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Dict at or/Transcriber
BM -87DST
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Ow ner'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 Ow ner’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 INFORM ATION 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Cont ent s 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
Feat ures The Sony BM -87DST dictator/ transcriber is designed to be used for both dictating and transcribing. As a dict at or • 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
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. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/... -
Page 6: Operation Flow Chart
Operat ion 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 cont rol 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
Locat ion and Funct ion of Cont rols For details, refer to the pages indicated in z. Cassette holder Eject button TAPE COUNTER qd Press to eject the cassette. RESET button qd Built-in speaker Press to set the TAPE COUNTER to zero POWER lamp Lights up when the POWER switch is set to ON. - Page 9 VOLUM E control TONE control REVERSE TIM E control ql SPEED control qk 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) sw itch qa Left side Rear i jack qfw;...
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Page 10: Preparation
Preparat ion Connecting the Pow er Source Note on the AC pow er adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (supplied). Do not use any other Rear AC power adaptor. AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack (supplied) Polarity of the plug Connecting the HU-80 Hand Control Unit (not supplied) -
Page 11: Inserting A Cassette
Inserting a Cassette Cassette POWER Take up any slack in the tape. Set the POWER sw itch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up. Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. Insert a cassette into the cassette holder w ith the side to be recorded or played back facing upw ard. - 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.
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Page 13: 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 * The SEC button does not function w ith the BM -87DST. M icrophone DICT lam p POWER... -
Page 14: Useful Functions
Dict at ing Useful Functions xLTR (let t er) 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 review ing (playback) and correct ing t he dict at ed m at erial 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.
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Page 16: Tips For A More Efficient Dictating
Dict at ing Tips for a M ore 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 POWER Fast forw ard Rew ind Listen Foot control unit (supplied) Set the POWER sw itch to ON. The POWER lamp lights up. -
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 Aut o backspace f unct ion 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.
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Page 20: Tips On Transcribing
Transcribing x Tape t ransport operat ion BM -87DST HU-80 Supplied foot control unit Rew ind Press the j Keep the function selector Keep the left side of the pedal REW button. pressed down toward B. depressed. SPACE. Stop Press the s STOP Set the function selector to Release the pedal. -
Page 21: Erasing
Erasing The recording can be erased rapidly. REC/ ERASE s STOP Insert the cassette w ith the side to be erased facing upw ard. 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 Syst em The alarm system is activated in the following situations. Alarm system Situation To release alarm system When you press a • No cassette is inserted. First, release the button, then button, • The cassette’s safety tabs have •... -
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. to the TELEPHONE PICKUP jack Rear Telephone Recording Adaptor (not supplied) POWER REC/ ERASE Set the POWER sw itch to ON. -
Page 24: Maintenance
M aint enance Cleaning the Heads To produce optimum sound, clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. approx. 90˚ Capstan Record/playback head Pinch roller Cotton swab Erase head Disconnect the AC pow er adaptor. Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. Pull up the lid further to the direction of the arrow . -
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. - Page 27 Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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