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... cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to : Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. For "Memory Stick" This device complies with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center (800)-222-7669 or write to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
... cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to : Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. For "Memory Stick" This device complies with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center (800)-222-7669 or write to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Operating Instructions
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... user license agreement. • This software is for Windows and cannot be reproduced, translated or reduced to this manual. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1/BM1PRO only. All rights reserved. 3GB Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media...
... user license agreement. • This software is for Windows and cannot be reproduced, translated or reduced to this manual. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1/BM1PRO only. All rights reserved. 3GB Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media...
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 - 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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... stop operation. m : The "LOW BATTERY" is displayed and the unit will remain. • Do not charge dry batteries. • When you remove the exhausted ones. 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. Getting Started Replacing...
... stop operation. m : The "LOW BATTERY" is displayed and the unit will remain. • Do not charge dry batteries. • When you remove the exhausted ones. 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. Getting Started Replacing...
Operating Instructions
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... avoid replacing batteries during long recordings, use the AC power adaptor (not supplied). 12GB The maximum number of recordable messages differs depending on the conditions 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 a previously recorded message. You...
... avoid replacing batteries during long recordings, use the AC power adaptor (not supplied). 12GB The maximum number of recordable messages differs depending on the conditions 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 a previously recorded message. You...
Operating Instructions
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... next time you record you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage 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. 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...
... next time you record you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage 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. 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...
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... recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be added in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of a recorded message, you stopped playback. Note Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you add an overwrite recording after the last message in the folder. Continued 15GB Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to REC. "NEW FILE" will be displayed. Recording...
... recording mode using the menu (page 41). • The overwrite recording will be added in the middle of a recorded message Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of a recorded message, you stopped playback. Note Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you add an overwrite recording after the last message in the folder. Continued 15GB Basic Operations Adding an Overwrite Recording When you start recording (page 21) and then slide the control key to REC. "NEW FILE" will be displayed. Recording...
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.... Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to REC. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to the sound - 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. Note If you slide the control key to ON during stop or recording mode. Starting recording automatically in the display window. If recording...
.... Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to REC. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to the sound - 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. Note If you slide the control key to ON during stop or recording mode. Starting recording automatically in the display window. If recording...
Operating Instructions
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... the control key to OFF, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound. 17GB Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to STOP. 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". Remain time indication flashes. Memory indicator flashes...
... the control key to OFF, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound. 17GB Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to STOP. 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". Remain time indication flashes. Memory indicator flashes...
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... When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register. mini-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. Basic Operations Recording from Other...
... When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register. mini-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. Basic Operations Recording from Other...
Operating Instructions
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... the control key to the i (headphones) jack. At the end of the message. The built-in speaker will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of each message, a beep will sound. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or...
... the control key to the i (headphones) jack. At the end of the message. The built-in speaker will flash 3 times with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of each message, a beep will sound. Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/- . * The display selected with a beep and playback stops. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or...
Operating Instructions
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... message in a folder during stop mode, the unit locates the end of the last message. *** If you set the playback speed faster or slower of the normal speed, "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" appears. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) When you adjust the playback speed with playback sound. When you do these operations at the point you can change the setting during playback. For operations when EASY-S is set to OFF. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) • To search forward...
... message in a folder during stop mode, the unit locates the end of the last message. *** If you set the playback speed faster or slower of the normal speed, "FAST PLAY" or "SLOW PLAY" appears. DPC (Digital Pitch Control) When you adjust the playback speed with playback sound. When you do these operations at the point you can change the setting during playback. For operations when EASY-S is set to OFF. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) • To search forward...
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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, the indicator does not appear. 8 Alarm indicator (45) Appears when the alarm is set for dictation. Note The effect of the...
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, the indicator does not appear. 8 Alarm indicator (45) Appears when the alarm is set for dictation. Note The effect of the...
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Adding / Erasing Folders (continued) 4 Press MENU to the normal display. The window will be erased. Erasing Folders You can change the folder name (page 38). To cancel erasing Press CANCEL before step 3. About added folder names The new folder is labeled using the missing number or letters automatically. First, erase all messages in a "Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "FOLDER04" will flash for more than 1 second. If "FOLDER03" is flashing, pressing ENTER. You...
Adding / Erasing Folders (continued) 4 Press MENU to the normal display. The window will be erased. Erasing Folders You can change the folder name (page 38). To cancel erasing Press CANCEL before step 3. About added folder names The new folder is labeled using the missing number or letters automatically. First, erase all messages in a "Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "FOLDER04" will flash for more than 1 second. If "FOLDER03" is flashing, pressing ENTER. You...
Operating Instructions
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... headphones are plugged in. •The volume is turned down completely. •If you have been recorded 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 set to "Read-only" in the ear receiver not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Troubleshooting Before...
... headphones are plugged in. •The volume is turned down completely. •If you have been recorded 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 set to "Read-only" in the ear receiver not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Troubleshooting Before...
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... a "Memory Stick" is displayed as the setting in the marks in a folder. "--Y--M--D" or The date of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 58GB not set the clock (page 8). The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of priority marks in the computer using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. The unit does not •Take out the batteries and insert them again operate correctly. (page 6). Troubleshooting (continued...
... a "Memory Stick" is displayed as the setting in the marks in a folder. "--Y--M--D" or The date of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 58GB not set the clock (page 8). The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of priority marks in the computer using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. The unit does not •Take out the batteries and insert them again operate correctly. (page 6). Troubleshooting (continued...
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... connected. "NO MESSAGE" •The selected folder does not have any messages. "UNKNOWN DATA" •The unit cannot play or erase the selected message because the file type is too small. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB To proceed with new ones. Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already 999 messages in this . You cannot set date and time, see page 8. Replace batteries with the operations, make alarm setting. MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP...
... connected. "NO MESSAGE" •The selected folder does not have any messages. "UNKNOWN DATA" •The unit cannot play or erase the selected message because the file type is too small. Make sure to the online Help files. 60GB To proceed with new ones. Troubleshooting (continued) Error message Cause/Remedy "LOW BATTERY" •Batteries are already 999 messages in this . You cannot set date and time, see page 8. Replace batteries with the operations, make alarm setting. MEMORY STICK LOCKED" "MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Frequency range Speaker Power output Input/Output Playback speed control Power requirements...
... 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 Frequency range Speaker Power output Input/Output Playback speed control Power requirements...
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...
