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...to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - For "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack ... are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the customers in the United States For the customers in the United States...
...to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - For "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-BM1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack ... are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the customers in the United States For the customers in the United States...
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... • "Memory Stick" and are registered in the United States and/or other countries. • All other countries. All rights reserved. 3GB Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. and other IC recorders. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE...Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual. and other trademarks and registered trademarks are not mentioned in each case in part, may also be used for the IC recorder ICD-BM1/BM1PRO only. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media...
... • "Memory Stick" and are registered in the United States and/or other countries. • All other countries. All rights reserved. 3GB Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. and other IC recorders. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE...Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual. and other trademarks and registered trademarks are not mentioned in each case in part, may also be used for the IC recorder ICD-BM1/BM1PRO only. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® Media...
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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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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 - 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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... off, the current time will return to the previous step of the year. 2 Press ENTER. The window will not be displayed. 9GB Note When no "Memory Stick" is inserted or the power is in sequence, then press ENTER. The date and time setting window is displayed. To cancel the operation Press CANCEL... will be displayed for three seconds. The menu mode will be displayed again. 6 Press MENU. The year digits will flash. 3 Set the month, day, and the time in the stop mode (page 27). The month digit will flash. 5 Set the date and time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to ...
... off, the current time will return to the previous step of the year. 2 Press ENTER. The window will not be displayed. 9GB Note When no "Memory Stick" is inserted or the power is in sequence, then press ENTER. The date and time setting window is displayed. To cancel the operation Press CANCEL... will be displayed for three seconds. The menu mode will be displayed again. 6 Press MENU. The year digits will flash. 3 Set the month, day, and the time in the stop mode (page 27). The month digit will flash. 5 Set the date and time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to ...
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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. Insert it firmly until it clicks into place. It may cause malfunction of the unit. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 10GB Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Notes • Make...
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. Insert it firmly until it clicks into place. It may cause malfunction of the unit. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" slot cover. 10GB Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Notes • Make...
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... not a malfunction of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick (with this unit is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption technology. This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, and therefore, recorded data using this IC Recorder You can use with memory select function)" (incorporating two 128MB memory units) • "MagicGate Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick Duo" (when inserted into the...
... not a malfunction of the "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick (with this unit is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption technology. This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, and therefore, recorded data using this IC Recorder You can use with memory select function)" (incorporating two 128MB memory units) • "MagicGate Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick Duo" (when inserted into the...
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Number 456 950 963 of messages for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. BBasic Operations Recording Messages You can make vary depending on the "Memory Stick" capacity. You can record messages using the following three functions: • Add a recording to a previously recorded message (next page) • Add...
Number 456 950 963 of messages for a "Memory Stick" The maximum recording time for the maximum recording time in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. BBasic Operations Recording Messages You can make vary depending on the "Memory Stick" capacity. You can record messages using the following three functions: • Add a recording to a previously recorded message (next page) • Add...
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... to STOP. If you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). The added recording will record from the end of the current recording. Remaining memory Microphone sensitivity Current message number Recording mode Counter display* 2 Speak into the built-in red during recording. 4 Stop recording. Slide the control key to REC. Built-in...
... to STOP. If you do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). The added recording will record from the end of the current recording. Remaining memory Microphone sensitivity Current message number Recording mode Counter display* 2 Speak into the built-in red during recording. 4 Stop recording. Slide the control key to REC. Built-in...
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... messages (page 28) or replace the "Memory Stick". 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. 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...
... messages (page 28) or replace the "Memory Stick". 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. 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...
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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...
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...
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... message number is added to divide. Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The message numbers increase. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you make a long recording such as a meeting. Message 1 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A message is divided into two at the point you want to play back when you want to the... number of messages in a folder becomes 999 or the total number of the following messages will increase by one. The message numbers of messages in a "Memory Stick" becomes 963 with the supplied 16 MB...
... message number is added to divide. Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The message numbers increase. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you make a long recording such as a meeting. Message 1 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A message is divided into two at the point you want to play back when you want to the... number of messages in a folder becomes 999 or the total number of the following messages will increase by one. The message numbers of messages in a "Memory Stick" becomes 963 with the supplied 16 MB...
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..."Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "FOLDER04" will flash for more than 1 second. The message number and "ERASE FOLDER" will remain the same. 34GB Notes • You cannot delete the last folder left in the folder (see page 30) or move them (see step 2 of "Recording ...exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Press CANCEL before step 3. You can only erase a folder that has some recorded messages. Note You cannot erase a folder that has no recorded messages. 1 Select the folder you want to erase. If "FOLDER03" is flashing, pressing ENTER. The window will...
..."Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "FOLDER04" will flash for more than 1 second. The message number and "ERASE FOLDER" will remain the same. 34GB Notes • You cannot delete the last folder left in the folder (see page 30) or move them (see step 2 of "Recording ...exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Press CANCEL before step 3. You can only erase a folder that has some recorded messages. Note You cannot erase a folder that has no recorded messages. 1 Select the folder you want to erase. If "FOLDER03" is flashing, pressing ENTER. The window will...
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... already been formatted. Other Functions MENU ENTER CANCEL Jog lever (>/.) 1 Press MENU. Before formatting, check the data in the "Memory Stick" including images and other data. Formatting a "Memory Stick" You can format a "Memory Stick" using the Memory Stick IC Recorder. The menu mode will be displayed. 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select "YES". The formatting window...
... already been formatted. Other Functions MENU ENTER CANCEL Jog lever (>/.) 1 Press MENU. Before formatting, check the data in the "Memory Stick" including images and other data. Formatting a "Memory Stick" You can format a "Memory Stick" using the Memory Stick IC Recorder. The menu mode will be displayed. 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select "YES". The formatting window...
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... the first time.) To cancel formatting Select "NO" in step 5. is set to the normal display. When formatting a "Memory Stick", use the formatting function of the IC recorder. 48GB Formatting starts. "OK?" After formatting, the display in the display window. 6 Press ENTER again. Notes • You cannot format when the write-protect switch...
... the first time.) To cancel formatting Select "NO" in step 5. is set to the normal display. When formatting a "Memory Stick", use the formatting function of the IC recorder. 48GB Formatting starts. "OK?" After formatting, the display in the display window. 6 Press ENTER again. Notes • You cannot format when the write-protect switch...
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The setting will return to the normal display. Continued 49GB The window will be changed. 5 Press MENU to display the menu and change the IC recorder settings. Follow the procedures below to exit the menu mode. The menu mode will return to change setting. 3 Press ENTER. Other Functions Changing the ...settings: 1 Press MENU. You cannot use the menu to set, and then press ENTER. MENU You can use the menu during stop mode without a "Memory Stick" inserted, the menu items to be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to the previous step Press CANCEL.
The setting will return to the normal display. Continued 49GB The window will be changed. 5 Press MENU to display the menu and change the IC recorder settings. Follow the procedures below to exit the menu mode. The menu mode will return to change setting. 3 Press ENTER. Other Functions Changing the ...settings: 1 Press MENU. You cannot use the menu to set, and then press ENTER. MENU You can use the menu during stop mode without a "Memory Stick" inserted, the menu items to be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to the previous step Press CANCEL.
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OFF*: When a message is played back, the next message will be changed. 50GB Stop: stop mode with the "Memory Stick" inserted. SP*: You can record for longer time (monaural sound). OK/OK/- Play: playback mode "OK" shows the setting can be changed and "-" shows the setting cannot be... the built-in microphone, you can change the setting in each operation mode: NO-MS: stop mode with no "Memory Stick" inserted. LP: You can record with high quality monaural sound). MENU (continued) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) NO-MS/Stop/Play** DATE&TIME Displays the window to set...
OFF*: When a message is played back, the next message will be changed. 50GB Stop: stop mode with the "Memory Stick" inserted. SP*: You can record for longer time (monaural sound). OK/OK/- Play: playback mode "OK" shows the setting can be changed and "-" shows the setting cannot be... the built-in microphone, you can change the setting in each operation mode: NO-MS: stop mode with no "Memory Stick" inserted. LP: You can record with high quality monaural sound). MENU (continued) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) NO-MS/Stop/Play** DATE&TIME Displays the window to set...
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... alarm (ON/OFF*). See page 39. ALARM Displays the window to add a new FOLDER folder (YES/NO*). OK/OK/- FORMAT Displays the window to format a "Memory Stick" (YES/NO*). No beep sound will sound to change a folder NAME name.
... alarm (ON/OFF*). See page 39. ALARM Displays the window to add a new FOLDER folder (YES/NO*). OK/OK/- FORMAT Displays the window to format a "Memory Stick" (YES/NO*). No beep sound will sound to change a folder NAME name.
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.... Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick" in locations that are: - On using a "Memory Stick" • Do not touch or allow metallic objects to the "Memory Stick". • Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick". • Do not let the "Memory Stick" get wet. • Do not use... any other labels. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to come into contact with the metal parts of a "Memory Stick" Write-protect switch You cannot record...
.... Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick" in locations that are: - On using a "Memory Stick" • Do not touch or allow metallic objects to the "Memory Stick". • Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick". • Do not let the "Memory Stick" get wet. • Do not use... any other labels. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to come into contact with the metal parts of a "Memory Stick" Write-protect switch You cannot record...
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.... •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 plugged in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the...Sony dealer. You cannot erase a message. Open the data in . Erase some of the messages (page 28). •There is no "Memory Stick" inserted. •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK" (page 55). •The message or the folder which contains the message is full. You cannot start recording...
.... •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 plugged in a "Memory Stick" using Windows Explorer and remove the...Sony dealer. You cannot erase a message. Open the data in . Erase some of the messages (page 28). •There is no "Memory Stick" inserted. •The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK" (page 55). •The message or the folder which contains the message is full. You cannot start recording...