Operating Instructions
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...recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP only. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. and other countries. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation • Apple and Macintosh are not mentioned in each case in the U.S.A. The "Digital Voice... reproduced, translated or reduced to this manual. Trademarks • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "LPEC" and are the registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of ...
...recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP only. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. and other countries. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation • Apple and Macintosh are not mentioned in each case in the U.S.A. The "Digital Voice... reproduced, translated or reduced to this manual. Trademarks • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "LPEC" and are the registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of ...
Operating Instructions
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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 - 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 Other Functions Adjusting the Playback Speed -
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 - 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 Other Functions Adjusting the Playback Speed -
Operating Instructions
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...you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you remove the exhausted ones. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) ST SP LP In continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours Approx. 14 hours Approx. 16 hours In continuous playback*: Approx. 6.5 hours Approx. 7.5 hours...you re-insert the batteries. Notes • Do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to use manganese batteries for this case, set the date and time again. Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the display window shows the battery condition....
...you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you remove the exhausted ones. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) ST SP LP In continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours Approx. 14 hours Approx. 16 hours In continuous playback*: Approx. 6.5 hours Approx. 7.5 hours...you re-insert the batteries. Notes • Do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to use manganese batteries for this case, set the date and time again. Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the display window shows the battery condition....
Operating Instructions
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Press down (>/ .) to ON. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3 Press the jog lever up (>). MENU ENTER CANCEL POWER Jog lever Press up or down (.). 1 Slide POWER to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. The IC recorder is turned on. 2 Press MENU. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery 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 4.
Press down (>/ .) to ON. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3 Press the jog lever up (>). MENU ENTER CANCEL POWER Jog lever Press up or down (.). 1 Slide POWER to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. The IC recorder is turned on. 2 Press MENU. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery 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 4.
Operating Instructions
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... in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. The maximum recording time varies depending on the capacity of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick (with this unit is not a malfunction of the unit. While accessing, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Getting Started Note on . • If...
... in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. The maximum recording time varies depending on the capacity of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick (with this unit is not a malfunction of the unit. While accessing, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Getting Started Note on . • If...
Operating Instructions
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.... 17hr 45min. Number 456 950 963 of messages for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Starts recording at the end of Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Added recording (counted as a part of Message 1) Maximum recording time and number of Messages 1,016 1,016 1,016 *ST...
.... 17hr 45min. Number 456 950 963 of messages for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Starts recording at the end of Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Added recording (counted as a part of Message 1) Maximum recording time and number of Messages 1,016 1,016 1,016 *ST...
Operating Instructions
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... REC. Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or when it turns orange, do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Built-in microphone OPR indicator (lights in microphone. * The display selected with the...
... REC. Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or when it turns orange, do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Built-in microphone OPR indicator (lights in microphone. * The display selected with the...
Operating Instructions
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... time indication flashes. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according to the recording conditions: • CONF(H) (high): To record a small sound at a conference or in the display window regardless of the messages (page 28) or replace the "Memory Stick". Using the memory remain indication During recording...
... time indication flashes. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according to the recording conditions: • CONF(H) (high): To record a small sound at a conference or in the display window regardless of the messages (page 28) or replace the "Memory Stick". Using the memory remain indication During recording...
Operating Instructions
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... built-in speaker will sound. Slide the control key to the end of the last message in a folder, "MSG END" will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. The unit stops at the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the current...page 15). Note Playback after a stop starts from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to PLAY. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of each message, a beep will be automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback....
... built-in speaker will sound. Slide the control key to the end of the last message in a folder, "MSG END" will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. The unit stops at the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the current...page 15). Note Playback after a stop starts from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to PLAY. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of each message, a beep will be automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback....
Operating Instructions
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... and the selected message will start at which you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When EASY-S is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. Repeat Play When REPEAT is long and you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up (>). • If you slide the control key... to B.SPACE or keep pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the last message, "MSG. Playing back a message repeatedly - END" flashes 3 times with a beep and the OPR indicator lights in the menu (page 50), you can quickly locate the point you wish to OFF in a folder during...
... and the selected message will start at which you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When EASY-S is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. Repeat Play When REPEAT is long and you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up (>). • If you slide the control key... to B.SPACE or keep pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the last message, "MSG. Playing back a message repeatedly - END" flashes 3 times with a beep and the OPR indicator lights in the menu (page 50), you can quickly locate the point you wish to OFF in a folder during...
Operating Instructions
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...current microphone sensitivity setting with the DISPLAY button appears. 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 .... 8 Alarm indicator (45) Appears when the alarm is selected to record at a meeting or in a bright location. qa Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date and time indication / Message name indication/ Current time indication (26, 27) The display selected with the MIC SENS (microphone...
...current microphone sensitivity setting with the DISPLAY button appears. 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 .... 8 Alarm indicator (45) Appears when the alarm is selected to record at a meeting or in a bright location. qa Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date and time indication / Message name indication/ Current time indication (26, 27) The display selected with the MIC SENS (microphone...
Operating Instructions
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... the clock has not been set, "----Y--M--D" will be displayed.) x REC TIME (recorded date and time) The date and time the current message was recorded. (If the clock has not been set, "--M--D--:--" will be displayed. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to the following order: ELAPSE TIME (counter) Elapsed playback/recording time of the message. The display mode changes according to display...
... the clock has not been set, "----Y--M--D" will be displayed.) x REC TIME (recorded date and time) The date and time the current message was recorded. (If the clock has not been set, "--M--D--:--" will be displayed. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to the following order: ELAPSE TIME (counter) Elapsed playback/recording time of the message. The display mode changes according to display...
Operating Instructions
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... and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. BEditing Messages Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Erase Message 3 Before erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Remaining messages are renumbered. 28GB...
... and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. BEditing Messages Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Erase Message 3 Before erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Remaining messages are renumbered. 28GB...
Operating Instructions
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..., you can divide a message into two during playback. "DIVIDE" flashes for 3 times. The message numbers of messages in a folder becomes 999. The message is divided into two at the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as a meeting. Continued 31GB DIVIDE Control key (PLAY/STOP) While playing...
..., you can divide a message into two during playback. "DIVIDE" flashes for 3 times. The message numbers of messages in a folder becomes 999. The message is divided into two at the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as a meeting. Continued 31GB DIVIDE Control key (PLAY/STOP) While playing...
Operating Instructions
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... DPC. Symptom Remedy You cannot overwrite. •The remaining memory is interrupted (when recording from an external device). •If you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. Therefore, you use a registered audio connecting cable. Recording is too short. The overwritten part will be recorded interrupted. Recording is interrupted. •The advanced VOR function (page 16...
... DPC. Symptom Remedy You cannot overwrite. •The remaining memory is interrupted (when recording from an external device). •If you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. Therefore, you use a registered audio connecting cable. Recording is too short. The overwritten part will be recorded interrupted. Recording is interrupted. •The advanced VOR function (page 16...
Operating Instructions
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... the amount of each message cannot be other formatted data (for example, images) in the inserted "Memory Stick". •Due to the recording time. maximum LP mode recording time. •There may be divided by the minimum recording unit, the remaining recording time may decrease by more than that of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are some system...
... the amount of each message cannot be other formatted data (for example, images) in the inserted "Memory Stick". •Due to the recording time. maximum LP mode recording time. •There may be divided by the minimum recording unit, the remaining recording time may decrease by more than that of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are some system...
Operating Instructions
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...11 seconds 11 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds About the maximum recording time and the maximum number of messages or folders A "Memory Stick" saves not only recorded messages but also the information about division and the number of messages or folders varies...folders increases, the amount of memory in the "Memory Stick". Although the actual recording time of a message may be less than that of the inserted "Memory Stick" is needed. The maximum recording time and the number of folders. If the remaining recording time of the minimum recording unit, you can divide ...
...11 seconds 11 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds About the maximum recording time and the maximum number of messages or folders A "Memory Stick" saves not only recorded messages but also the information about division and the number of messages or folders varies...folders increases, the amount of memory in the "Memory Stick". Although the actual recording time of a message may be less than that of the inserted "Memory Stick" is needed. The maximum recording time and the number of folders. If the remaining recording time of the minimum recording unit, you can divide ...
Operating Instructions
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...dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. batteries and a "Memory Stick") "Memory Stick" x 1 "Digital Voice Editor" (CD-ROM) x 1 "Dragon NaturallySpeaking" (CD-ROM) x 1 (supplied with ICD-BM1AVTP only) Ear receiver x 1 USB connecting cable x 1 Carrying case x...) 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...
...dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. batteries and a "Memory Stick") "Memory Stick" x 1 "Digital Voice Editor" (CD-ROM) x 1 "Dragon NaturallySpeaking" (CD-ROM) x 1 (supplied with ICD-BM1AVTP only) Ear receiver x 1 USB connecting cable x 1 Carrying case x...) 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...
Operating Instructions
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...external microphone 18 Connecting, other equipment .. 19 Counter display 26 Cue 22 Current time display 27 D Digital Voice 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...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 55 Menu 49 Message, dividing 31 Message, erasing 28 Message,...
...external microphone 18 Connecting, other equipment .. 19 Counter display 26 Cue 22 Current time display 27 D Digital Voice 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...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 55 Menu 49 Message, dividing 31 Message, erasing 28 Message,...
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 up to 340 Folders) Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor) Clock: Yes (Date and Time) Hardware Display: Full Function Display... SP: 60-7000Hz; Sony, Memory Stick, LPEC, and like.no.other countries. Dragon, NaturallySpeaking, and the Dragon logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Removable Memory Stick® Media 32MB Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min...
ICD-BM1A Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder Features Slide Switch Control Operation allows for one-button operation of all major functions of up to 340 Folders) Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor) Clock: Yes (Date and Time) Hardware Display: Full Function Display... SP: 60-7000Hz; Sony, Memory Stick, LPEC, and like.no.other countries. Dragon, NaturallySpeaking, and the Dragon logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Removable Memory Stick® Media 32MB Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min...