Sony BM-87DST User Manual

Dictator/Transcriber

BM-87DST

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Owner’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.

3-043-521-12 (1)

Model No. BM-87DST Serial No.

BM-87DST

HU-80 (not supplied)

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

INFORMATION

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. –Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Table of Contents

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. ................................................................................................................... 10

Inserting a Cassette .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Dictating................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Operation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Useful Functions .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Tips for a More Efficient Dictating .................................................................................................................................... 16

Transcribing............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Operation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Useful Functions .................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Tips on Transcribing............................................................................................................................................................ 20

Erasing...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Alarm System .......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Telephone Recording ............................................................................................................................................................. 23

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Cleaning the Heads ............................................................................................................................................................. 24

Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................................................................................................... 26

Features

The Sony BM-87DST dictator/transcriber is designed to be used for both dictating and transcribing.

As a dictator

• 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.

• Alarm sound informs a recording error.

• Recording of telephone calls can be performed with the use of the optional telephone recording adaptor.

• With the use of the supplied headphones, you can monitor the sound with the desired sound level during recording.

Dictating

HU-80 (not supplied)

As a transcriber

• Auto stop function quickly accesses the dictated material.

• Auto backspace function with the REVERSE TIME control makes transcribing easy by enabling the reviewing of the last recorded words each time the playback is resumed.

• Rapid erasing function with the z ERASE button and the j REW button.

Transcribing

Foot control unit (supplied)

Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 9 V DC. For the AC operation, use the AC power adaptor supplied with the unit. Do not use any other AC power adaptor as it may cause a malfunction of the unit.

• Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet when it will not be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the adaptor, pull it out by grasping the adaptor itself. Never pull it by the cord.

• Do not place the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent an internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit near materials (curtains, draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The supplied AC power adaptor becomes hot if it is connected to a wall outlet for a long period of time. 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.

Operation 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.

HU-80 (not supplied)

Insert a cassette. qa

Set the TAPE SPEED selector to 2.4 or 4.8. qg

Press the RESET button to set the TAPE COUNTER to zero.

Set the function selector of the HU-80 to DICT. Speak into the microphone.

For quick reviewing (playback) and correcting the dictated material

Keep the function selector of the HU-80 pressed down toward B. SPACE to rewind the tape unit the desired point on the tape is reached. Release the selector and playback of the dictating begins. When the reviewing is completed, set the function selector to DICT to proceed with the dictating.

Record the LTR signal at the end of each dictated material. qf

Set the function selector of the HU-80 to STOP.

Press the eject button to remove the cassette.

Hand the cassette to your secretary or transcriptionist.

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.

Foot control unit (supplied)

Insert the dictated cassette. qa

Set the TAPE SPEED selector to 2.4 or 4.8. qg

Set the SPEAKER selector to BUILT-IN w; or connect headphones. w;

Set the AUTO STOP selector to OFF. qk

Press the j REW button. When the beginning of the dictated cassette is reached, a beep tone is heard and the unit automatically shuts off.

Keep the right side of the pedal depressed. w; (When the supplied foot control unit is connected). or Press the G LISTEN button. w; (When the BM-87DST is used for operation.)

Adjust the VOLUME control and the TONE control.

Adjust the starting point for playback with the use of the REVERSE TIME control. (When the supplied foot control unit is used.) Set the SPEED CONTROL selector to ON and adjust the tape speed with the SPEED control. qk

After transcribing, stop the tape. Release the pedal. (When the supplied foot control unit is used.)

or Press the s STOP button. (When the G LISTEN button on the BM-87DST is pressed to play back the tape.) w;

Erase the tape.

Location and Function of Controls

For details, refer to the pages indicated in z.

Cassette holder

Eject button

Press to eject the cassette.

TAPE COUNTER qd

Built-in speaker

POWER lamp

Lights up when the POWER switch is set to ON.

REC (record)/ERASE lamp qdwa

Lights up while recording or erasing. Flickers when the microphone picks up sound.

LTR(letter)INDEX lamp qf

Lights up when the LTR signal is recorded.

TEL REC (telephone recording) button wd

RESET button qd

Press to set the TAPE COUNTER to zero

z ERASE button wa

Tape operation buttons

REW STOP LISTEN FF

j REW (rewind) button

s STOP button

J FF (fast forward) button

G LISTEN button

VOLUME control

TONE control

REVERSE TIME control ql

SPEED control qk

SPEAKER (BUILT-IN/HAND) selector w;

STEREO PLAYBACK/AUTO STOP (OFF/ ON) selector qk

TAPE SPEED (2.4/4.8) selector qg

POWER (OFF/ON) switch qa

Left side Rear

i jack qfw;

CONTROL UNIT connector 0

SPEED CONTROL (OFF/ON) selector qk

DC IN 9V jack 0

TELEPHONE PICKUP jack wd

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