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3-866-581-13 (1) ICD-PCLINK Software Operating Instructions ©1999 by Sony Corporation
3-866-581-13 (1) ICD-PCLINK Software Operating Instructions ©1999 by Sony Corporation
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...Sony Corporation Documentation ©1999 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in your package. • This software... is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is a registered trademark of their respective holders. 2 Sony...Sony Corporation. You cannot connect other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other IC recorders...SHALL SONY ...THE SOFTWARE ...
...Sony Corporation Documentation ©1999 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in your package. • This software... is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is a registered trademark of their respective holders. 2 Sony...Sony Corporation. You cannot connect other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other IC recorders...SHALL SONY ...THE SOFTWARE ...
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... System Requirements 5 What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software 6 Operation Flow ...8 Setting Up Installing the ICD-PCLINK Software 9 Installing the software 9 Uninstalling the software 11 Connecting the Supplied Cable to Your Computer 12 Basic Operation: Transferring Messages between IC Recorder and Computer Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software 13 Names and Functions of the Main Window 16...
... System Requirements 5 What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software 6 Operation Flow ...8 Setting Up Installing the ICD-PCLINK Software 9 Installing the software 9 Uninstalling the software 11 Connecting the Supplied Cable to Your Computer 12 Basic Operation: Transferring Messages between IC Recorder and Computer Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software 13 Names and Functions of the Main Window 16...
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... the file by clicking [Start], [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK], and then [ReadMe]. 4 For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to the "readme.txt" file on the computer 55 Index ...57 Notes • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual software. • Explanations in this product, refer...
... the file by clicking [Start], [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK], and then [ReadMe]. 4 For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to the "readme.txt" file on the computer 55 Index ...57 Notes • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual software. • Explanations in this product, refer...
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..., the communication speed may not be used on some computers due to differences in hardware specifications. 5 Note The ICD-PCLINK Software may vary. Before You Begin BBefore You Begin System Requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible - Hard disk space: 10MB or...
..., the communication speed may not be used on some computers due to differences in hardware specifications. 5 Note The ICD-PCLINK Software may vary. Before You Begin BBefore You Begin System Requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible - Hard disk space: 10MB or...
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... computer (page 47), or attached to your computer. What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software The ICD-PCLINK Software enables you to do the following. • Transfer messages recorded on the ICD-R100 IC recorder to your e-mail (page 51). (E-mail software is not supplied.) When saving the messages on your computer, you can select from...
... computer (page 47), or attached to your computer. What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software The ICD-PCLINK Software enables you to do the following. • Transfer messages recorded on the ICD-R100 IC recorder to your e-mail (page 51). (E-mail software is not supplied.) When saving the messages on your computer, you can select from...
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...of the ICD-PCLINK Software to transfer or edit messages. 1"Saving the Messages to the Computer"(Page 19) 1"Transferring Sound Files from the Computer to the IC Recorder " (Page 30) 1"Editing the Messages in the IC recorder to your computer (Page 9) . 2 Transfer the messages in the IC recorder on ... a Backup of the IC Recorder"(Page 42) 4.Utilize the saved sound files (ICS files and WAV files) 1"Playing Back the Saved Sound Files on the Computer"(Page 47) 1"Tips on Utilizing the Saved Sound Files " (Page 51) 8 Operation Flow 1 Preparation: Install the ICD-PCLINK Software in your computer.
...of the ICD-PCLINK Software to transfer or edit messages. 1"Saving the Messages to the Computer"(Page 19) 1"Transferring Sound Files from the Computer to the IC Recorder " (Page 30) 1"Editing the Messages in the IC recorder to your computer (Page 9) . 2 Transfer the messages in the IC recorder on ... a Backup of the IC Recorder"(Page 42) 4.Utilize the saved sound files (ICS files and WAV files) 1"Playing Back the Saved Sound Files on the Computer"(Page 47) 1"Tips on Utilizing the Saved Sound Files " (Page 51) 8 Operation Flow 1 Preparation: Install the ICD-PCLINK Software in your computer.
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...exe]. The [Select Components] dialog box appears. 4 When installing the ICD-PCLINK Software: Select [ICD-PCLINK and ics-Player]. (Both the ICDPCLINK Software and the ICS Player will be installed and click [Next]. The [ICD-PCLINK installation] dialog box appears. 5 1Click [Next]. The [Select ...Directory] dialog box appears. 3 Select the directory where the ICD-PCLINK Software is to the next step. 2 Click [Next]. Continued 9 Setting Up BSetting Up Installing the ICD-PCLINK Software Installing the software Install the ICD-PCLINK Software in your computer's hard disk, etc. 1 Turn on your...
...exe]. The [Select Components] dialog box appears. 4 When installing the ICD-PCLINK Software: Select [ICD-PCLINK and ics-Player]. (Both the ICDPCLINK Software and the ICS Player will be installed and click [Next]. The [ICD-PCLINK installation] dialog box appears. 5 1Click [Next]. The [Select ...Directory] dialog box appears. 3 Select the directory where the ICD-PCLINK Software is to the next step. 2 Click [Next]. Continued 9 Setting Up BSetting Up Installing the ICD-PCLINK Software Installing the software Install the ICD-PCLINK Software in your computer's hard disk, etc. 1 Turn on your...
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.... 10 When the installation is completed. If the message on the screen, insert the supplied floppy disk 3 , and then click [OK]. The installation of the software starts. 6 When the message "Place installation disk #2 into the floppy drive and press the OK button" appears, insert the supplied floppy disk 2 and click [OK...
.... 10 When the installation is completed. If the message on the screen, insert the supplied floppy disk 3 , and then click [OK]. The installation of the software starts. 6 When the message "Place installation disk #2 into the floppy drive and press the OK button" appears, insert the supplied floppy disk 2 and click [OK...
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...uninstaller by clicking [Start] and then selecting [Settings], [Control Panel], and [Add/Remove Programs]. 11 If you installed the ICD-PCLINK Software, both the ICD-PCLINK Software and the ICS Player will be uninstalled. Note If you wish to move the files. Tip You can also start up .... Player only, the ICS Player will be uninstalled. Setting Up Uninstalling the software When you wish to uninstall the software and then reinstall it is installed, you need to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. 1 Click [Start] and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [Uninstall].
...uninstaller by clicking [Start] and then selecting [Settings], [Control Panel], and [Add/Remove Programs]. 11 If you installed the ICD-PCLINK Software, both the ICD-PCLINK Software and the ICS Player will be uninstalled. Note If you wish to move the files. Tip You can also start up .... Player only, the ICS Player will be uninstalled. Setting Up Uninstalling the software When you wish to uninstall the software and then reinstall it is installed, you need to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. 1 Click [Start] and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [Uninstall].
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Connecting the Supplied Cable to Your Computer Connect the supplied connecting cable to the 'bidirectional' mode. For details, see page 14.) Your computer Connecting cable (supplied) Start up the ICDPCLINK Software before connecting to the IC recorder. Note For some computers, you may have to change the parallel (printer) port setting to the parallel (printer) port of your computer. To parallel (printer) port To IC recorder (see page 55. 12
Connecting the Supplied Cable to Your Computer Connect the supplied connecting cable to the 'bidirectional' mode. For details, see page 14.) Your computer Connecting cable (supplied) Start up the ICDPCLINK Software before connecting to the IC recorder. Note For some computers, you may have to change the parallel (printer) port setting to the parallel (printer) port of your computer. To parallel (printer) port To IC recorder (see page 55. 12
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Basic Operation BBasic Operation: Transferring Messages between IC Recorder and Computer Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software Note Before starting up the software, make sure that the supplied connecting cable is connected to your computer (page 12). 1 Start up . Then, the following dialog box appears. The ICD-PCLINK Software starts up Windows. 2 Click [Start], and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [ICD-PCLINK]. Continued 13
Basic Operation BBasic Operation: Transferring Messages between IC Recorder and Computer Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software Note Before starting up the software, make sure that the supplied connecting cable is connected to your computer (page 12). 1 Start up . Then, the following dialog box appears. The ICD-PCLINK Software starts up Windows. 2 Click [Start], and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [ICD-PCLINK]. Continued 13
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Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software (continued) 3 Connect the IC recorder to connect the cable while operating the IC recorder (recording , playback, etc.). Doing so may damage the data in the IC recorder may be activated either. 4 Click [OK]. The alarm playback, if set, will not be exhausted. When ...time, the batteries in the IC recorder. Be sure to disconnect the cable from the IC recorder after use. • Do not remove the batteries from the IC recorder while it is connected to the computer. • While the IC recorder is completed, the ICD-PCLINK main window (Page 16) ...
Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software (continued) 3 Connect the IC recorder to connect the cable while operating the IC recorder (recording , playback, etc.). Doing so may damage the data in the IC recorder may be activated either. 4 Click [OK]. The alarm playback, if set, will not be exhausted. When ...time, the batteries in the IC recorder. Be sure to disconnect the cable from the IC recorder after use. • Do not remove the batteries from the IC recorder while it is connected to the computer. • While the IC recorder is completed, the ICD-PCLINK main window (Page 16) ...
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...). Ifthemessagestillappears,see "Troubleshooting" on a printer connected to the printer port. appears Communication between the IC recorder and the cable (page 14). • MaybeyouwereusingtheprinterportbeforestartinguptheICDPCLINK software, e.g. t Restartthecomputer. Check the following items and start the procedure from the IC recorder 15 Note If the "Battery Low Error"message appears, the remaining battery power of the IC...
...). Ifthemessagestillappears,see "Troubleshooting" on a printer connected to the printer port. appears Communication between the IC recorder and the cable (page 14). • MaybeyouwereusingtheprinterportbeforestartinguptheICDPCLINK software, e.g. t Restartthecomputer. Check the following items and start the procedure from the IC recorder 15 Note If the "Battery Low Error"message appears, the remaining battery power of the IC...
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Names and Functions of the Main Window "IC RECORDER" Area: Messages in the IC recorder (page 17). [ICD ->PC] button for saving the message to the computer (pages 22, 24, 26) [ICD
Names and Functions of the Main Window "IC RECORDER" Area: Messages in the IC recorder (page 17). [ICD ->PC] button for saving the message to the computer (pages 22, 24, 26) [ICD
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... being played back Right: Elapsed playback time You can also start playback by moving the slide bar. Playback sound will be played back on the ICD-PCLINK Software are 11kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural or 8kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only. To start playback, select a message in the IC... point by double-clicking the message or the ICS or WAV file.) Note The WAV files you can play back the messages in the "IC RECORDER"Area or an ICS file or a WAV file on the "PC"Area and click the N button. (You can play back on the main window. 18...
... being played back Right: Elapsed playback time You can also start playback by moving the slide bar. Playback sound will be played back on the ICD-PCLINK Software are 11kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural or 8kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only. To start playback, select a message in the IC... point by double-clicking the message or the ICS or WAV file.) Note The WAV files you can play back the messages in the "IC RECORDER"Area or an ICS file or a WAV file on the "PC"Area and click the N button. (You can play back on the main window. 18...
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.... You can play back ICS files using the supplied "ICS-Player" Software. (Page 48) When messages are the following: • ICS file (SONY IC RECORDER (*. wav)) The 8-bit WAV files can be played back using software such as Microsoft Sound Recorder supplied with Windows 98 or Windows 95. Save in LP mode ICS ... saved sound files can be played back on the ICD-PCLINK Software in the same way, but the differences are saved as ICS files, the sound data is compressed so that the size of a 150-minute message recorded in 16-bit when the software to be used requires 16-bit WAV files.
.... You can play back ICS files using the supplied "ICS-Player" Software. (Page 48) When messages are the following: • ICS file (SONY IC RECORDER (*. wav)) The 8-bit WAV files can be played back using software such as Microsoft Sound Recorder supplied with Windows 98 or Windows 95. Save in LP mode ICS ... saved sound files can be played back on the ICD-PCLINK Software in the same way, but the differences are saved as ICS files, the sound data is compressed so that the size of a 150-minute message recorded in 16-bit when the software to be used requires 16-bit WAV files.
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..." folder are automatically created when the ICD-PCLINK Software is installed. • When you save messages one by one, they will be saved in the "ICDPCLINK" folder. • When you save a Message File (A or B) or all Message Files at one time, folders are saved (C:) drive Program Files Sony ICD-PCLINK A_1999_10_10 A_01_1999_07_01. ics A_02_1999_07_02...
..." folder are automatically created when the ICD-PCLINK Software is installed. • When you save messages one by one, they will be saved in the "ICDPCLINK" folder. • When you save a Message File (A or B) or all Message Files at one time, folders are saved (C:) drive Program Files Sony ICD-PCLINK A_1999_10_10 A_01_1999_07_01. ics A_02_1999_07_02...
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...for ICS files only) and recording mode are as 8-bit or 16-bit WAV files using the ICD-PCLINK Software. First delete some of the messages from the computer's hard disk, etc. Messages recorded in the IC recorder. • Date and time of recording (for sound files whose names... mode and saved as follows: - You must change the format following the procedure on the Sony ICD-R100 IC Recorder Can be transferred one by one only. *Messages such as those recorded in a folder at one time (page 33). • SoundfilestransferredtotheICrecordercanbeplayedbackasmessages in LP mode are saved...
...for ICS files only) and recording mode are as 8-bit or 16-bit WAV files using the ICD-PCLINK Software. First delete some of the messages from the computer's hard disk, etc. Messages recorded in the IC recorder. • Date and time of recording (for sound files whose names... mode and saved as follows: - You must change the format following the procedure on the Sony ICD-R100 IC Recorder Can be transferred one by one only. *Messages such as those recorded in a folder at one time (page 33). • SoundfilestransferredtotheICrecordercanbeplayedbackasmessages in LP mode are saved...
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... the Computer Screen Using the main window of the ICD-PCLINK Software, you can change the order of messages in the IC recorder or delete the messages. (Adding or deleting of index is not possible.) Moving the messages By moving the messages on the main window, you can ...move the messages within the same Message File or to the top of messages in the IC recorder. Example: Moving Message05 in the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it at the desired position. 36 You can change the order of Message File A 1 Drag the message in Message...
... the Computer Screen Using the main window of the ICD-PCLINK Software, you can change the order of messages in the IC recorder or delete the messages. (Adding or deleting of index is not possible.) Moving the messages By moving the messages on the main window, you can ...move the messages within the same Message File or to the top of messages in the IC recorder. Example: Moving Message05 in the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it at the desired position. 36 You can change the order of Message File A 1 Drag the message in Message...