Sony BM-575A User Manual

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.______________________

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."

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.

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.

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Stop dictating.

√

Eject the cassette.

√

Hand the cassette to your secretary or transcriber without
rewinding the tape.

z Getting Started

Preparing a Power Source

Choose one of the following power sources

Rechargeable Battery

Charging the battery with the unit (BM-577 only)

Dry Batteries

Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.

1

2

R03 (size AAA) batteries

1 Open the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries.

When to replace the batteries

For BM-575:
Replace the batteries with new
ones when the DICT/BATT lamp
dims.

For BM-577:
Replace the batteries with new ones
when the DICT/BATT lamp of
the BATT lamps dims.

When batteries
are new

Light

DICT/
BATT

DICT/
BATT

DC IN 3V

BP-43

1 Insert the BP-43 rechargeable battery (not supplied) into the

battery compartment with the nameplate side down.

2 Set the unit to stop mode, and connect the AC-E30HG AC

power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack and to the
wall outlet.

3 Unplug the AC power adaptor from the unit and the wall outlet

after about five hours.

Battery life

You can operate the unit for approx. 1.5 hours with a fully charged
battery.

House Current

DC IN 3V

Use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Connect the
adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack and to a wall outlet. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

When batteries
have been used
for a while

Light

When batteries
become weak

Lights

Notes on the DICT/BATT lamp

•BM-577 only: In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable
batteries, only the DICT/BATT ( ) and BATT ( ) lamps will light
even though the batteries have been fully charged.

•After the batteries have been used for a while, the DICT/BATT lamp may
flicker with the playback sound when you turn up the volume; however,
this does not mean that you need to change the batteries.

•The unit will play back normally for a while even after the DICT/BATT
lamp dims. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. If you do
not, subsequent recording will not be done correctly.

Notes on batteries

•Do not charge a dry battery.

•Do not use a new battery with an old one.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

•When you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to

avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

•Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is
connected.

Inserting a Cassette

Before inserting the cassette, take up any slack in the tape with a
thick pencil.

EJECT

Use only standard Microcassettes with this unit.

Non-standard microcassettes cannot be used because their "L"
dimension (see illustration) is different.

Only standard
Microcassettes have
a small indentation
on side A.

L
About
5 mm

L
About

2.5 mm

Non-standardStandard

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