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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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...without using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine. Any differences in operation are for both dictator and transcriber. Transcription BM-850 Foot control unit Introduction 3 You can use the BM-850D as a transcriber since the BM-850T is the BM-850 for the BM-850D and BM-850T. The main...the sound with the desired sound level during dictating, recording of the last recorded words each time listening is done. • Alarm sound and indication on a tape during recording. Dictation Hand control unit BM-850 As a transcriber (BM-850T) • The foot control unit allows you ...
...without using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine. Any differences in operation are for both dictator and transcriber. Transcription BM-850 Foot control unit Introduction 3 You can use the BM-850D as a transcriber since the BM-850T is the BM-850 for the BM-850D and BM-850T. The main...the sound with the desired sound level during dictating, recording of the last recorded words each time listening is done. • Alarm sound and indication on a tape during recording. Dictation Hand control unit BM-850 As a transcriber (BM-850T) • The foot control unit allows you ...
Operating Instructions
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... of the hand control unit to proceed with dictation. . Keep the function selector of each document (10). When the reviewing is reached. Record the LTR signal at the end of the hand control unit pressed down toward B. Set TAPE SPEED. . Speak into the microphone. SPACE ...the cassette to an AC outlet (6). . 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 your secretary or transcriptionist. . 4 Introduction Press RESET to set the function selector to ...
... of the hand control unit to proceed with dictation. . Keep the function selector of each document (10). When the reviewing is reached. Record the LTR signal at the end of the hand control unit pressed down toward B. Set TAPE SPEED. . Speak into the microphone. SPACE ...the cassette to an AC outlet (6). . 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 your secretary or transcriptionist. . 4 Introduction Press RESET to set the function selector to ...
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... 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 heard and the unit automatically shuts off (12). . Erase the tape (16). Disconnect the hand control unit. . Set SPEAKER to play...REVERSE TIME. (When the foot control unit is used for playback with the use of the dictated material, a beep tone is used .) . After transcribing, stop the tape. Transcription (BM-850T) . Connect the foot control unit (6). . Set SPEED CONTROL to ON. . Introduction 5 Adjust VOLUME and TONE. Set TAPE SPEED. . ...
... 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 heard and the unit automatically shuts off (12). . Erase the tape (16). Disconnect the hand control unit. . Set SPEAKER to play...REVERSE TIME. (When the foot control unit is used for playback with the use of the dictated material, a beep tone is used .) . After transcribing, stop the tape. Transcription (BM-850T) . Connect the foot control unit (6). . Set SPEED CONTROL to ON. . Introduction 5 Adjust VOLUME and TONE. Set TAPE SPEED. . ...
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... power adaptor (supplied) Setting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850T only) For operation, refer to "Dictation" on the cradle while not in use any other AC power adaptor.... BM-850 to secure it. Insert the cradle into the slots and slide to CONTROL UNIT Foot ...Left side Right side 6 Setting Up Connecting the Foot Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850D only) For operation, refer to "Transcription" on the AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied....
... power adaptor (supplied) Setting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850T only) For operation, refer to "Dictation" on the cradle while not in use any other AC power adaptor.... BM-850 to secure it. Insert the cradle into the slots and slide to CONTROL UNIT Foot ...Left side Right side 6 Setting Up Connecting the Foot Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850D only) For operation, refer to "Transcription" on the AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied....
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..., phone number) • Indicate the type of dictation. (Memo, letter, etc.) • Give transcribing instructions. (Type of stationery, number of each document, record an LTR signal. For connection, see page 6. Recording starts. Microphone DICT lamp SEC FWD SPACE 5 Function selector 2 REC/ERASE LTR Hand speaker Hand control ...8 Operations The DICT lamp on the hand control unit lights up and REC/ERASE lamp on the display window. Dictation You need the BM-850D or, if your mistakes. (Review and redictate, or use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. ...
..., phone number) • Indicate the type of dictation. (Memo, letter, etc.) • Give transcribing instructions. (Type of stationery, number of each document, record an LTR signal. For connection, see page 6. Recording starts. Microphone DICT lamp SEC FWD SPACE 5 Function selector 2 REC/ERASE LTR Hand speaker Hand control ...8 Operations The DICT lamp on the hand control unit lights up and REC/ERASE lamp on the display window. Dictation You need the BM-850D or, if your mistakes. (Review and redictate, or use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. ...
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... SPEED CONTROL selector, the three seconds. tape will run at normal tape speed. Connect a Sony DE45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack located on the LTR (...recommended for normal use) A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC60BM Microcassette. 1.2 cm:For longer recording time A 120-minute recording can be recorded. Up to EARPHONE VOLUME Adjust VOLUME if.... If more than nine signals are recorded, "E" appears in the counter display. Notes • The LTR or the SEC signal should be recorded with BM-850T only) to nine signals each...
... SPEED CONTROL selector, the three seconds. tape will run at normal tape speed. Connect a Sony DE45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack located on the LTR (...recommended for normal use) A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC60BM Microcassette. 1.2 cm:For longer recording time A 120-minute recording can be recorded. Up to EARPHONE VOLUME Adjust VOLUME if.... If more than nine signals are recorded, "E" appears in the counter display. Notes • The LTR or the SEC signal should be recorded with BM-850T only) to nine signals each...
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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. When the tape is completely rewound, a beep is heard 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...
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. When the tape is completely rewound, a beep is heard 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...
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... mode. Controlling the speed Set the SPEED CONTROL switch* to ON to the cue signals used for consumer type tape recorder. Notes • E-INDEX signal of the Sony conventional models BM-577 and so on the display window and the tape automatically stops at the normal speed regardless of the position of... the model BM-850. • LTR/SEC signals and E-INDEX signal do not correspond to adjust the speed only by the ...
... mode. Controlling the speed Set the SPEED CONTROL switch* to ON to the cue signals used for consumer type tape recorder. Notes • E-INDEX signal of the Sony conventional models BM-577 and so on the display window and the tape automatically stops at the normal speed regardless of the position of... the model BM-850. • LTR/SEC signals and E-INDEX signal do not correspond to adjust the speed only by the ...
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... at some point near the middle of the tape. Set the function Keep the right side of selector to STOP. Then, the last few recorded words can be reviewed for about 5 seconds*. Keep the function Keep the left side of the REVERSE TIME control, the tape is rewound a...while 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 ...
... at some point near the middle of the tape. Set the function Keep the right side of selector to STOP. Then, the last few recorded words can be reviewed for about 5 seconds*. Keep the function Keep the left side of the REVERSE TIME control, the tape is rewound a...while 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 ...
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... speaker You can listen to the dictated material 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 ... by switching the SPEAKER selector to the Electronic "Index OFF" mode. the LTR or the SEC signal is not recorded even if you transcribe a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine, set the unit to BUILT-IN or HAND. The unit is reset to the EARPHONE jack.
... speaker You can listen to the dictated material 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 ... by switching the SPEAKER selector to the Electronic "Index OFF" mode. the LTR or the SEC signal is not recorded even if you transcribe a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine, set the unit to BUILT-IN or HAND. The unit is reset to the EARPHONE jack.
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...to ON. 3 Insert a cassette. (See page 7.) 4 Set TAPE SPEED to TELEPHONE PICKUP 5 2 4 p STOP At the beginning of telephone recording LTR signal is automatically recorded for more than a second. While the LTR signal is pressed. REC/ERASE lamp blinks and ( appears on some telephones. 1 REC/ERASE 3 ...Telephone BM-850 TL-4 (not supplied) Rear to the desired tape speed. 5 Keep TEL REC pressed for about 3 ...
...to ON. 3 Insert a cassette. (See page 7.) 4 Set TAPE SPEED to TELEPHONE PICKUP 5 2 4 p STOP At the beginning of telephone recording LTR signal is automatically recorded for more than a second. While the LTR signal is pressed. REC/ERASE lamp blinks and ( appears on some telephones. 1 REC/ERASE 3 ...Telephone BM-850 TL-4 (not supplied) Rear to the desired tape speed. 5 Keep TEL REC pressed for about 3 ...
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.... Sound drop-outs, loss 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 rewind or fast forward mode and the alarm sounds....8226; The AUTO STOP switch is activated and a tape with the operation on the BM-850. 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 ...
.... Sound drop-outs, loss 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 rewind or fast forward mode and the alarm sounds....8226; The AUTO STOP switch is activated and a tape with the operation on the BM-850. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with alcohol, and wipe the parts shown on 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W (with Sony microcassette MC-60BM Frequency response 200 - 4,000 Hz (at 1.2 cm/s) 200 - 6,000 Hz (at 10% distortion) Input TELEPHONE PICKUP (minijack) ...(2 lb 11 oz) Accessories supplied AC power adaptor (1) Hand control unit (1, BM-850D only) Cradle for detailed information about the optional accessories. Never use . Maintenance Erase head Pinch roller Capstan Record/playback head Cleaning the heads To produce optimum sound, clean the tape heads after...
...the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with alcohol, and wipe the parts shown on 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W (with Sony microcassette MC-60BM Frequency response 200 - 4,000 Hz (at 1.2 cm/s) 200 - 6,000 Hz (at 10% distortion) Input TELEPHONE PICKUP (minijack) ...(2 lb 11 oz) Accessories supplied AC power adaptor (1) Hand control unit (1, BM-850D only) Cradle for detailed information about the optional accessories. Never use . Maintenance Erase head Pinch roller Capstan Record/playback head Cleaning the heads To produce optimum sound, clean the tape heads after...