Using Convenient Functions While Recording; Recording With An External Microphone Or Other Equipment - Sony ICD-BM1 Service Manual

ICD-BM1/BM1PRO
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
Starts recording at any point by pressing NEW FILE.
Message 1 Message 2
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 folder.
Adding an Overwrite Recording
When you start recording at a point in the middle of a recorded message,
you add an overwrite recording after the selected point.
Start recording at a point in the middle of a recorded message
Message 2
The deleted part of Message 2
Message 2
Added overwrite recording in Message 2
Locate the point where you want to start recording
(page 21) and then slide the control key to REC.
"ADD REC" will be displayed and you can add an
overwrite recording to the current message.
Tips
• You can select the overwrite recording mode using the menu (page 41).
• The overwrite recording will be added in the same recording mode as the
original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting.
Note
Playback after the overwrite recording starts from the beginning of the message.
Playback after a stop starts from the point where you stopped playback.
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 indication flashes.
When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication
will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 26).
Memory indicator flashes.
Remain time indication flashes.
When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "NO
MEMORY SPACE" will be displayed with an alarm sound. Please slide
the control key to STOP.
To continue recording, erase some of the messages (page 28) or replace the
"Memory Stick".
Note
When you set the BEEP (page 51) to OFF, an alarm sound (beep) does not
sound.
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Message 3 Blank space
Message 3 Message 4
Message 3 Message 4
Message 3 Message 4
Continued
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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 receiver. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but the recording
level is fixed.
Note
If 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 the ear receiver, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound).
Starting recording automatically in response to the sound
— Advanced VOR function
Slide the VOR (voice operated
recording) switch to ON during stop or
recording mode.
Set the control key to REC. Recording
starts when the unit detects sound, and
"VOR" appears in the display window.
The recording pauses when no sound is
detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears.
Notes
• Recording will not be started unless the control key is set to REC.
• VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the MIC SENS
(microphone sensitivity) switch according to the recording conditions. If
recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone
sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR switch to OFF.
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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 microphone.
mini-plug (stereo)
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is
automatically cut off. When a plug in power type microphone is
connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC
recorder.
1 Recommended types of microphones
You can use the ECM-DS70P Sony electret condenser microphone (not
supplied).
Note
Before you start the stereo recording with an external stereo microphone, set
MODE to ST in the menu (page 50).
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Stereo microphone