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3-258-853-11 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO ©2003 Sony Corporation
3-258-853-11 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO ©2003 Sony Corporation
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...
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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 - Other Functions Adjusting the Playback Speed - 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 Index ...66 5GB
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 - Other Functions Adjusting the Playback Speed - 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 Index ...66 5GB
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... not charge dry batteries. • When you are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Notes • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Getting Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the two batteries with the medium volume level * The battery...
... not charge dry batteries. • When you are not going to use manganese batteries for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Notes • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Getting Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the two batteries with the medium volume level * 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. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Starts recording at...
...) (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. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Starts recording at...
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... NEW FILE. "ADD REC" will be displayed and 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 a recorded message, you want to start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to start recording in Message 2 Locate the point where you add an overwrite recording after the selected point. Playback...
... NEW FILE. "ADD REC" will be displayed and 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 a recorded message, you want to start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to start recording in Message 2 Locate the point where you add an overwrite recording after the selected point. Playback...
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... point. Note If you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set to REC. Recording starts when the unit detects sound, and "VOR" appears in response to OFF. 16GB Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to B.SPACE. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to the recording conditions. Set the control key to REC. • VOR function is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. If recording is fixed. You can...
... point. Note If you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set to REC. Recording starts when the unit detects sound, and "VOR" appears in response to OFF. 16GB Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to B.SPACE. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to the recording conditions. Set the control key to REC. • VOR function is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. If recording is fixed. You can...
Operating Instructions
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... alarm sound. Remain time indication flashes. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). Please slide the control key to OFF, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound. 17GB Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according...
... alarm sound. Remain time indication flashes. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). Please slide the control key to OFF, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound. 17GB Using the memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according...
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...-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. 19GB 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. 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 other equipment. Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register. Basic Operations Recording...
...-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. 19GB 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. 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 other equipment. Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register. Basic Operations Recording...
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... end of each message, a beep will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from an ear receiver Connect the supplied ear receiver to the i (headphones) jack. OPR indicator (lights in a folder, "MSG END" will sound. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker...
... end of each message, a beep will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. 1 To listen from an ear receiver Connect the supplied ear receiver to the i (headphones) jack. OPR indicator (lights in a folder, "MSG END" will sound. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker...
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... message in a folder during playback. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) When you can change the setting during stop mode, the unit locates the end of the last message. *** If you do these operations at higher speed. It is set the playback speed faster or slower of 4 seconds) with the DPC in a folder during playback and release it at slow speed (unit of the normal speed, "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" appears. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review...
... message in a folder during playback. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) When you can change the setting during stop mode, the unit locates the end of the last message. *** If you do these operations at higher speed. It is set the playback speed faster or slower of 4 seconds) with the DPC in a folder during playback and release it at slow speed (unit of the normal speed, "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" appears. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review...
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... to record for a message. 9 Recording mode indication (50) • ST: High quality recording mode (stereo sound with an external stereo microphone not supplied) • SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound) • LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound) 24GB 0 Microphone sensitivity indication (17) Displays the current microphone sensitivity setting with the DISPLAY button appears. Note The effect of the back light of the display window may be reduced in a bright location. Using the Display Window Parts in the display window 1 VOR (voice operated recording) indicator...
... to record for a message. 9 Recording mode indication (50) • ST: High quality recording mode (stereo sound with an external stereo microphone not supplied) • SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound) • LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound) 24GB 0 Microphone sensitivity indication (17) Displays the current microphone sensitivity setting with the DISPLAY button appears. Note The effect of the back light of the display window may be reduced in a bright location. Using the Display Window Parts in the display window 1 VOR (voice operated recording) indicator...
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... 2 of "Recording Messages" on page 13. 2 While pressing FOLDER, press ERASE for 10 seconds. All the recorded messages contained in the folder are recorded in a folder. 1 Select the folder containing the messages you can erase the folder itself will flash for more than 1 second. The folder itself (see page 34). 3 While "ERASE ALL?" To cancel erasing Press CANCEL before step 3. 30GB Erasing Messages (Continued) Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder "ERASE FOLDER?"
... 2 of "Recording Messages" on page 13. 2 While pressing FOLDER, press ERASE for 10 seconds. All the recorded messages contained in the folder are recorded in a folder. 1 Select the folder containing the messages you can erase the folder itself will flash for more than 1 second. The folder itself (see page 34). 3 While "ERASE ALL?" To cancel erasing Press CANCEL before step 3. 30GB Erasing Messages (Continued) Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder "ERASE FOLDER?"
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... menu mode. 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 FOLDER" is erased, the name of "FOLDER04" will flash for more than 1 second. The folder will return to the normal display. If "FOLDER03" is flashing, pressing ENTER. Adding / Erasing Folders (continued) 4 Press MENU to erase. The window will be erased. The message number...
... menu mode. 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 FOLDER" is erased, the name of "FOLDER04" will flash for more than 1 second. The folder will return to the normal display. If "FOLDER03" is flashing, pressing ENTER. Adding / Erasing Folders (continued) 4 Press MENU to erase. The window will be erased. The message number...
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..." in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. Open the data in the computer. No sound comes from the speaker even when the ear receiver is turned down completely. •If you plug in . Remedy •The batteries have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. You cannot erase a message. You cannot start recording. Troubleshooting Before taking...
..." in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. Open the data in the computer. No sound comes from the speaker even when the ear receiver is turned down completely. •If you plug in . Remedy •The batteries have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. You cannot erase a message. You cannot start recording. Troubleshooting Before taking...
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... connected microphone was dirty when recording. Make sure to use an audio connecting cable without register to connect the sound source to "DICT(L)". Slide too fast or too slow. The overwritten part will be recorded interrupted. Clean the plug. Recording is adjusted in DPC again (page 39). Additional Information Continued 57GB Noise is set to the IC recorder, sound may be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Clean the plug. •Ear receiver/headphones plug is activated. Playback speed...
... connected microphone was dirty when recording. Make sure to use an audio connecting cable without register to connect the sound source to "DICT(L)". Slide too fast or too slow. The overwritten part will be recorded interrupted. Clean the plug. Recording is adjusted in DPC again (page 39). Additional Information Continued 57GB Noise is set to the IC recorder, sound may be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Clean the plug. •Ear receiver/headphones plug is activated. Playback speed...
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"--Y--M--D" or The date of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 58GB "s". Sort again in the order of the number of the "Digital Voice Editor" software, messages are not •Unless you recorded the message when the clock was REC DATE display. That amount is display window is subtracted from the remaining time, which is shorter than that recorded messages may be displayed if is displayed on the you sort messages using the supplied...
"--Y--M--D" or The date of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 58GB "s". Sort again in the order of the number of the "Digital Voice Editor" software, messages are not •Unless you recorded the message when the clock was REC DATE display. That amount is display window is subtracted from the remaining time, which is shorter than that recorded messages may be displayed if is displayed on the you sort messages using the supplied...
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... to use the AC power adaptor for the IC recorder. "MEMORY STICK ERROR" •Insert the "Memory Stick" again. "FULL" "NO MEMORY SPACE" •Because there are weak. Replace batteries with the IC recorder is set date and time, see page 8. For the error messages of this. MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION" •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is connected. Make sure to the online Help files...
... to use the AC power adaptor for the IC recorder. "MEMORY STICK ERROR" •Insert the "Memory Stick" again. "FULL" "NO MEMORY SPACE" •Because there are weak. Replace batteries with the IC recorder is set date and time, see page 8. For the error messages of this. MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION" •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is connected. Make sure to the online Help files...
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...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. projecting parts and controls) 98 g (3.5 oz) (incl. batteries and a "Memory Stick") "Memory Stick"(ICD-BM1: 16MB x 1/ICD-BM1PRO: 16MB x 3) "Digital Voice Editor" (CD-ROM) x 1 Ear receiver x 1 USB connecting cable x 1 Carrying case x 1 Stereo ear receiver MDR-EX71/Active speaker SRS-T77/Electret condenser microphone ECM-DS70P, ECM-CS10/Audio connecting...
...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. projecting parts and controls) 98 g (3.5 oz) (incl. batteries and a "Memory Stick") "Memory Stick"(ICD-BM1: 16MB x 1/ICD-BM1PRO: 16MB x 3) "Digital Voice Editor" (CD-ROM) x 1 Ear receiver x 1 USB connecting cable x 1 Carrying case x 1 Stereo ear receiver MDR-EX71/Active speaker SRS-T77/Electret condenser microphone ECM-DS70P, ECM-CS10/Audio connecting...
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... 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 55 Menu 49 Message, dividing...
... 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 55 Menu 49 Message, dividing...