Sony ICD-BM1DR9 Operating Instructions - Page 12

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. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Starts recording at the end of Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 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. 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB ST* 10min. 20min. 40min. 1hr 25min. 2hr 50min. 5hr 50min. SP** 30min. 1hr 2hr 10min. 4hr 20min. 8hr 50min. 17hr 45min. LP*** 1hr 20min. 2hr 50min. 5hr 45min. 11hr 45min. 23hr 35min. 47hr 25min. Number 456 950 963 of Messages 1,016 1,016 1,016 *ST: High quality recording mode (hr: hours /min.: minutes) (stereo sound with an external stereo microphone not supplied) **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). 12GB