Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...removed from your authorized dealer, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from the Product. 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 to obtain warranty service. ...
...removed from your authorized dealer, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from the Product. 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 to obtain warranty service. ...
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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP ©2006 Sony Corporation IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the back of the unit. Model No.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP ©2006 Sony Corporation IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the back of the unit. Model No.
Operating Instructions
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...Sony Corporation. Trademarks • "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. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. 3GB and other IC recorders.... Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP only. The software...
...Sony Corporation. Trademarks • "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. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. 3GB and other IC recorders.... Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP only. The software...
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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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 - 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 -
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... • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date and time again. 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 ... prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Getting Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the unit. 7GB The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. m : The "LOW BATTERY" is displayed and the unit will remain. •...
... • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date and time again. 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 ... prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Getting Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the unit. 7GB The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. m : The "LOW BATTERY" is displayed and the unit will remain. •...
Operating Instructions
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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 (>). Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to ON. Press down (>/ .) to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB MENU ENTER CANCEL POWER Jog lever Press up or down (.). 1 Slide POWER to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 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. 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 (>). Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to ON. Press down (>/ .) to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB MENU ENTER CANCEL POWER Jog lever Press up or down (.). 1 Slide POWER to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 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.
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... "Memory Stick". (The OPR indicator flashes in a different direction. 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. Insert it firmly until it clicks into the "Memory Stick" slot with the terminal side facing inside the recorder.
... "Memory Stick". (The OPR indicator flashes in a different direction. 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. Insert it firmly until it clicks into the "Memory Stick" slot with the terminal side facing inside the recorder.
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...required to process excessive amount of data, "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" may damage the data. The maximum recording time varies depending on the "ACCESS" message The unit is accessing data while "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears in the display window or...recorded data using this IC Recorder You can use the following "Memory Stick" of a 4 MB to 128 MB capacity instead of the supplied "Memory Stick". While accessing, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Getting Started Note on the capacity of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick...
...required to process excessive amount of data, "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" may damage the data. The maximum recording time varies depending on the "ACCESS" message The unit is accessing data while "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears in the display window or...recorded data using this IC Recorder You can use the following "Memory Stick" of a 4 MB to 128 MB capacity instead of the supplied "Memory Stick". While accessing, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Getting Started Note on the capacity of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick...
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...35min. 47hr 25min. The maximum number of recordable messages differs depending on the conditions of messages are 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. You can record messages in a single folder. 4MB 8MB 16MB...
...35min. 47hr 25min. The maximum number of recordable messages differs depending on the conditions of messages are 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. You can record messages in a single folder. 4MB 8MB 16MB...
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Continued 13GB FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to record messages. To add a new folder, see page 33. 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. Slide POWER to ON. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder.
Continued 13GB FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to record messages. To add a new folder, see page 33. 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. Slide POWER to ON. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder.
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... the data. • Noise may be counted as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording) 1 Slide the control key to STOP. 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 as part of...
... the data. • Noise may be counted as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording) 1 Slide the control key to STOP. 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 as part of...
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... page, press NEW FILE. Tips • You can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be displayed. Note Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. Continued 15GB Then slide the...to REC. Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you start a new recording as the last message in the same recording mode as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as a new message after the last...
... page, press NEW FILE. Tips • You can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be displayed. Note Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. Continued 15GB Then slide the...to REC. Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you start a new recording as the last message in the same recording mode as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as a new message after the last...
Operating Instructions
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...ON during stop or recording mode. Note If you turn up the volume excessively or place the ear receiver near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the connected ear receiver. Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to B.SPACE.... Notes • Recording will not be started unless the control key is set to the sound - You can connect an ear receiver ...
...ON during stop or recording mode. Note If you turn up the volume excessively or place the ear receiver near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the connected ear receiver. Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to B.SPACE.... Notes • Recording will not be started unless the control key is set to the sound - You can connect an ear receiver ...
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... 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". Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to STOP. When...
... 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". Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to STOP. When...
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... 50). 18GB You can use , connect the IC recorder as follows. Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. 1 Recommended types of an external microphone or other equipment (tape recorder, MiniDisc player, or etc.) with an external stereo...
... 50). 18GB You can use , connect the IC recorder as follows. Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. 1 Recommended types of an external microphone or other equipment (tape recorder, MiniDisc player, or etc.) with an external stereo...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment. Use a registered audio connecting cable. • When the audio recording level is large, sound may be recorded interrupted if you use a registered audio connecting cable. Basic Operations Recording from Other Equipment To record sound of other equipment 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. mini-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. 19GB Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use ...
... equipment. Use a registered audio connecting cable. • When the audio recording level is large, sound may be recorded interrupted if you use a registered audio connecting cable. Basic Operations Recording from Other Equipment To record sound of other equipment 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. mini-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. 19GB Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use ...
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... message in a folder 20GB Counter display* * The display selected with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. Press up (>): for previous message number. Press the jog lever up or down (>/...want to play back. 2 FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to display the folder containing the message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (.): for next message number.
... message in a folder 20GB Counter display* * The display selected with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. Press up (>): for previous message number. Press the jog lever up or down (>/...want to play back. 2 FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to display the folder containing the message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (.): for next message number.
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... continuously. Note Playback after a stop starts from the point (page 15). Continued 21GB 3 Start playback. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. Slide the control key to the i (headphones) jack. The...
... continuously. Note Playback after a stop starts from the point (page 15). Continued 21GB 3 Start playback. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. Slide the control key to the i (headphones) jack. The...
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... press the jog lever down (>/.) repeatedly during stop playback, slide the control key to STOP. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording.
... press the jog lever down (>/.) repeatedly during stop playback, slide the control key to STOP. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording.