Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to obtain warranty service. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A .... 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 available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or...
...limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to obtain warranty service. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A .... 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 available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at no charge, new or...
Operating Instructions
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Model 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. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model 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. ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Operating Instructions
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...any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony 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 ...Sony Corporation All rights reserved. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in the United States and/or other countries. • All other IC recorders...
...any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony 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 ...Sony Corporation All rights reserved. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in the United States and/or other countries. • All other IC recorders...
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...
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 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 -
Operating Instructions
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... 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. Notes • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date...you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you re-insert the batteries. 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...
... 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. Notes • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date...you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you re-insert the batteries. 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...
Operating Instructions
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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 ON. Press down (>/ .) 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. Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB
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 ON. Press down (>/ .) 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. Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB
Operating Instructions
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... 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 the "Memory Stick" slot with the terminal side facing inside the recorder. Insert it firmly until it clicks into place. Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Notes • Make sure to insert...
... 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 the "Memory Stick" slot with the terminal side facing inside the recorder. Insert it firmly until it clicks into place. Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Notes • Make sure to insert...
Operating Instructions
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... off the unit. Doing so may be displayed for an extended period of the supplied "Memory Stick". 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 data, "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" may damage the data. Getting Started Note on the "ACCESS" message The unit is...
... off the unit. Doing so may be displayed for an extended period of the supplied "Memory Stick". 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 data, "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" may damage the data. Getting Started Note on the "ACCESS" message The unit is...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder...
... 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 for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder...
Operating Instructions
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POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder. To add a new folder, see page 33. 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. FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to record messages. Continued 13GB To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. 1 Turn on the power. Slide POWER to ON.
POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder. To add a new folder, see page 33. 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. FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to record messages. Continued 13GB To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. 1 Turn on the power. Slide POWER to ON.
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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...
Operating Instructions
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...• You can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be added in the same recording mode as the original message, regardless of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 Locate the point where .... Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you add an overwrite recording after the last message as a new message Before you start recording at any point by pressing NEW FILE. Recording as a New Message You can add an overwrite recording to the current message. Playback after...
...• You can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be added in the same recording mode as the original message, regardless of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 Locate the point where .... Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you add an overwrite recording after the last message as a new message Before you start recording at any point by pressing NEW FILE. Recording as a New Message You can add an overwrite recording to the current message. Playback after...
Operating Instructions
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.... You can connect an ear receiver supplied or not supplied to OFF. 16GB Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to REC. The recording pauses when no sound is fixed. You can add an overwrite recording from that point. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to the sound - If...
.... You can connect an ear receiver supplied or not supplied to OFF. 16GB Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to REC. The recording pauses when no sound is fixed. You can add an overwrite recording from that point. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to the sound - If...
Operating Instructions
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...sound. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by... one. 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...
...sound. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by... one. 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...
Operating Instructions
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Depending on the device you use the ECM-DS70P Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. mini-plug (stereo) Stereo microphone When you start the stereo recording with an external stereo microphone, set MODE to ST in microphone is automatically supplied to the MIC (microphone) jack. Note Before you connect...
Depending on the device you use the ECM-DS70P Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. mini-plug (stereo) Stereo microphone When you start the stereo recording with an external stereo microphone, set MODE to ST in microphone is automatically supplied to the MIC (microphone) jack. Note Before you connect...
Operating Instructions
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..., 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. 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 (minijack, stereo) of...
..., 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. 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 (minijack, stereo) of...
Operating Instructions
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Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. Press the jog lever up (>): for previous message number. Press down (.): for next message number. Select the message number. Selected message ... of message in a folder 20GB Counter display* * The display selected with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. When playing back a 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 (>/.) to select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL...
Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. Press the jog lever up (>): for previous message number. Press down (.): for next message number. Select the message number. Selected message ... of message in a folder 20GB Counter display* * The display selected with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. When playing back a 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 (>/.) to select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL...
Operating Instructions
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... end of the message. 3 Start playback. Move the control key to the i (headphones) jack. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of each message, a beep...
... end of the message. 3 Start playback. Move the control key to the i (headphones) jack. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of each message, a beep...
Operating Instructions
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... the menu, you can quickly locate the point you release the button. • If the last message is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. Playing back a message repeatedly - "MSG.REPEAT" will be played back repeatedly. The unit will stop at a later part of the message, keep pressing the jog...
... the menu, you can quickly locate the point you release the button. • If the last message is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. Playing back a message repeatedly - "MSG.REPEAT" will be played back repeatedly. The unit will stop at a later part of the message, keep pressing the jog...