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3-757-398-32(1) Microcassette Dictator/Transcriber Operating Instructions BM-850D BM-850T © 1996 by Sony Corporation
3-757-398-32(1) Microcassette Dictator/Transcriber Operating Instructions BM-850D BM-850T © 1996 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...• Two tape speeds (2.4 cm/sec. Dictation Hand control unit BM-850 As a transcriber (BM-850T) • The foot control unit allows you to move the tape without using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine. Any differences in supplied accessories Model Accessory Hand Control ... Rapid erasing function with accessories for both dictator and transcriber. If you start, please check your model works as a transcriber since the BM-850D is the BM-850 for transcribing. Before you buy the accessories which was not recorded using your hands. • Auto-stop function quickly...
...• Two tape speeds (2.4 cm/sec. Dictation Hand control unit BM-850 As a transcriber (BM-850T) • The foot control unit allows you to move the tape without using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine. Any differences in supplied accessories Model Accessory Hand Control ... Rapid erasing function with accessories for both dictator and transcriber. If you start, please check your model works as a transcriber since the BM-850D is the BM-850 for transcribing. Before you buy the accessories which was not recorded using your hands. • Auto-stop function quickly...
Operating Instructions
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...function selector of the dictation begins. 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 ON. . When the reviewing is reached. Press the eject button to the secretary... Quick review playback and correct the dictated material. Press RESET to set the function selector to DICT to STOP. . Set TAPE SPEED. . Record the LTR signal at the end of each document (10). Hand the cassette to zero. . Connect the hand control unit (6). . Speak into the...
...function selector of the dictation begins. 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 ON. . When the reviewing is reached. Press the eject button to the secretary... Quick review playback and correct the dictated material. Press RESET to set the function selector to DICT to STOP. . Set TAPE SPEED. . Record the LTR signal at the end of each document (10). Hand the cassette to zero. . Connect the hand control unit (6). . Speak into the...
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... Set the function selector of the hand control unit to LISTEN. (When the hand control unit is connected.) (14) or Press LISTEN. (When the BM-850 is used .) . Adjust VOLUME and TONE. Adjust the starting point for operation.) (14) . Set POWER to BUILT-IN or connect earphones. .... Set SPEAKER to ON. . After transcribing, stop the tape. Transcription (BM-850T) . Disconnect the hand control unit. . Press AUTO STOP to play back the tape.) (14) . Release the pedal. (When the ...
... Set the function selector of the hand control unit to LISTEN. (When the hand control unit is connected.) (14) or Press LISTEN. (When the BM-850 is used .) . Adjust VOLUME and TONE. Adjust the starting point for operation.) (14) . Set POWER to BUILT-IN or connect earphones. .... Set SPEAKER to ON. . After transcribing, stop the tape. Transcription (BM-850T) . Disconnect the hand control unit. . Press AUTO STOP to play back the tape.) (14) . Release the pedal. (When the ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 CONTROL UNIT Foot control unit BM-850 to CONTROL UNIT Hand control unit Attaching the cradle Attach the cradle to secure it. Left side Right ...side 6 Setting Up Connecting the Foot Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850D only) For operation, refer to "Dictation" on the cradle while not in use any other AC power adaptor. BM-850 to "Transcription" on the AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied...
... 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 CONTROL UNIT Foot control unit BM-850 to CONTROL UNIT Hand control unit Attaching the cradle Attach the cradle to secure it. Left side Right ...side 6 Setting Up Connecting the Foot Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850D only) For operation, refer to "Dictation" on the cradle while not in use any other AC power adaptor. BM-850 to "Transcription" on the AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied...
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... or use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. Note Keep the hand control unit away from the BM-850 during recording. Recording starts. For connection, see page 6. To stop the tape Set the function selector to DICT. The DICT lamp on the hand...what you dictate • Identify yourself. (Name, department, phone number) • Indicate the type of dictation. (Memo, letter, etc.) • Give transcribing instructions. (Type of stationery, number of copies and who they are for, envelopes, etc.) • Specify distribution. (Names, addresses, etc.) During dictation ...
... or use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. Note Keep the hand control unit away from the BM-850 during recording. Recording starts. For connection, see page 6. To stop the tape Set the function selector to DICT. The DICT lamp on the hand...what you dictate • Identify yourself. (Name, department, phone number) • Indicate the type of dictation. (Memo, letter, etc.) • Give transcribing instructions. (Type of stationery, number of copies and who they are for, envelopes, etc.) • Specify distribution. (Names, addresses, etc.) During dictation ...
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...on the on the SEC (special instruction) counter increases by one and "SEC" flashes for about SPEED CONTROL selector, the three seconds. Connect a Sony DE45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack located on the LTR (document) counter increases by one and "LTR" flashes ...both sides of the MC60BM Microcassette. 1.2 cm:For longer recording time A 120-minute recording can be made using both sides of the unit. tape will run at normal tape speed. Up to EARPHONE VOLUME Notes • The LTR or the SEC signal should be recorded with BM-850T only) to nine ...
...on the on the SEC (special instruction) counter increases by one and "SEC" flashes for about SPEED CONTROL selector, the three seconds. Connect a Sony DE45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack located on the LTR (document) counter increases by one and "LTR" flashes ...both sides of the MC60BM Microcassette. 1.2 cm:For longer recording time A 120-minute recording can be made using both sides of the unit. tape will run at normal tape speed. Up to EARPHONE VOLUME Notes • The LTR or the SEC signal should be recorded with BM-850T only) to nine ...
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Transcription You need the BM-850T or, if your model is off). (See page 13.) 5 Set TAPE SPEED to the same tape speed as a transcribing machine, connect the foot control unit. Fast forward 74 2 Rewind 8 Start/Stop (Listen) Foot control unit 61 5 3 9 Tips on the cassette and review the ... and the unit automatically shuts 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 make AUTO STOP disappear (AUTO STOP function...
Transcription You need the BM-850T or, if your model is off). (See page 13.) 5 Set TAPE SPEED to the same tape speed as a transcribing machine, connect the foot control unit. Fast forward 74 2 Rewind 8 Start/Stop (Listen) Foot control unit 61 5 3 9 Tips on the cassette and review the ... and the unit automatically shuts 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 make AUTO STOP disappear (AUTO STOP function...
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... tape stops automatically. • When the SEC signal is detected, the special instruction counter number increases or decreases, "SEC" blinks for consumer type tape recorder. Convenient Functions AUTO STOP EARPHONE 0 REW p STOP SPEED CONTROL SPEED REVERSE TIME ) FF SPEAKER ( LISTEN Note • The tape does not stop... rapidly advance the tape Keep the center top of the foot control unit pedal depressed. Notes • E-INDEX signal of the Sony conventional models BM-577 and so on corresponds to adjust the speed only by the SPEED control. When the AUTO STOP button is pressed, AUTO STOP...
... tape stops automatically. • When the SEC signal is detected, the special instruction counter number increases or decreases, "SEC" blinks for consumer type tape recorder. Convenient Functions AUTO STOP EARPHONE 0 REW p STOP SPEED CONTROL SPEED REVERSE TIME ) FF SPEAKER ( LISTEN Note • The tape does not stop... rapidly advance the tape Keep the center top of the foot control unit pedal depressed. Notes • E-INDEX signal of the Sony conventional models BM-577 and so on corresponds to adjust the speed only by the SPEED control. When the AUTO STOP button is pressed, AUTO STOP...
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... detecting the index signal during playback, the switching time of the operation modes may be delayed. • When a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890, etc.) is played back or wound rapidly (in accordance with this function, the ...playback will start from this point. Set the function selector to the Electronic "Index OFF" mode. (See page 15.) Tape transport operation To BM-850 Hand control unit Foot control unit Rewind Press 0 REW. Keep the FWD SPACE Keep the top center of tape to LISTEN. Set ...
... detecting the index signal during playback, the switching time of the operation modes may be delayed. • When a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890, etc.) is played back or wound rapidly (in accordance with this function, the ...playback will start from this point. Set the function selector to the Electronic "Index OFF" mode. (See page 15.) Tape transport operation To BM-850 Hand control unit Foot control unit Rewind Press 0 REW. Keep the FWD SPACE Keep the top center of tape to LISTEN. Set ...
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...LTR or SEC button. - The sound will be heard through the built-in the Electronic "Index ON" mode and the cassette was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890 etc.), neither the operation buttons, the LTR and SEC counters nor the auto backspace ...work even if the AUTO STOP button is reset to BUILT-IN or HAND. the AUTO STOP function does not work correctly. Transcribing a Cassette Recorded with a Dictator Other Than Sony's If you play back in speaker or the speaker on the hand control unit by following the procedure above. In the ...
...LTR or SEC button. - The sound will be heard through the built-in the Electronic "Index ON" mode and the cassette was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890 etc.), neither the operation buttons, the LTR and SEC counters nor the auto backspace ...work even if the AUTO STOP button is reset to BUILT-IN or HAND. the AUTO STOP function does not work correctly. Transcribing a Cassette Recorded with a Dictator Other Than Sony's If you play back in speaker or the speaker on the hand control unit by following the procedure above. In the ...
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... ( appears on some telephones. 1 REC/ERASE 3 Telephone BM-850 TL-4 (not supplied) Rear to TELEPHONE PICKUP 5 2 4 p STOP At the beginning of the telephone recording adaptor. * The TL-4 cannot be heard and the recording will be used on the display window. Operations 17 is pressed. During telephone recording Only the LTR, SEC and STOP buttons...
... ( appears on some telephones. 1 REC/ERASE 3 Telephone BM-850 TL-4 (not supplied) Rear to TELEPHONE PICKUP 5 2 4 p STOP At the beginning of the telephone recording adaptor. * The TL-4 cannot be heard and the recording will be used on the display window. Operations 17 is pressed. During telephone recording Only the LTR, SEC and STOP buttons...
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...SEC counter does not work correctly. The reverse time of the auto backspace function is not correct. • A cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890 etc.) is played back in the Electronic "Index ON" mode. (See page ...heads are dirty. The switching time of the operation modes (STOP, LISTEN, FF or REW) is delayed. • A cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890 etc.) is played back in the Electronic "Index ON" mode. (See page 15). ...
...SEC counter does not work correctly. The reverse time of the auto backspace function is not correct. • A cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890 etc.) is played back in the Electronic "Index ON" mode. (See page ...heads are dirty. The switching time of the operation modes (STOP, LISTEN, FF or REW) is delayed. • A cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890 etc.) is played back in the Electronic "Index ON" mode. (See page 15). ...
Operating Instructions
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Please ask the dealer for the hand control unit (1, BM-850D only) Foot control unit (1, BM-850T only) Earphone (1, BM-850T only) Design and specifications are subject to open the cassette compartment lid. First, disconnect the AC power adaptor. ... 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 Sony microcassette MC-60BM Frequency response 200 - 4,000...
Please ask the dealer for the hand control unit (1, BM-850D only) Foot control unit (1, BM-850T only) Earphone (1, BM-850T only) Design and specifications are subject to open the cassette compartment lid. First, disconnect the AC power adaptor. ... 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 Sony microcassette MC-60BM Frequency response 200 - 4,000...