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Sony BM-87DS Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 8

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REW

STOP

LISTEN

FF

Location and Function of Controls

For details, refer to the pages indicated in

z

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Eject button

Press to eject the cassette.

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.

Cassette holder

TAPE COUNTER

qd

RESET button

qd

Press to set the TAPE
COUNTER to zero

TEL REC (telephone recording) button

wd

z

ERASE button

wa

Tape operation buttons

j

REW (rewind) button

s

STOP button

J

FF (fast forward) button

G

LISTEN button

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Summary of Contents for BM-87DS

Page 1: ... 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 Model No BM 87DST Serial No HU 80 not supplied Dictator Transcriber BM 87DST BM 87DST ...

Page 2: ...ticular 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 outle...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...rms 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 As a transcriber Auto stop function quickly accesses the dictated material Auto backspace function with the REVERSE TIME control makes transcribing easy by enablin...

Page 5: ...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 pow...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...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 After transcribing stop the tape Release the pedal When the supplied foot control unit is used w 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 Adjust the starting point for playback with the use of...

Page 8: ... 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 Cassette holder TAPE COUNTER qd RESET button qd Press to set the TAPE COUNTER to zero TEL REC telephone recording button wd z ERASE button wa Tape operation buttons j REW rewind button s STOP button J FF fast forward button ...

Page 9: ...trol 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 switch qa Left side Rear i jack qfw CONTROL UNIT connector 0 DC IN 9V jack 0 TELEPHONE PICKUP jack wd ...

Page 10: ... and slide to secure it Connecting the Supplied Foot Control Unit For operation refer to Transcribing on page 17 Preparation Connecting the Power Source Rear Note on the AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied Do not use any other AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack AC power adaptor supplied to a wall outlet Polarity of the plug This way Not this way to the CONTROL UNIT connector...

Page 11: ...Set the POWER switch to ON The POWER lamp lights up 3 Press the eject button to open the cassette holder 4 Insert a cassette into the cassette holder with the side to be recorded or played back facing upward 5 Close the cassette holder Cassette POWER 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 12: ...son cassettes incorporate a safety device to prevent any accidental erasure When the small tabs at the rear of a cassette are broken off an interlock on the unit will be activated preventing recording To protect the recording on side A break off the tab of that side To protect the recording on side B break off the tab of that side To reuse a cassette for recording after the tabs have been removed ...

Page 13: ...R to zero 5 Set the function selector to DICT Recording starts Speak into the microphone The DICT lamp HU 80 lights up and REC ERASE lamp BM 87DST flickers when the microphone picks up the sound Microphone DICT lamp SEC button FWD SPACE button HU 80 not supplied The SEC button does not function with the BM 87DST POWER REC ERASE LTR button Hand speaker To stop the tape Set the function selector to ...

Page 14: ... the HU 80 Each time the button is pressed the LTR INDEX lamp BM 87DST lights up for about 3 seconds Notes The LTR signal should be recorded with the intervals of more than 6 seconds Playback sound is muted while the LTR signal is recorded However the recorded material will be protected While the LTR signal is being recorded with the SPEED CONTROL selector set to ON the tape will run at the normal...

Page 15: ... until the desired section is located xTape speed selector With the TAPE SPEED selector you can change the length of recording time on a cassette When the TAPE SPEED selector is set to 4 8 centimeters second you can record the normal length on a cassette i e 60 minutes using both sides of a 60 minute cassette When the TAPE SPEED selector is set to 2 4 centimeters second you can record double the n...

Page 16: ...e department phone number etc Indicate the type of dictating Memo letter etc Give transcribing instructions Type of stationery number of copies envelopes etc Specify distribution Name addresses etc During dictating Relax and speak clearly at normal speed Short sentences are best Include punctuation Spell difficult or unusual words Correct your mistakes Review and redictate See page 15 At the end o...

Page 17: ...o rewind the tape When the tape reaches the beginning of the dictated cassette a beep tone is heard and the unit automatically shuts off 7 Keep the right side of the pedal of the supplied foot control unit depressed to play back the tape 8 Adjust the VOLUME control and the TONE control Fast forward Rewind Listen Foot control unit supplied POWER To stop the tape Release the pedal of the supplied fo...

Page 18: ...y Professional Dictation Machine When the AUTO STOP selector is set to OFF the tape does not stop even if the electronic index signals have been previously recorded 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 Set the AUTO STOP selector to OF...

Page 19: ...seconds At 0 position the tape stops without being rewound at all Measured at some point near the middle of the tape The reverse time will vary in accordance with the remaining length of the tape Playback stops at this point Tape approx 5 seconds playback Next playback will start from this point Playback Tape playback Next playback will start from this point Set the REVERSE TIME control to the des...

Page 20: ...ips on Transcribing Before typing check the number of the dictated material and review the contents using the auto stop function Erase the tape when transcribing is finished BM 87DST Press the j REW button Press the s STOP button Press the G LISTEN button Press the J FF button HU 80 Keep the function selector pressed down toward B SPACE Set the function selector to STOP Set the function selector t...

Page 21: ...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 2 Keep the z ERASE button pressed and then press the j REW button The REC ERASE lamp lights up The section of the tape being rewound is erased To stop the tape Press the s STOP button 2 1 ...

Page 22: ...sette s safety tabs have been removed The end of the tape has been reached The tape is torn The LTR signal is detected while the tape is wound rapidly in the fast forward or rewind mode when the AUTO STOP selector is set to ON To release alarm system First release the button then Insert a cassette Insert a new cassette or cover the slot Rewind the tape Insert a new cassette The beep tone stops aft...

Page 23: ...EC button pressed for more than a second Telephone recording begins The REC ERASE lamp flickers when the telephone recording adaptor picks up the sound To stop the tape Press the s STOP button At the beginning of telephone recording The LTR signal is automatically recorded While the LTR signal is being recorded for about 3 seconds the unit cannot be stopped even though the s STOP button is pressed...

Page 24: ...direction of the arrow 4 Moisten a cotton swab or a soft cloth with alcohol and wipe the parts as shown above x Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine since they may damage the finish Cleaning the Heads Maintenance Record playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller Cotton swab...

Page 25: ...pprox 47 ohm CONTROL UNIT connector For HAND control unit or FOOT control unit Variablerangeofthetapespeed Fromapprox 20 to 50 Powerrequirements 9 V DC AC power adaptor 120 V AC 60 Hz Powerconsumption 14W withthesuppliedACpoweradaptor Dimensions Approx 200 70 245 mm w h d 7 7 8 2 7 8 9 3 4 in including projectingpartsandcontrols Mass Approx 1 2kg 2lb 11oz Suppliedaccessory ACpoweradaptor 1 Footcon...

Page 26: ...ublerecordingtime The tape stops in the rewind or fast forward mode and the beep tone is heard When the AUTO STOP selector is set to ON acassettewithelectronicindexsignalrecordedisused eitheramusiccassetteoracassettewhichwasnotrecordedwiththeSonyProfessionalDictation Machine is used t Set the AUTO STOP selector to OFF Theentiretapehasbeenwound Recording functions Dict Erase Telephone recording LTR...

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