Sony ICD-R100PC Operating Instructions (primary... User manual

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IC Recorder
1999 by Sony Corporation
ICD-R100/R100PC
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
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2GB
Table of Contents
What is the ICD-R100 IC recorder? ............................................................ 4
Features .......................................................................................................... 5
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries ..................................................................... 6
Step 2: Setting the Clock............................................................................... 8
Basic Operations
Recording Messages ................................................................................... 10
Playing Back Messages............................................................................... 14
Erasing Messages ........................................................................................ 18
Various Ways of Recording
Starting Recording Automatically in Response to the Sound
— Advanced VOR function ............................................................... 20
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message ...................... 21
Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment............ 22
Other Functions
Adjusting the Playback Speed .................................................................. 23
Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages
— Index Function ................................................................................ 24
Moving Messages to a Different File
— Move Function ................................................................................ 27
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm................... 28
Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD function ........................... 33
Selecting the Display Mode ....................................................................... 34
Selecting the Recording Mode ................................................................. 35
Turning off the Beep Sound ....................................................................... 36
Playing Back All Messages in a File Continuously ................................ 38

Getting Started
3GB
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For ICD-R100PC
Please read the instruction manual of “ICD-PCLINK Software” for PC Link
operations.
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 40
Index to Parts and Controls ....................................................................... 42
Menu map .................................................................................................... 44
Index ............................................................................................................. 46
Specifications ............................................................................................... 48

4GB
What is the ICD-R100 IC recorder?
The ICD-R100 IC recorder enables you to record and play back oral
messages in the built-in IC memory.
zRecording
When a new message is recorded, it is automatically added after the last
recorded messages.
Unlike with tape recorders, you do not need to worry about recording
over previously recorded messages by mistake.
Since you do not need to search for the end of the last recording, you can
start recording quickly whenever you wish.
zPlayback
With this IC recorder, you can quickly locate the message you want to play
back.
Reviewing the current recording is also very easy.
zErasing
You can quickly erase unwanted messages with an easy operation. When a
message is erased, the next message automatically advances, leaving no
blank space.
Meet Mr. Brown at
2 p.m. tomorrow.
11:30, November 1 12:00, November 1 10:00, November 2
Don’t forget
to call Mary Make remittance
at ABC bank
9:00, November 4
Send a card to
Miss Smith
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
Message 4
Before
Erase Message 3
After
Remaining messages
are renumbered.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 5
Message 4Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
Message 3

Getting Started
5GB
Features
•64 minutes (SP)/150 minutes (LP) recording time
This unit is suitable for recording long meetings or lectures.
•Possible of recording up to 99 messages in each of two files
•Alarm function (page 28)
You can start playing back a desired message with an alarm on a desired
date and time. You can use this function to remind you of the time of the
meeting, etc.
•Index function (page 24)
You can add an index at the desired point during recording or playback
to divide a message into two. You can access easily the point where you
added an index during playback of a long recording such as of a
meeting.
You can also combine messages by erasing the index.
•Playback speed control (page 23)
You can play back messages rapidly (Fast playback)* or slowly (Slow
playback)*. This is useful when playing back a long recording such as a
meeting.
* Fast playback: +30% in LP mode or +20% in SP mode
Slow playback: –15%
•Advanced VOR function (page 20)
•Adding a recording to a previously recorded message (page 21)
You can add a recording to the message being played back to count as
one message.
•External microphone jack (page 22)
•LCD window with back light (page 43)
•Connecting to a personal computer
You can transfer the messages recorded in the ICD-R100 IC recorder to
the computer with the ICD-PCLINK Software. (For ICD-R100PC, use the
supplied software. For ICD-R100, use the optional PC Connecting Kit
ICKIT-W2.)

6GB
If the battery compartment
lid is accidentally detached,
attach it as illustrated.
Step 1: Installing the Batteries
1
2
Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
Insert two LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline batteries with
correct polarity, and close
the lid.
1
2
1
2
Getting Started

Getting Started
7GB
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time,
or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a
certain period of time. Please refer to Steps 2 to 4 in “Step 2: Setting the
Clock” on pages 8 and 9 to set the date and time.
Replacing the batteries
The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition
as follows:
When is displayed, replace the batteries with new ones.
Battery life*
With continuous use, approx. 19 hours recording/10 hours playback
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)
* When playing back through the internal speaker with VOL control at around 4
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
Notes
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
• When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you
removed the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock
setting display or incorrect date and time when you reinsert the batteries. In
this case, set the date and time again.
The recorded messages, however, will remain.
• When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones.
• Do not charge dry batteries.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
New
batteries Weak
batteries Batteries are exhausted. The unit will stop
operation.

8GB
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time,
or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a
certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 2.
Display the clock setting display.
Set the date.
Step 2: Setting the Clock
1Press MENU to
enter the menu
mode.*
2Press NPLAY/
STOP.
The month
digits will
flash.
* The “ALARM” display
may appear instead of
the “MODE” display
(see page 44).
3Set the month
and day in
sequence, then
press NPLAY/
STOP.
The hour digits
will flash.
1Press .or
>to select the
digits of the year.
1
2Press .once
to display “SET
DATE”.
3Press NPLAY/
STOP.
The year digits
will flash.
1Tip
This unit’s clock system
supports the Year 2000
indication. To set the
date to Year 2000,
display “00Y”.
2

Getting Started
9GB
Set the time.
Exit from the menu mode.
Press MENU.
33Set the minute.
4
1Press .or >
to select the digits
of the hour.
4Press NPLAY/STOP at the
time signal.
The display will return to
“SET DATE”.
2Press NPLAY/STOP.
The minute digits will
flash.

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Recording Messages
You can record up to 99 messages in each file (A and B).
Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last
recorded message, you can start recording quickly without searching for
the end of the last recording.
Select the file.
Start recording.
You do not need to keep pressing zREC/STOP while recording.
1
Press FILE to display
“A” or “B”.
1Press zREC/STOP.
Current
message
number
Counter
display*
2Speak to the built-in
microphone.
2
OPR indicator
(lights in red during
recording.)
e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Blank space
Newly recorded message
Remaining
memory
indicator
* The display selected with
the DISPLAY button
(page 34) appears.
Note
Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the
battery indicator (page 7).
Current file
Basic Operations