Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... from state to service the Product. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . 4-557-147-22 Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc ® DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/MIC/Personals Portable Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product...
... from state to service the Product. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . 4-557-147-22 Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc ® DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/MIC/Personals Portable Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product...
Operating Instructions
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... limits for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. 2GB Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - Operation is connected. - For the customers in the United States For the customers in accordance with the instructions, may cause...
... limits for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. 2GB Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - Operation is connected. - For the customers in the United States For the customers in accordance with the instructions, may cause...
Operating Instructions
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...; Pentium is for users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below...
...; Pentium is for users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below...
Operating Instructions
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... Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 6 Replacing the Batteries 7 Step 2: Setting the Clock 8 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder 10 Basic Operations Recording Messages 12 Recording as a New Message 15 Adding an Overwrite Recording 15 Using Convenient Functions while Recording 16 Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment .... 18 Recording with an External Stereo Microphone 18 Recording from Other Equipment 19 Recording with Other Equipment 19 Playing Back Messages 20 Using the Display Window 24 Selecting the Display Mode 26 Editing Messages...
... Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 6 Replacing the Batteries 7 Step 2: Setting the Clock 8 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder 10 Basic Operations Recording Messages 12 Recording as a New Message 15 Adding an Overwrite Recording 15 Using Convenient Functions while Recording 16 Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment .... 18 Recording with an External Stereo Microphone 18 Recording from Other Equipment 19 Recording with Other Equipment 19 Playing Back Messages 20 Using the Display Window 24 Selecting the Display Mode 26 Editing Messages...
Operating Instructions
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MENU 49 Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software 52 Additional Information Precautions 54 Troubleshooting 56 Error messages of the IC Recorder 59 System Limitations 61 Specifications 63 Index to Parts and Controls 64 Using the optional AC power adaptor 66 Index ...67 5GB DPC (Digital Pitch Control 39 Setting the Overwrite Mode 41 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm 43 Formatting a "Memory Stick 47 Changing the Settings - Other Functions Adjusting the Playback Speed -
MENU 49 Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software 52 Additional Information Precautions 54 Troubleshooting 56 Error messages of the IC Recorder 59 System Limitations 61 Specifications 63 Index to Parts and Controls 64 Using the optional AC power adaptor 66 Index ...67 5GB DPC (Digital Pitch Control 39 Setting the Overwrite Mode 41 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm 43 Formatting a "Memory Stick 47 Changing the Settings - Other Functions Adjusting the Playback Speed -
Operating Instructions
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... Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the two batteries with the medium volume level * The battery life may show the clock setting or incorrect date and time when you are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) ST SP LP In continuous recording...
... Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the two batteries with the medium volume level * The battery life may show the clock setting or incorrect date and time when you are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) ST SP LP In continuous recording...
Operating Instructions
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...To avoid replacing batteries during long recordings, use the AC power adaptor (not supplied). 12GB BBasic Operations Recording Messages You can make vary depending on the "Memory Stick" capacity. The maximum number of recordable messages differs depending on the conditions of Messages 1,016 1,016 1,016 *ST: High quality recording mode (hr: hours /min.: minutes) (stereo sound with an external stereo microphone not supplied) **SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound) ***LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound) Notes • For switching the recording mode...
...To avoid replacing batteries during long recordings, use the AC power adaptor (not supplied). 12GB BBasic Operations Recording Messages You can make vary depending on the "Memory Stick" capacity. The maximum number of recordable messages differs depending on the conditions of Messages 1,016 1,016 1,016 *ST: High quality recording mode (hr: hours /min.: minutes) (stereo sound with an external stereo microphone not supplied) **SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound) ***LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound) Notes • For switching the recording mode...
Operating Instructions
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... folder. "NEW FILE" will be displayed and you can add an overwrite recording to start recording in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of a recorded message, you stopped playback. Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as a new message after a stop starts from the beginning of the current recording mode setting. Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you want to the current message. "ADD REC" will be added in the folder. Then slide the control key to REC to start recording...
... folder. "NEW FILE" will be displayed and you can add an overwrite recording to start recording in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of a recorded message, you stopped playback. Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as a new message after a stop starts from the beginning of the current recording mode setting. Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you want to the current message. "ADD REC" will be added in the folder. Then slide the control key to REC to start recording...
Operating Instructions
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... stop or recording mode. Starting recording automatically in the display window. After you can adjust the volume with VOL +/-, but the recording level is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. Monitoring the recording When recording, you slide the control key to the sound - Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording from that point. You can add an overwrite recording from the connected ear receiver. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch...
... stop or recording mode. Starting recording automatically in the display window. After you can adjust the volume with VOL +/-, but the recording level is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. Monitoring the recording When recording, you slide the control key to the sound - Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording from that point. You can add an overwrite recording from the connected ear receiver. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch...
Operating Instructions
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... Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. When the unit reaches to the i (headphones) jack. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the end of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording...
... Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. When the unit reaches to the i (headphones) jack. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the end of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording...
Operating Instructions
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.... Using the Display Window Parts in the display window 1 VOR (voice operated recording) indicator (16) 2 "Memory Stick" indicator 3 Folder indication (13, 20) Displays the current folder. 4 Priority marks (36) 5 Selected message number / Total message number in the folder (14, 20) 6 Remaining memory indicator (17) 7 Remaining battery indicator (7) When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is connected, the indicator does not appear. 8 Alarm indicator (45) Appears when the alarm is set for dictation. qa Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date...
.... Using the Display Window Parts in the display window 1 VOR (voice operated recording) indicator (16) 2 "Memory Stick" indicator 3 Folder indication (13, 20) Displays the current folder. 4 Priority marks (36) 5 Selected message number / Total message number in the folder (14, 20) 6 Remaining memory indicator (17) 7 Remaining battery indicator (7) When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is connected, the indicator does not appear. 8 Alarm indicator (45) Appears when the alarm is set for dictation. qa Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date...
Operating Instructions
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... nearest Sony dealer. Should any problem persist after you plug in the computer. Select another file or erase some of the messages (page 28). •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick is turned down completely. •If you have been recorded in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. No sound comes from the speaker. You cannot start recording.
... nearest Sony dealer. Should any problem persist after you plug in the computer. Select another file or erase some of the messages (page 28). •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick is turned down completely. •If you have been recorded in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. No sound comes from the speaker. You cannot start recording.
Operating Instructions
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... in the menu mode. •There are entered using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. Messages are not •Unless you recorded the message when the clock was REC DATE display. The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of priority sorted in the unit the same as supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. That amount is display window is subtracted from the remaining time, which are number of memory displayed in a folder. Please note...
... in the menu mode. •There are entered using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. Messages are not •Unless you recorded the message when the clock was REC DATE display. The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of priority sorted in the unit the same as supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. That amount is display window is subtracted from the remaining time, which are number of memory displayed in a folder. Please note...
Operating Instructions
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... insert the "Memory Stick" again. •The control key is not compatible with the operations, make alarm setting. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB You cannot record, edit or format in a folder or the remaining memory of this. "LOW DC-IN"/ "HIGH DC-IN" •An AC power adaptor that is at a position other than STOP although the unit stops. Replace batteries with new ones. Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already...
... insert the "Memory Stick" again. •The control key is not compatible with the operations, make alarm setting. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB You cannot record, edit or format in a folder or the remaining memory of this. "LOW DC-IN"/ "HIGH DC-IN" •An AC power adaptor that is at a position other than STOP although the unit stops. Replace batteries with new ones. Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already...
Operating Instructions
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projecting parts and controls) 98 g (3.5 oz) (incl. Specifications Recording media Recording time Frequency range Speaker Power output Input/Output Playback speed control Power requirements Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories "Memory Stick", Monaural recording See page 12. Design and specifications are subject to -50% (DPC) Two size AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC 36.6x 112.3 x 21mm (1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 27/32 in power Minimum input level: 0.7 mV 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone • USB connector •...
projecting parts and controls) 98 g (3.5 oz) (incl. Specifications Recording media Recording time Frequency range Speaker Power output Input/Output Playback speed control Power requirements Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories "Memory Stick", Monaural recording See page 12. Design and specifications are subject to -50% (DPC) Two size AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC 36.6x 112.3 x 21mm (1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 27/32 in power Minimum input level: 0.7 mV 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone • USB connector •...
Operating Instructions
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... Editor 52 Display mode 26 Display window 24 Dividing a message 31 DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ........ 22, 39 E Easy search 23, 51 Erase, folders 34 Erase, messages 28 Error messages 59 External microphone 18 F Folder, adding/erasing 33 Folder, labeling 38 Folder, selecting 13, 20 Folder name 38 Format 47 L Labeling folders 38 LP mode 7, 12, 50 M Maximum number of messages 12, 62 Maximum recording time .. 12, 62 "Memory Stick", format 47 "Memory Stick", inserting ....... 10 "Memory Stick", notes on use ... 55 "Memory Stick", types 11 "Memory Stick", write-protect switch...
... Editor 52 Display mode 26 Display window 24 Dividing a message 31 DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ........ 22, 39 E Easy search 23, 51 Erase, folders 34 Erase, messages 28 Error messages 59 External microphone 18 F Folder, adding/erasing 33 Folder, labeling 38 Folder, selecting 13, 20 Folder name 38 Format 47 L Labeling folders 38 LP mode 7, 12, 50 M Maximum number of messages 12, 62 Maximum recording time .. 12, 62 "Memory Stick", format 47 "Memory Stick", inserting ....... 10 "Memory Stick", notes on use ... 55 "Memory Stick", types 11 "Memory Stick", write-protect switch...
Quick Reference Card
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...recording Recording is added as a new message, press NEW FILE. 3Slide the control key to REC. OPR indicator Lights in China Recording 1 Slide POWER to PLAY. 6 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . It overwrites part of the original Message 1. 2 Add recording Message 1 Message 2 Blank space Recording is added as part of Message 1. 3-261-558-22(1) IC Recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP Quick Reference Card For details, see the operating instructions. Remaining Microphone memory sensitivity Message Recording number mode Counter display To stop playback Slide the control key to STOP...
...recording Recording is added as a new message, press NEW FILE. 3Slide the control key to REC. OPR indicator Lights in China Recording 1 Slide POWER to PLAY. 6 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . It overwrites part of the original Message 1. 2 Add recording Message 1 Message 2 Blank space Recording is added as part of Message 1. 3-261-558-22(1) IC Recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP Quick Reference Card For details, see the operating instructions. Remaining Microphone memory sensitivity Message Recording number mode Counter display To stop playback Slide the control key to STOP...
Quick Reference Card
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... an external stereo microphone (not supplied).) SP: Standard play monaural recording mode LP: Long play (down (>/ .) to select the desired recording mode (ST/SP/LP) and press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to ON. Recording starts when the unit detects sound. To erase all the messages in decrements of 5%) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch Slide the DPC switch to exit the menu mode. DPC(Digital Pitch Control) Setting the playback speed Follow the steps of "Setting the Recording Mode" to select DPC...
... an external stereo microphone (not supplied).) SP: Standard play monaural recording mode LP: Long play (down (>/ .) to select the desired recording mode (ST/SP/LP) and press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to ON. Recording starts when the unit detects sound. To erase all the messages in decrements of 5%) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch Slide the DPC switch to exit the menu mode. DPC(Digital Pitch Control) Setting the playback speed Follow the steps of "Setting the Recording Mode" to select DPC...
Marketing Specifications (ICD-BM1A/BM1B)
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ICD-BM1A Step-up Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder Slide Control Switch Operation High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB Memory Stick1 Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time3 with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick USB2 Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC Compatible with Dragon® Naturally Speaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software High Quality Sound-"LPEC® CODEC Technology"-16khz...
ICD-BM1A Step-up Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder Slide Control Switch Operation High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB Memory Stick1 Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time3 with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick USB2 Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC Compatible with Dragon® Naturally Speaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software High Quality Sound-"LPEC® CODEC Technology"-16khz...
Marketing Specifications (ICD-BM1A/BM1B)
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ICD-BM1A Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder Features Slide Switch Control Operation allows for one-button operation of all major functions of the memory is used again. A portion of the recording device High Value Design with battery Measurements: 1 3/4" x 4 15/16" x 3/4" (44 x 124 x 19mm) Supplied Accessories PC Download Software Carrying Case Earphone MDR-ED228LP USB Cable RK-G136 32MB Memory Stick® Media Optional Accessories AC Power Adaptor (AC-E30HG) UPC Code: 027242626423 1. Battery life will vary based upon usage...
ICD-BM1A Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder Features Slide Switch Control Operation allows for one-button operation of all major functions of the memory is used again. A portion of the recording device High Value Design with battery Measurements: 1 3/4" x 4 15/16" x 3/4" (44 x 124 x 19mm) Supplied Accessories PC Download Software Carrying Case Earphone MDR-ED228LP USB Cable RK-G136 32MB Memory Stick® Media Optional Accessories AC Power Adaptor (AC-E30HG) UPC Code: 027242626423 1. Battery life will vary based upon usage...