Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan 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 is determined to be presented ...
...Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan 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 is determined to be presented ...
Operating Instructions
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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP Serial No. Model No. IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the back of the unit. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP ©2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP Serial No. Model No. IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the back of the unit. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP ©2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
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...Sony Corporation. and other trademarks and registered trademarks are registered in the U.S.A. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of their respective holders. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media..."Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "LPEC" and are the registered trademarks of Sony ... Sony Corporation Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. and other IC recorders. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1A/...
...Sony Corporation. and other trademarks and registered trademarks are registered in the U.S.A. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of their respective holders. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media..."Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "LPEC" and are the registered trademarks of Sony ... Sony Corporation Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. and other IC recorders. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1A/...
Operating Instructions
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 - 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 - 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
Operating Instructions
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...8226; Do not 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. In this unit. • When you replace the batteries, insert the ... display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the unit. 7GB 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 ...
...8226; Do not 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. In this unit. • When you replace the batteries, insert the ... display window shows the battery condition. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the unit. 7GB 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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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. Press down (>/ .) to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB In this case, proceed from step 4. The IC recorder is turned on. 2 Press MENU. 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 use the alarm function or record the date and time. Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to ON.
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. Press down (>/ .) to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB In this case, proceed from step 4. The IC recorder is turned on. 2 Press MENU. 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 use the alarm function or record the date and time. Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to ON.
Operating Instructions
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It may cause malfunction of the unit. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 10GB Note Do not insert a "Memory Stick" in orange.) 1 Slide and open the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into place. Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Notes • Make sure to insert or remove the "Memory Stick" while the unit is turned off. • Never remove the...
It may cause malfunction of the unit. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 10GB Note Do not insert a "Memory Stick" in orange.) 1 Slide and open the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into place. Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Notes • Make sure to insert or remove the "Memory Stick" while the unit is turned off. • Never remove the...
Operating Instructions
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... "Memory Stick" slot cover and push the "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor) Notes • The unit does not support the "Memory Stick PRO". • "MagicGate" is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption technology. Removing the "Memory Stick" Make sure that the "Memory Stick" pops out. The maximum recording time varies depending on the capacity of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick (with...
... "Memory Stick" slot cover and push the "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick Duo" adaptor) Notes • The unit does not support the "Memory Stick PRO". • "MagicGate" is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption technology. Removing the "Memory Stick" Make sure that the "Memory Stick" pops out. The maximum recording time varies depending on the capacity of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick (with...
Operating Instructions
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... 45min. 11hr 45min. 23hr 35min. 47hr 25min. 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 for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. Number 456...
... 45min. 11hr 45min. 23hr 35min. 47hr 25min. 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 for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. Number 456...
Operating Instructions
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Jog lever 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder in which you wish to select the folder. POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to record messages. Slide POWER to ON. To add a new folder, see page 33. Continued 13GB 1 Turn on the power.
Jog lever 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder in which you wish to select the folder. POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to record messages. Slide POWER to ON. To add a new folder, see page 33. Continued 13GB 1 Turn on the power.
Operating Instructions
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... built-in red during recording. 4 Stop recording. If you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). 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 will be recorded if an object, such...
... built-in red during recording. 4 Stop recording. If you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). 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 will be recorded if an object, such...
Operating Instructions
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... FILE. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to the current message. Start recording at a point in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part..." will be displayed and you start a new recording as the last message in the same recording mode as a new message Before you can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be added in the folder. Note Playback...
... FILE. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to the current message. Start recording at a point in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part..." will be displayed and you start a new recording as the last message in the same recording mode as a new message Before you can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be added in the folder. Note Playback...
Operating Instructions
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...around you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR switch to fast playback sound. If recording is fixed. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to REC. After you slide the...control key to B.SPACE. Note If you can add an overwrite recording from the ear receiver, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound). Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the recording conditions. You can search backwards while listening to OFF. 16GB ...
...around you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR switch to fast playback sound. If recording is fixed. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to REC. After you slide the...control key to B.SPACE. Note If you can add an overwrite recording from the ear receiver, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound). Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the recording conditions. You can search backwards while listening to OFF. 16GB ...
Operating Instructions
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...minute, the remaining time indication will be displayed with an alarm sound. Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). Basic Operations Selecting the microphone ...) 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". When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the...
...minute, the remaining time indication will be displayed with an alarm sound. Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). Basic Operations Selecting the microphone ...) 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". When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the...
Operating Instructions
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... (stereo) Stereo microphone When you start the stereo recording with an external stereo microphone, set MODE to the microphone from the IC recorder. 1 Recommended types of an external microphone or other equipment (tape recorder, MiniDisc player, or etc.) with the IC recorder. Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment You...
... (stereo) Stereo microphone When you start the stereo recording with an external stereo microphone, set MODE to the microphone from the IC recorder. 1 Recommended types of an external microphone or other equipment (tape recorder, MiniDisc player, or etc.) with the IC recorder. Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment You...
Operating Instructions
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... with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using an audio connecting cable. Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register..... • When the audio recording level is large, sound may be recorded interrupted if you use a registered audio connecting cable. Recording with Other Equipment To record the sound of the IC recorder with the IC recorder, connect the MIC (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (...
... with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using an audio connecting cable. Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register..... • When the audio recording level is large, sound may be recorded interrupted if you use a registered audio connecting cable. Recording with Other Equipment To record the sound of the IC recorder with the IC recorder, connect the MIC (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (...
Operating Instructions
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... 3 Press ENTER to select the folder. Press up (>): for previous message number. Press down (.): for next message number. Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder containing the message you have...
... 3 Press ENTER to select the folder. Press up (>): for previous message number. Press down (.): for next message number. Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder containing the message you have...
Operating Instructions
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... automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from an ear receiver Connect the supplied ear receiver to the end of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from the point (page 15). OPR indicator (lights in speaker will sound. At the end of the message. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To...) to the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the end of the last message in a folder continuously. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback.
... automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from an ear receiver Connect the supplied ear receiver to the end of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from the point (page 15). OPR indicator (lights in speaker will sound. At the end of the message. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To...) to the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the end of the last message in a folder continuously. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback.
Operating Instructions
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... long and you can play back to the end of the last message When the unit locates the end of the first message in a long recording. Basic Operations 1 When you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the message and then press...
... long and you can play back to the end of the last message When the unit locates the end of the first message in a long recording. Basic Operations 1 When you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the message and then press...