Sony ICDBM1 - Memory Stick Media Digital Voice... User manual

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IC Recorder
©2003 Sony Corporation
ICD-BM1/BM1PRO
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/BM1PRO Serial No.

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For the customers in the United States
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: ICD-BM1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ. 07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For the customers in the United States
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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For “Memory Stick”
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center (800)-222-7669
or write to:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL
33913

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Notice for users
Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2003 Sony Corporation
All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part,
may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without
prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
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CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user
license agreement.
• This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.
• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-BM1/BM1PRO only. You
cannot connect other IC recorders.
Information
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
Trademarks
•“Memory Stick“ and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“LPEC” is the trademark of Sony Corporation.
•IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
•Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation,
registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation.
All rights reserved.
Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation
•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
•Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
•NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Systems are trademarks owned by ScanSoft, Inc. and
are registered in the United States and/or other countries.
•All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
The “Digital Voice Editor” uses software modules as shown below:
Microsoft®DirectX® Media Runtime
©2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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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 ............................................................................ 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 ................................................................................. 28
Erasing Messages one by one ..................................................... 28
Erasing All Messages in a Folder ............................................... 30
Dividing a Message into Two ............................................................ 31
Adding / Erasing Folders .................................................................. 33
Adding Folders ............................................................................. 33
Erasing Folders ............................................................................. 34
Moving Messages to a Different Folder ........................................... 35
Adding Priority Mark(s)
— Priority Mark Function ........................................................... 36
Labeling Folders .................................................................................. 38

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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

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BGetting Started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries
1Press down the battery compartment lid. Then slide it while
pressing down and lift it.
2Insert 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 time.
Using on house current
Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not
supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the unit and to
the wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power
adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
Press down
around here.

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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 charge dry batteries.
•When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Battery remain indication
:Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.
m
: The “LOW BATTERY” is displayed
and the unit will stop operation.
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 the medium volume
level
*The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

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Jog lever
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.
1Slide POWER to ON.
The IC recorder is turned on.
2Press MENU.
The menu mode will be displayed in the
display window.
3 Press the jog lever up or down (>/
.) to select “DATE&TIME”.
MENU
Press up (>).
Press down (.).
ENTER
CANCEL
POWER

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Getting Started
4Press ENTER.
The date and time setting window is
displayed. The year digits will flash.
5Set the date and time.
1Press the jog lever up or down (>/
.) to select the digits of the year.
2Press ENTER.
The month digit will flash.
3Set the month, day, and the time in
sequence, then press ENTER.
The menu mode will be displayed again.
6Press MENU.
The window will return to the normal display.
To cancel the operation
Press CANCEL to return to the previous step of the operations.
To display the current time
Press ENTER while the unit is in the stop mode
(page 27).
The current time will be displayed for three
seconds.
Note
When no “Memory Stick” is inserted or the power is
turned off, the current time will not be displayed.

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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.)
1Slide and open the “Memory Stick” slot cover.
2Insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot with the
terminal side facing inside the recorder. Insert it firmly until it
clicks into place.
Note
Do not insert a “Memory Stick” in a
different direction. It may cause
malfunction of the unit.
3Close the “Memory Stick” slot cover.