Sony BM-87DST Operating Instructions

Sony BM-87DST - Cassette Recorder / Transcriber Manual

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  • Sony BM-87DST | Operating Instructions - Page 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
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    To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the United States installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 2
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    Functions ...14 Tips for a More Efficient Dictating ...16 Transcribing ...17 Operation ...17 Useful Functions ...18 Tips on Transcribing ...20 Erasing ...21 Alarm System ...22 Telephone Recording ...23 Maintenance ...24 Cleaning the Heads ...24 Specifications ...25 Troubleshooting Guide ...26 3
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    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
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    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. 5
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    is completed, set the function selector to DICT to proceed with the dictating. Record the LTR signal at the end of each dictated material. qf Set the function selector of the HU-80 to STOP. Press the eject button to remove the cassette. Hand the cassette to your secretary or transcriptionist. 6
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    . When the beginning of the dictated cassette is reached, a beep tone is heard and the unit automatically shuts off. Keep the right side of the pedal depressed. w; (When the supplied foot control unit is connected). or Press the G LISTEN button. w; (When the BM-87DST is used for operation.) Adjust
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    -in speaker POWER lamp Lights up when the POWER switch is set to ON. Cassette holder TAPE COUNTER qd RESET button qd Press to set the TAPE COUNTER to zero REC (record)/ERASE lamp qdwa Lights up while recording or erasing. Flickers when the microphone picks up sound. LTR(letter)INDEX lamp qf
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    VOLUME control TONE control REVERSE TIME control ql SPEED control qk Left side SPEAKER (BUILT-IN/HAND) selector w; 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 i jack qfw; CONTROL UNIT connector 0
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    Connecting the HU-80 Hand Control Unit (not supplied) For operation, refer to "Dictating" on page 13. This way Not this way to the CONTROL UNIT connector Right side Connecting the Supplied Foot Control Unit. For operation, refer to "Transcribing" on page 17. This way Not this way to
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    Inserting a Cassette 1 Cassette 3 POWER 5 4 2 1 Take up any slack in the tape. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up. 3 Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. 4 Insert a cassette into the cassette holder with the side to be recorded or played back facing upward. 5
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    on cassettes • Any standard cassette can be used, but the optional Sony leaderless cassette DC-60 or DC-90 is recommended. The use of a TYPE II (High position) or TYPE IV (metal) cassette is not advisable. • Choose a cassette of suitable length. The recording time on each side of these cassettes is
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    machine, connect the HU-80 hand control unit (not supplied). For the connection instructions, see page 10. Operation Microphone DICT lamp (SEC button)* POWER FWD SPACE button 5 Function selector •DICT (dictating) •STOP •LISTEN •B.SPACE * The SEC button does not function with the BM-87DST
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    when it is rewound or fast forwarded. Dictated material can be located without the user's having to listen to the entire tape. To record the LTR signal Press the LTR button on the HU-80. Each time the button is pressed, the LTR INDEX lamp (BM-87DST) lights up for about 3 seconds. LTR Notes
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    proceed with the dictating. 1 2 B.SPACE 3 LISTEN DICT To fast forward the tape, keep the FWD SPACE button of the HU-80 pressed until the desired section is located. FWD SPACE xTape speed selector With the TAPE SPEED selector, you can change the length of recording time on a cassette. When the
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    outline of what you want to dictate. • Check that the cassette is erased. (See page 21.) When you start dictating • Identify yourself. (Name, department, phone number, etc.) • Indicate the type of dictating. (Memo, letter, etc.) • Give transcribing instructions. (Type of stationery, number of copies
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    as a transcribing machine, connect the supplied foot control unit. For the connection instructions, see page 10. Operation Fast forward 2 POWER 8 Rewind 7 6 Listen Foot control unit (supplied) 13 54 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Insert the dictated cassette. (See
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    of BM-87DST. • LTR signal and E-INDEX signal do not correspond to the cue signals used for the consumer type tape recorder. • Set the AUTO STOP selector to OFF to transcribe either a music cassette or a cassette which has not been recorded with the Sony Professional Dictation Machine, otherwise
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    recorded words can be reviewed when you resume playback. Adjust the REVERSE TIME control to determine the length of the tape to be rewound. At "9" position, the tape is rewound so that the dictated and keep the right side of the pedal of the supplied foot control unit depressed to play back the
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    Transcribing x Tape transport operation Rewind Stop Listen Fast forward BM-87DST Press the j REW button. Press the s STOP button. foot control unit Keep the left side of the pedal depressed. Release the pedal. Keep the right side of the pedal depressed. Keep the top center of the pedal depressed
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    can be erased rapidly. 1 REC/ERASE 2 s STOP 1 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. 2 Keep the z ERASE button pressed and then
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    the slot. When the unit shuts off, Beep •The end of the tape has been reached. •The tape is torn. Rewind the tape. Insert a new cassette. (about 2 seconds) When the unit shuts off, Beep (about 0.5 second) The LTR signal is detected while the tape is wound rapidly (in the fast forward
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    . For further details, refer to the instruction manual of the telephone recording adaptor. Rear to the TELEPHONE PICKUP jack Telephone Recording Adaptor (not supplied) 42 POWER REC/ERASE 13 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 11.) 3 Set the TAPE
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    , clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. 1 2 3 4 approx. 90˚ Record/playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller Cotton swab 1 Disconnect the AC power adaptor. 2 Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. 3 Pull up the lid further to the direction of the arrow. 4 Moisten
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    and controls Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 11 oz.) Supplied accessory AC power adaptor (1) Foot control unit (1) Stereo Headphones (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The BM-87DST cannot be used with the Microcassette adaptor MA-50. Your dealer may not handle
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    Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem occur, conduct the following simple tests to determine whether or not servicing is required. If the problem persists after you have conducted these tests, consult the nearest Sony Dictation Systems dealer. The unit does not operate. • The AC power adaptor is
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© 2000 Sony Corporation
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.
HU-80 (not supplied)
Dictator/Transcriber
BM-87DST
BM-87DST