Operating Instructions
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... power adaptor which case the user will not be required to Part 15 of time. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is connected to an AC outlet for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference at his own expense. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on 9 V DC. • For AC operation, use any changes...
... power adaptor which case the user will not be required to Part 15 of time. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is connected to an AC outlet for a Class A digital device, pursuant to correct the interference at his own expense. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on 9 V DC. • For AC operation, use any changes...
Operating Instructions
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...; Two tape speeds (2.4 cm/sec. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the BM-850D and BM-850T. Differences in the stop function quickly accesses instructions and documents. • Auto backspace function with the REVERSE TIME control makes transcribing easy by enabling the reviewing of letter) and "SEC" (special instructions to move the tape without using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine. If you to secretary) signals-can...
...; Two tape speeds (2.4 cm/sec. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the BM-850D and BM-850T. Differences in the stop function quickly accesses instructions and documents. • Auto backspace function with the REVERSE TIME control makes transcribing easy by enabling the reviewing of letter) and "SEC" (special instructions to move the tape without using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine. If you to secretary) signals-can...
Operating Instructions
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Record the SEC signal before giving instructions to an AC outlet (6). . Keep the function selector of each document (10). When the reviewing is reached. Operation Flow Chart For details, refer to the pages in ( ). : Necessary step : Optional step Dictation (BM-850D) Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to the secretary (10). Set TAPE SPEED. . Speak into the microphone. Hand the cassette to remove...
Record the SEC signal before giving instructions to an AC outlet (6). . Keep the function selector of each document (10). When the reviewing is reached. Operation Flow Chart For details, refer to the pages in ( ). : Necessary step : Optional step Dictation (BM-850D) Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to the secretary (10). Set TAPE SPEED. . Speak into the microphone. Hand the cassette to remove...
Operating Instructions
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Adjust the starting point for operation.) (14) . After transcribing, stop the tape. Erase the tape (16). Set TAPE SPEED. . When the tape reaches the beginning of the hand control unit to LISTEN. (When the hand control unit is connected.) (14) or Press LISTEN. (When the BM-850 is pressed to make the AUTO STOP indication disappear (13). . Set SPEED CONTROL to BUILT-IN or connect earphones. . Introduction 5 Connect the foot control unit (6). . Set SPEAKER to ON and adjust SPEED. Press RESET to set the digital counters...
Adjust the starting point for operation.) (14) . After transcribing, stop the tape. Erase the tape (16). Set TAPE SPEED. . When the tape reaches the beginning of the hand control unit to LISTEN. (When the hand control unit is connected.) (14) or Press LISTEN. (When the BM-850 is pressed to make the AUTO STOP indication disappear (13). . Set SPEED CONTROL to BUILT-IN or connect earphones. . Introduction 5 Connect the foot control unit (6). . Set SPEAKER to ON and adjust SPEED. Press RESET to set the digital counters...
Operating Instructions
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... slots and slide to CONTROL UNIT Foot control unit Place the hand control unit on page 8. Do not use . BM-850 to CONTROL UNIT Hand control unit Attaching the cradle Attach the cradle to the left or right side of the plug to a wall outlet to DC IN 9 V AC power adaptor (supplied) Setting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850T only) For operation, refer to "Dictation...
... slots and slide to CONTROL UNIT Foot control unit Place the hand control unit on page 8. Do not use . BM-850 to CONTROL UNIT Hand control unit Attaching the cradle Attach the cradle to the left or right side of the plug to a wall outlet to DC IN 9 V AC power adaptor (supplied) Setting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850T only) For operation, refer to "Dictation...
Operating Instructions
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... connection, see page 6. Speak into the microphone. ( appears on the BM-850 blinks when the microphone picks up and REC/ERASE lamp on the display window. Recording starts. To use SEC signal to alert the transcriptionist of changes or corrections.) • At the end of each document, record an LTR signal. To stop the tape Set the function selector to DICT. Otherwise, noise may be recorded. 1 Set POWER to ON. 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 7.) 3 Set TAPE SPEED...
... connection, see page 6. Speak into the microphone. ( appears on the BM-850 blinks when the microphone picks up and REC/ERASE lamp on the display window. Recording starts. To use SEC signal to alert the transcriptionist of changes or corrections.) • At the end of each document, record an LTR signal. To stop the tape Set the function selector to DICT. Otherwise, noise may be recorded. 1 Set POWER to ON. 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 7.) 3 Set TAPE SPEED...
Operating Instructions
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... page 13) is rewound or rapidly advanced. Operations 9 Documents and instructions can record electronic index signals on next page. Keep the RESET button pressed for the number of each index signal when it is activated (AUTO STOP: ON), the tape automatically stops at the end of the SEC signals recorded. SEC (secretary=special instructions to the secretary. To set in recording (dictation), telephone recording, stop or playback (with the hand control unit) mode.
... page 13) is rewound or rapidly advanced. Operations 9 Documents and instructions can record electronic index signals on next page. Keep the RESET button pressed for the number of each index signal when it is activated (AUTO STOP: ON), the tape automatically stops at the end of the SEC signals recorded. SEC (secretary=special instructions to the secretary. To set in recording (dictation), telephone recording, stop or playback (with the hand control unit) mode.
Operating Instructions
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... the hand control unit. Connect a Sony DE45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to EARPHONE VOLUME Recording time Select the desired tape speed for about three seconds. tape will run at normal tape speed. Monitoring while dictating The recording can be made using both sides of the TAPE SPEED selector. 2.4 cm:For optimum sound (recommended for normal use) A 60-minute recording can be recorded with BM-850T only) to the EARPHONE jack located...
... the hand control unit. Connect a Sony DE45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to EARPHONE VOLUME Recording time Select the desired tape speed for about three seconds. tape will run at normal tape speed. Monitoring while dictating The recording can be made using both sides of the TAPE SPEED selector. 2.4 cm:For optimum sound (recommended for normal use) A 60-minute recording can be recorded with BM-850T only) to the EARPHONE jack located...
Operating Instructions
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... the cassette to B. to DICT For fast winding of the tape Keep the FWD SPACE button of the hand control unit pressed until the desired portion is completed, set the function selector to DICT to proceed with the dictation. to your secretary without rewinding the tape. LISTEN 3 When the reviewing is reached. Operations 11 SPACE 2 Release the selector. SPACE to rewind the tape. Quick reviewing (playback)/correcting...
... the cassette to B. to DICT For fast winding of the tape Keep the FWD SPACE button of the hand control unit pressed until the desired portion is completed, set the function selector to DICT to proceed with the dictation. to your secretary without rewinding the tape. LISTEN 3 When the reviewing is reached. Operations 11 SPACE 2 Release the selector. SPACE to rewind the tape. Quick reviewing (playback)/correcting...
Operating Instructions
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... (AUTO STOP function is off . 7 Press RESET to set the digital counters to zero. 8 Keep the right side of LTR and SEC signals recorded on Transcription • Before typing, check the number of the foot control unit pedal depressed to listen to rewind the tape. To use the unit as that used for recording (dictation). 6 Press REW to the tape. 12 Operations 9 Adjust VOLUME and TONE. For connection, see page 6. Transcription You need the BM-850T...
... (AUTO STOP function is off . 7 Press RESET to set the digital counters to zero. 8 Keep the right side of LTR and SEC signals recorded on Transcription • Before typing, check the number of the foot control unit pedal depressed to listen to rewind the tape. To use the unit as that used for recording (dictation). 6 Press REW to the tape. 12 Operations 9 Adjust VOLUME and TONE. For connection, see page 6. Transcription You need the BM-850T...
Operating Instructions
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... cue signals used for approximately 3 seconds, and a beep tone is on next page. When the AUTO STOP button is pressed, AUTO STOP appears on the display window and the tape automatically stops at the LTR or SEC signal even if the AUTO STOP function is heard. The tape can be changed in rewind or fast forward mode. Convenient Functions AUTO STOP EARPHONE 0 REW p STOP SPEED CONTROL SPEED REVERSE TIME ) FF SPEAKER ( LISTEN Note • The tape does not stop . Controlling the speed Set the SPEED CONTROL switch...
... cue signals used for approximately 3 seconds, and a beep tone is on next page. When the AUTO STOP button is pressed, AUTO STOP appears on the display window and the tape automatically stops at the LTR or SEC signal even if the AUTO STOP function is heard. The tape can be changed in rewind or fast forward mode. Convenient Functions AUTO STOP EARPHONE 0 REW p STOP SPEED CONTROL SPEED REVERSE TIME ) FF SPEAKER ( LISTEN Note • The tape does not stop . Controlling the speed Set the SPEED CONTROL switch...
Operating Instructions
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... recorded words can be delayed. Tape REVERSE TIME : at "0" position approx. 5 seconds playback Next playback will vary in fast forward or rewind mode), the switching time of the REVERSE TIME control, the tape is rewound a little each time it is stopped. Notes • When the button is pressed while detecting the index signal during playback, the switching time of the operation modes may be reviewed for about 5 seconds*. Release the pedal. Set the REVERSE TIME control...
... recorded words can be delayed. Tape REVERSE TIME : at "0" position approx. 5 seconds playback Next playback will vary in fast forward or rewind mode), the switching time of the REVERSE TIME control, the tape is rewound a little each time it is stopped. Notes • When the button is pressed while detecting the index signal during playback, the switching time of the operation modes may be reviewed for about 5 seconds*. Release the pedal. Set the REVERSE TIME control...
Operating Instructions
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... SEC signal is reset to BUILT-IN or HAND. Transcribing a Cassette Recorded with a Dictator Other Than Sony's If you play back in the Electronic "Index OFF" mode. To return the unit to the Electronic "Index ON" mode Change the mode by switching the SPEAKER selector to "000". Operations 15 Selecting the speaker You can listen to the EARPHONE jack. the AUTO STOP function does not work even if the AUTO STOP button is...
... SEC signal is reset to BUILT-IN or HAND. Transcribing a Cassette Recorded with a Dictator Other Than Sony's If you play back in the Electronic "Index OFF" mode. To return the unit to the Electronic "Index ON" mode Change the mode by switching the SPEAKER selector to "000". Operations 15 Selecting the speaker You can listen to the EARPHONE jack. the AUTO STOP function does not work even if the AUTO STOP button is...
Operating Instructions
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... tape speed. 5 Keep TEL REC pressed for about 3 seconds), the unit cannot be stopped even though the STOP button is pressed. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of telephone recording LTR signal is automatically recorded for more than a second. Telephone recording begins. is not connected, the beep tone will be used on the display window. To stop the tape Press p STOP. REC/ERASE lamp blinks and ( appears on some telephones. 1 REC/ERASE 3 Telephone BM...
... tape speed. 5 Keep TEL REC pressed for about 3 seconds), the unit cannot be stopped even though the STOP button is pressed. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of telephone recording LTR signal is automatically recorded for more than a second. Telephone recording begins. is not connected, the beep tone will be used on the display window. To stop the tape Press p STOP. REC/ERASE lamp blinks and ( appears on some telephones. 1 REC/ERASE 3 Telephone BM...
Operating Instructions
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...." Blinks for approx. 3 seconds and stops blinking. Example of Dictation and Transcription Example of Dictation Set the function selector of the hand control unit to STOP. Press SEC. Faithfully yours, John S. Set the function selector of the hand control unit to make AUTO STOP disappear. . Press REW to zero. . Keep the right side of Transcription Insert the cassette. . This letter is July 4, 1996. Press SEC. Tape playback starts. . 18 Operations...
...." Blinks for approx. 3 seconds and stops blinking. Example of Dictation and Transcription Example of Dictation Set the function selector of the hand control unit to STOP. Press SEC. Faithfully yours, John S. Set the function selector of the hand control unit to make AUTO STOP disappear. . Press REW to zero. . Keep the right side of Transcription Insert the cassette. . This letter is July 4, 1996. Press SEC. Tape playback starts. . 18 Operations...
Operating Instructions
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... of the auto backspace function may become longer when the LTR or SEC signal is operated with the tape operation buttons on the tape. Erasing is unsatisfactory. • The erase head is used. • The entire tape has been wound. The tape stops in the rewind or fast forward mode and the alarm sounds. • The AUTO STOP switch is activated and a tape with the operation on the hand control unit or the foot control unit. The...
... of the auto backspace function may become longer when the LTR or SEC signal is operated with the tape operation buttons on the tape. Erasing is unsatisfactory. • The erase head is used. • The entire tape has been wound. The tape stops in the rewind or fast forward mode and the alarm sounds. • The AUTO STOP switch is activated and a tape with the operation on the hand control unit or the foot control unit. The...
Operating Instructions
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... tape is wound rapidly (in fast forward or rewind mode) and the AUTO STOP function is torn. • The number of tape • The tape is on the display window in the stop mode first and then start recording, put the hand control unit in the dictating mode during the FF, REW, ERASE or TEL REC mode. • When you press the TEL REC button though telephone recording adaptor, etc. is heard and † blinks. The unit...
... tape is wound rapidly (in fast forward or rewind mode) and the AUTO STOP function is torn. • The number of tape • The tape is on the display window in the stop mode first and then start recording, put the hand control unit in the dictating mode during the FF, REW, ERASE or TEL REC mode. • When you press the TEL REC button though telephone recording adaptor, etc. is heard and † blinks. The unit...
Operating Instructions
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... use . Press EJECT to change without notice. Specifications Tape y (normal position type) Recording system 4-track 2-channel monaural (L channel for electronic index signals, R channel for sound signals) Tape speed 2.4 cm/s (15⁄16 in./s), 1.2 cm/s (15⁄32 in./s) Fast winding time Approx. 1 min. 50 sec. (2.4 cm/s) with the supplied AC power adaptor) Dimensions Approx. 200 x 70.5 x 245 mm (w/h/d) (77⁄8 x 27⁄8 x 93⁄4 inches) including projecting parts and controls...
... use . Press EJECT to change without notice. Specifications Tape y (normal position type) Recording system 4-track 2-channel monaural (L channel for electronic index signals, R channel for sound signals) Tape speed 2.4 cm/s (15⁄16 in./s), 1.2 cm/s (15⁄32 in./s) Fast winding time Approx. 1 min. 50 sec. (2.4 cm/s) with the supplied AC power adaptor) Dimensions Approx. 200 x 70.5 x 245 mm (w/h/d) (77⁄8 x 27⁄8 x 93⁄4 inches) including projecting parts and controls...
Operating Instructions
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Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ). 1 2 3 4 5 !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ 6 1 Eject button Press to eject the cassette. 2 Display window (Back cover) 3 Built-in speaker 4 REC (record)/ERASE lamp (8, 16) 7 5 POWER switch 6 Cassette holder 7 SPEED control (13) 8 8 VOLUME control 9 TONE control 9 0 REVERSE TIME control (14) !º !¡ SPEAKER selector (15) !¡ !™ !£ !™ TAPE SPEED selector (12) !£ SPEED CONTROL switch (13) !¢ RESET button (9) !∞ AUTO STOP button (13) !§ TEL REC ...
Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ). 1 2 3 4 5 !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ 6 1 Eject button Press to eject the cassette. 2 Display window (Back cover) 3 Built-in speaker 4 REC (record)/ERASE lamp (8, 16) 7 5 POWER switch 6 Cassette holder 7 SPEED control (13) 8 8 VOLUME control 9 TONE control 9 0 REVERSE TIME control (14) !º !¡ SPEAKER selector (15) !¡ !™ !£ !™ TAPE SPEED selector (12) !£ SPEED CONTROL switch (13) !¢ RESET button (9) !∞ AUTO STOP button (13) !§ TEL REC ...
Operating Instructions
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..." mode (see page 15). 56 7 8 1 ( indicator Displayed while the tape is being transported in the forward direction. 2 0 (rewind) indicator Displayed while the cassette is not displayed. the number of documents) recorded. 6 SEC (secretary) counter Special instructions for secretary counter Displays the number of -letter signals (i.e. Sony Corporation Printed in the following cases: • One of the TEL REC, LTR, SEC and ERASE buttons is pressed or the function selector is set the unit...
..." mode (see page 15). 56 7 8 1 ( indicator Displayed while the tape is being transported in the forward direction. 2 0 (rewind) indicator Displayed while the cassette is not displayed. the number of documents) recorded. 6 SEC (secretary) counter Special instructions for secretary counter Displays the number of -letter signals (i.e. Sony Corporation Printed in the following cases: • One of the TEL REC, LTR, SEC and ERASE buttons is pressed or the function selector is set the unit...