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... uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the customers in...comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For "Memory Stick" This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of...
... uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the customers in...comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For "Memory Stick" This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of...
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...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...2002, 2003 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©... for the IC recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP only. and are registered in part, may also be governed by ScanSoft,...
...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...2002, 2003 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©... for the IC recorder ICD-BM1A/BM1AVTP only. and are registered in part, may also be governed by ScanSoft,...
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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 - 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 -
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... the operations. The current time will be displayed for three seconds. Note When no "Memory Stick" is inserted or the power is in sequence, then press ENTER. Getting Started 4 Press ENTER. The month digit will return to the normal display. The menu mode will be displayed again. 6 Press MENU. To display the ... flash. 5 Set the date and time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to the previous step of the year. 2 Press ENTER. The year digits will not be displayed. 9GB The window will flash. 3 Set the month, day, and the time in the stop mode (page 27). The date and...
... the operations. The current time will be displayed for three seconds. Note When no "Memory Stick" is inserted or the power is in sequence, then press ENTER. Getting Started 4 Press ENTER. The month digit will return to the normal display. The menu mode will be displayed again. 6 Press MENU. To display the ... flash. 5 Set the date and time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to the previous step of the year. 2 Press ENTER. The year digits will not be displayed. 9GB The window will flash. 3 Set the month, day, and the time in the stop mode (page 27). The date and...
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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 place. Insert it firmly until it clicks into the "Memory Stick" slot with the terminal side facing inside the recorder. 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 place. Insert it firmly until it clicks into the "Memory Stick" slot with the terminal side facing inside the recorder. Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Notes • Make sure to insert...
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...unit is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption technology. While accessing, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor (not supplied). The maximum recording time varies depending on . • If the unit is not subject to 128 MB capacity instead of... the supplied "Memory Stick". This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, and therefore, recorded data using this IC Recorder You can use the following "Memory Stick" of a 4 MB to the protection of time. Remove the "Memory Stick" from the slot as shown below. Notes...
...unit is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption technology. While accessing, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor (not supplied). The maximum recording time varies depending on . • If the unit is not subject to 128 MB capacity instead of... the supplied "Memory Stick". This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, and therefore, recorded data using this IC Recorder You can use the following "Memory Stick" of a 4 MB to the protection of time. Remove the "Memory Stick" from the slot as shown below. Notes...
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... power adaptor (not supplied). 12GB SP** 30min. 1hr 2hr 10min. 4hr 20min. 8hr 50min. 17hr 45min. You can record messages for all the folders and the maximum 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. The maximum number of...
... power adaptor (not supplied). 12GB SP** 30min. 1hr 2hr 10min. 4hr 20min. 8hr 50min. 17hr 45min. You can record messages for all the folders and the maximum 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. The maximum number of...
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... the end of the current message. 14GB If you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Remaining memory Microphone sensitivity Current message number Recording mode Counter display* 2 Speak into the built-in red during recording. 4 Stop recording. Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or when it turns orange...
... the end of the current message. 14GB If you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Remaining memory Microphone sensitivity Current message number Recording mode Counter display* 2 Speak into the built-in red during recording. 4 Stop recording. Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or when it turns orange...
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... indication flashes. Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) 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". Please slide the...
... indication flashes. Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) 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". Please slide the...
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... display selected with the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch: • H (high): CONF(H) position is selected to record at a meeting or in a bright location. 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...
... display selected with the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch: • H (high): CONF(H) position is selected to record at a meeting or in a bright location. 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...
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...ERASE FOLDER" will return to exit the menu mode. The folder will remain the same. 34GB First, erase all messages in a "Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "Recording Messages" on selecting a folder, see the next page). 2 While pressing FOLDER, press ERASE for 10 seconds. 3 While "ERASE ... names, the new one is labeled automatically with double figures or letter like "FOLDER04". Note You cannot erase a folder that has no recorded messages. 1 Select the folder you want to erase. The window will flash for more than 1 second. You can only erase a folder ...
...ERASE FOLDER" will return to exit the menu mode. The folder will remain the same. 34GB First, erase all messages in a "Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "Recording Messages" on selecting a folder, see the next page). 2 While pressing FOLDER, press ERASE for 10 seconds. 3 While "ERASE ... names, the new one is labeled automatically with double figures or letter like "FOLDER04". Note You cannot erase a folder that has no recorded messages. 1 Select the folder you want to erase. The window will flash for more than 1 second. You can only erase a folder ...
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... will be displayed. 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to format a "Memory Stick" before the first use. The menu mode will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select "FORMAT". 3 Press ENTER. Continued 47GB Formatting will delete all data recorded in the "Memory Stick". Formatting a "Memory Stick" You can format a "Memory Stick" using the Memory Stick IC Recorder.
... will be displayed. 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to format a "Memory Stick" before the first use. The menu mode will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select "FORMAT". 3 Press ENTER. Continued 47GB Formatting will delete all data recorded in the "Memory Stick". Formatting a "Memory Stick" You can format a "Memory Stick" using the Memory Stick IC Recorder.
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... return to exit the menu mode. "OK?" After formatting, the display in step 2 will be displayed on your computer. When formatting a "Memory Stick", use the formatting function of the IC recorder. 48GB will appear in the display window. 6 Press ENTER again. Notes • You cannot format when the write-protect switch on the...
... return to exit the menu mode. "OK?" After formatting, the display in step 2 will be displayed on your computer. When formatting a "Memory Stick", use the formatting function of the IC recorder. 48GB will appear in the display window. 6 Press ENTER again. Notes • You cannot format when the write-protect switch on the...
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...displayed are limited. The window will return to exit the menu mode. To go back to the normal display. Continued 49GB During playback or during recording. The menu mode will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the menu item for one minute, the menu... step Press CANCEL. The setting will be changed. 5 Press MENU to the normal display. MENU You can use the menu during stop mode without a "Memory Stick" inserted, the menu items to be displayed. 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the setting that you want to change setting. ...
...displayed are limited. The window will return to exit the menu mode. To go back to the normal display. Continued 49GB During playback or during recording. The menu mode will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the menu item for one minute, the menu... step Press CANCEL. The setting will be changed. 5 Press MENU to the normal display. MENU You can use the menu during stop mode without a "Memory Stick" inserted, the menu items to be displayed. 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the setting that you want to change setting. ...
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SP*: You can record with no "Memory Stick" inserted. ON: You can be changed and "-" shows the setting cannot be played back (normal playback mode). OK/OK/- OK/OK/- OK/OK/OK OVER WT Displays the window to set the overwrite recording mode (OVER*/ CUT). Play: playback mode "OK" shows the setting can play back...
SP*: You can record with no "Memory Stick" inserted. ON: You can be changed and "-" shows the setting cannot be played back (normal playback mode). OK/OK/- OK/OK/- OK/OK/OK OVER WT Displays the window to set the overwrite recording mode (OVER*/ CUT). Play: playback mode "OK" shows the setting can play back...
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... items Settings (*: Initial setting) NO-MS/Stop/Play** NEW Displays the window to set the playback speed (ON/OFF*). FOLDER Displays the window to format a "Memory Stick" (YES/NO*). See page 38. -/OK/- No beep sound will sound to set the easy search function. See page 43. -/OK/- FORMAT Displays the window...
... items Settings (*: Initial setting) NO-MS/Stop/Play** NEW Displays the window to set the playback speed (ON/OFF*). FOLDER Displays the window to format a "Memory Stick" (YES/NO*). See page 38. -/OK/- No beep sound will sound to set the easy search function. See page 43. -/OK/- FORMAT Displays the window...
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... come into contact with the metal parts of a "Memory Stick" Write-protect switch You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect switch on the labeling position. Very humid or subject to the "Memory Stick". • Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick". • Do not let the "Memory Stick" get wet. • Do not use any...
... come into contact with the metal parts of a "Memory Stick" Write-protect switch You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect switch on the labeling position. Very humid or subject to the "Memory Stick". • Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick". • Do not let the "Memory Stick" get wet. • Do not use any...
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...speaker. Remedy •The batteries have made these checks, consult 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 turned down completely. •If you have been inserted with incorrect... ear receiver or headphones are plugged in. •The volume is set to "LOCK" (page 55). •999 messages have been recorded in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for "Read-only" under...
...speaker. Remedy •The batteries have made these checks, consult 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 turned down completely. •If you have been inserted with incorrect... ear receiver or headphones are plugged in. •The volume is set to "LOCK" (page 55). •999 messages have been recorded in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for "Read-only" under...
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...unit cannot support and display some menu items which are fewer menu items in the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. displayed in the menu mode. •There are not •Unless you recorded the message when the clock was REC DATE display. A character in a folder. computer....computer using the supplied sorted in order of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 58GB Please note that the reason for system operation. not set the clock (page 8). There are not displayed because a "Memory Stick" is not inserted (page 50). "s".
...unit cannot support and display some menu items which are fewer menu items in the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. displayed in the menu mode. •There are not •Unless you recorded the message when the clock was REC DATE display. A character in a folder. computer....computer using the supplied sorted in order of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 58GB Please note that the reason for system operation. not set the clock (page 8). There are not displayed because a "Memory Stick" is not inserted (page 50). "s".