Sony ICD-BM1 Specification Guide
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Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking™ Preferred Voice to Print Software
to easily convert your recorded files into text
to easily convert your recorded files into text
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Slide Switch Control Operation allows for one-button operation of all major
functions of the recording device
functions of the recording device
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High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body increased body size
provides a more comfortable fit in the hand and lightweight to hold
provides a more comfortable fit in the hand and lightweight to hold
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Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 16MB Memory
Stick records all dictation on small, compact, high capacity Memory Stick®, and
allows recorded cards to be readily distributed for processing; Memory Stick®
media cards 8MB to 128MB can be inserted into the unit for different
applications
Stick records all dictation on small, compact, high capacity Memory Stick®, and
allows recorded cards to be readily distributed for processing; Memory Stick®
media cards 8MB to 128MB can be inserted into the unit for different
applications
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Up to 347 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 16MB Memory Stick®
Media offers the option of up to 5 hours 47 minutes recording time on the
supplied 16MB Memory Stick which may be recorded over and used again
Media offers the option of up to 5 hours 47 minutes recording time on the
supplied 16MB Memory Stick which may be recorded over and used again
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USB Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC via USB port
on a PC
on a PC
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Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC Specific folders
automatically send its contents to a desired location on your PC
automatically send its contents to a desired location on your PC
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High Quality Sound-"New LPEC™ CODEC"-16KHZ Sampling Rate with
improved frequency response ensures excellent recorded sound clarity
improved frequency response ensures excellent recorded sound clarity
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Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo-41 Minutes, SP-130 Minutes, LP-347
Minutes allows different levels of recording for different situations
Minutes allows different levels of recording for different situations
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Overwrite (Correction) Function allows the user to rewind to a location and
re-dictate from the last correct word
re-dictate from the last correct word
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Digital Pitch Control allows recordings to be heard at slower than normal
speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing or editing, or faster than normal
to move quickly to a desired portion
speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing or editing, or faster than normal
to move quickly to a desired portion
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Voice E-Mail Function using the supplied digital voice editor software lets you
easily send audible e-mail with an attached file
easily send audible e-mail with an attached file
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Up to 340 Message Folders for Dictation provide separate message areas for
different applications such as business memos or personal reminders, for better
organization and faster access
different applications such as business memos or personal reminders, for better
organization and faster access
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Full Function LCD Display shows number of messages recorded, recording
length, date, time, and battery power remaining
length, date, time, and battery power remaining
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Incremental Rewind (Easy Search) is the equivalent of tape Fast Rewind but
without returning all the way to the beginning of each recording, to help locate
specific passages
without returning all the way to the beginning of each recording, to help locate
specific passages
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Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) stops the recording
during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins recording again
without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital buffer
during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins recording again
without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital buffer
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Built-In Microphone for extra convenience, eliminates the need for an external
microphone
microphone
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Built-In Playback Speaker for monitoring playback of recordings
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Battery Strength LCD provides a visible signal when battery strength is low
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On/Off Switch allows you to control the power by switching on or off
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Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity enables the unit to record different situations, from group
meeting to individuals, more effectively
meeting to individuals, more effectively
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Stereo Earphone and Microphone Jacks allows listening through earphones
for privacy or transcription and the stereo mic jack allows connection of an
external microphone
for privacy or transcription and the stereo mic jack allows connection of an
external microphone
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LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play) indicates Red when unit is
recording, Green when in playback mode
recording, Green when in playback mode
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Includes Carrying Case to protect the device and make it more portable
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Microsoft® Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP Compatible
specifications
Recording Media: Removable Memory Stick® Media 16MB
Channel Separation: Mono/stereo
Recording Format: ST (41 Minutes), SP (2 Hours 10 Minutes), LP (5 Hours 34 Minutes)
LED: Record: Red; Play: Green
Input(s): DC-in Jack, Microphone Jack
Output(s): USB Port for PC Connectivity, Earphone Jack
Battery Life (Approx.): Record: ST/SP/LP 10 Hours
Power Requirements: DC 3V with "AAA" x 2 Battery
Speaker Unit: 1 1/4" (32mm) dia.
Weight: 3.5 oz. (180g) with battery
Dimensions (WHD): 1 3/4" x 4 15/16" x 3/4" (44 x 124 x 19mm)
Supplied Accessories: Dragon NaturallySpeaking™ Preferred Voice to Print Software
PC Download Software
Carrying Case
Earphone MDR-ED228LP
USB Cable RK-G136
Carrying Case
Earphone MDR-ED228LP
USB Cable RK-G136
UPC Code: 0272422523870
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Memory
Stick and LPEC are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dragon Systems and Dragon Naturally
Speaking are trademark of Scansoft inc.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Memory
Stick and LPEC are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dragon Systems and Dragon Naturally
Speaking are trademark of Scansoft inc.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
ICD-BM1VTP
Memory Stick® Digital Voice Recorder
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Last Updated 2005-02-04