Sony ICD-70 Owner's Record
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A
Accidental operation ................... 34
Alarm ............................................. 28
B
Battery ............................................. 6
Back light ...................................... 40
Beep ............................................... 36
Built-in microphone .................... 10
C, D
Clock setting ................................... 8
Connecting external microphone
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Connecting other equipment ..... 21
E
Erase .............................................. 16
External microphone ................... 21
F, G
Fast forward ................................. 15
Fast backward .............................. 15
File ................................................. 10
H
Hold ............................................... 34
I
IC memory ...................................... 4
ID number .................................... 26
J, K
Jog dial ............................................ 8
L
LP mode ........................................ 35
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
M
Menu ............................................... 8
Message ......................................... 10
Microphone, connecting ............. 21
Microphone, built-in ................... 10
Microphone sensitivity ............... 38
Move .............................................. 24
N, O
Note, recording ............................ 10
Note, playing back ...................... 13
Note, erasing ................................ 16
P, Q
Playback ........................................ 13
Plug in power ............................... 21
Priority mark ................................ 22
R
Recording ...................................... 10
Recording mode ........................... 35
Repeat play ................................... 15
Reset button .................................. 42
S
Scanning play ............................... 15
Secret function .............................. 25
SP mode. ....................................... 35
T, U
Timer ............................................. 32
V, W, X, Y, Z
Volume control .............................. 9
VOR ............................................... 18
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- Page 1 IC memory ........4 T, U ID number ........26 Timer ..........32 J, K V, W, X, Y, Z Jog dial ..........8 Volume control ......9 VOR ..........18 LP mode ........35 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...
- Page 2 3-861-841-22 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-70 ©1997 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 3 Model No.: ICD-70 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents What is the ICD-70 IC recorder? . 4 Features ........... 5 Getting Started 1 Installing the Batteries ..6 2 Setting the clock ......8 Basic Operations Recording messages ....10 Erasing messages ......16 Playing back messages ... 13... -
Page 5: Ic Memory
What is the ICD-70 IC recorder? The ICD-70 IC recorder enables you to record and play back oral messages in the built-in IC memory. r Recording When a new messages is recorded, it is automatically added after the last recorded messages. -
Page 6: Features
Features • 16 minutes (SP)/24 minutes (LP) recording time • Easy operation with a jog dial Various operation can be done by simply turning and pressing the jog dial. • Organizing message files You can choose among 5 different files (see page 11) to record your messages according to your purpose: (ACTION) (SCHEDULE) -
Page 7: Installing The Batteries
Step 1: Installing the Batteries Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert two size AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. - Page 8 “i “ appears on the display when the batteries become weak and it flashes when the batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones. Battery life Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG) approx. 1.5 months* * When recording in LIGHT OPR mode for 2 minutes and playing back for 3 minutes every day.
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Page 9: Setting The Clock
Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to display the date and time of recording, and to use the alarm function. Display the clock setting display. 2 Turn the jog dial upward once to display “DATE & TIME”. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.* DATE&TIME... - Page 10 Set the time. 1 Turn the jog dial to select the digits of the hour. 3 Set the minute. 2 Press the jog dial. The minute digits will flash. 4 Press the jog dial at the time signal. The display will return to “DATE & TIME”.
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Page 11: Built-In Microphone
Recording Messages You can record up to 99 messages in each file. Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last recording. e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space... -
Page 12: Stop Recording
Stop recording. Press STOP. If you do not change the file icon after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same file. To listen to the current recording Press STOP to stop recording, then press the jog dial. To review the current recording instantly Press the jog dial during recording. -
Page 13: Lp Mode,
Recording Messages (continued) Notes • When the remaining time of recording reaches 1 minute, “NEAR END” will flash in the display window. When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “MemoryFull” will flash in the display window with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages. (Page •... -
Page 14: 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 file. Current file Press FILE repeatedly until the icon of the desired file is ACTION displayed. - Page 15 Playing Back Messages (continued) Start playback. OPR indicator Press the jog dial. 6:37:45 Time of recording Date of recording During playback, the OPR indicator lights up in green. After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message.
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Page 16: Repeat Play
To stop playback Do this stop at the beginning of the current message Press STOP. stop at the current position Press the jog dial. Other operations Do this skip to the next message Turn the jog dial downward until you find the message number you want to play. -
Page 17: Erase
Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a file at a 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. - Page 18 Erasing all messages in a file e.g. SCHEDULE file ACTION file Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Message 2 Blank space Message 3 Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 1 Press FILE to select 2 Press ERASE and STOP the file you want to at the same time for erase.
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Page 19: Various Ways Of Recording
Various Ways of Recording Starting Recording Automatically in Response to the Sound — Advanced VOR function When VOR (voice operated recording) function is set to on, recording starts when the recorder detects sound and stops when no sound is heard. Display window Jog dial MENU... - Page 20 Turn the jog dial to flash “ON”. Press the jog dial. The setting is completed. Press MENU again to exit the menu mode. When you record messages with VOR set to ON, the recording pauses when no sound is detected, “RecStandby” appears and “VOR” flashes. To cancel VOR Follow the steps above and select “OFF”...
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Page 21: Adding A Recording To Previously Recorded Messages
Adding a Recording to a 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. During playback Message 3 Message 4 of Message 3 After adding... -
Page 22: External Microphone
Notes • 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. -
Page 23: Organizing The Files
Organizing the Files Renumbering the Messages according to their Priority — Priority Marks 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. You can add up to three priority marks with “... -
Page 24: During Playback
During playback Press PRIORITY to display The first and last 5 seconds of the message will be played back. PRIORITY Press PRIORITY repeatedly to select the number of the priority marks. Press STOP. PRIORITY The messages with priority marks are rearranged according to the number of the marks. -
Page 25: Moving Messages To A Different File - Move Function
Moving Messages to a Different File — Move Function You can move recorded messages to a different file. FILE Play back the message you want to move. 6:3 : Press FILE during playback to select the file you want to move the message to. The icon of the file and “MOVE”... -
Page 26: Preventing Confidential Messages From Being Played Back By Others -Secret Function
Preventing Confidential Messages from being Played Back by Others — Secret Function You can set an ID code (4-digit number) to prevent confidential messages in the (SECRET) file to be played back by others. When the secret function is set to on, you cannot play back the messages unless you enter the ID code;... - Page 27 Preventing Confidential Messages from being Played Back by Others — Secret Function (continued) Press the jog dial. “No. ? 0∗∗∗” will be displayed. No.? Set the ID code. Turn the jog dial to select a digit and press the jog dial. Repeat this step to select the four digits.
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Page 28: Id Number
Input the ID code, following Step 5 in “To set the secret function”. No.? Press the jog dial. “UNLOCKED” and the message number will be displayed. UNLOCKED To start playback, follow the steps in “Playing back messages” on page 13. If you leave the unit unoperated after step 4, the display will turn to the clock display after 3 seconds, and the unit will go back to the “LOCKED”... -
Page 29: Other Functions
Other 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. FILE Jog dial Display window MENU Use FILE and the jog dial to select the file and the message you want to play back. - Page 30 4 Press the jog dial. “DATE” will flash in the display window. DATE 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 Press the jog dial when “DATE”...
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Page 31: Playing Back A Message At A Desired Time With An Alarm
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) Set the alarm time. 1 Turn the jog dial to select the hour digits and press the jog dial. The minute digits will flash. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the minute digits and press the jog dial. - Page 32 Notes • You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock. • If you wish to set the alarm to play back the messages in the secret file when the secret function is set to ON, first enter the ID code to unlock the secret file (see page 27) and proceed with the alarm setting while “UNLOCKED”...
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Page 33: Sounding A Beep Sound After A Desired Duration - Timer Function
Sounding a Beep Sound after a Desired Duration — Timer Function You can choose a duration from 120 minutes down to 1 minute. Display window Jog dial MENU Press MENU to enter the menu mode. ALARM Turn the jog dial to display “TIMER OFF (or ON)”... - Page 34 Set the timer. 1 Press the jog dial to set the remaining minutes. You can choose a number between 120 and 1. TIMER 2 Press the jog dial. “TIMER ON“ will be displayed to indicate that the setting has been completed. TIMER Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
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Page 35: Preventing Accidental Operation
Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD function HOLD indicator HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” is displayed, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked, except for STOP to stop an alarm. To cancel the HOLD function, simply slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction. -
Page 36: Selecting The Recording Mode
Selecting the Recording Mode Rec Mode SP: You can make up to 16 minutes of recording with better sound. Rec Mode LP: You can make up to 24 minutes of recording. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. ALARM Turn the jog dial to display “RecMode SP (or LP)”... -
Page 37: Beep
Turning off the Beep Sound BEEP ON: A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. BEEP OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm and timer. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. ALARM Turn the jog dial to display “BEEP ON (or OFF)”... - Page 38 What beep sound means Beep patterns Meaning (single tone) Usual mode (double tone) Enter/exit special mode (triple tone) Notice* ---- ---- (continuous beep) Alarm or timer set time has come. * This pattern lets you know the procedure is wrong or informs you of some messages, such as: - you are trying to record a message when you have already recorded up to the maximum recordable time or the maximum number of messages.
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Page 39: Selecting The Microphone Sensitivity
Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity MIC SENS H: High sensitivity. Enables you to record with clearer sound. Selecting this position is recommended for usual recording. MIC SENS L: Low sensitivity. Select this mode to eliminate the noisy sound in the background. (Speak closely to the microphone when recording.) Press MENU to enter the menu mode. -
Page 40: Playing Back All Messages In A File Continuously
Playing Back All Messages in a File Continuously CONT ON: You can play back all messages in a file continuously. CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. ALARM Turn the jog dial to display “CONT OFF (or ON)”... -
Page 41: Selecting The Illumination Mode Of Lcd Back Light
Selecting the Illumination Mode of LCD Back Light LIGHT OPR: The display window is illuminated for 3 seconds after each operation. LIGHT ALL: The display window is illuminated at all times during operation. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. ALARM Turn the jog dial to display “LIGHT OPR (or ALL)”... -
Page 42: Additional Information Precautions
Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used in the speaker. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Remedy The unit does not •The batteries have been inserted with incorrect operate. polarity. •The batteries are weak. •The battery compartment lid is not closed completely. -
Page 44: Specifications
Specifications Recording media Built-in flash memory, Monaural recording Recording time SP: 16 minutes LP: 24 minutes Frequency response SP: 250 Hz - 3,500 Hz LP: 250 Hz - 2,400 Hz Speaker approx. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) dia. Power output 70 mw Output Earphone jack (mini jack) for 8 - 300 ohms... -
Page 45: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Main unit !“ !£ !¢ !⁄ !ƒ VOL (volume) control (14) MENU button (8) MIC (built-in microphone) STOP button (11) (10) !… DIGITAL 1 /¤ connector (for OPR (operation) indicator connecting to a computor) (5) (10) -
Page 46: Display Window
Display window !“ File icons (11) Battery exhausted indicator Current message number (10) Priority marks (22) HOLD indicator (34) Total number of messages in Alarm indicator (30) a file (13) !… Repeat play indicator (15) REMAIN (Remaining !` Digital VOR indicator (19) recording time) indication !“... -
Page 47: Menu Map
Menu map Press MENU to enter : Initial setting the menu mode ALARM* (See page 28.) TIMER (See page 32.) 120M SECRET (See page 25.) (See page 35.) RecMode BEEP (See page 36.) (See page 18.) MIC SENS (See page 38.) CONT (See page 39.) LIGHT... - Page 48 Month Hour Minute DATE MONDAY Hour Minute Hour Minute TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Hour Minute THURSDAY Hour Minute FRIDAY Hour Minute SATURDAY Hour Minute Hour Minute SUNDAY Hour Minute EVERYDAY...