Sony ICD-B200 Operating Instructions

IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery
compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ICD-B100/B200 Serial No.
ICD-B100/B200
2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Information
Troubleshooting
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY Before taking the unit for repair, check the following
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY sections. Should any problem persist after you have
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit does not operate.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
polarity.
• The batteries are weak.
INFORMATION
• The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
you press any button, "HOLD" will flash three
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
times.)
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
No sound comes from the speaker.
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
• The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
• The volume is turned down completely.
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. "FULL" is displayed and you cannot start
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur recording.
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
• The memory is full. Erase some of the messages.
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
• 99 messages has been recorded in the selected
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
folder. Select another folder or erase some of the
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
messages.
the following measures:
Noise is heard.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally
receiver. rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different that noise was recorded.
from that to which the receiver is connected. • The unit was placed near an AC power source, a
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
for help. recording or playback.
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
recording. Clean the plug.
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
• Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the
to operate this equipment.
plug.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Recording level is low.
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
• Slide MIC SENS to "HIGH".
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
Recording is interrupted.
any interference received, including interference that may
• The advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR
cause undesired operation.
to "OFF".
Recording level is unstable (when recording
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or music, etc.).
http://www.sony.com/ • This unit is designed to automatically adjust the
recording level when recording meetings, etc., and
is not suitable for music recording.
"--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed.
Precautions • You have not set the clock.
"--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed on the REC
On power
DATE display.
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA)
• The date and time of recording will not be
alkaline batteries.
displayed if you recorded the message when the
clock was not set.
On safety
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating You cannot divide a message.
any motorized vehicle.
• You cannot divide a message in a folder which has
99 messages.
On handling
• If you divide messages frequently, the unit may
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a
become unable to divide a message.
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
• You cannot divide a message in the first or the last
shock.
1 second of a message.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove
the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified You cannot record messages up to the
personnel before operating it any further.
maximum recording time.
On noise • If you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and
LP modes, the recordable time varies from the
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC
maximum HQ mode recording time to the
power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
maximum LP mode recording time.
recording or playback.
• No more recording can be made when 99 messages
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger,
each have been recorded in a folder.
etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system,
On maintenance this unit records in the minimum recording unit. If
the length of each message cannot be divided by
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in
water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. the minimum recording unit, the remaining
recording time may decrease by more than the
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,
total length of the messages.
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit does not operate correctly.
Backup recommendations
• Take out the battery and insert it again.
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental
operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we
Please note that recorded messages may be erased
recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded
during service or repair work.
messages on a tape recorder, etc.
BGetting started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries
1
Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
2
Insert two LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline batteries with
Printed on 100% recycled
paper using VOC (Volatile
correct polarity, and close the
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
lid.
Make sure to insert both
of the batteries from
their – ends.
If the battery compartment lid is
accidentally detached, attach it as
illustrated.
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 3 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" to set the
date and time.
Step 2: Setting the Clock
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been
without battery for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 2.
1
Display the clock setting display.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu
mode.
2
Set the date.
1 Press – . or >+ to select
the digits of the year.
Tip
To set the date to Year 2004, display
"04Y".
3
Set the time.
1 Press – . or >+ to select
the digits of the hour.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The minute digits will flash.
Tip
This unit does not have a power on/off
switch. The display is shown at all
times.
BBasic Operations
Recording Messages
You can record up to 99 messages in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D).
Replacing the batteries
Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded
The battery indicator on the display
message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the
window shows the battery
last recording.
condition.
e.g.
When flashes, replace the Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message
batteries with new ones.
Note
When flashes, the batteries are
exhausted and the unit will stop Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery
indicator.
operation.
Battery life* 1
Select the recording mode.
With continuous use, approx. 7.5
hours recording/5 hours playback in
the HQ mode, and approx.15.5 hours
For how to select the recording mode, see "Changing the
recording/8.5 hours playback in the Recording Mode" on the reverse side.
SP and LP modes is possible.
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03
2
(size AAA)
Select the folder.
* When playing back through the
internal speaker with the medium
volume level
Press FOLDER to
The battery life may shorten
display the folder in
depending on the operation of the
which you wish to
unit.
record messages.
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
3
display may show the clock setting
Start recording.
display or incorrect date and time
when you reinsert the batteries. In
this case, set the date and time
again.
1 Press zXREC/PAUSE.
The recorded messages and alarm
setting, however, will remain.
• When replacing the batteries, be
sure to replace both batteries with
Recording mode
new ones.
Current message
• Do not charge dry batteries.
number
• When you are not going to use the
Counter display*
unit for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Remaining memory
• The unit is accessing data while
indicator
"ACCESS" appears in the display
window. While accessing, do not
remove the batteries. Doing so may
damage the data. You do not need to keep pressing zXREC/PAUSE while recording.
4
Stop recording.
zXREC/PAUSE
2 Press – . or >+ to display "SET
DATE".
If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you
record you will record in the same folder.
3 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
To Do this
The year digits will flash.
pause recording* Press zXREC/PAUSE.
During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in
red and "PAUSE" flashes in the display window.
release pause and Press zXREC/PAUSE.
resume recording Recording resumes from that point.
(To stop recording after pausing recording, press
xSTOP.)
listen to the current Press xSTOP to stop recording, then press
recording NxPLAY/STOP.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
review the current Press NxPLAY/STOP during recording.
The month digits will flash.
recording instantly
select the microphone You can select the microphone sensitivity by
sensitivity setting MIC SENS.
HIGH: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or
spacious place.
LOW: To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
3 Set the month and day in sequence,
then press NxPLAY/STOP.
* About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released
The hour digits will flash.
and the unit goes into the stop mode.
3 Set the minute.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time
signal.
The display will return to "SET
DATE".
5 Press MENU to exit from the menu
mode.
If the unit is left unused for more
than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the
display will show the current time .
Playing Back Messages
When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1.
Note on recording When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3.
Noise may be recorded if an object,
such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubs or scratches the unit during 1
Select the folder.
recording.
Blank space
Maximum recording time
The maximum recording time of all Press FOLDER to display
the folders is as follows. You can the folder you wish to
record messages for the maximum play back.
recording time in a single folder.
ICD-B100 ICD-B200
HQ* 1 h. 45 min. 3 h. 40 min.
SP** 4 h. 50 min. 9 h. 50 min.
LP*** 8 h. 16 h. 10 min.
(h.: hours/min.: minutes)
* HQ: High quality recording mode
2
(monaural sound)
Select the message number.
** SP: Standard play recording mode
(monaural sound)
Current folder ***LP: Long play recording mode
(monaural sound)
Press – . or >+ to
Notes
display the desired
• To record in better sound quality,
message number.
select the HQ mode. For switching
– .: for smaller
the recording mode, see "Changing
the Recording Mode" on the reverse message number
side.
>+: for larger
• Before making a long recording, be
message number
sure to check the battery indicator.
• The maximum recording time and
the number of messages you can
make varies depending on the
conditions of use.
• When you record messages in the
* The display selected with the DISPLAY button appears (see the reverse side).
mixture of HQ, SP and LP mode, the
maximum recording time will be
OPR indicator
between those for the HQ and LP
(lights in red during 3
modes.
Start playback.
recording.)
• Due to the limitation of the IC
recording system, this unit records
in the minimum recording unit of
2 Speak to the
approx. 30 seconds at most,
built-in
1 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
therefore the following symptoms
microphone.
may occur:
– When a message is shorter than
the minimum recording unit, it is
* The display selected
still counted as approx. 30
with the DISPLAY
seconds at most so the remaining
button appears.
recording time will decrease by
more than the actual length of the
message.
– When the message is longer than Counter display (or the
the minimum recording unit, the selected display mode)
remaining recording time will
decrease by more than the actual
length of the message if it cannot
be divided by the minimum
NxPLAY/STOP
recording unit without a
remainder.
– The sum of the number on the
counter (elapsed recording time)
Press xSTOP. and the remaining recording time After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next
The unit stops at the may be less than the unit's message. When the continuous play function is set to "ON" (see the reverse
maximum recording time.
beginning of the current side), the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder.
When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the
recording.
Remaining memory beginning of the last message.
indication
For private listening
During recording, the remaining
memory indicator decreases one by Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack. The built-
one. in speaker will be automatically disconnected. If noise is heard, wipe the
headphones plug.
The memory is
nearly full.
Other operations
Flashing To
When the remaining time of
stop at the current position
recording reaches 5 minutes, the
last one of the indication flashes.
If the remaining recording time
go back to the beginning
display mode is selected,
of the current message
"REMAIN" will also flash when the
remaining time reaches 1 minute.
skip to the next message
When the memory is full, recording
go back to previous
automatically stops and "FULL"
messages/skip to succeeding
will flash in the display window
messages
with an alarm sound. To continue
recording, first erase some of the
messages.
Notes
• If you press zXREC/PAUSE when
the memory is full, "FULL" will flash
with an alarm sound. Erase some of
the messages before you start
recording again.
• If you press zXREC/PAUSE after
you have recorded 99 messages,
"FULL" will flash with an alarm
sound. Select another folder or erase
some of the messages.
Starting recording
automatically in response
to the sound — Advanced
VOR function
When VOR (voice operated
recording) is set to ON in the menu,
recording starts when the recorder
detects sound. ("VOR" is displayed
in the display window.)
Recording stops when no sound is
heard. ("VOR PAUSE" flashes in
the display window.)
Note
VOR function is affected by the sound
around you. Set the MIC SENS to
HIGH or LOW. If recording is not
satisfactory after you have changed
the microphone sensitivity, or for
important recording, set VOR to OFF.
Playing back a message
repeatedly
— Repeat Play
During playback, press
NxPLAY/STOP for more than
one second.
" " will be displayed and the
selected message will be played
Current folder back repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press
NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop
playback, press xSTOP.
Playing back all messages
in a folder continuously
— Continuous Play
You can select the continuous play
mode with the CONT in the menu.
When you set CONT to ON, you
can play back all messages in a
folder continuously.
Searching forward/
backward during playback
Selected message number
(Cue/Review)
To search forward, keep >+
Number of
pressed during playback and
messages in
release the button at the point you
a folder
wish to resume playback.
To search backward, keep – .
Counter
pressed during playback and
display*
release the button at the point you
wish to resume playback.
If you keep >+ or – .pressed,
the unit starts to search at higher
speed.
For the first 10 seconds of cue/
review, fast playback sound can be
heard. When searching at a higher
speed, playback sound will not be
heard.
During cue/review, the counter
will be displayed, regardless of the
EAR jack
display mode setting.
1 Tip
OPR indicator
When fast playback is done to the end
(lights in green during of the last message, "END" flashes 5
playback.) times. (You cannot hear the playback
sound.) If you keep – . pressed
2 Adjust the volume
while "END" is flashing, the messages
with VOL +/– . are played back rapidly, and normal
playback will start at the point you
release the button.
When "END" stops flashing and the
xSTOP OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
stop at the beginning of the last
message.
If the last message is long and you
wish to start playback at a later part of
the message, keep >+ pressed to
play back the message to the end and
then press – . while "END" is
flashing to go back to the desired
point.
(For messages other than the last one,
go to the beginning of the next
message and play backward to the
desired point.)
Do this
Press NxPLAY/STOP or xSTOP.
To resume playback from that point,
press NxPLAY/STOP again.
Press – . once.
Press >+ once.
Press – . or >+ repeatedly.
(During stop mode, keep the button
pressed to skip the messages
continuously.)