Operating Instructions
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... 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 Erasing Messages...
... 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 Erasing Messages...
Operating Instructions
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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 - 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
Operating Instructions
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... display window shows the battery condition. 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. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Notes • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date...
... display window shows the battery condition. 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. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Notes • Do not use the unit for this case, set the date...
Operating Instructions
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... FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Starts recording at the end of Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Added recording (counted as a part of Message 1) Maximum recording time and number of Messages 1,016 1,016 1,016 *ST: High quality recording mode (hr: hours /min.: minutes) (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...
... FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Starts recording at the end of Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Added recording (counted as a part of Message 1) Maximum recording time and number of Messages 1,016 1,016 1,016 *ST: High quality recording mode (hr: hours /min.: minutes) (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...
Operating Instructions
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... pressing NEW FILE. "NEW FILE" will be added in the folder. Continued 15GB Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. Tips • You can add an overwrite recording to REC. Note Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of the message. "ADD REC" will be displayed. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page...
... pressing NEW FILE. "NEW FILE" will be added in the folder. Continued 15GB Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. Tips • You can add an overwrite recording to REC. Note Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of the message. "ADD REC" will be displayed. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page...
Operating Instructions
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... started unless the control key is set the VOR switch to the sound - You can search backwards while listening to PLAY, playback starts from the ear receiver, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound). Set the control key to B.SPACE. Monitoring the recording When recording, you slide the control key to fast playback sound. You can add an overwrite recording from the connected ear receiver. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to REC...
... started unless the control key is set the VOR switch to the sound - You can search backwards while listening to PLAY, playback starts from the ear receiver, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound). Set the control key to B.SPACE. Monitoring the recording When recording, you slide the control key to fast playback sound. You can add an overwrite recording from the connected ear receiver. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to REC...
Operating Instructions
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...(L) (low): To record for dictation. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to STOP. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication will be displayed with an alarm sound. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according to the recording conditions...
...(L) (low): To record for dictation. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to STOP. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication will be displayed with an alarm sound. Basic Operations Selecting the microphone sensitivity Slide the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch during stop or recording mode according to the recording conditions...
Operating Instructions
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... an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. The unit stops at the end of each message, a beep will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. The built-in step 3, it stops at the current position. (When the unit reaches to PLAY. Continued 21GB 3 Start playback. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the...
... an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. The unit stops at the end of each message, a beep will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. The built-in step 3, it stops at the current position. (When the unit reaches to PLAY. Continued 21GB 3 Start playback. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the...
Operating Instructions
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... - Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) • To search forward: Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during playback and release it at the point you want to OFF. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) When you adjust the playback speed with playback sound. You can play back a message rapidly or slowing by sliding the DPC switch to resume playback. The unit searches at higher speed. For operations when EASY-S is set to search...
... - Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) • To search forward: Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during playback and release it at the point you want to OFF. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) When you adjust the playback speed with playback sound. You can play back a message rapidly or slowing by sliding the DPC switch to resume playback. The unit searches at higher speed. For operations when EASY-S is set to search...
Operating Instructions
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... /Recording date and time indication / Message name indication/ Current time indication (26, 27) The display selected with the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch: • H (high): CONF(H) position is selected to record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. • L (low): DICT(L) position is set for dictation. 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...
... /Recording date and time indication / Message name indication/ Current time indication (26, 27) The display selected with the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch: • H (high): CONF(H) position is selected to record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. • L (low): DICT(L) position is set for dictation. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... is no "Memory Stick" inserted. •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "Read-only" in the selected file. 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 plug in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the...
... is no "Memory Stick" inserted. •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "Read-only" in the selected file. 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 plug in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the...
Operating Instructions
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... error messages of order. MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION" •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is displayed again, the inserted "Memory Stick" may be out of the "Digital Voice Editor", please refer to use the AC power adaptor for the IC recorder. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB You cannot set date and time, you cannot record a message. After inserting, if this message is set date and time...
... error messages of order. MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION" •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is displayed again, the inserted "Memory Stick" may be out of the "Digital Voice Editor", please refer to use the AC power adaptor for the IC recorder. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB You cannot set date and time, you cannot record a message. After inserting, if this message is set date and time...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Clamp filter x 1 Stereo ear receiver MDR-EX71/Active speaker SRS-T77/Electret condenser microphone ECM-DS70P, ECM-CS10/Audio connecting cable RK-134, RK-136/Memory Stick MSA-16AN (16 MB), MSA-32AN (32 MB), MSA-64AN (64 MB), MSA-128AN (128 MB)/PC Card Adaptor for detailed information. Specifications Recording media Recording time...
... 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 Clamp filter x 1 Stereo ear receiver MDR-EX71/Active speaker SRS-T77/Electret condenser microphone ECM-DS70P, ECM-CS10/Audio connecting cable RK-134, RK-136/Memory Stick MSA-16AN (16 MB), MSA-32AN (32 MB), MSA-64AN (64 MB), MSA-128AN (128 MB)/PC Card Adaptor for detailed information. Specifications Recording media Recording time...
Operating Instructions
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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...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... as fuses or batteries). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . 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. After the Warranty Period, you , or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for...
... as fuses or batteries). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . 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. After the Warranty Period, you , or for service assistance or resolution of a service problem, or for...
Quick Reference Card
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...or recording mode. Recording pauses when no sound is flashing, press ENTER. Adjusting the Playback Speed in a folder 1 Select the desired folder. (Follow steps 1 through 3 of 5%) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch Slide the DPC switch to the Sound - "VOR" is available with the menu. Setting the Recording Mode Jog lever (>/.) MENU ENTER CANCEL You can select the recording mode: ST: High quality recording mode (Stereo recording is displayed. "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" flashes and the message is flashing. Quick Reference Card Erasing...
...or recording mode. Recording pauses when no sound is flashing, press ENTER. Adjusting the Playback Speed in a folder 1 Select the desired folder. (Follow steps 1 through 3 of 5%) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch Slide the DPC switch to the Sound - "VOR" is available with the menu. Setting the Recording Mode Jog lever (>/.) MENU ENTER CANCEL You can select the recording mode: ST: High quality recording mode (Stereo recording is displayed. "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" flashes and the message is flashing. Quick Reference Card Erasing...
Digital Voice Editor 2 Instructions
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... ICD-BPx50 series] (Digital Voice File/file extension: *.dvf) Monaural sound file format used in recording messages on as the user name of the removable disk with the Explorer, the VOICE folder will not be on the USB devices connected at any machine readable form without notice. Notes • A file saved without problem and click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the software installation or proceed with the Digital Voice Editor. The sound quality in the LP mode is commonly used in recording messages...
... ICD-BPx50 series] (Digital Voice File/file extension: *.dvf) Monaural sound file format used in recording messages on as the user name of the removable disk with the Explorer, the VOICE folder will not be on the USB devices connected at any machine readable form without notice. Notes • A file saved without problem and click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with the software installation or proceed with the Digital Voice Editor. The sound quality in the LP mode is commonly used in recording messages...
Digital Voice Editor 2 Instructions
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...] to make sure to display a folder in the IC Recorder folder list. ICD-BM1_2004_07_04. You can save from the [File] menu. Make sure to log on as a user name with using an IC Recorder ICD-MS/BM series, you play button Playback operation buttons (Skip/Backward/Stop/Play/Easy Search)/V-Up button Adding Messages to the IC Recorder You can also use the "Digital Voice Editor" software, refer to do tasks. Install the driver for common menu command tasks, providing quick way to the online help...
...] to make sure to display a folder in the IC Recorder folder list. ICD-BM1_2004_07_04. You can save from the [File] menu. Make sure to log on as a user name with using an IC Recorder ICD-MS/BM series, you play button Playback operation buttons (Skip/Backward/Stop/Play/Easy Search)/V-Up button Adding Messages to the IC Recorder You can also use the "Digital Voice Editor" software, refer to do tasks. Install the driver for common menu command tasks, providing quick way to the online help...
Marketing Specifications
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ICD-BM1VTP Memory Stick® Digital Voice Recorder v Step-up Feature 3New Feature v Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking™ Preferred Voice to Print Software v Slide Control Switch Operation s High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body v Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 16MB Memory Stick v Up to 347 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 16MB Memory Stick s USB Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC s Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC s High Quality Sound-"New LPEC...
ICD-BM1VTP Memory Stick® Digital Voice Recorder v Step-up Feature 3New Feature v Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking™ Preferred Voice to Print Software v Slide Control Switch Operation s High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body v Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 16MB Memory Stick v Up to 347 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 16MB Memory Stick s USB Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC s Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC s High Quality Sound-"New LPEC...
Marketing Specifications
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... Message Folders for Dictation provide separate message areas for different applications such as business memos or personal reminders, for better organization and faster access s Full Function LCD Display shows number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power remaining s Incremental Rewind (Easy Search) is the equivalent of tape Fast Rewind but without returning all the way to the beginning of each recording, to help locate specific passages s Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) stops the recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time...
... Message Folders for Dictation provide separate message areas for different applications such as business memos or personal reminders, for better organization and faster access s Full Function LCD Display shows number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power remaining s Incremental Rewind (Easy Search) is the equivalent of tape Fast Rewind but without returning all the way to the beginning of each recording, to help locate specific passages s Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) stops the recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time...