Sony BM-575A Operating Instructions - Page 1

3-800-079-22(1) MicrocassetteTM Dictator Operating Instructions BM-575 BM-577 Sony Corporation  1995 Printed in Japan Owner's Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located inside the tape holder. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony MicrocassetteTM Dictator. Some features are: •Simple operation with a slide-type function lever. •You can put electronic indexing marks on recording (BM-577 only). •Three BATT lamps (including the DICT/BATT lamp) indicate the battery condition step by step (BM-577 only). •VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system that starts and stops recording automatically in response to the sound, to save tapes and batteries. •Three-digit tape counter for indexing the tape contents. •FAST PB (fast playback) function that lets you listen to the tape with high speed. •LOCK switch prevents the unit from accidental operation. •Tape-end alarm sounds at the end of the tape. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for 2 models. The BM-577 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "BM-577 only." Operation Flow Chart Insert the batteries. √ Insert a cassette. √ Select the tape speed and microphone sensitivity. Set the TAPE COUNTER to 000. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the opposite direction of the arrow. Set the VOR switch to ON, if necessary. Start dictation with the built-in microphone. Record the electronic index signal to provide easy access of transcription. (BM-577 only) Use the FAST PB (fast playback) function to check the dictated material. Stop dictating. √ Eject the cassette. √ Hand the cassette to your secretary or transcriber without rewinding the tape. BM-575/577.E.3-800-079-2X.U/CA