Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... within the Warranty period must pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. 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 within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations...
... within the Warranty period must pay the labor charges to any authorized Sony service facility. 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 within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations...
Operating Instructions
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... the FCC Rules. For "Memory Stick" This device complies with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are designed...
... the FCC Rules. For "Memory Stick" This device complies with part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are designed...
Operating Instructions
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... The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. 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 International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and...
... The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. 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 International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and...
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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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 - 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
Operating Instructions
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... playing back through the internal speaker with new ones. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the unit. 7GB The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the display window shows the battery condition. m : The "LOW BATTERY" is displayed and the unit will remain. • Do not charge dry batteries. • When you are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries...
... playing back through the internal speaker with new ones. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the unit. 7GB The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the display window shows the battery condition. m : The "LOW BATTERY" is displayed and the unit will remain. • Do not charge dry batteries. • When you are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries...
Operating Instructions
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... messages are as a new message (page 15) • Add an overwrite recording (page 15) This section explains how to add a recording to check the battery indicator (page 7). • The maximum recording time and the number 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...
... messages are as a new message (page 15) • Add an overwrite recording (page 15) This section explains how to add a recording to check the battery indicator (page 7). • The maximum recording time and the number 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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...recording to REC. Tips • You can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be displayed. Continued 15GB Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you start recording at a point in the folder. Playback after the last message as the last message in the middle of a recorded message, you stopped playback. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after a stop starts...
...recording to REC. Tips • You can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be displayed. Continued 15GB Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you start recording at a point in the folder. Playback after the last message as the last message in the middle of a recorded message, you stopped playback. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after a stop starts...
Operating Instructions
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... changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set to REC. • VOR function is set the VOR switch to PLAY, playback starts from the connected ear receiver. You can search backwards while listening to B.SPACE. Set the control key to the recording conditions. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to fast playback sound. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/-, but the recording level is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. Monitoring the recording When recording, you turn...
... changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set to REC. • VOR function is set the VOR switch to PLAY, playback starts from the connected ear receiver. You can search backwards while listening to B.SPACE. Set the control key to the recording conditions. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to fast playback sound. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/-, but the recording level is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. Monitoring the recording When recording, you turn...
Operating Instructions
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...) to STOP. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). 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, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. Memory indicator flashes.
...) to STOP. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). 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, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. Memory indicator flashes.
Operating Instructions
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... playback) i jack 1 Slide the control key to the i (headphones) jack. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. OPR indicator (lights in a folder, "MSG END" will sound. When the unit reaches to the i (headphones) jack. Note Playback after a stop starts from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of the message. Continued 21GB The built-in a folder continuously. 3 Start playback...
... playback) i jack 1 Slide the control key to the i (headphones) jack. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. OPR indicator (lights in a folder, "MSG END" will sound. When the unit reaches to the i (headphones) jack. Note Playback after a stop starts from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of the message. Continued 21GB The built-in a folder continuously. 3 Start playback...
Operating Instructions
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... selected to record for dictation. 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 a message. 9 Recording mode indication...
... selected to record for dictation. 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 a message. 9 Recording mode indication...
Operating Instructions
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... your nearest Sony dealer. Select another file or erase some of the messages (page 28). •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick is plugged in the ear receiver not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. You cannot start recording. You cannot erase a message. Remedy •The batteries have been recorded in the computer. Sound comes from the speaker. Open the data...
... your nearest Sony dealer. Select another file or erase some of the messages (page 28). •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick is plugged in the ear receiver not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. You cannot start recording. You cannot erase a message. Remedy •The batteries have been recorded in the computer. Sound comes from the speaker. Open the data...
Operating Instructions
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... order of the number of priority sorted in the unit the same as supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. displayed in the menu mode. •There are some folder or message characters which 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 unit does not •Take out the batteries and insert them again operate correctly. (page...
... order of the number of priority sorted in the unit the same as supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. displayed in the menu mode. •There are some folder or message characters which 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 unit does not •Take out the batteries and insert them again operate correctly. (page...
Operating Instructions
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... "Memory Stick" is at a position other than STOP although the unit stops. "MEMORY STICK ERROR" •Insert the "Memory Stick" again. Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already 999 messages in this . Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB "FULL" "NO MEMORY SPACE" •Because there are weak. For the error messages of the "Digital Voice Editor", please refer to use the AC power adaptor for the IC recorder. Release the switch and insert the "Memory Stick...
... "Memory Stick" is at a position other than STOP although the unit stops. "MEMORY STICK ERROR" •Insert the "Memory Stick" again. Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already 999 messages in this . Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB "FULL" "NO MEMORY SPACE" •Because there are weak. For the error messages of the "Digital Voice Editor", please refer to use the AC power adaptor for the IC recorder. Release the switch and insert the "Memory Stick...
Operating Instructions
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... SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz approx. 28 mm (29/32 in.) dia. 350 mW • Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms ear receiver/headphones • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) Plug in .) (w/h/d) (not 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.
... SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz approx. 28 mm (29/32 in.) dia. 350 mW • Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms ear receiver/headphones • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) Plug in .) (w/h/d) (not 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.
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...
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...
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...
Marketing Specifications (ICD-BM1A/BM1B)
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... 98/2000/Me/XP Compatible Specifications General Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Removable Memory Stick® Media 32MB Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min.; Memory Stick® media ranging from the last correct word Digital Pitch Control allows recordings to be readily distributed for processing; LP: 80-3500Hz Audio Features Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes Recording Features: Advanced Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), Move, Divide, Overwrite Convenience Erase/Protect: 3 Erase Options (Message/Partial Message/Folder) Convenience Features Search...
... 98/2000/Me/XP Compatible Specifications General Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Removable Memory Stick® Media 32MB Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min.; Memory Stick® media ranging from the last correct word Digital Pitch Control allows recordings to be readily distributed for processing; LP: 80-3500Hz Audio Features Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes Recording Features: Advanced Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), Move, Divide, Overwrite Convenience Erase/Protect: 3 Erase Options (Message/Partial Message/Folder) Convenience Features Search...
Quick Reference Card
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... 5%) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch Slide the DPC switch to ON. Recording pauses when no sound is flashing, press ENTER. "VOR PAUSE" is displayed. "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" flashes and the message is played back at a conference or in Response to OFF. Starting Recording Automatically in a quiet and/or spacious place. DPC(Digital Pitch Control) Setting the playback speed Follow the steps of "Playing back.") 2 Press FOLDER. Quick Reference Card Erasing Messages ERASE Jog lever (>/.) FOLDER ENTER CANCEL To erase messages one...
... 5%) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch Slide the DPC switch to ON. Recording pauses when no sound is flashing, press ENTER. "VOR PAUSE" is displayed. "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" flashes and the message is played back at a conference or in Response to OFF. Starting Recording Automatically in a quiet and/or spacious place. DPC(Digital Pitch Control) Setting the playback speed Follow the steps of "Playing back.") 2 Press FOLDER. Quick Reference Card Erasing Messages ERASE Jog lever (>/.) FOLDER ENTER CANCEL To erase messages one...