Operating Instructions
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Dictator/Transcriber BM-87DST Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. BM-87DST Serial No. 3-043-521-12 (1) BM-87DST HU-80 (not supplied) © 2000 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Dictator/Transcriber BM-87DST Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. BM-87DST Serial No. 3-043-521-12 (1) BM-87DST HU-80 (not supplied) © 2000 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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... telephone recording adaptor. • With the use of the supplied headphones, you can be used for both dictating and transcribing. "LTR" (letter=end of document) signal - Transcribing Foot control unit (supplied) 4 Features The Sony BM-87DST dictator/transcriber is designed to be recorded on a tape while the unit is set in the recording (dictating), telephone recording...
... telephone recording adaptor. • With the use of the supplied headphones, you can be used for both dictating and transcribing. "LTR" (letter=end of document) signal - Transcribing Foot control unit (supplied) 4 Features The Sony BM-87DST dictator/transcriber is designed to be recorded on a tape while the unit is set in the recording (dictating), telephone recording...
Operating Instructions
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... the G LISTEN button. qk After transcribing, stop the tape. Release the pedal. (When the supplied foot control unit is heard and the unit automatically shuts off. Insert the dictated cassette. qk Press the j REW button. Erase the tape. 7 qg Set the SPEAKER selector to 2.4 or 4.8. w; (When the BM-87DST is connected). w; (When the supplied...
... the G LISTEN button. qk After transcribing, stop the tape. Release the pedal. (When the supplied foot control unit is heard and the unit automatically shuts off. Insert the dictated cassette. qk Press the j REW button. Erase the tape. 7 qg Set the SPEAKER selector to 2.4 or 4.8. w; (When the BM-87DST is connected). w; (When the supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... button)* POWER FWD SPACE button 5 Function selector •DICT (dictating) •STOP •LISTEN •B.SPACE * The SEC button does not function with the BM-87DST. 2 4 LTR button Hand speaker HU-80 (not supplied) 1 3 REC/ERASE 1 Set the POWER switch to STOP. To stop the tape Set the function... may be recorded. 13 The POWER lamp lights up the sound. The DICT lamp (HU-80) lights up and REC/ERASE lamp (BM-87DST) flickers when the microphone picks up . 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 11.) 3 Set the TAPE SPEED selector to 2.4 (cm/s) or 4.8 (cm/s). (See page 15.) 4 Press the RESET...
... button)* POWER FWD SPACE button 5 Function selector •DICT (dictating) •STOP •LISTEN •B.SPACE * The SEC button does not function with the BM-87DST. 2 4 LTR button Hand speaker HU-80 (not supplied) 1 3 REC/ERASE 1 Set the POWER switch to STOP. To stop the tape Set the function... may be recorded. 13 The POWER lamp lights up the sound. The DICT lamp (HU-80) lights up and REC/ERASE lamp (BM-87DST) flickers when the microphone picks up . 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 11.) 3 Set the TAPE SPEED selector to 2.4 (cm/s) or 4.8 (cm/s). (See page 15.) 4 Press the RESET...
Operating Instructions
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... when it is activated (AUTO STOP:ON), the tape automatically stops at the end of the unit. The sound is pressed, the LTR INDEX lamp (BM-87DST) lights up for about 3 seconds. to the i jack Headphones VOLUME 14 Adjust the VOLUME monitor if necessary. xMonitoring while dictating The recording can hear the...
... when it is activated (AUTO STOP:ON), the tape automatically stops at the end of the unit. The sound is pressed, the LTR INDEX lamp (BM-87DST) lights up for about 3 seconds. to the i jack Headphones VOLUME 14 Adjust the VOLUME monitor if necessary. xMonitoring while dictating The recording can hear the...
Operating Instructions
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... • 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 OFF to transcribe either a music cassette or a cassette which has not been recorded...
... • 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 OFF to transcribe either a music cassette or a cassette which has not been recorded...
Operating Instructions
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... down toward B. Keep the right side of the dictated material and review the contents using the auto stop function. • Erase the tape when transcribing is finished. 20 x Selecting the speaker You can play back the dictated material through the stereo headphones and the speaker will be disconnected. Press the... Press the J FF button. Keep the top center of the pedal depressed. Release the pedal. Press the s STOP button. Keep the FWD SPACE button pressed. Transcribing x Tape transport operation Rewind Stop Listen Fast forward BM-87DST Press the j REW button. SPACE.
... down toward B. Keep the right side of the dictated material and review the contents using the auto stop function. • Erase the tape when transcribing is finished. 20 x Selecting the speaker You can play back the dictated material through the stereo headphones and the speaker will be disconnected. Press the... Press the J FF button. Keep the top center of the pedal depressed. Release the pedal. Press the s STOP button. Keep the FWD SPACE button pressed. Transcribing x Tape transport operation Rewind Stop Listen Fast forward BM-87DST Press the j REW button. SPACE.
Operating Instructions
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.... To stop the tape Press the s STOP button. During telephone recording Only the LTR button (HU-80) and the s STOP button (BM-87DST) are operative. 23 The POWER lamp lights up the sound. While the LTR signal is pressed. Telephone Recording To record a telephone conversation,...connect the telephone recording adaptor (not supplied)* to ON. The REC/ERASE lamp flickers when the telephone recording adaptor picks up . 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 11.) 3 Set the TAPE SPEED selector to the instruction manual of telephone recording The LTR signal is automatically recorded. For further ...
.... To stop the tape Press the s STOP button. During telephone recording Only the LTR button (HU-80) and the s STOP button (BM-87DST) are operative. 23 The POWER lamp lights up the sound. While the LTR signal is pressed. Telephone Recording To record a telephone conversation,...connect the telephone recording adaptor (not supplied)* to ON. The REC/ERASE lamp flickers when the telephone recording adaptor picks up . 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 11.) 3 Set the TAPE SPEED selector to the instruction manual of telephone recording The LTR signal is automatically recorded. For further ...
Operating Instructions
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with Sony Cassette DC-90 Frequency response 200 - 8,000 Hz (4.8 cm/s) 200 - 5,000 Hz (2.4 cm/s) Speaker Approx. 5.7 cm (2 1⁄4 in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 ... specifications are subject to +50% Power requirements 9 V DC AC power adaptor 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W (with the Microcassette adaptor MA-50. The BM-87DST cannot be used with the supplied AC power adaptor) Dimensions Approx. 200 × 70 × 245 mm (w ×h×d) (7 7⁄8 × 2 7⁄8 × 9 3⁄4 in...
with Sony Cassette DC-90 Frequency response 200 - 8,000 Hz (4.8 cm/s) 200 - 5,000 Hz (2.4 cm/s) Speaker Approx. 5.7 cm (2 1⁄4 in .) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 ... specifications are subject to +50% Power requirements 9 V DC AC power adaptor 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W (with the Microcassette adaptor MA-50. The BM-87DST cannot be used with the supplied AC power adaptor) Dimensions Approx. 200 × 70 × 245 mm (w ×h×d) (7 7⁄8 × 2 7⁄8 × 9 3⁄4 in...
Operating Instructions
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... not servicing is required. Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem occur, conduct the following simple tests to the CONTROL UNIT connector firmly. • The BM-87DST is operated with the operation on the HU-80 or the supplied foot control unit. If the problem persists after you have conducted these tests..., consult the nearest Sony Dictation Systems dealer. The tape speed is too fast or too slow. • The SPEED control is set incorrectly. • The SPPED CONTROL...
... not servicing is required. Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem occur, conduct the following simple tests to the CONTROL UNIT connector firmly. • The BM-87DST is operated with the operation on the HU-80 or the supplied foot control unit. If the problem persists after you have conducted these tests..., consult the nearest Sony Dictation Systems dealer. The tape speed is too fast or too slow. • The SPEED control is set incorrectly. • The SPPED CONTROL...
Product Specifications
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BM-87DST Transcribing Machine v Step-up Feature 3New Feature v Standard Cassette System v Compatible with Double Speed Recorders v Compatible with Stereo and Mono Cassette Recorders v Telephone Record Capability s 3-Digit Tape Counter s Fully Adjustable Automatic Backspace s Auto Motor Shut-Off s 3-Function Foot Control s Speed/Tone/Volume Controls s Electronic Indexing s End of Tape and No Cassette Alarms s Built-In Playback Speaker Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
BM-87DST Transcribing Machine v Step-up Feature 3New Feature v Standard Cassette System v Compatible with Double Speed Recorders v Compatible with Stereo and Mono Cassette Recorders v Telephone Record Capability s 3-Digit Tape Counter s Fully Adjustable Automatic Backspace s Auto Motor Shut-Off s 3-Function Foot Control s Speed/Tone/Volume Controls s Electronic Indexing s End of Tape and No Cassette Alarms s Built-In Playback Speaker Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
Product Specifications
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... with Stereo and Mono Cassette Recorders allows cassette tapes recorded in part without notice. All rights reserved. BM-87DST Transcribing Machine features v Standard Cassette System uses easy to obtain, easy to store standard cassettes for direct recording of ...245mm) Supplied Accessories: Foot Control Listening Device AC Adaptor Optional Accessories: Standard Cassettes UPC Code: 0272425604990 ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. v 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...
... with Stereo and Mono Cassette Recorders allows cassette tapes recorded in part without notice. All rights reserved. BM-87DST Transcribing Machine features v Standard Cassette System uses easy to obtain, easy to store standard cassettes for direct recording of ...245mm) Supplied Accessories: Foot Control Listening Device AC Adaptor Optional Accessories: Standard Cassettes UPC Code: 0272425604990 ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. v 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...
