Operating Instructions
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... conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. 2GB Operation is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ. 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However...
... conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. 2GB Operation is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ. 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However...
Operating Instructions
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... "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in part, may also be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony...
... "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in part, may also be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony...
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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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 -
Operating Instructions
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... a long time, remove the batteries to use manganese batteries 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 hours Approx. 8.5 hours * When playing back through the internal speaker with new ones. Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the display window shows the battery...
... a long time, remove the batteries to use manganese batteries 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 hours Approx. 8.5 hours * When playing back through the internal speaker with new ones. Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the display window shows the battery...
Operating Instructions
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...) (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, see page 50. • Before making a long recording, be sure 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. You can record messages using the following three functions...
...) (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, see page 50. • Before making a long recording, be sure 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. You can record messages using the following three functions...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 current message. 14GB Slide the control key to REC. The added recording will record from the end of the current recording. The unit stops at the end of the current recording. Recording Messages (continued) 3 Start recording. Remaining memory Microphone sensitivity Current message number Recording mode Counter display* 2 Speak into...
... 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 current message. 14GB Slide the control key to REC. The added recording will record from the end of the current recording. The unit stops at the end of the current recording. Recording Messages (continued) 3 Start recording. Remaining memory Microphone sensitivity Current message number Recording mode Counter display* 2 Speak into...
Operating Instructions
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... FILE. Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of the current recording mode setting. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the last message as a new message Before you add an overwrite recording after the selected point. "NEW FILE" will be displayed. Continued 15GB Start recording at a point in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in the middle of a recorded message, you start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to REC...
... FILE. Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of the current recording mode setting. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the last message as a new message Before you add an overwrite recording after the selected point. "NEW FILE" will be displayed. Continued 15GB Start recording at a point in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in the middle of a recorded message, you start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to REC...
Operating Instructions
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...) jack and monitor the recording from that point. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to REC. After 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 that point. Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the recording conditions. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to ON during stop or recording mode...
...) jack and monitor the recording from that point. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to REC. After 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 that point. Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the recording conditions. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to ON during stop or recording mode...
Operating Instructions
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... STOP. 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). Memory indicator flashes. Remain time indication flashes. When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "NO MEMORY SPACE" will flash in a quiet and/ or spacious place. • DICT(L) (low): To record for dictation. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according...
... STOP. 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). Memory indicator flashes. Remain time indication flashes. When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "NO MEMORY SPACE" will flash in a quiet and/ or spacious place. • DICT(L) (low): To record for dictation. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according...
Operating Instructions
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... point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. Move the control key to the end of each message, a beep will be automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from the point (page 15). Note Playback after a stop starts from an ear receiver Connect the supplied ear receiver to the i (headphones) jack. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the...
... point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. Move the control key to the end of each message, a beep will be automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from the point (page 15). Note Playback after a stop starts from an ear receiver Connect the supplied ear receiver to the i (headphones) jack. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the...
Operating Instructions
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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 / 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...
... 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 / 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...
Operating Instructions
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... inserted "Memory Stick is plugged in the selected file. No sound comes from the speaker. Should any problem persist after you plug in the ear receiver not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker even when the ear receiver is set to "Read-only" in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. You cannot start recording. Erase some...
... inserted "Memory Stick is plugged in the selected file. No sound comes from the speaker. Should any problem persist after you plug in the ear receiver not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker even when the ear receiver is set to "Read-only" in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. You cannot start recording. Erase some...
Operating Instructions
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... 50). displayed in the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. Please note that the reason for system operation. not set the clock (page 8). The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of recording will not be displayed if is shorter than that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. 58GB "--Y--M--D" or The date of memory displayed in the for the difference. That amount is display window is subtracted...
... 50). displayed in the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. Please note that the reason for system operation. not set the clock (page 8). The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of recording will not be displayed if is shorter than that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. 58GB "--Y--M--D" or The date of memory displayed in the for the difference. That amount is display window is subtracted...
Operating Instructions
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... "Memory Stick" again. "NO MESSAGE" •The selected folder does not have any messages. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already 999 messages in this . MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION" •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is different. "UNKNOWN DATA" •The unit cannot play or erase the selected message because the file type is set date and time, you cannot record a message.
... "Memory Stick" again. "NO MESSAGE" •The selected folder does not have any messages. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already 999 messages in this . MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION" •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is different. "UNKNOWN DATA" •The unit cannot play or erase the selected message because the file type is set date and time, you cannot record a message.
Operating Instructions
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.../headphones • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) Plug in .) (w/h/d) (not incl. Please ask the dealer for Memory Stick MSAC-PC3/USB-compatible Memory Stick Reader/Writer MSAC-US70/ AC power adaptor AC-E30HG Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. 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...
.../headphones • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) Plug in .) (w/h/d) (not incl. Please ask the dealer for Memory Stick MSAC-PC3/USB-compatible Memory Stick Reader/Writer MSAC-US70/ AC power adaptor AC-E30HG Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. 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...
Quick Reference Card
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... speed: >: Fast play (down (>/ .) to select the desired recording mode (ST/SP/LP) and press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to ON. VOR VOR (voice operated recording) switch Slide the VOR switch to OFF. Recording pauses when no sound is displayed. Setting the Microphone Sensitivity MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity ) switch during stop mode. 2 Press ENTER while "ERASE" is flashing. Adjusting the Playback Speed in a quiet and/or spacious place. Quick Reference Card Erasing Messages ERASE Jog lever (>/.) FOLDER ENTER CANCEL To erase messages...
... speed: >: Fast play (down (>/ .) to select the desired recording mode (ST/SP/LP) and press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to ON. VOR VOR (voice operated recording) switch Slide the VOR switch to OFF. Recording pauses when no sound is displayed. Setting the Microphone Sensitivity MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity ) switch during stop mode. 2 Press ENTER while "ERASE" is flashing. Adjusting the Playback Speed in a quiet and/or spacious place. Quick Reference Card Erasing Messages ERASE Jog lever (>/.) FOLDER ENTER CANCEL To erase messages...
Marketing Specifications
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...-up ICD-BM1DR9 Memory Stick® Media DVR Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software Slide Control Switch Operation High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB Memory Stick1 Up to 694 Minutes3 Recording Time with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick USB2 Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC High Quality Sound-"New LPEC® CODEC Tecnology"-16khz Sampling Rate Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo...
...-up ICD-BM1DR9 Memory Stick® Media DVR Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software Slide Control Switch Operation High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB Memory Stick1 Up to 694 Minutes3 Recording Time with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick USB2 Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC High Quality Sound-"New LPEC® CODEC Tecnology"-16khz Sampling Rate Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo...
Marketing Specifications
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...to 340 Folders) Voice E-MailFunction: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor) Clock: Yes (Date and Time) Hardware Display: Full Function Display Power PowerRequirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional) Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 10 Hours3 Battery Type: "AAA" x 2 Speaker Type: Built-in playback mode Includes Carrying Case to protect the device and make it more portable Microsoft®Windows®98/2000/Me/XP Compatible Specifications General Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder RecordingMedia: Removable Memory Stick®Media 32MB1 Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min.; Sony, Memory Stick...
...to 340 Folders) Voice E-MailFunction: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor) Clock: Yes (Date and Time) Hardware Display: Full Function Display Power PowerRequirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional) Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 10 Hours3 Battery Type: "AAA" x 2 Speaker Type: Built-in playback mode Includes Carrying Case to protect the device and make it more portable Microsoft®Windows®98/2000/Me/XP Compatible Specifications General Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder RecordingMedia: Removable Memory Stick®Media 32MB1 Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min.; Sony, Memory Stick...