Sony ICD-B200 User Manual
ICD-B100/P210 GB U/CA/CE7/CEQ/E/JE/KR3/CN 2-348-331-12 (1)
ICD-B100/B200 GB U/CA/CE7/CEQ/E/JE/KR3/CN 2-348-331-12 (1)
ICD-B100/B200 GB U/CA/CE7/CEQ/E/JE/KR3/CN 2-348-331-12 (1)
You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a
time.
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
time.
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Erasing messages one by one
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
1
Press ERASE while playing back
the message you want to erase
or press ERASE for more than 1
second during stop mode.
or press ERASE for more than 1
second during stop mode.
A beep will sound and the message
number and “ERASE” will flash
while the first and last 5 seconds of
the message is played back 10
times.
number and “ERASE” will flash
while the first and last 5 seconds of
the message is played back 10
times.
2
Press ERASE while the message
is being played back.
is being played back.
The message is erased and the
remaining messages will be
renumbered. (For example, if you
erase Message 3, Message 4 will be
renumbered as Message 3. When
erasing is completed, the unit will
stop at the beginning of the
following message.)
remaining messages will be
renumbered. (For example, if you
erase Message 3, Message 4 will be
renumbered as Message 3. When
erasing is completed, the unit will
stop at the beginning of the
following message.)
Erasing Messages
To cancel erasing
Press xSTOP before step 2.
To erase other messages
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
To erase a message
partially
partially
First divide the message and then
follow the steps to erase the
message.
follow the steps to erase the
message.
Erasing all messages in a folder
To cancel erasing
Press xSTOP before step 3.
B
Various Ways of Recording
Adding a Recording to a
Previously Recorded Message
Previously Recorded Message
You can add a recording to the message being played
back.
The added recording will be placed after the current
message and counted as a part of the message.
back.
The added recording will be placed after the current
message and counted as a part of the message.
B
Other Functions
Dividing a Message
You can divide 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. By
dividing a message, you can easily find the point you
want to play back when you make a long recording such
as a meeting.
You can divide messages until the total number of
messages in the folder becomes 99.
so that the message is divided into two and the new
message number is added to the divided message. By
dividing a message, you can easily find the point you
want to play back when you make a long recording such
as a meeting.
You can divide messages until the total number of
messages in the folder becomes 99.
While recording or playing back a message, press
DIVIDE at the point you want to divide.
DIVIDE at the point you want to divide.
• When you press DIVIDE during recording:
The new message number is added at
the point you pressed the button, and
the new message number and “DIVIDE“
flashes for 3 seconds. The message will
be divided into two; however, the
messages will be recorded without a
break.
the point you pressed the button, and
the new message number and “DIVIDE“
flashes for 3 seconds. The message will
be divided into two; however, the
messages will be recorded without a
break.
1 Tip
You can divide a message during recording pause.
You can divide a message during recording pause.
• When you press DIVIDE during playback:
The message is divided into two at the
point you pressed the button, and the
new message number and “DIVIDE“
flashes for 3 seconds. The message
numbers of the following messages
will increase by one.
point you pressed the button, and the
new message number and “DIVIDE“
flashes for 3 seconds. The message
numbers of the following messages
will increase by one.
To play the divided message
Press –. or >+ to display the message number as the
divided messages each have message numbers.
divided messages each have message numbers.
1 To play the divided messages continuously
Select ON for CONT in the menu as described in “Playing
Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously”.
Select ON for CONT in the menu as described in “Playing
Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously”.
Notes
• If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot
• If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot
divide a message. In that case, reduce the number of
messages to 98 or less by erasing unnecessary messages or
by moving some of the messages to another folder before
dividing a message.
messages to 98 or less by erasing unnecessary messages or
by moving some of the messages to another folder before
dividing a message.
• If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the alarm
setting remains only with the former message divided.
• You cannot divide a message in the first or the last 1 second.
• If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become
• If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become
unable to divide a message.
• Once a message is divided, you cannot combine the divided
messages with the IC recorder.
Moving Messages to a Different
Folder — Move Function
Folder — Move Function
You can move the recorded messages to another folder.
Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Folder B
1
Play back the message you want
to move.
to move.
2
While playing back the message,
press FOLDER to flash the
indication of the folder to which
you want to move the message
(B in this case).
press FOLDER to flash the
indication of the folder to which
you want to move the message
(B in this case).
The first and last 5 seconds of the
message will be played back 10
times, while the folder indication
and “MOVE” flash.
message will be played back 10
times, while the folder indication
and “MOVE” flash.
3
Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The message is moved in the
destination folder. Messages are
sorted in order of the recorded
date and time.
destination folder. Messages are
sorted in order of the recorded
date and time.
To cancel moving the message(s)
Press xSTOP before step 3.
Note
The move function does not duplicate a message in another
folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in
the previous folder will be deleted.
The move function does not duplicate a message in another
folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in
the previous folder will be deleted.
3
While the display
is flashing, press
ERASE.
is flashing, press
ERASE.
Playing Back a Message at a
Desired Time with an Alarm
Desired Time with an Alarm
You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected
message at a desired time.
message at a desired time.
1
Use FOLDER and – ./
>
>
+ to select the folder
and the message you want
to play back.
to play back.
2
Enter the alarm setting mode.
1
Press MENU.
The unit enters the menu mode
and “ALARM OFF” will be
displayed.
(If “ALARM ON” is displayed,
the alarm has been set. If you do
not wish to change the setting,
press MENU and exit the menu
mode.)
The unit enters the menu mode
and “ALARM OFF” will be
displayed.
(If “ALARM ON” is displayed,
the alarm has been set. If you do
not wish to change the setting,
press MENU and exit the menu
mode.)
Note
“ALARM OFF (or ON)” will not appear and the
alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set or no
message has been recorded in the selected folder.
alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set or no
message has been recorded in the selected folder.
2
Press NxPLAY/STOP.
“OFF” starts to flash.
“OFF” starts to flash.
3
Press – . or >+ to flash
“ON”.
“ON”.
4
Press NxPLAY/STOP.
“DATE” will flash in the display
window.
“DATE” will flash in the display
window.
3
Set the alarm date.
To play back on a desired date
(the message will be played back at the same time on
the same date every year until you erase the
message)
1
the same date every year until you erase the
message)
1
Press NxPLAY/STOP while
“DATE” is flashing.
The month digits will flash.
“DATE” is flashing.
The month digits will flash.
Note
You cannot set an alarm for a
specific year. ”--Y 1M 1D” will be
displayed.
You cannot set an alarm for a
specific year. ”--Y 1M 1D” will be
displayed.
2
Press – . or >+ to select
the month digits and press
Nx
the month digits and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
The day digits will flash.
3
Press – . or >+ to select
the day digits.
the day digits.
To play back once a week
Press – . or >+ to select
the day of the week.
the day of the week.
To play back at the same time
every day
every day
Press – . or >+ to select
“DAILY”.
“DAILY”.
4
Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The hour digits will flash.
5
Set the alarm time.
1
Press – . or >+ to select
the hour digits and press
Nx
the hour digits and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
The minute digits will flash.
2
Press – . or >+ to select
the minute digits and press
Nx
the minute digits and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
“ALARM ON” will be displayed.
6
Press MENU to exit the menu
mode.
mode.
“,” is displayed when the number of the message with
alarm setting is selected.
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds
and the selected message will be played back.
During playback, “ALARM” will flash in the display
window.
When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
at the beginning of that message.
alarm setting is selected.
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds
and the selected message will be played back.
During playback, “ALARM” will flash in the display
window.
When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
at the beginning of that message.
To listen to the same message again
Press NxPLAY/STOP. The same message will be
played back from the beginning.
played back from the beginning.
To cancel the alarm setting before the
playback starts
playback starts
Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can
stop even when the HOLD function is activated.
stop even when the HOLD function is activated.
1
During playback, press zXREC/
PAUSE for more than 1 second.
PAUSE for more than 1 second.
The “REC” indication appears and
“ADD” will flash three times on
the display window.
The OPR indicator will turn red.
The new recording will be added
at the end of the current message.
“ADD” will flash three times on
the display window.
The OPR indicator will turn red.
The new recording will be added
at the end of the current message.
2
Press xSTOP to stop the recording.
Notes
• You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is not
• You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is not
long enough.
• The added portion of a message will be recorded in the
same recording mode (HQ, SP, or LP).
Notes
• You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock or there
• You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock or there
is no message in the selected folder (the unit will not enter
the alarm setting mode when you press MENU in Step 2).
the alarm setting mode when you press MENU in Step 2).
• If you try to set the alarm to play back a message at a
previously set time on another message, “PRE SET” will be
displayed, preventing new settings.
displayed, preventing new settings.
• If the alarm time comes while another message is being
played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new
message will be played back.
message will be played back.
• If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound
for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback
begins. “,” will flash when the alarm time comes.
begins. “,” will flash when the alarm time comes.
• If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only
the first message will be played back.
• When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu
mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be
cancelled.
cancelled.
• If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the
alarm setting will be cancelled.
• If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback
will stop at the point you divided a message.
• You can adjust the playback volume with VOL +/–.
• If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for
• If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for
10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins.
• Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback
finishes. To cancel alarm setting, see below.
To cancel the alarm setting or change the
alarm time
alarm time
1 Select the message you set the alarm to play back, and
press MENU.
“ALARM ON” will be displayed.
“ALARM ON” will be displayed.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP to flash “ON”.
3 To cancel the alarm setting: Press – . or >+ to
3 To cancel the alarm setting: Press – . or >+ to
flash “OFF” and press NxPLAY/STOP.
To change the alarm date and time: Press
Nx
To change the alarm date and time: Press
Nx
PLAY/STOP. When the alarm date is displayed,
follow the steps 3 to 5 above to change the alarm date
and time.
and time.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
Preventing Accidental Operation
— HOLD function
— HOLD function
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.
“HOLD” will flash three times, indicating that all the
functions of the buttons are locked.
“HOLD” will flash three times, indicating that all the
functions of the buttons are locked.
To cancel the HOLD function
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
arrow.
Note
When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel
the HOLD function first to stop recording.
When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel
the HOLD function first to stop recording.
1 Tip
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm
playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press xSTOP.
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm
playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press xSTOP.
,
Index to Parts and Controls
Main unit
MIC (built-in microphone)
Display window
MENU
DISPLAY
zX
REC (record) /PAUSE
Nx
PLAY/STOP (ENTER)
– .(review/fast backward)/
>
+ (cue/fast forward) (SELECT)
Speaker
Rear
Hook for handstrap
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
MIC SENS
(microphone
sensitivity)
sensitivity)
Battery
compartment
compartment
Erase Message 3
Before erasing
After erasing
Remaining messages are renumbered.
Message 3
Display window
Folder indication
Alarm indicator
Repeat play indicator
Selected message
number
REC DATE (recorded
date) indication
REMAIN indicator
Message 1
Message 2
Message 3
Message 4
Message 5
Message 4
Message 3
Message 2
Message 1
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space
Message 1 Message 2
Folder B
e.g.
Folder A
Folder A
Blank space
Message 1 Message 2
Message 3
1
Press FOLDER
to select the
folder you
want to erase.
to select the
folder you
want to erase.
2
While pressing xSTOP, press
ERASE for more than 1 second.
“ALL ERASE” will flash for 10
seconds.
ERASE for more than 1 second.
“ALL ERASE” will flash for 10
seconds.
Message 3
A message is divided.
Recording continues
Message 1 Message 2
HOLD
During
playback of
Message 3
playback of
Message 3
After
adding a
recording
adding a
recording
Message 4
at Conference room A
Message 4
Added recording
Message 3
Message 3
Meeting at 2 o’clock
on December 1.
Recording with an External
Microphone or from Other
Equipment
Microphone or from Other
Equipment
1
Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or
other equipment to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack.
other equipment to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack.
When recording with an external
microphone
microphone
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in
microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in
power type microphone is connected, power is
automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC
recorder.
microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in
power type microphone is connected, power is
automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC
recorder.
When recording from other equipment
2
Follow the steps in “Recording messages” to
record messages.
record messages.
Notes
• Make sure that the plugs are connected securely.
• We recommend you make a trial recording to check the
• Make sure that the plugs are connected securely.
• We recommend you make a trial recording to check the
connections and volume control.
• When connecting equipment other than Sony’s, refer to the
instruction manual of the equipment.
MIC
mini-plug (monaural)
External
microphone
(not supplied)
microphone
(not supplied)
Message 4
The message numbers increase.
A message is divided.
Message 1
Message 2
Message 3
Message 1
Message 2
Message 3
MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
EAR (earphone) jack
OPR (operation) indicator
ERASE
FOLDER
VOL (volume) +/–
DIVIDE
HOLD
x
STOP
Remaining memory
indicator
indicator
Remaining battery
indicator
indicator
Recording mode
indication
indication
REC (recording)
indicator
indicator
Number of messages
in a folder/Menu
indication/Counter
/Remaining time
indication /
Recording date
indication /Current
time indication /
Messages
in a folder/Menu
indication/Counter
/Remaining time
indication /
Recording date
indication /Current
time indication /
Messages
MIC
Tape recorder, TV, radio, etc.
Audio connecting
cable with
attenuator
(not supplied)
cable with
attenuator
(not supplied)
EAR,EARPHONE,
v
v
or REC OUT
mini-plug (monaural)
mini-plug (stereo
or monaural)
or monaural)
Starting recording
automatically in response to the
sound — Advanced VOR function
automatically in response to the
sound — Advanced VOR function
VOR ON:
The VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
function is activated. Recording starts when
the unit detects sound and stops when no
sound is heard, eliminating recording from
soundless period.
function is activated. Recording starts when
the unit detects sound and stops when no
sound is heard, eliminating recording from
soundless period.
VOR OFF:
The VOR function is disabled. Normal
recording operation is selected.
recording operation is selected.
1
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode.
mode.
2
Press – . or >+ to display
“VOR” and press NxPLAY/
STOP.
“VOR” and press NxPLAY/
STOP.
“OFF (or ON)” will flash.
3
Press – . or >+ to select
“ON” or “OFF” and press
Nx
“ON” or “OFF” and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
Now the setting is completed.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
Selecting the Display Mode
You can select the display mode for the stop, recording
and playback modes.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display mode will
change as shown below:
and playback modes.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display mode will
change as shown below:
1 On the current time display
If the unit is left unoperated for more than 3
seconds in the stop mode, the display will
show the current time, regardless of the
display mode setting.
If the unit is left unoperated for more than 3
seconds in the stop mode, the display will
show the current time, regardless of the
display mode setting.
Counter:
Elapsed playback/recording
time in one message
Elapsed playback/recording
time in one message
m
Remaining
recording time (REMAIN):
In the playback mode: The
remaining time of one message
indication. In the stop and
recording mode: The remaining
recording time indication.
recording time (REMAIN):
In the playback mode: The
remaining time of one message
indication. In the stop and
recording mode: The remaining
recording time indication.
m
Recorded date (REC DATE)*:
The date the current message
was recorded.
The date the current message
was recorded.
m
Recorded time (REC DATE)**:
The time the current message
was recorded.
The time the current message
was recorded.
* If the clock has not been set, “--Y--M--D” will be displayed.
**If the clock has not been set, “--:--” will be displayed.
**If the clock has not been set, “--:--” will be displayed.
Specifications
Recording media
Built-in flash memory 16MB (ICD-B100)/32MB
(ICD-B200), Monaural recording
(ICD-B200), Monaural recording
Recording time
ICD-B100:
HQ: 1 hour 45 minutes
SP:
SP:
4 hours 50 minutes
LP:
8 hours
ICD-B200:
HQ: 3 hours 40 minutes
SP:
SP:
9 hours 50 minutes
LP:
16 hours 10 minutes
Frequency range
HQ:
250 Hz - 6,800 Hz
SP/LP:
220 Hz - 3,400 Hz
Speaker
approx. 2.0 cm (
13
/
16
in.) dia.
Power output
250 mW
Input/Output
•Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms ear
receiver/headphones
•Microphone jack (minijack, monaural)
Plug in power
Minimum input level 0.6 mV
3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone
Minimum input level 0.6 mV
3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone
Power requirements
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
controls)
30.0
30.0
×
103.5
×
16.0 mm (1
3
/
16
×
4
1
/
8
×
21
/
32
in.)
Mass (incl. batteries)
58 g (2.1 oz)
Supplied accessories
Operating instructions (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) (For the
U.S.A. and U.K. only)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) (For the
U.S.A. and U.K. only)
Optional accessories
Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-C10,
ECM-DM5P, ECM-Z60, ECM-TL1 (for
telephone recording)
Audio connecting cable RK-G64HG /RK-
G69HG (excluding Europe)
Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80
ECM-DM5P, ECM-Z60, ECM-TL1 (for
telephone recording)
Audio connecting cable RK-G64HG /RK-
G69HG (excluding Europe)
Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
notice.
Turning off the Beep Sound
BEEP ON:
A beep will sound to indicate that operation
has been accepted.
has been accepted.
BEEP OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the
alarm and timer.
1
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode.
mode.
2
Press – . or >+ to display
“BEEP ON (or OFF)” and press
Nx
“BEEP ON (or OFF)” and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
“ON (or OFF)” will flash.
3
Press – . or >+ to select
“ON” or “OFF” and press
Nx
“ON” or “OFF” and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
The setting is completed.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu
mode.
mode.
Changing the Recording Mode
HQ: You can record with the high quality sound
(monaural sound).
SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound).
LP: You can record for longer time (monaural sound).
LP: You can record for longer time (monaural sound).
1
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode.
mode.
2
Make sure that “MODE” is
displayed and press NxPLAY/
STOP.
displayed and press NxPLAY/
STOP.
“SP (or HQ, LP)” will flash.
3
Press – . or >+ to select
“HQ”, “SP” or “LP” and press
Nx
“HQ”, “SP” or “LP” and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
Now the setting is completed.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu
mode.
mode.
The setting becomes effective and
the normal screen will be
displayed.
If the unit is left unoperated for
more than 3 seconds, the display
will show the current time and the
selected recording mode will be
displayed.
the normal screen will be
displayed.
If the unit is left unoperated for
more than 3 seconds, the display
will show the current time and the
selected recording mode will be
displayed.
Playing Back All Messages in a
Folder Continuously
Folder Continuously
CONT ON:
You can play back all messages in a folder
continuously.
CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message.
CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message.
1
Press MENU to enter the menu
mode.
mode.
2
Press – . or >+ to display
“CONT” and press NxPLAY/
STOP.
“CONT” and press NxPLAY/
STOP.
“OFF (or ON)” will flash.
3
Press – . or >+ to select
“ON” or “OFF” and press
Nx
“ON” or “OFF” and press
Nx
PLAY/STOP.
Now the setting is completed.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
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