Operating Instructions
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Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. BM-87DST Serial No. 3-043-521-12 (1) BM-87DST HU-80 (not supplied) © 2000 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Dictator/Transcriber BM-87DST Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. BM-87DST Serial No. 3-043-521-12 (1) BM-87DST HU-80 (not supplied) © 2000 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Dictator/Transcriber BM-87DST Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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... 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...
... 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...
Operating Instructions
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...-80 hand control unit (not supplied) remotely controls the BM-87DST dictator/transcriber. • Electronic index signal - Dictating HU-80 (not supplied) As a transcriber • Auto stop or playback mode. • Alarm sound informs a recording error. • Recording of document) signal - Features The Sony BM-87DST dictator/transcriber is resumed. • Rapid erasing function with the z ERASE button...
...-80 hand control unit (not supplied) remotely controls the BM-87DST dictator/transcriber. • Electronic index signal - Dictating HU-80 (not supplied) As a transcriber • Auto stop or playback mode. • Alarm sound informs a recording error. • Recording of document) signal - Features The Sony BM-87DST dictator/transcriber is resumed. • Rapid erasing function with the z ERASE button...
Operating Instructions
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...Organize your thoughts. • Make notes or an outline of what you want to dictate. • Check that the cassette is erased. (See page 21.) When you start dictating • Identify yourself. (Name, 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 &#... (See page 15.) • At the end of each dictated material, record an LTR signal. 16
...Organize your thoughts. • Make notes or an outline of what you want to dictate. • Check that the cassette is erased. (See page 21.) When you start dictating • Identify yourself. (Name, 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 &#... (See page 15.) • At the end of each dictated material, record an LTR signal. 16
Operating Instructions
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... 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 with the Sony Professional Dictation Machine, otherwise the tape...
... 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 with the Sony Professional Dictation Machine, otherwise the tape...
Operating Instructions
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Erasing The recording can be erased rapidly. 1 REC/ERASE 2 s STOP 1 Insert the cassette with the side to be erased should be erased facing upward. The REC/ERASE lamp lights up. The section of the dictated material to be positioned at the recording head. 2 Keep the z ERASE button pressed and then press the j REW button. To stop the tape Press the s STOP button. 21 The end section of the tape being rewound is erased. Be sure not to rewind the tape after transcribing.
Erasing The recording can be erased rapidly. 1 REC/ERASE 2 s STOP 1 Insert the cassette with the side to be erased should be erased facing upward. The REC/ERASE lamp lights up. The section of the dictated material to be positioned at the recording head. 2 Keep the z ERASE button pressed and then press the j REW button. To stop the tape Press the s STOP button. 21 The end section of the tape being rewound is erased. Be sure not to rewind the tape after transcribing.
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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...or if there is useful when one -finger adjustment for direct recording of dictation on Rewind may be transcribed. s Built-In Playback Speaker is no cassette in Fast Forward and Rewind modes when End-of Sony. specifications Recording System: 4-Track 2-Channel Frequency Response: 200-8000Hz Fast-Forward/Rewind...mounted, and allow easy one or more persons wish to listen to the recording without the need to Fast Forward without removing hands from the keyboard. BM-87DST Transcribing Machine features v Standard Cassette System uses easy to obtain, easy to where it last stopped, preventing...
...or if there is useful when one -finger adjustment for direct recording of dictation on Rewind may be transcribed. s Built-In Playback Speaker is no cassette in Fast Forward and Rewind modes when End-of Sony. specifications Recording System: 4-Track 2-Channel Frequency Response: 200-8000Hz Fast-Forward/Rewind...mounted, and allow easy one or more persons wish to listen to the recording without the need to Fast Forward without removing hands from the keyboard. BM-87DST Transcribing Machine features v Standard Cassette System uses easy to obtain, easy to where it last stopped, preventing...
