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3-250-529-12 (1)
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
ICD-S7
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-250-529-12 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-S7 © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Notice For Users

    The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. • This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-S7 only. You cannot connect other IC recorders. Information...
  • Page 3 Trademarks • “LPEC” is the trademark of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries ................6 Replacing the Batteries ................. 7 Step 2: Setting the Clock ..................8 Basic Operations Recording Messages .................... 10 Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment ....15 Recording with an External Microphone ..........
  • Page 5 Other Functions Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ......44 Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) ............... 48 Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function ........49 Formatting the Memory ..................50 Changing the Settings — MENU ..............52 Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. 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.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Batteries

    : Replace both of the two batteries with new ones. The “LOW BATT” (low batteries) is displayed and the unit will stop operation. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) In continuous recording: Approx. 10 hours Approx. 12 hours In continuous playback: Approx.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Setting The Clock

    Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 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.
  • Page 9 2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash. 3 Set the month and day in sequence, then press the jog lever (x•B). The hour digits will flash. Set the time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the digits of the hour.

  • Page 10: Recording Messages

    BBasic Operations Recording Messages You can record the maximum of 99 messages in each of the three (A, B, C) folders. You can record messages in the following three ways: • Add a recording behind the last recorded message • Add a recording to a previously recorded message (page 32) •...
  • Page 11 Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) in which you wish to record messages. Selected folder e.g. Start recording. 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. Built-in You do not need to keep pressing microphone z z z z z REC/REC PAUSE while recording.

  • Page 12: Stop Recording

    Recording Messages (continued) Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or turns in orange, do not remove the batteries. Doing so may damage the data. • When you connect an external speaker or a connecting cord to the EAR/MIC jack, you cannot record from the built-in microphone. Disconnect the speaker or cable.
  • Page 13 Do this review the current Press the jog lever (x•B). recording instantly Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded. review during recording Press the jog lever down (.) during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound.
  • Page 14 Recording Messages (continued) Starting recording automatically in response to the sound — Advanced VOR function You can set the VOR (voice operated recording) function in the menu. With VOR set to ON, recording starts when the recorder detects sound, and “VOR” appears in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected, and “VOR PAUSE”...

  • Page 15: Recording With An External Microphone Or Other Equipment

    IC recorder. Microphone 1 Recommended types of microphones You can use the following Sony electret condenser microphones: • Zoom microphone ECM-Z60 • ECM-T15, or ECM-T115 • ECM-DM5P 1 Using the built-in microphone and an external microphone •...

  • Page 16: Recording From Or With Other Equipment

    You may be able to use a commercially-available telephone recording adaptor to record telephone sound with the IC recorder. For available accessories, consult with your nearest Sony dealer. Notes • You cannot record sound of a cellular telephone because the noise occurs when placing the unit near a cellular telephone.

  • Page 17: Playing Back Messages

    Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from step 3. Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) in which you wish to play messages.
  • Page 18 Playing Back Messages (continued) Start playback. EAR/MIC jack 1 Press the jog lever (x•B). Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/– . * The display selected with the DISPLAY in the menu (page 25) appears. **When the LED in the menu is set to OFF, the OPR OPR indicator indicator turns off (page 48).
  • Page 19 Notes • While an external speaker or a connecting cable is connected to the EAR/MIC jack, you can hear beeps or playback sounds from the built-in speaker. • When connecting an earphone or headphones (not supplied) during playback, make sure to plug it securely. If you plug it loosely, you may hear sounds from the built-in speaker.
  • Page 20 Playing Back Messages (continued) Playing back all messages in a folder continuously — Continuous Play When the CONT (page 53) is set to ON in the menu, you can play back all the messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during playback.
  • Page 21 • If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, keep pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the message and then press the jog lever down (.) while “END” is flashing to go back to the desired point.

  • Page 22: Using The Display Window

    Using the Display Window Parts in the display window 1 Folder indication 6 Remaining battery indicator Displays the current folder (A, B, or C). 7 Priority marks (42) 2 Recording mode indication (54) 8 Selected message number / Displays the current recording Total message number in the mode: folder (11, 17)
  • Page 23 xDisplay during recording and Display examples playback In an ordinary recording or playback mode, the message number, recording mode and microphone sensitivity of the message being recorded or played A message is being recorded as the back, and playback counter are 21st message of all 21 messages in the folder A in SP mode with H displayed in the window.
  • Page 24 Using the Display Window (continued) xRemain indications When the battery or memory runs out, the remain indications flash in the display. When the remain time becomes shorter than 1 minute xError messages The error messages or error numbers will be displayed (page 61). When an access error occurs When an error number is displayed...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Display Mode

    Selecting the Display Mode You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. > Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed. MENU x•B Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “DISPLAY”. Press the jog lever (x•B).
  • Page 26 Selecting the Display Mode (continued) You can select the display mode from the following: xCOUNTER (elapse time) Elapsed playback/recording time of one message. xREMAIN (remaining time) In the playback mode: The remaining time of one message indication. In the stop and recording mode: The remaining recording time indication.

  • Page 27: Turning Off The Display

    Turning off the Display The unit is not equipped with the power button. The display always appears on the window, which almost will not influence the battery life. To turn off the display, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode.

  • Page 28: Various Ways Of Playback

    BVarious Ways of Playback Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch Control) You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. Jog lever (>/./x•B/ MENU) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly...
  • Page 29 Setting the playback speed You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is set to ON. The setting for the playback speed holds effective until you change the setting. Turn the jog lever toward MENU to display the menu mode. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “DPC”, then press the jog lever (x•B).

  • Page 30: Adding A Bookmark

    Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message. INDEX/ (bookmark) Jog lever (>/./ x•B) ERASE During playback or stop, press INDEX/ (bookmark) for more than 1 second.

  • Page 31: Playing Back The Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat

    Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat While playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) points for a section you wish to play repeatedly. x STOP Jog lever (x•B) (repeat)/ ★ (priority) During playback, press A-B (repeat)/★...

  • Page 32: Editing Messages

    BEditing Messages Adding a Recording Notes • The added or overwritten portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode (SP or LP; see page 54) as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. •...

  • Page 33: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback

    During playback, press z REC/ REC PAUSE for more than 1 second. The “REC” is displayed and “ADD” flashes for 3 seconds on the display window. The OPR indicator will turn red. Then the new recording will be added at the end of the current message.

  • Page 34: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER) ERASE Erasing Messages one by one You can erase unnecessary messages only.
  • Page 35 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. The message number and “ERASE” will flash while the first and last 5 seconds of the message are played back 10 times.

  • Page 36: Erasing All Messages In A Folder

    Erasing Messages (continued) Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) containing the messages you want to erase. While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for more than 1 second.

  • Page 37: Dividing A Message Into Two/Combining Messages - Index Function

    Dividing a Message into Two/ Combining Messages — Index Function You can divide a message by adding an index, or combine messages by erasing the index. • While recording/playing back messages, you can add an index (see page 38). • In stop mode, you can erase the index (see page 39). xSTOP INDEX/ (bookmark)

  • Page 38: Dividing A Message By Adding An Index

    Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages — Index Function (continued) Dividing a Message by Adding an Index You can add an index to a message during recording or playback, so that the message is divided into two and the new message number is added to the divided message.

  • Page 39: Combining Messages By Erasing The Index

    • When you press INDEX/ (bookmark) during playback: The message is divided into two at the point you pressed the button, and the new message number and “ID ADD“ flashes for 3 seconds. The message numbers of the following messages will increase by one.
  • Page 40 Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages — Index Function (continued) Press xSTOP to stop the IC recorder. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the number of the second of the two messages you want to combine. While pressing INDEX/ (bookmark), press ERASE for more than 1 second.

  • Page 41: Moving Messages To A Different Folder

    Moving Messages to a Different Folder You can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in the previous folder will be deleted. xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER/x•B) Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Folder C Play back the message you want to move.

  • Page 42: Adding Priority Mark(S)- Priority Mark Function

    Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority marks (★) to important messages, you can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels, “★★★” (the most important), “★★”, “★”, and no priority mark.

  • Page 43: Adding Priority Mark(S) During Playback

    Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback Press A-B (repeat)/★ (priority) button for more than 1 second during playback of the message you want to mark. “★” and “PRIORITY” will flash on the display window while the first and last 5 seconds of the message is played back 10 times.

  • Page 44: Other Functions

    BOther Functions Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back at a specified date, once every week, or the same time everyday.
  • Page 45 3Press the jog lever (x•B). The alarm setting mode will be displayed in the display window. 4Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “ON”. If “ON” has already been selected, follow the next step. 5Press the jog lever (x•B). “DATE”...
  • Page 46 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) Select the alarm time. 1Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the hour digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). The minute digit will flash. 2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the minute digits, and press the jog lever...
  • Page 47 1To listen to the same message again Press the jog lever (x•B). The same message will be played back from the beginning. 1To cancel the alarm setting before the playback starts Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop the alarm playback even when the HOLD function is activated.

  • Page 48: Turning Off The Opr Indicator (Led)

    Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) During recording and playback, the OPR (operation) indicator lights or flashes. You can set the OPR indicator to turn off even in operation. OPR indicator Jog lever (>/./x•B/ MENU) Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed.

  • Page 49: Preventing Accidental Operation - Hold Function

    Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” will flash for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after “HOLD”...

  • Page 50: Formatting The Memory

    Formatting the Memory You can format the memory in the IC recorder. Formatting will delete all the recorded messages and all other data recorded in the IC recorder. Before formatting, check the data in the IC recorder. Jog lever (>/./x•B/ MENU) Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
  • Page 51 Press the jog lever (x•B) again. Formatting starts. “FORMAT” flashes during formatting. When the formatting is completed, “FORMAT NO” will be displayed again. Press the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode. The window will return to normal display.

  • Page 52: Changing The Settings - Menu

    Changing the Settings — MENU You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback and recording, the menu items to be displayed are limited. Follow the procedures below to display the menu and change the settings: 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
  • Page 53 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Stop/Play/Rec** SENSE Displays the window to set the microphone sensitivity. H *(high): To record at meetings or in a OK/–/OK quiet and/or spacious place. L (low): To record dictation or in a noisy place. Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.
  • Page 54 Changing the Settings — MENU (continued) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Stop/Play/Rec** EASY-S Displays the window to set the easy search function. You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down (.), or advance for OK/–/–...

  • Page 55: Using The "Digital Voice Editor" Software

    Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software By connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can use the “Digital Voice Editor” software to do the following: • Saving the IC recorder messages on your computer’s hard disk. •...
  • Page 56 Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software (continued) System requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible ® – CPU: 266MHz Pentium II processor or higher – RAM: 64MB or more – Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store –...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. IC Recorder Symptom Remedy The unit does not •The batteries have been inserted with incorrect operate.
  • Page 59 Symptom Remedy You cannot erase a •The message or the folder which contains the message. message is set to “Read-only“ in the computer. Display the message using Windows Explorer and remove the check for “Read-only“ under “Properties“. You cannot •The remaining memory is too short. The add a recording or an overwritten part will be deleted after the overwrite recording.
  • Page 60 •The battery life on page 7 is based on playback short. through internal speaker with the medium volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries LR03(SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. The unit does not •Take out the batteries and insert them again...

  • Page 61: Error Messages Of The Ic Recorder

    Error Messages of the IC Recorder Error message Cause/Remedy •You set the alarm when the time is already past. “BACK DATE” Check it and set the appropriate date and time. •You cannot use part of editorial features of this “CANNOT“ and unit (adding a recording, overwriting a “MOVE”...
  • Page 62 For the error messages of the “Digital Voice Editor”, please refer to the online Help files. If an error message with a number is displayed If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Error number Cause “ERR 01”...

  • Page 63: System Limitations

    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit. Cause/Remedy Symptom •If you record messages in a mixture of SP and You cannot record messages up to the LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum recording maximum SP mode recording time to the time.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications Recording media Built-in flash memory 64MB, Monaural recording Recording time SP: 532 minutes, LP: 1,418 minutes Speaker approx. 15 mm ( in.) dia. Power output 80 mW Input/Output • EAR/MIC (Earphone/microphone) jack (minijack, monaural) – output for 16 - 100 ohms earphone/headphones –...

  • Page 65: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front 1 Built-in microphone (11) 9 zREC (record) /REC 2 OPR (operation) indicator PAUSE button (11, 32) (11, 18) 0 xSTOP button (12, 19) 3 DPC ON/OFF switch (28) qa Jog lever FOLDER/MENU/ 4 INDEX/...
  • Page 66 Index to Parts and Controls (continued) Rear qd HOLD switch (27, 49) *Notes • To prevent the clip from breaking, qf Speaker avoid hooking it on thick fabric, qg Battery compartment (6) such as a pocket of a heavy coat. qh Clip* •...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index A-B repeat ........31 Easy search ......20, 54 “ACCESS“ message ...... 7 Erase, bookmark ......30 Accidental operation ....49 Erase, index ......... 39 Add, bookmark ......30 Erase, messages ......34 Add, index ........38 Error messages ......61 Add, priority marks ....
  • Page 68 Remaining battery ......7 Remaining display ...... 26 Printed on 100% recycled Remaining memory ....14 paper using VOC (Volatile Repeat play ......21, 31 Organic Compound)-free Review ........13, 20 vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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