features
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Standard Cassette System
uses easy to obtain, easy to store standard
cassettes for recording and playback convenience.
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Compatible with Double Speed Recorders
enables the user to transcribe
cassette tapes recorded at either the standard 4.8 cm/sec speed or half speed
2.4 cm/sec
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Compatible with Stereo and Mono Cassette Recorders
allows cassette
tapes recorded in either the monaural format or stereo format to be transcribed.
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Telephone Record Capability
allows for direct recording of telephone
conversations.
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3-Digit Tape Counter
gives a visible indication of tape elapsed for rapid access
when editing and shows amount of dictation on the tape.
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Fully Adjustable Automatic Backspace
begins playback prior to where it last
stopped, preventing lost dictation.
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Built-In Erase on Rewind
may be optionally activated to automatically erase
recordings while rewinding the cassette.
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Cassette Window
enables the user to view and confirm tape movement.
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Auto Motor Shut-Off
after approximately 3 minutes in Stop mode.
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3-Function Foot Control
lets the transcriber change mode from Play to rewind
to Fast Forward without removing hands from the keyboard.
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Speed/Tone/Volume Controls
are individual slider-type, front mounted, and
allow easy one-finger adjustment for transcribing convenience.
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Electronic Indexing
stops at electronic signals on the tape at selected points to
aid in locating particular recordings.
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End of Tape and No-Cassette Alarms
signal when the tape end is reached, or
if there is no cassette in the compartment.
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Auto Stop
stops the tape in Fast Forward and Rewind modes when
End-of-Document signals are reached.
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Built-In Playback Speaker
is useful when one or more persons wish to listen to
the recording without the need to wear earphones.
specifications
Recording System:
4-Track 2-Channel
Frequency Response:
200-8000Hz
Fast-Forward/Rewind Time:
Approx. 2 min 20 sec with DC-90 cassette
Output Power:
350mW at 10% THD
Power Requirements:
120V AC, 60Hz
Current Drain:
120mA
Speaker Unit:
2 1/4" (57mm) Dia.
Weight:
2 lbs 11 oz
Dimensions (WHD):
2 7/8" x 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" (70 x 200 x 245mm)
Supplied Accessories:
Foot Control
Listening Device
AC Adaptor
Optional Accessories:
Standard Cassettes
UPC Code:
0272425604990
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony is a
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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
BM-87DST
Transcribing Machine
®
Sony Electronics, Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated 2005-02-19
