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Sony ICD ICD-BM1 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
ICD-BM1/BM1PRO
©2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. ICD-BM1/BM1PRO ©2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 5 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“...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries Press down the battery compartment lid. Then slide it while pressing down and lift it. Press down around here. 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.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Batteries

    Battery remain indication : Replace both of the two batteries with new ones. The “LOW BATTERY” is displayed and the unit will stop operation. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) In continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours In continuous playback*: Approx.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Setting The Clock

    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.
  • Page 9 Press ENTER. The date and time setting window is displayed. The year digits will flash. 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.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Inserting A "Memory Stick" Into The Ic 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 remove the “Memory Stick” while the unit is accessing the “Memory Stick”.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    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) •...
  • Page 13 Turn on the power. POWER Select the folder. Jog lever FOLDER ENTER Slide POWER to ON. 1 Press FOLDER. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to display the folder in which you wish to record messages. 3 Press ENTER to select the folder.

  • Page 14: Start Recording

    Recording Messages (continued) Start recording. Built-in microphone OPR indicator (lights in red during recording) * 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).

  • Page 15: Recording As A New Message

    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...

  • Page 16: Using Convenient Functions While Recording

    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.
  • Page 17 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. •...

  • Page 18: Recording With An External Microphone Or Other Equipment

    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...

  • Page 19: Recording From Other Equipment

    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 •...

  • Page 20: Playing Back Messages

    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. FOLDER ENTER Select the message number. Selected message number * The display selected with the DISPLAY button (page 26) appears.

  • Page 21: Start Playback

    Start playback. OPR indicator (lights in green during playback) i jack When the unit reaches to the end of the last message in a folder, “MSG END” will flash 3 times with a beep and playback stops. Move the control key to STOP. 1 To listen from an ear receiver Connect the supplied ear receiver to the i (headphones) jack.
  • Page 22 Playing Back Messages (continued) Other operations go back to the beginning of the current message* go back to previous messages* skip to the next message* skip to the succeeding messages* Press the jog lever up (>) These operations are for when EASY-S is set to OFF. For operations when EASY-S is set to ON, see page 51.
  • Page 23 1 When you play back to the end of the last message When the unit locates the end of the last message, “MSG. END” flashes 3 times with a beep and the OPR indicator lights in green. • When “MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION” appears, slide the control key to STOP.

  • Page 24: Using The Display Window

    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)
  • Page 25 xDisplay during recording and playback In an ordinary recording or playback mode, the message number, recording mode and microphone sensitivity of the message being recorded or played back, and playback counter are displayed in the window. Display examples A message is being recorded as the 3rd message of all 25 messages in SP mode with L (Low) microphone sensitivity.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Display Mode

    Selecting the Display Mode You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. ELAPSE TIME (counter) Elapsed playback/recording time of one message. REMAIN TIME (remaining time) In the playback mode: The remaining time indication of the message. In the stop and recording mode: The remaining recording time indication.
  • Page 27 MSG.NAME (message name) The message name will be displayed in the display window. If the message has no name, only the message icon ) will be displayed. 1 On Sleep display mode If the unit is left unused for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the display will turn to sleep display mode as shown to the right, regardless of the display mode setting.

  • Page 28: Editing Messages

    BEditing Messages Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. FOLDER ENTER CANCEL Erasing Messages one by one Be sure to erase unnecessary messages only.
  • Page 29 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. “ERASE?” will flash while the first and last 5 seconds of the message are played back 10 times. Press ENTER while the message is being played back and “ERASE”...

  • Page 30: Erasing All Messages In A Folder

    Erasing Messages (Continued) Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder. Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase. For information on selecting a folder, see step 2 of "Recording Messages" on page 13. While pressing FOLDER, press ERASE for more than 1 second.

  • Page 31: Dividing A Message Into Two

    Dividing a Message into Two You can divide a message into two during playback. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as a meeting. You can divide a message until the total number of messages in a folder becomes 999 or the total number of messages in a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 32 Dividing a Message into Two (continued) To play the divided message Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the message number as the divided messages have message numbers. Notes • You need a certain amount of space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see “System Limitations“...

  • Page 33: Adding / Erasing Folders

    Adding / Erasing Folders By default setting, there are three folders: “FOLDER01“, “FOLDER02“, and “FOLDER03“. You can add the maximum of 340 folders . You can also delete unnecessary folders. Note The maximum number of folders you can add varies depending on the using conditions.

  • Page 34: Erasing Folders

    Adding / Erasing Folders (continued) Press MENU to exit the menu mode. The window will return to the normal display. About added folder names The new folder is labeled automatically with double figures or letter like “FOLDER04”. If there is a missing number or letter among the folder names, the new one is labeled using the missing number or letters automatically.

  • Page 35: Moving Messages To A Different Folder

    Moving Messages to a Different Folder You can move the recorded messages to another folder during playback. MENU FOLDER ENTER CANCEL Example: Moving Message 3 in FOLDER02 to FOLDER03 Play back the message you want to move. Press FOLDER. The first and last 5 seconds of the message will be played back 10 times, while “MOVE MSG.?”...

  • Page 36: Adding Priority Mark(S) - Priority Mark Function

    Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority marks (v) to important messages, you can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels, “vvv” (the most important), “vv”, “v”, and no priority mark.
  • Page 37 Messages with priority mark(s) Messages are sorted in order of the number of priority mark(s) (v) in a folder. Messages without a priority mark are moved behind the messages with priority mark(s). 1 Tip If there are over 2 messages with the same number of priority marks in a folder, these messages are sorted by the recorded date and time (The oldest one comes first).

  • Page 38: Labeling Folders

    Labeling Folders Folders are labeled automatically with names modeled on “FOLDER01”, but you can use the template names to label folders. 1 Tip You can also label folder or messages using the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“ software. For more information, see online help. MENU FOLDER ENTER...

  • Page 39: Other Functions

    BOther Functions Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch Control) You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. MENU ENTER CANCEL...
  • Page 40 Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (continued) Control) Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “DPC”. The current playback speed setting is displayed in percentage with the standard speed as “0%”. Press ENTER. The playback speed setting mode will be displayed.

  • Page 41: Setting The Overwrite Mode

    Setting the Overwrite Mode You can select the overwrite mode when you add an overwrite recording to a previously recorded message. MENU ENTER CANCEL Press MENU. The menu mode will be displayed. Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “OVER WT”...
  • Page 42 Setting the Overwrite Mode (continued) •CUT: The portion left after the overwrite recording will be deleted. Starting point of the overwrite recording Message 1 Message 1 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “OVER”...

  • Page 43: Playing Back A Message At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back at a specified date, once every week, or the same time everyday.
  • Page 44 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “ON”. If “ON” has already been selected, follow the next steps. 5 Press ENTER. “DATE” will be displayed in the display window.
  • Page 45 Select the alarm time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the hour digits, and press ENTER. The minute digit will flash. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the minute digits, and press ENTER.
  • Page 46 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) To cancel the alarm setting In step 2 on page 43, select “OFF” and then press ENTER. To check the alarm setting Follow steps 1 through 2 on page 43 to display the current alarm date and time.

  • Page 47: Formatting A "Memory Stick

    Formatting a “Memory Stick“ You can format a “Memory Stick“ using the Memory Stick IC Recorder. Formatting will delete all data recorded in the “Memory Stick“ including images and other data. Before formatting, check the data in the “Memory Stick“. Because a commercially available “Memory Stick“...
  • Page 48 Formatting a “Memory Stick“ (continued) Press ENTER. “OK?” will be displayed in the display window. Press ENTER again. Formatting starts. “FORMATTING” will be displayed on the display. After formatting, the display in step 2 will appear in the display window. Press MENU to exit the menu mode.

  • Page 49: Changing The Settings - Menu

    Changing the Settings — MENU You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. You cannot use the menu during recording. During playback or during stop mode without a “Memory Stick” inserted, the menu items to be displayed are limited.
  • Page 50 Changing the Settings — MENU (continued) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DATE&TIME Displays the window to set the clock (03Y1M1D*). See page 8. MODE Displays the window to set the recording mode: ST: You can record with stereo sound with an external stereo microphone (not supplied).
  • Page 51 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Displays the window to add a new FOLDER folder (YES/NO*). See page 33. FOLDER Displays the window to change a folder NAME name. See page 38. EASY-S Displays the window to set the easy search function.

  • Page 52: Using The "Digital Voice Editor" Software

    Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software By connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can use the “Digital Voice Editor” software to do the following: • Saving new IC recorder messages automatically on your computer‘s hard disk (AutoSave function) •...
  • Page 53 System requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible – CPU: 266MHz Pentium – RAM: 64MB or more – Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store –...

  • Page 54: Additional Information

    • To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages to a computer, etc.
  • Page 55 On using a “Memory Stick“ • Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. • Stick the label supplied for the “Memory Stick” only on the labeling position. Do not use any other labels. •...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The unit does not operate. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from...
  • Page 57 Symptom Remedy You cannot •The remaining memory is too short. The overwrite. Recording is •The advanced VOR function (page 16) is interrupted. Noise is heard. •An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally •The unit was placed near an AC power source, •Plug of the connected microphone was dirty •Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom “--:--” is displayed. “--Y--M--D” or ” --:--” is displayed on the REC DATE display. There are fewer menu items in the menu mode. A character in a folder or message name is displayed as “s“. Messages are not sorted in order of the number of priority marks in a folder.

  • Page 59: Error Messages Of The Ic Recorder

    Error messages of the IC Recorder Error message Cause/Remedy “ACCESS •Remove and insert the “Memory Stick“ again. If this is displayed again, the inserted “Memory ERROR“ Stick“ needs to be formatted (page 47). Back up the data in the computer after checking the contents.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting (continued) Error message “LOW BATTERY“ “LOW DC-IN”/ “HIGH DC-IN” “MEMORY STICK ERROR“ MEMORY STICK LOCKED“ “MOVE CONTROL KEY TO STOP POSITION” “FULL” “NO MEMORY SPACE” “NO MEMORY STICK“ “NO MESSAGE“ “PLEASE SET DATE&TIME” “UNKNOWN DATA“ For the error messages of the “Digital Voice Editor”, please refer to the online Help files.

  • Page 61: System Limitations

    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit. Cause/Remedy Symptom You cannot record •If you record messages in a mixture of ST, SP messages up to the maximum recording time.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (continued) About the minimum recording unit For recording a message, dividing a message, or creating a folder, the time of the minimum recording unit is needed. Although the actual recording time of a message may be less than that of the minimum recording unit, the time of the message is counted as a minimum recording unit.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Recording media Recording time Frequency range Speaker Power output Input/Output Playback speed control Power requirements Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 64: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front 1 MIC (microphone) (PLUG IN POWER) jack (18) 2 i (headphones) jack (16, 19, 3 ERASE button (29, 34) 4 Display window (24) 5 MENU button (49) 6 DISPLAY button (26) 7 FOLDER button (13, 20) 8 ENTER button...
  • Page 65 Rear wz Memory Stick slot cover (10) ws MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) switch (17) CONF(H) (conference, high)/DICT(L) (dictation, low) wd VOR (voice operated recording) ON/OFF switch (16) wf DC IN 3V jack (6) wg USB connector (52) wh Battery compartment (6)

  • Page 66: Using The Optional Ac Power Adaptor

    Using the optional AC power adaptor When using the optional AC adaptor, make sure to attach the supplied clamp filter to the cable following the procedures below. (You must affix the ferrite cores to comply with the applicable standards.) Open the clamp filter. Wind the cable into the clamp filter as show below.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index “ACCESS“ message ... 11 Add, folders ... 33 Add, priority ... 36 Advanced VOR ... 16 Alarm ... 43 Battery life ... 7 Beep ... 51 Built-in microphone ... 14 Connecting, computer ... 52 Connecting, external microphone ... 18 Connecting, other equipment ..
  • Page 68 Index (continued) NEW FILE ... 15 OPR indicator ... 14, 21 Overwrite recording ... 15, 41 Playback ... 20 Playback speed ... 39 Plug in power ... 18 POWER ... 8, 13 Priority mark ... 36 Recorded date and time display ... 26 Recording ...

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