Sony ICD BM1PRO User Manual

3-258-853-13 (1)  
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/BM1PRO Serial No.  
ICD-BM1/BM1PRO  
©2003 Sony Corporation  
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• 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.  
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RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.  
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The “Digital Voice Editor” uses software modules as shown below:  
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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  
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2
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.  
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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.  
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:
The “LOW BATTERY” is displayed  
and the unit will stop operation.  
Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG))  
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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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.  
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The IC recorder is turned on.  
2
The menu mode will be displayed in the  
display window.  
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>/  
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5
The date and time setting window is  
displayed. The year digits will flash.  
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2
3
Press the jog lever up or down (>/  
.) to select the digits of the year.  
Press ENTER.  
The month digit will flash.  
Set the month, day, and the time in  
sequence, then press ENTER.  
The menu mode will be displayed again.  
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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.)  
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2
Note  
Do not insert a “Memory Stick” in a  
different direction. It may cause  
malfunction of the unit.  
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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 is not a  
malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears.  
Removing the “Memory Stick”  
Make sure that “MEMORY STICK ACCESS“ disappears, and turn off the  
unit. Then open the “Memory Stick” slot cover and push the “Memory  
Stick” into the slot, so that the “Memory Stick” pops out.  
Remove the “Memory Stick” from the slot as shown below.  
The types of “Memory Stick” you can use with this IC  
Recorder  
You can also use the following “Memory Stick” of a 4 MB to 128 MB  
capacity instead of the supplied “Memory Stick”. The maximum  
recording time varies depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick”.  
• “Memory Stick”  
• “Memory Stick (with memory select function)” (incorporating two  
128MB memory units)  
• “MagicGate Memory Stick”  
• “Memory Stick Duo” (when inserted into the “Memory Stick Duo”  
adaptor)  
Notes  
• The unit does not support the “Memory Stick PRO”.  
• “MagicGate“ is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption  
technology. This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, and therefore,  
recorded data using this unit is not subject to the protection of copyrights by  
MagicGate.  
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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 message.  
Added recording (counted as a part of Message 1)  
Maximum recording time and number of messages for a  
“Memory Stick“  
The maximum recording time for all the folders and the maximum number  
of messages are as follows. You can record messages for the maximum  
recording time in a single folder.  
ST*  
10min.  
30min.  
20min.  
1hr  
40min.  
1hr 25min. 2hr 50min. 5hr 50min.  
SP**  
LP***  
2hr 10min. 4hr 20min. 8hr 50min. 17hr 45min.  
1hr 20min. 2hr 50min. 5hr 45min. 11hr 45min. 23hr 35min. 47hr 25min.  
456 950 963 1,016 1,016 1,016  
Number  
of Messages  
*ST:  
High quality recording mode  
(stereo sound with an external stereo microphone not supplied)  
(hr: hours /min.: minutes)  
**SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound)  
***LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound)  
Notes  
• For switching the recording mode, see page 50.  
Before making a long recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 7).  
• The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make vary  
depending on the conditions of use.  
• To avoid replacing batteries during long recordings, use the AC power  
adaptor (not supplied).  
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The unit stops at the end of the current  
recording.  
If you do not change the folder after you stop  
recording, the next time you record you will  
record from the end of the current recording.  
The added recording will be counted as part  
of the current message.  
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You can add a recording as a new message after the last message in the folder.  
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.  
When you start recording at a point in the middle of a recorded message,  
you add an overwrite recording after the selected point.  
The deleted part of 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.  
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Recording Messages (continued)  
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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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).  
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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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.  
Connect an external stereo microphone to the MIC (microphone) jack. You  
can enjoy the stereo recording by using a stereo microphone.  
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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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 registered audio  
connecting cable.  
To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the  
i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector  
(minijack, stereo) of other equipment.  
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2
>/  
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3
To cancel the selection, press CANCEL.  
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1
(lights in green during  
playback)  
i
2
* The display selected with the DISPLAY button  
(page 26) appears.  
The unit plays back all the messages in a folder  
continuously. At the end of each message, a beep  
will sound.  
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. The built-in  
speaker will be automatically disconnected.  
1 To listen from an external speaker  
Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack.  
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.  
The unit stops at the current position. (When  
the unit reaches to the end of the last  
message in step 3, it stops at the end of the  
last message.)  
You can start an overwrite recording from  
the point (page 15).  
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Playing Back Messages (continued)  
Other operations  
go back to the beginning  
of the current message*  
Press the jog lever down (.)  
once.**  
go back to previous  
messages*  
Press the jog lever down (.)  
repeatedly. (During stop mode,  
keep the button pressed to go back  
the messages continuously.)**  
skip to the next message*  
Press the jog lever up (>) once.***  
skip to the succeeding messages* Press the jog lever up (>)  
repeatedly.***  
*
These operations are for when EASY-S is set to OFF. For operations when  
EASY-S is set to ON, see page 51.  
** If you do these operations at the beginning of the first message in a folder  
during stop mode, the unit locates the end of the last message.  
*** If you do these operations at the end of the last message in a folder during  
stop mode, the unit locates the beginning of the first message.  
Playing back a message rapidly or slowly in natural tone  
— DPC (Digital Pitch Control)  
When you adjust the playback speed with the DPC in the menu (pages 39  
and 40), you can play back a message rapidly or slowing by sliding the  
DPC switch to ON. When you set the playback speed faster or slower of  
the normal speed, “FAST PLAY” or “SLOW PLAY” appears. You can  
change the setting during playback.  
Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)  
Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during  
playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.  
Slide the control key to B.SPACE or keep pressing  
the jog lever down (.) during playback and release it at the point you  
wish to resume playback.  
The unit searches at slow speed (unit of 4 seconds) with playback sound. It  
is useful to check one word forward or behind. Then, if you keep pressing  
the jog lever up or down, the unit starts to search at higher speed.  
Release it at the point you want to resume playback.  
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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. The unit will stop at the end of the last message.  
• To go back to the beginning of the first message in a folder during stop mode,  
press the jog lever up (>).  
• If you slide the control key to B.SPACE or keep pressing the jog lever down  
(.), the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start  
at the point you release the button.  
• If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the  
message, keep pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the message  
and then press the jog lever down (.) to go back to the desired point.  
Quickly locating the point at which you wish to start  
playback (Easy Search)  
When EASY-S is set to ON (page 51) in the menu, you can quickly locate  
the point you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) repeatedly during playback.  
You can go back approximately 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down  
(.) once, or advance approximately 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever  
up (>) once. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a  
long recording.  
Playing back a message repeatedly — Repeat Play  
When REPEAT is set to ON in the menu (page 50),  
you can play back a message repeatedly.  
Slide the control key to PLAY. “MSG.REPEAT“  
will be displayed and the selected message will be  
played back repeatedly.  
To stop playback, slide the control key to STOP.  
To resume normal playback, set REPEAT to OFF in  
the menu.  
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Using the Display Window  
Parts in the display window  
1
VOR (voice operated  
0 Microphone sensitivity  
indication (17)  
recording) indicator (16)  
“Memory Stick” indicator  
Folder indication (13, 20)  
Displays the current folder.  
2
3
Displays the current  
microphone sensitivity  
setting with the MIC SENS  
(microphone sensitivity)  
switch:  
•H (high): CONF(H)  
position is selected to  
record at a meeting or in a  
quiet/spacious place.  
•L (low): DICT(L) position  
is selected to record for  
dictation.  
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,  
the indicator does not appear.  
qa Counter /Remaining time  
indication /Recording date  
and time indication /  
Message name indication/  
Current time indication (26,  
27)  
The display selected with the  
DISPLAY button appears.  
Note  
8 Alarm indicator (45)  
Appears when the alarm is  
set for a message.  
9
Recording mode indication (50)  
• ST: High quality recording  
mode (stereo sound with an  
external stereo microphone  
not supplied)  
• SP: Standard play recording  
mode (monaural sound)  
• LP: Long play recording  
mode (monaural sound)  
The effect of the back light of the  
display window may be reduced  
in a bright location.  
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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.  
A message is being recorded as the  
3rd message of all 25 messages in  
SP mode with L (Low) microphone  
sensitivity.  
In a special playback mode such  
as DPC play, the mode flashes in  
the display.  
When the DPC switch is set to ON  
to start playback rapidly.  
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Selecting the Display Mode  
You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes.  
The display mode changes according to the  
following order:  
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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.  
1 To display the current time  
Press ENTER while the unit is in the stop mode.  
The current time will be displayed with the clock  
icon ( ) for three seconds.  
1 To turn off the display  
Make sure to set the control key to STOP  
and then slide POWER to OFF.  
Every thing on the display will  
disappear.  
If you press a button while the power is  
off, “POWER IS OFF” flashes. If you  
slide the control key to any position  
other than STOP, “MOVE CONTROL  
KEY TO STOP POSITION” also flashes.  
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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.  
Be sure to erase unnecessary messages only.  
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be  
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.  
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2
“ERASE?” will flash while the first and last 5  
seconds of the message are played back 10  
times.  
The message is erased and the remaining  
messages will be renumbered. (For example, if  
you erase Message 3, Message 4 will be  
renumbered as Message 3. When erasing is  
completed, the unit will stop at the current  
position.)  
To cancel erasing  
Press CANCEL before step 2.  
To erase other messages  
Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
To erase a message partially  
First divide the message (see page 31) and then follow the steps on this  
page to erase the message.  
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Erasing Messages (Continued)  
You can erase all recorded messages in a folder.  
1
For information on selecting a folder, see step 2 of "Recording  
Messages" on page 13.  
2
“ERASE ALL?” will flash for 10 seconds.  
If no messages are recorded in a folder  
“ERASE FOLDER?” will flash and you can erase  
the folder itself (see page 34).  
3
All the recorded messages contained in the  
folder are erased. The folder itself will not be  
deleted. For how to erase a folder, see page 34.  
To cancel erasing  
Press CANCEL before step 3.  
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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”  
becomes 963 with the supplied 16 MB “Memory Stick”.  
“DIVIDE“ flashes for 3 times.  
The message is divided into two at the point you  
pressed the button and the new message number is  
added to the divided message. The message  
numbers of the following messages will increase  
by one.  
The  
message  
numbers  
increase.  
A message is divided.  
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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“ on page 61.  
• If you divide a message with priority mark(s), priority mark(s) will be added  
to both parts of the divided message.  
• If you divide a message with alarm setting, the alarm setting will remain with  
the first part of the divided message.  
• If you divide a labeled message, the other part of the divided message will  
have the same message name.  
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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. “FOLDER FULL“ is displayed in the display window when you  
cannot add any folder because of the system limitations of the IC recorder (page  
61).  
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The menu mode will be displayed.  
2
>/  
.
The new folder creation window will be  
displayed.  
3
>/  
.
“NEW FOLDER” will flash and a folder will  
be added.  
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Adding / Erasing Folders (continued)  
4
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.  
You can change the folder name (page 38).  
You can only erase a folder that has no recorded messages.  
1
For information on selecting a folder, see step 2 of "Recording  
Messages" on page 13.  
Note  
You cannot erase a folder that has some recorded messages. First, erase all  
messages in the folder (see page 30) or move them (see the next page).  
2
The message number and “ERASE FOLDER”  
will flash for 10 seconds.  
3
The folder will be erased.  
To cancel erasing  
Press CANCEL before step 3.  
Notes  
• You cannot delete the last folder left in a “Memory Stick“.  
• After deleting a folder, the name of other folders are not changed.  
If “FOLDER03” is erased, the name of “FOLDER04” will remain the same.  
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Moving Messages to a Different Folder  
You can move the recorded messages to another folder during playback.  
Example: Moving Message 3 in FOLDER02 to FOLDER03  
1
2
The first and last 5 seconds of the message  
will be played back 10 times, while “MOVE  
MSG.?” is displayed and flashes and the  
destination folder with a black background.  
3
>/  
.
The message is moved in the destination  
folder. Messages are sorted in order of the  
recorded date and time or the number of the  
priority marks in the folder.  
To cancel moving the message(s)  
Press CANCEL before step 3.  
Note  
The move function does not duplicate a message in another folder. When you  
move a message to another folder, the one in the previous folder will be deleted.  
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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. You can add  
priority marks both in the stop mode and in playback mode.  
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1
2
“PRIORITY” will flash on the display window.  
3
4
>/  
.
v
The setting is finished and the messages will  
be renumbered.  
To cancel setting priority mark(s)  
Press CANCEL before step 3.  
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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).  
e.g. When there are 3 messages in a folder  
Note  
You can also add priority mark(s) using the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“  
software. But messages are not sorted in order of the number of the priority  
marks unless you sorted by the number of priority marks using the software.  
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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.  
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Playing back a message rapidly or slowly  
Slide DPC to ON.  
“FAST PLAY” or “SLOW  
PLAY” flashes for 3 seconds  
and the message is played  
back at the speed you  
specified with the menu.  
To resume normal playback  
Slide the DPC switch to OFF.  
Setting the playback speed  
You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is set to ON. The  
setting for the playback speed holds effective until you change the setting.  
1
The menu mode will be displayed.  
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Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch  
Control) (continued)  
2
>/  
.
The current playback speed setting is  
displayed in percentage with the standard  
speed as “0%”.  
3
The playback speed setting mode will be  
displayed.  
To return to the previous step, press  
CANCEL.  
4
5
6
>/  
.
(up to +100% in increments of  
10%): Press up (>).  
(down to –50% in decrements  
of 5%): Press down (.).  
The specified playback speed is confirmed.  
The normal display appears.  
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Setting the Overwrite Mode  
You can select the overwrite mode when you add an overwrite recording  
to a previously recorded message.  
1
The menu mode will be displayed.  
2
>/  
.
The overwrite mode selection window is  
displayed.  
: The portion left after the overwrite recording will remain in  
the message.  
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Setting the Overwrite Mode (continued)  
The portion left after the overwrite recording will be deleted.  
Stopping point for the overwrite recording  
Starting point of the overwrite  
The remaining portion in Message 2  
recording  
Added overwrite recording in Message 2  
3
4
>/  
.
The normal display appears.  
When you add an overwrite recording (page  
15), the recording will be added in the  
selected overwrite mode.  
To cancel setting  
Press CANCEL. The window returns to that of the previous step.  
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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.  
You can also sound the alarm without playing back a message.  
Note  
When the clock is not set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm.  
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1
For more information about selecting the  
desired message, see step 1 and 2 of “Playing  
Back Messages“ on page 20.  
2
1
2
Press MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed in the  
display window.  
Press the jog lever up or down (>/  
.) to select “ALARM OFF”.  
If the alarm has been already set to  
“ON”, “ALARM ON” will be displayed.  
Press ENTER.  
3
The alarm setting mode will be  
displayed in the display window.  
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select
Sunday to “SA
ENTER.  
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.)
select “DAILY”. Then press ENTER.  
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4
5
1
2
Press the jog lever up or down (>/  
.) to select the hour digits, and press  
ENTER.  
The minute digit will flash.  
Press the jog lever up or down (>/  
.) to select the minute digits, and  
press ENTER.  
>/  
.
6
7
The setting is finished.  
The display returns to the normal display.  
,” is displayed when the message having  
an alarm setting is selected.  
To go back to the previous step  
In steps 2 through 5, press CANCEL to go back to the previous step.  
When the set date and time comes  
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected  
message will be played back (If you have selected “BEEP ONLY“ in step 5,  
only the alarm will sound).  
During alarm playback, “ALARM” will flash in the display window.  
1To listen to the same message again  
Slide the control key to PLAY. The same message will be played back from the  
beginning.  
1To cancel the alarm setting before the playback starts  
Press CANCEL while the alarm sound is heard.  
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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. Then follow  
steps 3 to 7 on pages 44 and 45 to change the  
alarm date and time.  
Notes  
• If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an  
alarm, the playback stops and the new message will be played back.  
• If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording  
is finished. “,”will flash when the alarm time comes.  
• If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only the first message will  
be played back.  
• When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu mode, alarm will sound  
and the menu mode will be cancelled.  
• If you divide a message you set the alarm for, alarm setting remains on only the  
first part of the divided message.  
• Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback finishes.  
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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“ has already been  
formatted at the factory, you do not need to format a “Memory Stick“  
before the first use.  
The supplied “Memory Stick“ has also already been formatted.  
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1
The menu mode will be displayed.  
2
>/  
.
3
4
The formatting window will be displayed.  
>/  
.
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Formatting a “Memory Stick“ (continued)  
5
“OK?” will be displayed in the display  
window.  
6
Formatting starts.  
“FORMATTING” will be displayed on the  
display.  
After formatting, the display in step 2 will  
appear in the display window.  
7
The window will return to the normal display.  
After formatting, three folders are automatically made in the “Memory  
Stick“ (This is the same after inserting a “Memory Stick“ for the first  
time.)  
To cancel formatting  
Select “NO“ in the step 4 or press CANCEL while “OK ?“ is displayed in  
step 5.  
Notes  
• You cannot format when the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick“ is set  
to “LOCK”.  
• Do not format a “Memory Stick” on your computer. When formatting a  
“Memory Stick”, use the formatting function of the IC recorder.  
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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. Follow the procedures below to display the menu and change the  
settings:  
1 Press MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed.  
2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the menu item for  
which you want to change setting.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The setting mode of the selected menu item will be displayed.  
4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the setting that you  
want to set, and then press ENTER.  
The setting will be changed.  
5 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.  
The window will return to the normal display.  
To go back to the previous step  
Press CANCEL.  
Note  
If you do not press any keys for one minute, the menu mode is automatically  
cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.  
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Changing the Settings — MENU (continued)  
(*: Initial setting)  
DATE&TIME Displays the window to set the clock  
OK/OK/–  
(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). (When recording  
with the built-in microphone, you  
can record with high quality  
monaural sound).  
OK/OK/–  
SP*: You can record with better sound  
(monaural sound).  
LP: You can record for longer time  
(monaural sound).  
REPEAT  
Displays the window to set the repeat  
playback mode.  
ON: You can play back a message  
repeatedly until you stop  
playback.  
OFF*: When a message is played back,  
the next message will be played  
back (normal playback mode).  
OK/OK/OK  
–/OK/–  
OVER WT Displays the window to set the  
overwrite recording mode (OVER*/  
CUT). See page 41.  
**Displays whether you can change the setting in each operation mode:  
NO-MS: stop mode with no “Memory Stick” inserted.  
Stop: stop mode with the “Memory Stick” inserted.  
Play: playback mode  
“OK” shows the setting can be changed and “–” shows the setting cannot be  
changed.  
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(*: Initial setting)  
NEW  
Displays the window to add a new  
folder (YES/NO*). See page 33.  
–/OK/–  
–/OK/–  
FOLDER  
FOLDER  
NAME  
Displays the window to change a folder  
name. See page 38.  
EASY-S  
Displays the window to set the easy  
search function.  
ON: You can go back for approx. 3  
seconds by pressing the jog lever  
down (.), or advance for  
approx. 10 seconds by pressing  
the jog lever up (>).  
OK/OK/OK  
OFF*: You can go back or forward the  
messages by pressing the jog lever  
down or up (./>).  
DPC  
Displays the window to set the playback  
speed (ON/OFF*). See page 39.  
OK/OK/OK  
OK/OK/–  
BEEP  
ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that  
operation has been accepted.  
OFF: No beep sound will be heard  
except for the alarm.  
ALARM  
Displays the window to set the alarm  
(ON/OFF*). See page 43.  
–/OK/–  
–/OK/–  
FORMAT  
Displays the window to format a  
”Memory Stick” (YES/NO*). See page  
47.  
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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)  
Saving the selected IC recorder messages on your computer’s hard disk.  
Transferring the PC messages back to the IC recorder.  
Playing or editing the messages on your computer.  
Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software.  
Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software (not supplied).  
For the details, see the supplied “Digital Voice Editor 2” software  
operating instructions.  
Connection  
When you connect your IC recorder to the computer, “PC CONNECT” is  
displayed on the display window. The IC recorder enters into PC  
operation mode. Proceed with the operations with your computer.  
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System requirements  
Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum  
requirements.  
• IBM PC/AT or compatible  
®
CPU: 266MHz Pentium II processor or higher  
RAM: 64MB or more  
Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of  
sound files you store  
CD-ROM drive  
USB port  
Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible  
Display: High color (16 bits) or more and 800 x 480 dots or more  
®
®
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional/2000  
Professional/Millennium Edition/98/98 Second Edition standard  
installation (You cannot use this software with Windows 95 or  
®
®
Windows NT.)  
Notes  
• You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine.  
• A handmade computer, a computer whose operating system is installed or  
upgraded by the user, or a computer with multi-boot operating environment  
are not supported.  
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BAdditional Information  
Precautions  
On power  
Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR 03 (size AAA) alkaline  
batteries.  
On safety  
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any  
motorized vehicle.  
On handling  
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject  
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries  
and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any  
further.  
On noise  
Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a  
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.  
Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or  
scratches the unit during recording.  
On maintenance  
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.  
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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.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to the “Memory Stick”.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.  
• Do not let the "Memory Stick" get wet.  
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” in locations that are:  
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun  
– Under direct sunlight  
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick”, put it in its case.  
About write-protect of a “Memory Stick“  
You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect switch on the  
“Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK“.  
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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.  
•The batteries have been inserted with incorrect  
polarity (page 6).  
The unit does not  
operate.  
•The batteries are weak.  
•The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.  
•The volume is turned down completely.  
No sound comes  
from the speaker.  
•If you plug in the ear receiver not securely  
during playback, the sound may come from  
the speaker. Unplug the ear receiver and then  
insert it securely.  
Sound comes from  
the speaker even  
when the ear  
receiver is plugged  
in.  
You cannot start  
recording.  
•The “Memory Stick” is full. 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).  
•999 messages have been recorded in the  
selected file. Select another file or erase some  
of the messages (page 28).  
You cannot erase a  
message.  
•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 set to “Read-only“ in the computer.  
Open the data in a “Memory Stick“ using  
Windows Explorer and remove the check for  
“Read-only“ under “Properties“.  
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You cannot  
overwrite.  
•The remaining memory is too short. The  
overwritten part will be deleted after the  
overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore,  
you can only overwrite within the remaining  
recording time.  
Recording is  
interrupted.  
•The advanced VOR function (page 16) is  
activated. Set the VOR switch to OFF.  
Noise is heard.  
•An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally  
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording  
so that noise was recorded.  
•The unit was placed near an AC power source,  
a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during  
recording or playback.  
•Plug of the connected microphone was dirty  
when recording. Clean the plug.  
•Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean  
the plug.  
Recording level is  
low.  
•The MIC SENS switch is set to “DICT(L)”. Set  
it to “CONF(H)” (page 17).  
Recording level is  
unstable (when  
•This unit is designed to automatically adjust  
the recording level when recording meetings,  
recording music, etc.) etc., and is not suitable for music recording.  
Recording is  
•If you use an audio connecting cable without  
register to connect the sound source to the IC  
recorder, sound may be recorded interrupted.  
Make sure to use a registered audio connecting  
cable.  
interrupted (when  
recording from an  
external device).  
Playback speed is  
too fast or too slow.  
•The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide  
the DPC switch to OFF or display the menu  
and adjust the speed in DPC again (page 39).  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
•You have not set the clock (page 8).  
“--:--” is displayed.  
“--Y--M--D” or ” --:--” •The date of recording will not be displayed if  
is displayed on the  
you recorded the message when the clock was  
REC DATE display. not set.  
There are fewer  
menu items in the  
menu mode.  
•There are some menu items which are not  
displayed because a “Memory Stick“ is not  
inserted (page 50).  
A character in a  
•The unit cannot support and display some  
characters which are entered using the  
folder or message  
name is displayed as supplied “Digital Voice Editor“ software.  
s“.  
Messages are not  
•Unless you sort messages using the supplied  
sorted in order of the “Digital Voice Editor“ software, messages are  
number of priority  
marks in a folder.  
sorted in the unit the same as the setting in the  
computer. Sort again in the order of the  
number of priority marks in the computer  
using the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“  
software.  
The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of memory  
displayed in the  
display window is  
shorter than that  
displayed in the  
supplied “Digital  
Voice Editor“  
for system operation. That amount is  
subtracted from the remaining time, which is  
the reason for the difference.  
software.  
The unit does not  
operate correctly.  
•Take out the batteries and insert them again  
(page 6).  
Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair  
work.  
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“ACCESS  
ERROR“  
•Remove and insert the “Memory Stick“ again. If  
this is displayed again, the inserted “Memory  
Stick“ needs to be formatted (page 47). Back up  
the data in the computer after checking the  
contents.  
•You set the alarm to play back a message at a date  
and time previously set on another message.  
Change the alarm setting.  
“ALREADY  
SET”  
•You set the alarm when the time is already past.  
Check it and set the appropriate date and time.  
“BACK DATE”  
•The Memory Stick slot cover is open. During  
operation, make sure to close it.  
“CLOSE MS  
SLOT COVER”  
•Messages have been set to “Read-only“ in the  
computer. You cannot edit or erase messages and  
folders including these “Read-only“ messages.  
Remove the check for “Read-only“ under  
“Properties“ of files that are opened by Windows  
Explorer.  
“FILE  
PROTECTED“  
•You cannot delete a folder when there is only one  
folder in the “Memory Stick”.  
“FOLDER  
ERASE  
PROHIBITED”  
•You cannot add a folder when there are the  
maximum number of folders. Erase some folders  
before adding.  
“FOLDER  
FULL“  
•Folders have been set to “Read-only“ in the  
computer. You cannot edit, erase, add messages,  
or move messages in these “Read-only“ folders.  
Remove the check for “Read-only“ under  
“Properties“ of folders that are opened by  
Windows Explorer.  
“FOLDER  
PROTECTED“  
•You cannot use the “Memory Stick” formatted  
with other devices . Use the FORMAT in the  
menu to format the “Memory Stick”.  
“FORMAT  
ERROR”  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
“LOW  
BATTERY“  
•Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new  
ones.  
“LOW DC-IN”/  
“HIGH DC-IN”  
•An AC power adaptor that is not compatible  
with the IC recorder is connected. Make sure to  
use the AC power adaptor for the IC recorder.  
“MEMORY  
STICK ERROR“  
•Insert the “Memory Stick“ again. After inserting,  
if this message is displayed again, the inserted  
“Memory Stick“ may be out of order.  
MEMORY  
STICK  
LOCKED“  
•The write-protect switch on the inserted  
“Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK“ (page 55). You  
cannot record, edit or format in this condition.  
Release the switch and insert the “Memory  
Stick“ again.  
“MOVE  
•The control key is at a position other than STOP  
although the unit stops. To proceed with the  
operations, make sure to slide the control key to  
STOP.  
CONTROL KEY  
TO STOP  
POSITION”  
“FULL”  
•Because there are already 999 messages in a  
folder or the remaining memory of the “Memory  
Stick” is short, you cannot record a message.  
Erase some messages before recording.  
•The remaining memory of the “Memory Stick” is  
too small. Erase some messages before recording  
(page 28).  
“NO MEMORY  
SPACE”  
•Insert the “Memory Stick“ again if already  
inserted.  
“NO MEMORY  
STICK“  
•The selected folder does not have any messages.  
You cannot set the alarm, etc. because of this.  
“NO  
MESSAGE“  
•If you do not set date and time, you cannot make  
alarm setting. To set date and time, see page 8.  
“PLEASE SET  
DATE&TIME”  
•The unit cannot play or erase the selected  
message because the file type is different.  
“UNKNOWN  
DATA“  
For the error messages of the “Digital Voice Editor”, please refer to the  
online Help files.  
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There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned  
below are not malfunctions of the unit.  
You cannot record  
messages up to the  
maximum  
•If you record messages in a mixture of ST, SP  
and LP modes, the recordable time varies from  
the maximum ST mode recording time to the  
maximum LP mode recording time.  
recording time.  
•There may be other formatted data (for  
example, images) in the inserted “Memory  
Stick“.  
•Due to the minimum recording unit, if the  
length of each message cannot be divided by  
the minimum recording unit, the remaining  
recording time may decrease by more than the  
total length of the messages.  
•The maximum recording time varies depending  
on the number of folders or messages.  
You cannot divide  
a message.  
•You cannot divide a message in a folder which  
has 999 messages.  
•Remaining memory of the inserted “Memory  
Stick“ is too short. If the amount of remaining  
memory is shorter than that of the minimum  
recording unit, you cannot divide a message.  
You cannot add a  
folder.  
•Remaining memory of the inserted “Memory  
Stick“ is too short. If the amount of remaining  
memory is shorter than that of the minimum  
recording unit, you cannot add a folder.  
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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.  
If the remaining recording time of the inserted “Memory Stick“ is less than  
that of the minimum recording unit, you cannot divide a message or create  
a folder in the “Memory Stick“.  
The minimum recording unit  
4 MB  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
2 seconds  
2 seconds  
2 seconds  
2 seconds  
2 seconds  
2 seconds  
4 seconds  
4 seconds  
8 seconds  
8 seconds  
8 seconds  
8 seconds  
11 seconds  
11 seconds  
22 seconds  
22 seconds  
22 seconds  
22 seconds  
About the maximum recording time and the maximum  
number of messages or folders  
A “Memory Stick“ saves not only recorded messages but also the  
information about division and the number of folders. Therefore, as the  
number of messages or folders increases, the amount of memory in the  
“Memory Stick“ decreases.  
The maximum recording time and the number of messages or folders  
varies depending on this.  
However, only in the case that you recorded up to the maximum recording  
time, you can divide a message into three parts and delete the unnecessary  
part in the message.  
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Specifications  
Recording media  
Recording time  
Frequency range  
“Memory Stick“, Monaural recording  
See page 12.  
ST: 60 Hz - 13,500 Hz  
SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz  
LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz  
Speaker  
Power output  
Input/Output  
approx. 28 mm (29  
350 mW  
• Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms ear  
receiver/headphones  
/
in.) dia.  
32  
• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)  
Plug in power  
Minimum input level: 0.7 mV 3 kilohms or  
lower impedance microphone  
• USB connector  
• DC IN 3V jack  
Playback speed control  
Power requirements  
Dimensions  
+100% to -50% (DPC)  
Two size AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC  
36.6x 112.3 x 21mm (1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x  
/32 in.)  
27  
(w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls)  
98 g (3.5 oz) (incl. batteries and a “Memory Stick“)  
“Memory Stick“(ICD-BM1: 16MB x 1/ICD-BM1PRO:  
16MB x 3)  
Mass  
Supplied accessories  
“Digital Voice Editor“ (CD-ROM) x 1  
Ear receiver x 1  
USB connecting cable x 1  
Carrying case x 1  
Clamp filter x 1  
Optional accessories  
Stereo ear receiver MDR-EX71/Active speaker  
SRS-T77/Electret condenser microphone  
ECM-DS70P, ECM-CS10/Audio connecting cable  
RK-134, RK-136/Memory Stick MSA-16AN (16 MB),  
MSA-32AN (32 MB), MSA-64AN (64 MB),  
MSA-128AN (128 MB)/PC Card Adaptor for  
Memory Stick MSAC-PC3/USB-compatible  
Memory Stick Reader/Writer MSAC-US70/  
AC power adaptor AC-E30HG  
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.  
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Index to Parts and ols  
Refer to the pages indicated in parenr details.  
Front  
1 MIC (microphone) (PLUG  
IN POWER) jack (18)  
2 i (headphones) jack (16, 19,  
21)  
qs Built-in microphone (14)  
qd NEW FILE button (15)  
qf OPR (operation) indicator  
(14, 21)  
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  
9 DIVIDE button (31)  
0 CANCEL button  
qz PRIORITY button (36)  
qg Jog lever .(review/fast  
backward)/> (cue/fast  
forward)  
qh Control key REC (record) /  
STOP/PLAY/B.SPACE  
qj DPC switch (22, 39)  
qk POWER ON/OFF switch (8,  
13)  
ql VOL (volume) +/– buttons  
(21)  
w; Speaker  
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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)  
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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.)  
1
2
Attach the clamp filter on one end of the cable.  
3
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Index  
A
F
“ACCESS“ message ................... 11  
Add, folders ................................ 33  
Add, priority .............................. 36  
Advanced VOR .......................... 16  
Alarm ........................................... 43  
Folder, adding/erasing............. 33  
Folder, labeling .......................... 38  
Folder, selecting .................. 13, 20  
Folder name ................................ 38  
Format ......................................... 47  
B
L
Battery life .....................................  
Beep ............................................. 51  
Built-in microphone .................. 14  
7
Labeling folders ......................... 38  
LP mode .......................... 7, 12, 50  
M
C
Maximum number of  
Connecting, computer .............. 52  
Connecting, external  
microphone ................................. 18  
Connecting, other equipment .. 19  
Counter display ......................... 26  
Cue ............................................... 22  
Current time display ................. 27  
messages .............................. 12, 62  
Maximum recording time .. 12, 62  
“Memory Stick”, format ........... 47  
“Memory Stick”, inserting ....... 10  
“Memory Stick“, notes on use ... 55  
“Memory Stick”, types .............. 11  
“Memory Stick“, write-protect  
switch .......................................... 55  
Menu............................................ 49  
Message, dividing...................... 31  
Message, erasing ........................ 28  
Message, moving ....................... 35  
Message, playback ..................... 20  
Message, recording.................... 12  
Message name display .............. 27  
Message number ................. 14, 20  
Microphone, built-in ................. 14  
Microphone, connecting ........... 18  
Microphone, external ................ 18  
Microphone sensitivity ...... 17, 24  
Minimum recording unit .......... 62  
Monitoring recording ................ 16  
Moving a message ..................... 35  
D
Digital Voice Editor ................... 52  
Display mode ............................. 26  
Display window ........................ 24  
Dividing a message ................... 31  
DPC  
(Digital Pitch Control) ........ 22, 39  
E
Easy search .......................... 23, 51  
Erase, folders .............................. 34  
Erase, messages .......................... 28  
Error messages ........................... 59  
External microphone ................. 18  
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Index (continued)  
N
S
NEW FILE ................................... 15  
Searching forward/backward . 22  
Setting the clock ...........................  
8
O
SP mode .......................... 7, 12, 50  
Specifications .............................. 63  
ST mode .......................... 7, 12, 50  
System limitations ..................... 61  
System requirements ................. 53  
OPR indicator ...................... 14, 21  
Overwrite recording........... 15, 41  
P
Playback ...................................... 20  
Playback speed........................... 39  
Plug in power ............................. 18  
POWER .................................. 8, 13  
Priority mark .............................. 36  
T
Troubleshooting ......................... 56  
Turning on power................. 8, 13  
U
R
USB cable .................................... 52  
Using the house current .............  
6
Recorded date and  
time display ................................ 26  
Recording .................................... 12  
Recording as a new message ... 15  
Recording mode .............. 7, 12, 50  
Recording with other  
V
VOR ............................................. 16  
equipment ................................... 19  
Remaining battery .......................  
7
Remaining memory ................... 17  
Remaining time display ............ 26  
Repeat playback .................. 23, 50  
Review .................................. 16, 22  
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paper using VOC (Volatile  
Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
Printed in Japan  

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