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- Page 1 3-757-398-32(1) Microcassette Dictator/Transcriber Operating Instructions BM-850D BM-850T 1996 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual ... -
Page 3: About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for the BM-850D and BM-850T. Before you start, please check your model number. The main unit is the BM-850 for both the BM-850D and the BM-850T. You can use the BM-850D as a dictator since the BM-850D is supplied with... -
Page 4: Operation Flow Chart
Operation Flow Chart For details, refer to the pages in ( ). : Necessary step Dictation (BM-850D) Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to an AC outlet (6). Connect the hand control unit (6). Set POWER to ON. - Page 5 Transcription (BM-850T) Disconnect the hand control unit. Connect the foot control unit (6). Set POWER to ON. Insert the cassette (7). Set SPEAKER to BUILT-IN or connect earphones. Press AUTO STOP to make the Set TAPE SPEED. Press REW. When the tape reaches the beginning of the dictated material, a beep tone is heard and the unit automatically shuts off (12).
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Page 6: Setting Up
Setting Up Rear to DC IN 9 V Connecting the Hand Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850D only) For operation, refer to “Dictation” on page 8. to CONTROL UNIT Attaching the cradle Attach the cradle to the left or right side of the unit. Place the hand control unit on the cradle while not in use. - Page 7 Cassette Insertion Notes on the Microcassette This unit uses only standard Microcassettes. To protect cassettes from accidental Non standard cassettes cannot be erasure used because their “L” dimension When a recording is made, the previous (see illustration) is different. recording is automatically erased. Only standard To prevent erasure, break the cassette tabs.
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Page 8: Operations
Dictation You need the BM-850D or, if your model is BM-850T, the hand control unit. To use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. For connection, see page 6. Tips for More Efficient Dictation Before you start dictation •... - Page 9 Digital Counter While Dictating 1 The LTR (end of letter) counter: Reference for the number of the LTR 2 Tape counter: Numerical reference for recording and listening. 3 The SEC (special instructions to secretary) counter: Reference for the To set the digital counter to zero We recommend that you press the RESET button before starting dictation.
- Page 10 A 120-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC- 60BM Microcassette. Monitoring while dictating The recording can be monitored through earphones. Connect a Sony DE- 45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack located on the left side of the unit. Adjust VOLUME if required.
- Page 11 Quick reviewing (playback)/correcting the dictated material You can easily listen to the dictated material and correct it if required. Keep the function selector of the hand control unit pressed down toward B. SPACE to rewind the tape. Release the selector. Playback of the dictation begins.
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Page 12: Transcription
Transcription You need the BM-850T or, if your model is BM-850D the foot control unit. To use the unit as a transcribing machine, connect the foot control unit. For connection, see page 6. Tips on Transcription • Before typing, check the number... - Page 13 (document) and SEC (special instruction) counters increase or decrease Notes and “LTR” or “SEC” blinks when an LTR or SEC signal is detected, but the • E-INDEX signal of the Sony conventional models BM-577 tape does not stop. and so on corresponds to the LTR signal of the model BM-850.
- Page 14 • When a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890, etc.) is played back or wound rapidly (in fast forward...
- Page 15 SPEAKER selector to BUILT-IN or HAND. Transcribing a Cassette Recorded with a Dictator Other Than Sony’s If you transcribe a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine, set the unit to the Electronic “Index OFF” mode. Notes In the tape stop mode, keep both RESET and STOP pressed for more •...
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Page 16: Erasing
Erasing The recording can be erased rapidly. Operations REC/ERASE p STOP Insert the cassette with the side to be erased up. (See page Be sure not to rewind the tape after transcribing. The end portion of the dictated material to be erased should be positioned at the recording head. -
Page 17: Telephone Recording
Telephone Recording To record telephone conversation, connect the optional TL-4 telephone recording adaptor* to the TELEPHONE PICKUP jack. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of the BM-850 telephone recording adaptor. * The TL-4 cannot be used on some telephones. to TELEPHONE PICKUP At the beginning of... -
Page 18: Example Of Dictation And Transcription
Example of Dictation and Transcription Example of Dictation Set the function selector of the hand control unit to DICT. Press SEC. “This is a letter. Type it up and send it by express.” “Today’s date is July 4, 1996. This letter is for Mr. Alan R. Jefferson Pyrene House, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7AT, U.K. - Page 19 Mr. Alan R. Jefferson Pyrene House, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW 16 7AT, U.K. Dear Sir, We received your order for POI-L-5049-D3581, quantity 270,000 today. Shipment can be made within two weeks by Air. Please accept our thanks for your order. Faithfully yours, John S.
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Page 20: Additional Information
The reverse time of the auto backspace function is not correct. • A cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890 etc.) is played back in the Electronic “Index ON” mode. (See page 15.) •... -
Page 21: Alarm System
Alarm System An alarm sounds and an indication appears on the display window in the following situations. Alarm system Situation When you press a button. • No cassette is inserted. m A beep is heard and † • The cassette’s safety tabs have been blinks. -
Page 22: Specifications
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) Accessories supplied AC power adaptor (1) Hand control unit (1, BM-850D only) Cradle for the hand control unit (1, BM-850D only) Foot control unit (1, BM-850T only) Earphone (1, BM-850T only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 23: Location And Function Of Controls
Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ). !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ !• !ª @º @¡ Left side @™ @£ Rear @¢ @∞ 1 Eject button Press to eject the cassette. 2 Display window (Back cover) 3 Built-in speaker 4 REC (record)/ERASE lamp (8, 16) 5 POWER switch... - Page 24 • It may be difficult to read the liquid crystal counter display due to the watching angle. • If you play back a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine, set the unit to the Electronic “Index OFF” mode (see page 15).