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... • The supplied connecting cable is for Windows and cannot be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. All other IC recorders. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ...USE THEREOF. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in your package. • This software is for users Program ©1999 Sony Corporation Documentation ©1999 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-R100 only.
... • The supplied connecting cable is for Windows and cannot be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. All other IC recorders. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ...USE THEREOF. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in your package. • This software is for users Program ©1999 Sony Corporation Documentation ©1999 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-R100 only.
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...the instruction manual of Contents This manual explains how to the IC recorder 45 Continued 3 Before You Begin 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 Saving the Messages to the Computer 19 Saving...
...the instruction manual of Contents This manual explains how to the IC recorder 45 Continued 3 Before You Begin 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 Saving the Messages to the Computer 19 Saving...
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What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software The ICD-PCLINK Software enables you can save the transferred messages as sound files Transfer messages ICS file WAV file 6 Your computer Record messages on your computer. The messages saved to your computer can be played back on the computer...not supplied.) When saving the messages on your computer, you to do the following. • Transfer messages recorded on the ICD-R100 IC recorder to the computer as sound files on the IC recorder Save the messages to your computer's hard disk (page 20). You can select from three file types...
What You Can Do With the ICD-PCLINK Software The ICD-PCLINK Software enables you can save the transferred messages as sound files Transfer messages ICS file WAV file 6 Your computer Record messages on your computer. The messages saved to your computer can be played back on the computer...not supplied.) When saving the messages on your computer, you to do the following. • Transfer messages recorded on the ICD-R100 IC recorder to the computer as sound files on the IC recorder Save the messages to your computer's hard disk (page 20). You can select from three file types...
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... e-mail, etc. *The sound files you received via e-mail, etc. The messages transferred from the IC recorder • Sound files you can transfer back to the IC recorder (page 30). You can transfer back to the IC recorder messages recorded with Sony IC Recorder ICD-R100, and PCM 11kHz sampling, 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only. • Utilize the saved sound...
... e-mail, etc. *The sound files you received via e-mail, etc. The messages transferred from the IC recorder • Sound files you can transfer back to the IC recorder (page 30). You can transfer back to the IC recorder messages recorded with Sony IC Recorder ICD-R100, and PCM 11kHz sampling, 8/16 bit monaural WAV files only. • Utilize the saved sound...
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... Supplied Cable to your computer. 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 ICD-PCLINK Software to transfer or edit messages. 1"Saving the Messages to ... Files from the Computer to the IC Recorder " (Page 30) 1"Editing the Messages in the IC recorder to Your Computer"(Page 12) 1"Starting up the ICD-PCLINK Software "(Page 13) 3.Use the features of the IC Recorder"(Page 42) 4.Utilize the saved sound files (ICS files and WAV files) 1"Playing ...
... Supplied Cable to your computer. 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 ICD-PCLINK Software to transfer or edit messages. 1"Saving the Messages to ... Files from the Computer to the IC Recorder " (Page 30) 1"Editing the Messages in the IC recorder to Your Computer"(Page 12) 1"Starting up the ICD-PCLINK Software "(Page 13) 3.Use the features of the IC Recorder"(Page 42) 4.Utilize the saved sound files (ICS files and WAV files) 1"Playing ...
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To parallel (printer) port To IC recorder (see page 55. 12 Note For some computers, you may have to change the parallel (printer) port setting to the parallel (printer) port of your computer. For details, see page 14.) Your computer Connecting cable (supplied) Start up the ICDPCLINK Software before connecting to the IC recorder. Connecting the Supplied Cable to Your Computer Connect the supplied connecting cable to the 'bidirectional' mode.
To parallel (printer) port To IC recorder (see page 55. 12 Note For some computers, you may have to change the parallel (printer) port setting to the parallel (printer) port of your computer. For details, see page 14.) Your computer Connecting cable (supplied) Start up the ICDPCLINK Software before connecting to the IC recorder. Connecting the Supplied Cable to Your Computer Connect the supplied connecting cable to the 'bidirectional' mode.
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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]. Continued 13 Then, the following dialog box appears.
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]. Continued 13 Then, the following dialog box appears.
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... computer Connecting cable (supplied) (For connection with the computer, see page 12.) Notes • If you cannot operate the IC recorder. Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software (continued) 3 Connect the IC recorder to the computer for an extended period of the IC recorder. Make sure that the IC recorder is completed, the ICD-PCLINK main window (Page 16) appears. 14
... computer Connecting cable (supplied) (For connection with the computer, see page 12.) Notes • If you cannot operate the IC recorder. Starting Up the ICD-PCLINK Software (continued) 3 Connect the IC recorder to the computer for an extended period of the IC recorder. Make sure that the IC recorder is completed, the ICD-PCLINK main window (Page 16) appears. 14
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... 52. Disconnect the cable from the beginning. • Isthecableconnectedproperly? t Restartthecomputer. Ifthemessagestillappears,see "Troubleshooting" on a printer connected to the printer port. 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...
... 52. Disconnect the cable from the beginning. • Isthecableconnectedproperly? t Restartthecomputer. Ifthemessagestillappears,see "Troubleshooting" on a printer connected to the printer port. 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...
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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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... not been set on the IC recorder) Remaining recording time on the IC recorder in SP and LP modes •"PC" Area: Folders and sound files in the computer Drive Directory Basic Operation If you right-click an ICS file, the date and time of recording, length, recording mode (SP or LP)..., the list of the messages in Message File A will be displayed. •"IC RECORDER" Area: Messages in the IC recorder Message File A If you click the right mouse button ('rightclick'), the date and time of recording, length, recording mode (SP or LP) and the alarm setting of that message are displayed. ...
... not been set on the IC recorder) Remaining recording time on the IC recorder in SP and LP modes •"PC" Area: Folders and sound files in the computer Drive Directory Basic Operation If you right-click an ICS file, the date and time of recording, length, recording mode (SP or LP)..., the list of the messages in Message File A will be displayed. •"IC RECORDER" Area: Messages in the IC recorder Message File A If you click the right mouse button ('rightclick'), the date and time of recording, length, recording mode (SP or LP) and the alarm setting of that message are displayed. ...
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... playback time 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 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 also start... on the main window. 18 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 recorder and sound files saved to the computer. Names and Functions of the Main...
... playback time 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 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 also start... on the main window. 18 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 recorder and sound files saved to the computer. Names and Functions of the Main...
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Continued 19 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 Message Files at one time"(page 25). You can save a backup of saving messages: "one by one"(page 20), "all the messages in a Message File at one time"(page 23) or "all the messages currently recorded in the IC recorder, see page 42. Basic Operation Saving the Messages to save the messages as sound files on your computer's hard disk, etc.
Continued 19 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 Message Files at one time"(page 25). You can save a backup of saving messages: "one by one"(page 20), "all the messages in a Message File at one time"(page 23) or "all the messages currently recorded in the IC recorder, see page 42. Basic Operation Saving the Messages to save the messages as sound files on your computer's hard disk, etc.
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The following two ways: by "drag-and-drop" operation from the "IC RECORDER" Area to the "PC" Area using the mouse, or by one You can also drop the message in a folder in the "PC" Area to save ... save . You can drop it in that folder. 20 When you wish to save from the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it anywhere in the shadowed area in the above illustration. 1 You can transfer messages from the IC recorder to the computer in the "PC" Area. Saving the Messages to the Computer (continued) Saving...
The following two ways: by "drag-and-drop" operation from the "IC RECORDER" Area to the "PC" Area using the mouse, or by one You can also drop the message in a folder in the "PC" Area to save ... save . You can drop it in that folder. 20 When you wish to save from the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it anywhere in the shadowed area in the above illustration. 1 You can transfer messages from the IC recorder to the computer in the "PC" Area. Saving the Messages to the Computer (continued) Saving...
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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]. If you wish to change the file name, click [No]. To save the message using the [ICD ->PC] button Select the message in the "PC" Area. When a message with the same file name exists The following dialog box appears. Saving the Messages 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]. If you wish to change the file name, click [No]. To save the message using the [ICD ->PC] button Select the message in the "PC" Area. When a message with the same file name exists The following dialog box appears. Saving the Messages to the Computer (continued) 2 Click [Save].
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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 The following dialog box appears.
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... folder in a newly created folder by clicking [New Folder] . You can also save the Message File using the [ICD ->PC] button Select the Message File (A or B) in the "IC RECORDER" Area and click the [ICD ->PC] button. 24 Saving the Messages to the Computer (continued) Destination to which the file is to be saved...
... folder in a newly created folder by clicking [New Folder] . You can also save the Message File using the [ICD ->PC] button Select the Message File (A or B) in the "IC RECORDER" Area and click the [ICD ->PC] button. 24 Saving the Messages to the Computer (continued) Destination to which the file is to be saved...
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Basic Operation The following dialog box appears. Destination to which the folder is to be saved Folder name to be saved (page 28) Select file type (page 27). (All messages in the folder are saved in "Saving messages one by one big folder that consists of two sub-folders. 1 Drag "ICD-R100" from the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it in the "PC" Area in the same way explained in the selected file type.) Continued 25 Saving all Message Files at one time You can save all the messages in both Message Files A and B at one time as one " on page 20.
Basic Operation The following dialog box appears. Destination to which the folder is to be saved Folder name to be saved (page 28) Select file type (page 27). (All messages in the folder are saved in "Saving messages one by one big folder that consists of two sub-folders. 1 Drag "ICD-R100" from the "IC RECORDER" Area and drop it in the "PC" Area in the same way explained in the selected file type.) Continued 25 Saving all Message Files at one time You can save all the messages in both Message Files A and B at one time as one " on page 20.
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Note The following characters cannot be displayed in a folder name 2 Click [Save]. To save the folder in the "IC RECORDER" Area and click the [ICD ->PC] button. 26 Click [OK], change the folder name and then click [Save] again. The saved folder will be used in the "PC"Area. ...appears. You can also save all Message Files using the [ICD ->PC] button Select "ICD-R100" in a newly created folder by clicking [New Folder] . When a folder with the same name exists The message "This folder already exists....
Note The following characters cannot be displayed in a folder name 2 Click [Save]. To save the folder in the "IC RECORDER" Area and click the [ICD ->PC] button. 26 Click [OK], change the folder name and then click [Save] again. The saved folder will be used in the "PC"Area. ...appears. You can also save all Message Files using the [ICD ->PC] button Select "ICD-R100" in a newly created folder by clicking [New Folder] . When a folder with the same name exists The message "This folder already exists....
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...wav)) The 8-bit WAV 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 LP mode ICS file : approx. 15.6 MB 8 bit WAV file: approx.... WAV files. On file types All the saved sound files can be played back using software such as Microsoft Sound Recorder supplied with Windows 98 or Windows 95. 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 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 LP mode ICS file : approx. 15.6 MB 8 bit WAV file: approx.... WAV files. On file types All the saved sound files can be played back using software such as Microsoft Sound Recorder supplied with Windows 98 or Windows 95. You can play back ICS files using the supplied "ICS-Player" Software. (Page 48) When messages are the following: • ICS file (SONY IC RECORDER (*.