Sony BM-577, BM-575 User Manual 2

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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