ICD-PCLink Software Instructions
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...The software described herein may not be governed by the terms of Intel Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR...THEREOF. You cannot connect other countries. • Pentium is for users Program ©1999 Sony Corporation Documentation ©1999 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. User registration (For customers in the U.S.A.) To receive the customer services...registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-R100 only. and other...
...The software described herein may not be governed by the terms of Intel Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR...THEREOF. You cannot connect other countries. • Pentium is for users Program ©1999 Sony Corporation Documentation ©1999 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. User registration (For customers in the U.S.A.) To receive the customer services...registered trademark of a separate user license agreement. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-R100 only. and other...
ICD-PCLink Software Instructions
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...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 Saving the Messages to the Computer 19 Saving messages one... 36 Deleting the Messages 38 Saving a Backup of the IC Recorder ("Back Up 42 Saving a backup (ICB) file to the computer 42 Restoring the backup file to the instruction manual of Contents This manual explains how to install and use the ICD-PCLINK Software. Table of the...
...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 Saving the Messages to the Computer 19 Saving messages one... 36 Deleting the Messages 38 Saving a Backup of the IC Recorder ("Back Up 42 Saving a backup (ICB) file to the computer 42 Restoring the backup file to the instruction manual of Contents This manual explains how to install and use the ICD-PCLINK Software. Table of the...
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... Saved Messages Playing Back the Saved Sound Files on the Computer 47 Playing back the WAV files 47 Playing back the ICS files (ICS Player 48 Converting ICS files to WAV files (ICS Player 50 Tips on Utilizing the Saved Sound Files 51 Additional Information Troubleshooting 52 When problems occur 52 Error messages 53.... For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. You can also open the file by clicking [Start], [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK], and then [ReadMe]. 4 Table of Windows 98 or Windows 95.
... Saved Messages Playing Back the Saved Sound Files on the Computer 47 Playing back the WAV files 47 Playing back the ICS files (ICS Player 48 Converting ICS files to WAV files (ICS Player 50 Tips on Utilizing the Saved Sound Files 51 Additional Information Troubleshooting 52 When problems occur 52 Error messages 53.... For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals. You can also open the file by clicking [Start], [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK], and then [ReadMe]. 4 Table of Windows 98 or Windows 95.
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... played back on the computer (page 47), or attached to the computer as sound files on the ICD-R100 IC recorder to your computer's hard disk (page 20). Your computer Record messages on the IC recorder Save the messages to your e-mail (page 51). (E-mail software is not supplied.) When saving the... messages on your computer, you to do the following. • Transfer messages recorded on your computer. What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software The ICD-PCLINK Software enables you can select from three file types: "ICS file", "8-bit WAV file", or "16-bit WAV file" (page 27).
... played back on the computer (page 47), or attached to the computer as sound files on the ICD-R100 IC recorder to your computer's hard disk (page 20). Your computer Record messages on the IC recorder Save the messages to your e-mail (page 51). (E-mail software is not supplied.) When saving the... messages on your computer, you to do the following. • Transfer messages recorded on your computer. What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software The ICD-PCLINK Software enables you can select from three file types: "ICS file", "8-bit WAV file", or "16-bit WAV file" (page 27).
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... played back on page 42) and later restore the messages to the IC recorder. 7 You can transfer back to the IC recorder messages recorded with your IC recorder and saved to your computer (see "Saving a Backup of all messages in the IC recorder to the IC recorder are ICS files recorded with Sony IC Recorder ICD-R100, and PCM 11kHz sampling, 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only...
... played back on page 42) and later restore the messages to the IC recorder. 7 You can transfer back to the IC recorder messages recorded with your IC recorder and saved to your computer (see "Saving a Backup of all messages in the IC recorder to the IC recorder are ICS files recorded with Sony IC Recorder ICD-R100, and PCM 11kHz sampling, 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only...
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Operation Flow 1 Preparation: Install the ICD-PCLINK Software in your computer (Page 9) . 2 Transfer the messages in the IC recorder on the Computer Screen" (Page 36) 1"Saving 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 ...Page 13) 3.Use the features 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. You can view the...
Operation Flow 1 Preparation: Install the ICD-PCLINK Software in your computer (Page 9) . 2 Transfer the messages in the IC recorder on the Computer Screen" (Page 36) 1"Saving 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 ...Page 13) 3.Use the features 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. You can view the...
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... [A:3.5inch FD]. 4 Double-click [Setup.exe]. The [Select Destination Directory] dialog box appears. 3 Select the directory where the ICD-PCLINK Software is to be installed). When installing only the ICS Player: Select [ics-Player]. The [ICD-PCLINK installation] dialog box appears. 5 1Click [Next]. Note Be sure to the next step. 2 Click [Next]. The [Select...
... [A:3.5inch FD]. 4 Double-click [Setup.exe]. The [Select Destination Directory] dialog box appears. 3 Select the directory where the ICD-PCLINK Software is to be installed). When installing only the ICS Player: Select [ics-Player]. The [ICD-PCLINK installation] dialog box appears. 5 1Click [Next]. Note Be sure to the next step. 2 Click [Next]. The [Select...
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Tip You can also start up . 2 Follow the displayed instructions. 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 software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you just move the .../Remove Programs]. 11 The software does not work properly if you need to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. 1 Click [Start] and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [Uninstall]. Setting Up Uninstalling the software When you installed the...
Tip You can also start up . 2 Follow the displayed instructions. 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 software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you just move the .../Remove Programs]. 11 The software does not work properly if you need to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. 1 Click [Start] and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [Uninstall]. Setting Up Uninstalling the software When you installed the...
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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 IC recorder. Note For some computers, you may have to change the parallel (printer) port setting to the 'bidirectional' mode. For details, see page 14.) Your computer Connecting cable (supplied) Start up the ICDPCLINK Software before connecting 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 IC recorder. Note For some computers, you may have to change the parallel (printer) port setting to the 'bidirectional' mode. For details, see page 14.) Your computer Connecting cable (supplied) Start up the ICDPCLINK Software before connecting to the parallel (printer) port of your computer.
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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 . The ICD-PCLINK Software starts up Windows. 2 Click [Start], and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [ICD-PCLINK]. Then, the following dialog box appears. 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 . The ICD-PCLINK Software starts up Windows. 2 Click [Start], and select [Programs], [ICD-PCLINK] and then [ICD-PCLINK]. Then, the following dialog box appears. Continued 13
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... is connected to the computer. • While the IC recorder is connected to connect the cable while operating the IC recorder (recording , playback, etc.). The alarm playback, if set, will not be exhausted. Data transmission between the IC recorder and the computer starts. Make sure that the IC recorder is completed, the ICD-PCLINK main window (Page 16) appears. 14...
... is connected to the computer. • While the IC recorder is connected to connect the cable while operating the IC recorder (recording , playback, etc.). The alarm playback, if set, will not be exhausted. Data transmission between the IC recorder and the computer starts. Make sure that the IC recorder is completed, the ICD-PCLINK main window (Page 16) appears. 14...
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...the computer.) To detach the cable from the beginning. • Isthecableconnectedproperly? t Checktheconnectionbetweenthecableandthecomputer(page12), and between the IC recorder and the computer was not successful (Connection Error). Note If the "Battery Low Error"message appears, the remaining battery power ...of the IC recorder is connected properly." t Restartthecomputer. Check the following items and start the procedure from the IC recorder 15 Make sure that the batteries are not exhausted, battery power may not...
...the computer.) To detach the cable from the beginning. • Isthecableconnectedproperly? t Checktheconnectionbetweenthecableandthecomputer(page12), and between the IC recorder and the computer was not successful (Connection Error). Note If the "Battery Low Error"message appears, the remaining battery power ...of the IC recorder is connected properly." t Restartthecomputer. Check the following items and start the procedure from the IC recorder 15 Make sure that the batteries are not exhausted, battery power may not...
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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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... File A will be displayed. Folders and sound files • ICS file (extension: .ics) • WAV file (extension: .wav) • ICB file (extension: .icb) Continued 17 •"IC RECORDER" Area: Messages in the IC recorder Message File A If you double-click A or click , the list of recording, length, recording mode (SP or LP) and the alarm setting (always "None...
... File A will be displayed. Folders and sound files • ICS file (extension: .ics) • WAV file (extension: .wav) • ICB file (extension: .icb) Continued 17 •"IC RECORDER" Area: Messages in the IC recorder Message File A If you double-click A or click , the list of recording, length, recording mode (SP or LP) and the alarm setting (always "None...
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... left to right during playback. You can start playback at a desired point by double-clicking the message or the ICS or WAV file.) Note The WAV files you can play back on the ICD-PCLINK Software are 11kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural or 8kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only. Playback... the computer's speaker. Counter display Left: length of the message being played back Right: Elapsed playback time You can play back the messages in the "IC RECORDER"Area or an ICS file or a WAV file on the main window. 18
... left to right during playback. You can start playback at a desired point by double-clicking the message or the ICS or WAV file.) Note The WAV files you can play back on the ICD-PCLINK Software are 11kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural or 8kHz sampling 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only. Playback... the computer's speaker. Counter display Left: length of the message being played back Right: Elapsed playback time You can play back the messages in the "IC RECORDER"Area or an ICS file or a WAV file on the main window. 18
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Continued 19 Basic Operation Saving the Messages to save the messages as sound files on your computer's hard disk, etc. Tip If you wish to the Computer You can choose from three file types: "ICS file" (Sony's original format), "8-bit WAV file" or "16-bit WAV file". (See page 27 for details.) There are three ways of all the messages currently recorded in a Message File at one time"(page 23) or "all the messages in the IC recorder, see page 42. You can save a backup of saving messages: "one by one"(page 20), "all Message Files at one time"(page 25).
Continued 19 Basic Operation Saving the Messages to save the messages as sound files on your computer's hard disk, etc. Tip If you wish to the Computer You can choose from three file types: "ICS file" (Sony's original format), "8-bit WAV file" or "16-bit WAV file". (See page 27 for details.) There are three ways of all the messages currently recorded in a Message File at one time"(page 23) or "all the messages in the IC recorder, see page 42. You can save a backup of saving messages: "one by one"(page 20), "all Message Files at one time"(page 25).
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When you wish to save. You can drop it anywhere in the shadowed area in the above illustration. 1 You can transfer messages from the IC recorder to the computer in either of the following procedure explains the former: "drag-and-drop" operation. 1 Drag the message you wish to save it .... 2 Drop the message in that folder. 20 The following two ways: by "drag-and-drop" operation from the "IC RECORDER" Area to the "PC" Area using the mouse, or by one by clicking the [ICD ->PC] button. Saving the Messages to the Computer (continued) Saving messages one You can also drop the message...
When you wish to save. You can drop it anywhere in the shadowed area in the above illustration. 1 You can transfer messages from the IC recorder to the computer in either of the following procedure explains the former: "drag-and-drop" operation. 1 Drag the message you wish to save it .... 2 Drop the message in that folder. 20 The following two ways: by "drag-and-drop" operation from the "IC RECORDER" Area to the "PC" Area using the mouse, or by one by clicking the [ICD ->PC] button. Saving the Messages to the Computer (continued) Saving messages one You can also drop the message...
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The following characters cannot be saved (page 28) File type Change the destination and/or the file name, if you wish, before proceeding to be used in a newly created folder by clicking [New Folder] . Note The following dialog box appears. You can also save the message in a file name 3 Select the file type (page 27). Basic Operation Select among ICS file, 8 bit WAV file and 16 bit WAV file. Destination to which the message is to be saved File name to the next step. Continued 21
The following characters cannot be saved (page 28) File type Change the destination and/or the file name, if you wish, before proceeding to be used in a newly created folder by clicking [New Folder] . Note The following dialog box appears. You can also save the message in a file name 3 Select the file type (page 27). Basic Operation Select among ICS file, 8 bit WAV file and 16 bit WAV file. Destination to which the message is to be saved File name to the next step. Continued 21
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If you wish to overwrite the file, click [Yes]. To save the message using the [ICD ->PC] button Select the message in the "PC" Area. Saving the Messages to change the file name, click [No]. When a message with the same file name exists The following dialog box appears. If you wish to the Computer (continued) 2 Click [Save]. The saved file will be displayed in the "IC RECORDER" Area and click the [ICD ->PC] button. 22
If you wish to overwrite the file, click [Yes]. To save the message using the [ICD ->PC] button Select the message in the "PC" Area. Saving the Messages to change the file name, click [No]. When a message with the same file name exists The following dialog box appears. If you wish to the Computer (continued) 2 Click [Save]. The saved file will be displayed in the "IC RECORDER" Area and click the [ICD ->PC] button. 22
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The following dialog box appears. Saving all the messages in a Message File at one time You can save all the messages in a Message File (A or B) at one time as one folder. 1 Drag the Message File (A or B) you wish to save from the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it in the "PC" Area in the same way explained in "Saving messages one by one" on page 20. Continued Basic Operation 23
The following dialog box appears. Saving all the messages in a Message File at one time You can save all the messages in a Message File (A or B) at one time as one folder. 1 Drag the Message File (A or B) you wish to save from the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it in the "PC" Area in the same way explained in "Saving messages one by one" on page 20. Continued Basic Operation 23
