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IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number are located
on the back of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ICD-BM1 Serial No.
ICD-BM1
©2007 Sony Corporation
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For the customers in the United States The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
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Table of Contents Getting 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 .................................................................
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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 Sup
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BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 1 Press down the battery compartment lid. Then slide it while pressing down and lift it. Press down around here. 2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time or after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Please refer to steps 3 to 6 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” on pages 8 and 9 to set the date and
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Getting Started Replacing the Batteries The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition. Notes • Do not use manganese batteries for this unit. • When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will remain. • Do not
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Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 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. In this case, proceed from step 4. Jog lever Press up (>). MENU POWER ENTER CANCEL Press down (.). 1 Slide POWER to ON. The IC recorder is turned on. 2 Press MENU. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3
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Getting Started 4 Press ENTER. The date and time setting window is displayed. The year digits will flash. 5 Set the date and time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the digits of the year. 2 Press ENTER. The month digit will flash. 3 Set the month, day, and the time in sequence, then press ENTER. The menu mode will be displayed again. 6 Press MENU. The window will return to the normal display. To cancel the operation Press CANCEL to return to the previous step of the operations.
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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 remove the “Memory Stick” while the unit is accessing the “Memory Stick”. (The OPR indicator flashes 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. Notes • Do not insert a “Memory Sti
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Getting Started Note on the “ACCESS” message The unit is accessing data while “MEMORY STICK ACCESS“ appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. While accessing, do not remove the “Memory Stick”, batteries, or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. Notes • The unit starts accessing the data after it is turned on. • If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, “MEMORY STICK ACCESS“ may be displayed for an extended period of time. This
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BBasic Operations Recording Messages You can record messages in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02, and FOLDER03) folder. The maximum number of recordable messages differs 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 a recording as a new message (page 15) • Add an overwrite recording (page 15) This section explains how to add a recording to a previously recorded me
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Basic Operations Turn on the power. 1 Slide POWER to ON. POWER Select the folder. 2 Jog lever 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder in which you wish to record messages. FOLDER Selected folder ENTER 3 Press ENTER to select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. To add a new folder, see page 33. Continued GB 13
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Recording Messages (continued) Start recording. 3 1 Slide the control key to REC. Built-in microphone Remaining memory OPR indicator (lights in red during recording) Microphone sensitivity Recording mode Counter display* Current message number 2 Speak into the built-in microphone. * The display selected with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears. Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or when it turns orange, do not remove the “Memory Stick”, the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing
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Basic Operations Recording as a New Message You can add a recording as a new message after the last message in the folder. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Starts recording at any point by pressing NEW FILE. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the last message as a new message Before you start recording in step 3 on the previous page, press NEW FILE. “NEW FILE” will be displayed. Then slide the control key to REC to start a new recording as the last message in the fol
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Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording Reviewing the recording Slide the control key to B.SPACE. You can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you slide the control key to PLAY, playback starts from that point. You can add an overwrite recording from that point. Monitoring the recording When recording, you can connect an ear receiver supplied or not supplied to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording from the connected ear r
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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 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. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indicati
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Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment You can record sound of an external microphone or other equipment (tape recorder, MiniDisc player, or etc.) with the IC recorder. Depending on the device you use, connect the IC recorder as follows. For available accessories, consult with your nearest Sony dealer. Recording with an External Stereo Microphone Connect an external stereo microphone to the MIC (microphone) jack. You can enjoy the stereo recording by using a stereo microphon
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Basic Operations Recording from Other Equipment To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder, connect the MIC (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using an audio connecting cable. Notes • When the audio recording level is large, sound may be recorded interrupted if you use an audio connecting cable without register. Use a registered audio connecting cable. • When the audio recording level is small, do not use a registere
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Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. Select the folder. 1 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder containing the message you want to play back. FOLDER Selected ENTER folder 3 Press ENTER to select the folder. To cancel the selection, press CANCEL. Select the message number. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the
