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Sony BM-87DST Marketing Operating Instructions Manual

Sony BM-87DST Marketing Operating Instructions Manual

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3-043-521-12 (1)
Dictator/Transcriber
BM-87DST

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. BM-87DST
Serial No.
BM-87DST
HU-80 (not supplied)
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. BM-87DST Serial No.
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the United States INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features ... 4 Precautions ... 5 Operation Flow Chart ... 6 Dictating ... 6 Transcribing ... 7 Location and Function of Controls ... 8 Preparation ... 10 Connecting the Power Source ... 10 Connecting the HU-80 Hand Control Unit ... 10 Connecting the Supplied Foot Control Unit.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features The Sony BM-87DST dictator/transcriber is designed to be used for both dictating and transcribing. As a dictator • The Sony HU-80 hand control unit (not supplied) remotely controls the BM-87DST dictator/transcriber. • Electronic index signal — “LTR” (letter=end of document) signal — can be recorded on a tape while the unit is set in the recording (dictating), telephone recording, stop or playback mode.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    • The supplied AC power adaptor becomes hot if it is connected to a wall outlet for a long period of time. However, this will not cause any mechanical problems. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

  • Page 6: Operation Flow Chart

    Operation Flow Chart For details, refer to the pages in z. : Necessary step : Optional step Dictating qd Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to a wall outlet. Connect the optional HU-80 hand control unit. q; Set the POWER switch to ON.

  • Page 7: Transcribing

    Transcribing qj Disconnect the HU-80 hand control unit (if it is connected). Connect the supplied foot control unit. 0 Set the POWER switch to ON. Insert the dictated cassette. qa Foot control unit (supplied) Set the TAPE SPEED selector to 2.4 or 4.8. qg Set the SPEAKER selector to BUILT-IN w;...

  • Page 8: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated in z. Eject button Press to eject the cassette. Built-in speaker POWER lamp Lights up when the POWER switch is set to ON. REC (record)/ERASE lamp qdwa Lights up while recording or erasing.
  • Page 9 VOLUME control TONE control REVERSE TIME control ql SPEED control qk Left side i jack qfw; CONTROL UNIT connector 0 STEREO PLAYBACK/AUTO STOP (OFF/ ON) selector qk SPEED CONTROL (OFF/ON) selector qk TAPE SPEED (2.4/4.8) selector qg POWER (OFF/ON) switch qa Rear TELEPHONE PICKUP jack wd SPEAKER (BUILT-IN/HAND)

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Connecting the Power Source Rear to the DC IN 9V jack Connecting the HU-80 Hand Control Unit (not supplied) For operation, refer to “Dictating” on page 13. This way Attaching the cradle Attach the cradle which is supplied to the HU-80 to the left or right side of the unit. Place the HU-80 hand control unit on the cradle while not in use.

  • Page 11: Inserting A Cassette

    Inserting a Cassette Take up any slack in the tape. Set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up. Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. Insert a cassette into the cassette holder with the side to be recorded or played back facing upward.
  • Page 12 • The use of cassettes whose running time is longer than 90 minutes (total time) are not advisable. • The letter A on the Sony cassette is embossed to help you distinguish that side of the cassette in a dimly lit area.

  • Page 13: Dictating

    Dictating To use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the HU-80 hand control unit (not supplied). For the connection instructions, see page 10. Operation Microphone DICT lamp (SEC button)* FWD SPACE button Function selector •DICT (dictating) •STOP •LISTEN •B.SPACE button Hand speaker...

  • Page 14: Useful Functions

    Dictating Useful Functions xLTR (letter) signal You can record electronic index signals on the tape with the HU-80 while the unit is set in the recording (dictating), telephone recording, stop or playback mode. LTR (letter=end of document) signal: Record at the end of each dictated material. When the Auto stop function (page 18) is activated (AUTO STOP:ON), the tape automatically stops at each index signal when it is rewound or fast forwarded.
  • Page 15 xQuick reviewing (playback) and correcting the dictated material You can easily play back the dictated material and correct it if necessary. Keep the function selector of the HU-80 pressed down toward B.SPACE to rewind the tape. Release the selector. Playback of the dictating begins. When the reviewing is completed, set the function selector to DICT to proceed with the dictating.

  • Page 16: Tips For A More Efficient Dictating

    Dictating Tips for a More Efficient Dictating Before you start dictating • Organize your thoughts. • Make notes or an outline of what you want to dictate. • Check that the cassette is erased. (See page 21.) When you start dictating •...

  • Page 17: Transcribing

    Transcribing To use the unit as a transcribing machine, connect the supplied foot control unit. For the connection instructions, see page 10. Operation Fast forward Rewind Foot control unit (supplied) Set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up. Insert the dictated cassette.

  • Page 18: Useful Functions

    Notes • E-INDEX signal of the Sony conventional models corresponds to the LTR signal of BM-87DST. • LTR signal and E-INDEX signal do not correspond to the cue signals used for the consumer type tape recorder.
  • Page 19 x Auto backspace function This function operates only when the supplied foot control unit is connected. With the use of the REVERSE TIME control, the tape is rewound a little each time it is stopped. Then, the last few recorded words can be reviewed when you resume playback. Adjust the REVERSE TIME control to determine the length of the tape to be rewound.

  • Page 20: Tips On Transcribing

    Transcribing x Tape transport operation BM-87DST Rewind Press the j REW button. Stop Press the s STOP button. Listen Press the G LISTEN button. Fast Press the J FF forward button. x Private listening Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i jack. The sound will be heard through the stereo headphones and the speaker will be disconnected.

  • Page 21: Erasing

    Erasing The recording can be erased rapidly. REC/ERASE Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing upward. Be sure not to rewind the tape after transcribing. The end section of the dictated material to be erased should be positioned at the recording head. Keep the z ERASE button pressed and then press the j REW button.

  • Page 22: Alarm System

    Alarm System The alarm system is activated in the following situations. Alarm system When you press a button, Beep When the unit shuts off, Beep (about 2 seconds) When the unit shuts off, Beep (about 0.5 second) Situation • No cassette is inserted. •...

  • Page 23: Telephone Recording

    Telephone Recording To record a telephone conversation, connect the telephone recording adaptor (not supplied)* to the TELEPHONE PICKUP jack. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of the telephone recording adaptor. Rear POWER REC/ERASE Set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the Heads To produce optimum sound, clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Disconnect the AC power adaptor. Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. Pull up the lid further to the direction of the arrow. Moisten a cotton swab or a soft cloth with alcohol and wipe the parts as shown above.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    (L channel for electronic index signals, R channel for sound signals) Tape speed 4.8 cm/s or 2.4 cm/s Fast winding time Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. with Sony Cassette DC-90 Frequency response 200 – 8,000 Hz (4.8 cm/s) 200 – 5,000 Hz (2.4 cm/s) Speaker Approx.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    • When the AUTO STOP selector is set to ON, — a cassette with electronic index signal recorded is used. — either a music cassette or a cassette which was not recorded with the Sony Professional Dictation Machine is used. t Set the AUTO STOP selector to OFF.
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