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Model No. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO Serial No. 3-258-853-13 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the back of the unit.
Model No. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO Serial No. 3-258-853-13 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the back of the unit.
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...other countries. • All other countries. Trademarks • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "LPEC" is the trademark of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of ...All rights reserved. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY ...USE THEREOF. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1/BM1PRO only. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior...
...other countries. • All other countries. Trademarks • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "LPEC" is the trademark of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of ...All rights reserved. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media Runtime ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY ...USE THEREOF. Notice for the IC recorder ICD-BM1/BM1PRO only. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any time without prior...
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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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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 Using the optional AC power adaptor 66 Index ...67 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 Using the optional AC power adaptor 66 Index ...67 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 -
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Getting Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the two batteries with new ones. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the unit. 7GB ...Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the 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...
Getting Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the operation of the two batteries with new ones. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the unit. 7GB ...Otherwise, the display may shorten depending on the 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...
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Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a certain period of time. Press down (>/ .) to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3 Press the jog lever up (>). MENU ENTER CANCEL POWER Jog lever Press up or down (.). 1 Slide POWER to use the alarm function or record the date and time. In this case, proceed from step 4. The IC recorder is turned on. 2 Press MENU. Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to ON.
Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a certain period of time. Press down (>/ .) to select "DATE&TIME". 8GB The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3 Press the jog lever up (>). MENU ENTER CANCEL POWER Jog lever Press up or down (.). 1 Slide POWER to use the alarm function or record the date and time. In this case, proceed from step 4. The IC recorder is turned on. 2 Press MENU. Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to ON.
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... until it clicks into place. Note Do not insert a "Memory Stick" in orange.) 1 Slide and open the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" 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 or remove the "Memory Stick" while the unit is turned off. • Never...
... until it clicks into place. Note Do not insert a "Memory Stick" in orange.) 1 Slide and open the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" 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 or remove the "Memory Stick" while the unit is turned off. • Never...
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..." may damage the data. 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 128 MB capacity instead of the supplied "Memory Stick". Notes • The unit starts accessing the data after it is turned on. • If the unit...
..." may damage the data. 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 128 MB capacity instead of the supplied "Memory Stick". Notes • The unit starts accessing the data after it is turned on. • If the unit...
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... differs depending on the conditions of messages you can record messages using the following three functions: • Add a recording to a previously recorded message (next page) • Add a recording as a part of Message 1) Maximum recording time and number of messages for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03...
... differs depending on the conditions of messages you can record messages using the following three functions: • Add a recording to a previously recorded message (next page) • Add a recording as a part of Message 1) Maximum recording time and number of messages for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03...
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POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. Slide POWER to record messages. 1 Turn on the power. Jog lever 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder in which you wish to ON. FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to select the folder. To add a new folder, see page 33. Continued 13GB
POWER Basic Operations 2 Select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. Slide POWER to record messages. 1 Turn on the power. Jog lever 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder in which you wish to ON. FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to select the folder. To add a new folder, see page 33. Continued 13GB
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... current recording. Recording Messages (continued) 3 Start recording. 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, do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you do not remove the "Memory Stick...
... current recording. Recording Messages (continued) 3 Start recording. 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, do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you do not remove the "Memory Stick...
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...the message. Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 Locate the point where you start recording in step 3 on the previous page, press NEW FILE. Continued 15GB Then slide the control key to REC to ... REC. Note Playback after the last message in the same recording mode as the original message, regardless of a recorded message, you stopped playback. "ADD REC" will be displayed. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Starts recording at a point in the folder. "NEW FILE" will ...
...the message. Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 Locate the point where you start recording in step 3 on the previous page, press NEW FILE. Continued 15GB Then slide the control key to REC to ... REC. Note Playback after the last message in the same recording mode as the original message, regardless of a recorded message, you stopped playback. "ADD REC" will be displayed. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Starts recording at a point in the folder. "NEW FILE" will ...
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.... • VOR function is fixed. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to ON during stop or recording mode. Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the recording conditions. Notes • Recording will not be started unless the control key is set the VOR switch to PLAY, playback starts from...
.... • VOR function is fixed. Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch according to ON during stop or recording mode. Advanced VOR function Slide the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to the recording conditions. Notes • Recording will not be started unless the control key is set the VOR switch to PLAY, playback starts from...
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... sound at a conference or in the display window regardless of the messages (page 28) or replace the "Memory Stick". When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to OFF, an alarm sound...
... sound at a conference or in the display window regardless of the messages (page 28) or replace the "Memory Stick". When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. To continue recording, erase some of the display mode (page 26). Note When you set the BEEP (page 51) to OFF, an alarm sound...
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For available accessories, consult with an External Stereo Microphone Connect an external stereo microphone to the MIC (microphone) jack. Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. Note Before you use the ECM-DS70P Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). mini-plug (stereo) Stereo microphone When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is...
For available accessories, consult with an External Stereo Microphone Connect an external stereo microphone to the MIC (microphone) jack. Recording with your nearest Sony dealer. Note Before you use the ECM-DS70P Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). mini-plug (stereo) Stereo microphone When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is...
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... mini-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. 19GB Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register. Basic Operations Recording from Other Equipment To record sound of other equipment with other equipment, connect the ...i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using an audio connecting ...
... mini-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. 19GB Notes • When the audio recording level is small, do not use an audio connecting cable without register. Basic Operations Recording from Other Equipment To record sound of other equipment with other equipment, connect the ...i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using an audio connecting ...
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... or down (>/.) to select the folder. Press down (.): for next message number. Select the message number. Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder... containing the message you have just finished recording, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you want to play back. 2 FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to display the desired message...
... or down (>/.) to select the folder. Press down (.): for next message number. Select the message number. Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder... containing the message you have just finished recording, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you want to play back. 2 FOLDER ENTER Selected folder 3 Press ENTER to display the desired message...
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...receiver to the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the end of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of the message. OPR indicator (lights in a ...DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. When the unit reaches to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in a folder continuously. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. Note Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of the last message in green during...
...receiver to the end of the last message in step 3, it stops at the end of the last message.) You can start an overwrite recording from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the end of the message. OPR indicator (lights in a ...DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. When the unit reaches to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in a folder continuously. Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the point where you stopped playback. 4 Stop playback. Note Playback after a stop starts from the beginning of the last message in green during...
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... message in a folder during playback. Basic Operations 1 When you release the button. • If the last message is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. This function is long and you wish to start at a later part of the message and then press the jog lever down (>/.) repeatedly during stop...
... message in a folder during playback. Basic Operations 1 When you release the button. • If the last message is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. This function is long and you wish to start at a later part of the message and then press the jog lever down (>/.) repeatedly during stop...
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... sensitivity indication (17) Displays the current microphone sensitivity setting with the DISPLAY button appears. 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...
... sensitivity indication (17) Displays the current microphone sensitivity setting with the DISPLAY button appears. 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...