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  • Page 1

    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 3-757-398- 32 (1) Operating Instructions BM-850D BM-850T Micr ocassette Dictator/T ranscriber  1996 by Sony Corporation[...]

  • Page 2

    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 2 Introduction WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o[...]

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    3 Introduction BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the BM-850D and BM-850T. Before you start, please check your model number. The main unit is the BM-850 for both the BM-850D and the BM-850T. You can use the BM-850D as a dictator since the BM-850D is supplied with accessories for dictating, while you[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 4 Introduction Operation Flow Chart . . . Set POWER to ON. For details, refer to the pages in ( ). : Necessary step : Optional step Dictation (BM-850D) Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to an AC outlet (6). Connect the hand control unit (6). Insert a cassette (7). Set the function selector of the hand control u[...]

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    5 Introduction BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE Connect the foot control unit (6). Set POWER to ON. Insert the cassette (7). Set SPEAKER to BUILT-IN or connect earphones. . . . . . Press AUTO STOP to make the AUTO STOP indication disappear (13). Disconnect the hand control unit. Transcription (BM-850T) . Press REW. When the tape reaches the beginning of [...]

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    6 Setting Up BM -850D/T. 3-757-398-31. U. E Power Connection Note on the AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. Setting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control Unit (supplied with the BM-850D only) For operation, refer to “Dictation” on page 8. Porarity of the plug Rear Attaching the crad[...]

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    7 Setting Up BM -850D/T. 3-757-398-31. U. E Cassette Insertion 1 Microcassette ] 2 3 5 4 Break out and remove the tab. 1 Take up any slack in the tape. 2 Set POWER to ON. 3 Press the eject button to open the cassette holder. 4 Insert a cassette into the cassette holder with the side to be recorded on or played back facing upward. Push the cassette [...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 8 Operations You need the BM-850D or, if your model is BM-850T, the hand control unit. To use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. For connection, see page 6. Dictation Microphone DICT lamp SEC FWD SPACE Function selector LTR Hand speaker Hand control unit 2 3 REC/ERASE Note Keep the hand contro[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 9 Operations Digital Counter While Dictating 1 The LTR (end of letter) counter: Reference for the number of the LTR signals recorded. 2 Tape counter: Numerical reference for recording and listening. 3 The SEC (special instructions to secretary) counter: Reference for the number of the SEC signals recorded. To set the digi[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 10 Operations Dictation (continued) To record the LTR signal Press LTR on the hand control unit. Each time the button is pressed, the number on the LTR (document) counter increases by one and “LTR” flashes for about three seconds. To record the SEC signal Press SEC on the hand control unit. Each time the button is pre[...]

  • Page 11

    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 11 Operations Quick reviewing (playback)/correcting the dictated material You can easily listen to the dictated material and correct it if required. 1 Keep the function selector of the hand control unit pressed down toward B. SPACE to rewind the tape. 2 Release the selector. Playback of the dictation begins. 3 When the re[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 12 Operations You need the BM-850T or, if your model is BM-850D the foot control unit. To use the unit as a transcribing machine, connect the foot control unit. For connection, see page 6. T ranscription 1 Set POWER to ON. 2 Insert a cassette. (See page 7.) 3 Set SPEAKER to BUILT-IN. 4 Set AUTO STOP to make AUTO STOP disa[...]

  • Page 13

    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 13 Operations To rewind the tape Keep the left side of the foot control unit pedal depressed. To rapidly advance the tape Keep the center top of the foot control unit pedal depressed. Note • The tape does not stop at the LTR or SEC signal even if the AUTO STOP function is on while the FF or REW button is continuously pr[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 14 Operations Transcription (continued) Auto backspace function This control operates only when the foot control unit is connected. With the use of the REVERSE TIME control, the tape is rewound a little each time it is stopped. Then, the last few recorded words can be reviewed when you resume listening. Adjust the REVERSE[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 15 Operations Private listening Connect a Sony DE-45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack. The sound will be heard through the earphones and speaker sound will be disconnected. Selecting the speaker You can listen to the dictated material through the built-in speaker or the speaker on the hand control[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 16 Operations Erasing The recording can be erased rapidly. 1 2 p STOP REC/ERASE 1 Insert the cassette with the side to be erased up. (See page 7.) Be sure not to rewind the tape after transcribing. The end portion of the dictated material to be erased should be positioned at the recording head. 2 Keep ERASE pressed and th[...]

  • Page 17

    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE 17 Operations T elephone Recor ding To record telephone conversation, connect the optional TL-4 telephone recording adaptor* to the TELEPHONE PICKUP jack. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of the telephone recording adaptor. * The TL-4 cannot be used on some telephones. At the beginning of telephone rec[...]

  • Page 18

    Operations 18 BM-850D/T. 3-757-398-31. U. E Example of Dictation and T ranscription Example of Dictation Set the function selector of the hand control unit to DICT. Press SEC. . Press SEC. . Press LTR. . Example of Transcription Insert the cassette. . “under line POI-L-5049-D3581”, “quantity 270,000 today. Shipment can be made within two week[...]

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    Operations 19 BM-850D/T. 3-757-398-31. U. E . July 4, 1996 Mr. Alan R. Jefferson Pyrene House, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW 16 7AT, U.K. Dear Sir, We received your order for POI-L-5049-D3581, quantity 270,000 today. Shipment can be made within two weeks by Air. Please accept our thanks for your order. Faithfully yours, John S. Smith Sales Manag[...]

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    20 Additional Information BM -850D/T. 3-757-398-32. U. E T r oubleshooting Guide Should any problem occur, conduct the following simple tests to determine whether or not servicing is required. If the problem persists after you have conducted these tests, consult the nearest Sony Dictation Systems dealer. The unit does not operate. • The AC power [...]

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    21 Additional Information BM -850D/T. 3-757-398-32. U. E Alarm System An alarm sounds and an indication appears on the display window in the following situations. First, release the button, then • Insert a cassette. • Insert a new cassette or cover the safety slot. • End of tape • The tape is torn. • Rewind the tape. • Insert a new cass[...]

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    22 Additional Information BM -850D/T. 3-757-398-32. U. E 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 micr[...]

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    23 Additional Information BM -850D/T. 3-757-398-32. U. E Location and Function of Contr ols For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ). 1 Eject button Press to eject the cassette. 2 Display window (Back cover) 3 Built-in speaker 4 REC (record)/ERASE lamp (8, 16) 5 POWER switch 6 Cassette holder 7 SPEED control (13) 8 VOLUME control 9 TONE con[...]

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    BM-850D/T 3-757-398- 3 2UE Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Display Window 1 ( indicator Displayed while the tape is being transported in the forward direction. 2 0 (rewind) indicator Displayed while the cassette is being rewound. 3 ) (fast forward) indicator Displayed while the tape is advanced rapidly. 4 AUTO STOP indicator Displayed when the AU[...]