds in
the stop mode.
2. Press the MENU/FOLDER button repeatedly until “12/24”appears.
3. Press the TIME/SET button. “24 HOUR”(or “12 HOUR”) blinks.
4. Press the + or - VOLUME button once. “12 HOUR”(or “24 HOUR”)
blinks.
5. Press the TIME/SET button again.
6. Press the INDEX/CANCEL button to return to the original display.

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MENU/FOLDER
MENU/FOLDER
SELECTING THE FOLDER AND MENU
Selecting the folder
Press the MENU/FOLDER button briefly in the stop mode.
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows:
FOLDER
BUSI (Business)
LECT (Lecture)
OTHERS (Others)
ALARM (Alarm)
Note:
After few seconds, it returns to the stand-by mode on the selected folder
display. The abbreviation of the folder name appears (except “ALARM”).
Example:
USER-01
BU 1/ 1
NEW
The abbreviation of the folder name
Selecting the menu
1. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button down at least 2 seconds in
the stop mode.
Example:
AUTHOR
ID01 ID number
USER-01 Author name
BUSI vBU
LECT vLE
OTHERS vOT

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TIME/SET
+ VOLUME –
INDEX/
CANCEL
MENU/
FOLDER
2. Pressthe MENU/FOLDERbutton repeatedlyto selectthe desiredmenu.
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows:
AUTHOR
EDIT
Date and time
ALARM
VAS
REC TIME
BEEP
ERASE GUARD
12/24
LCD LEVEL
3. To change the setting of a submenu in the selected menu, press the
TIME/SET button so that the display blinks.
4. Press the + or - VOLUME button to select a new submenu. (See “Vari-
ous menu modes”on page 11.)
5. Press the TIME/SET button to set it.
6. Repeat steps 2 ~ 5 to change other settings.
7. Press the INDEX/CANCEL button to return to the original display.
Example:
USER-01
BU 1/ 1
NEW

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Various menu modes
AUTHOR (Selecting ID number/Author name)
ID01/USER-01 ~ ID99/USER-99
Note:
Author name is automatically created. You may change it by your PC.
For more details, see the instruction manual in CD-ROM.
EDIT (Selecting edit mode)
OVER WRITE: Overwirte recording
INSERT: Insertion recording (“INSERT”appears on the display.)
Date and time (See “ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME”on page 8.)
ALARM (Selecting alarm mode)
OFF: No alarm sound
ON: Alarm sound (“”appears on the display.)
(After setting “ON”, the year display blinks. Use the TIME/SET, + and -
VOLUME buttons to set the alarm ON time. Refer to “ADJUSTINGTHE
DATE AND TIME”on page 8.)
VAS (Selecting VoiceActivated System mode)
OFF:To start and stop recording manually
ON: Recording beginswhen themicrophonepicksupsound,andstops
automatically after the sound stops. “VAS”appears.
Press the + or –VOLUME button to set the microphone’s sensi-
tivity when recording begins. The VAS sensing level appears on
the display (“VAS 0”~ “VAS 10”).

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REC TIME (Selecting recording time mode)
SP: For standard recording
LP: For long time recording
HQ: For high-quality recording
Approximate Recording Times
Type (Memory Size)
16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB
SP 1 hr. 5 min. 2 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 20 min. 8 hr. 50 min.
LP 2 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 20 min. 8 hr. 50 min. 17 hr. 45 min.
HQ 45 min. 1 hr. 30 min. 3 hr. 10 min. 6 hr. 30 min.
Note:
Settingorchanging recording timecan be usedfor a newfile recording.
When overwrite or insertion recording starts on the recorded file, it fol-
lows the file’s recording time.
BEEP (Selecting beep mode)
ON: Every time the operation buttons are pressed, a beep sound will
be heard.
OFF: No beep sound
ERASE GUARD (Selecting erase guard mode (See “ERASE GUARD”on
page 24.))
OFF: You may erase the data.
ON: You cannot erase the data. (“”appears on the display.)
12/24 (See “Changing the clock to the 12-hour (or 24-hour) display”on
page 8.)
LCD LEVEL (Selecting the LCD display brightness)
“LEVEL 1”~ “LEVEL 10”can be selected.
REC
TIME

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REC MODE
MENU/FOLDER
Operation
switch
RECORDING
1. Slide the REC MODE switch to the
desired recording mode.
DICT (Dictating):
“REC MODE DICT”appears briefly and “”appears on the dis-
play.
CONF (Conference):
“REC MODE CONF”appears briefly and “”appears on the
display.
LECT (Lecture):
“REC MODE LECT”appears briefly and “”appears on the
display.
2. If necessary, select AUTHOR, VAS, REC TIME, etc. (See “SELECT-
ING THE FOLDERAND MENU”on page 9.)
3. Press the MENU/FOLDER button repeatedly to select the desired
FOLDER.
4. Slide the operation switch to the DICT position to start recording.
•The recording indicator lights.
•“REC”appears on the display.
Example:
USER-01
LE 1/ 1
0:01
5. Slide the operation switch to the
STOP position to stop recording at
any time.

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CREATE FILE
Notes:
•The unit can record up to file number 99 for each folder (exceptALARM
folder).
•“
FE
”shows the memory capacity of the card.
•When the recording time is full, “MEMORY FULL”appears briefly. In
this case, erase unnecessary files.
•If the INDEX/CANCEL button is pressed during recording, an index
mark is made (“INDEX”appears briefly) and recording continues. (Up
to 32 index marks, for each file, can be made. If you try to enter more
index marks, “INDEX FULL”appears briefly. Index marks cannot be
deleted individually.)
Caution:
Try not to record messages close to high field strength area or devices, e.g.
high power cable or mobile phone operation, unexpected noise may be
recorded.
Temporarily stopping recording (Recording pause)
Press the CREATE FILE button during recording. The elapsed recording
time and “REC”blink on the display. To resume recording, press the button
again.
Creating a new file number
Press the CREATE FILE button in the stop mode. The new file number
appears.
Example:
USER-01 USER-01
LE 1/ 1 xLE 2/ 2
END NEW

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CREATE
FILE
Operation
switch
1
EDITING THE RECORDED DATA
Overwrite recording
Note:
Previous recorded material will be
erased.
1. Select the “OVER WRITE”edit
mode. (See “SELECTING THE
FOLDER AND MENU”on page 9.)
2. Play back the file.
(See “PLAYBACK”on page 16.)
3. Slide the operation switch to the
STOP position (or press the CRE-
ATE FILE button to set the pause
mode) where you want to start
overwriting.
4. Slide the operation switch to the DICT position. Overwrite recording
starts.
Insertion recording
Note:
Previous recorded material will remain.
1. Selectthe “INSERT”editmode. (See“SELECTINGTHE FOLDERAND
MENU”on page 9.)
2. Play back the file. (See “PLAYBACK”on page 16.)
3. Slide the operation switch to the STOP position (or press the CREATE
FILE button to set the pause mode) where you want to start insertion.
4. Slidethe operationswitch tothe DICTposition.Insertionrecordingstarts.
Caution:
Overwrite and Insertion recording start from the stop position on the file.
In “END”display, the recording starts from the END position.
If the INDEX/CANCEL button is pressed in the stop mode, “OVER WRITE”
or “INSERT”edit mode can be changed.

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SPEED
CONTROL
FE
Operation
switch
+ VOLUME –
PLAYBACK
1. Slide the SPEED CONTROL switch to the desired playback speed po-
sition.
SLOW:
Slow-speed playback
NORMAL:
Normal-speed playback
FAST:
Fast-speed playback
2. Select the AUTHOR and FOLDER.
(See “SELECTING THE FOLDER
AND MENU”on page 9.)
3. Pressthe ForEbutton repeat-
edly to select the desired file.
4. Slide the operation switch to the
PLAY position to start playback.
Example:
USER-01
BU 2/ 3
0:01
5. Press the + or –VOLUME button as desired.
•When playback stops, “END”appears on the display.
6. Slide the operation switch to the STOP position.
Temporarily stopping playback (Playback pause)
Press the CREATE FILE button during playback.
•The elapsed playing time blinks.
To resume playback, press the button again.

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FE
Operation
switch
INDEX/
CANCEL
File skip
Press the For Ebut-
tonrepeatedly to skipto the
desired file in the selected
folder.
•In the stop mode, it
skips to the beginning
or end of the current,
previous or next file.
•During playback mode,
itskips to thebeginning
of the file.
File search
If the For Ebutton is pressed during playback, the unit will search at
high speed in the forward or reverse direction while the button is being
pressed. When the button is released, playback will continue.
These buttons are also used in the stop mode.
Review
To review the recorded sound while playing back the selected file, slide and
hold the operation switch to the REV position. It works within the selected
file.
To resume playback, release the switch.
Index search
If an index mark was made in the file, press the INDEX/CANCEL button
during playback. The unit will search for the next index point and playback
starts from that point.

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TIME/SET
SELECTING DISPLAY
Press the TIME/SET button repeatedly during recording, playing and stop
mode. The display changes as follows:
In the recording mode:
Remaining recording time vCurrent day/time vOriginal display
returns
Example of remaining recording time:
Author USER-01
REMAIN
94:39 Remaining recording time
In the playback mode:
Recordeddate/timev Current day/timevRemaining playing time
vOriginal display returns
In the stop mode:
Remaining recording time vCurrent day/time vOriginal display
returns

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FE
ERASE TIME/SET
ERASING
Important Note:
Before erasing, make sure that the battery indicator is full.
Preparation
1. Slide the operation switch to the STOP position.
2. Select the AUTHOR and FOLDER. (See “SELECTING THE FOLDER
AND MENU”on page 9.)
Erasing one file
1. Press the For Ebutton to select the file to be erased.
Example:
USER-01
LE 3/ 5
0:09
2. Press the ERASE button once.
•The file number blinks.
Example:
ERASE
FILE
LECT 3
3. While the display is blinking, press the TIME/SET button.
•“ERASE”appears briefly on the display.
The selected file is erased.
All the file numbers after the erased file are reduced by one.
Note:
If you make a mistake while following steps, press the INDEX/CANCEL
button before pressing the TIME/SET button.