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BM -850D/T 3 -757 -398 -32UE
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 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
OwnerÕs Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.On power sources
¥ Operate the unit only on 9 V DC.
¥ For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor
supplied with this unit. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor as it may cause malfunction.
¥ Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet
when it will not be used of an extended period of
time. To disconnect the adaptor, pull it out by
grasping the adaptor. Never pull it by the cord.
¥ The AC power adaptor which has been supplied
becomes hot if it is connected to an AC outlet for a
long period of time. But, this will not cause any
trouble.
On placement
¥ Do not install the unit in a location near heat
sources, such as radiators or airducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
¥ Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat build-up. Do not place the unit near materials
(curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation
holes.
If you have any question or problem concerning
your unit that is not covered in this manual, please
consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased
the unit.
Precautions
On safety
¥ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Manual ......................................... 3
Features ............................................................ 3
Operation Flow Chart .................................... 4
Setting Up
Power Connection ........................................... 6
Setting Up the Unit ......................................... 6
Operations
Dictation ........................................................... 8
Transcription ................................................... 12
Erasing .............................................................. 16
Telephone Recording ...................................... 17
Example of Dictation and Transcription ..... 18
Additional Information
Troubleshooting Guide .................................. 20
Alarm System .................................................. 21
Specifications ................................................... 22
Maintenance ..................................................... 22
Location and Function of Controls ............... 23
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3 Introduction
BM -850D/T 3 -757 -398 -32UE
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 can use the BM-
850T as a transcriber since the BM-850T is supplied
with accessories for transcribing. Any differences in
operation are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, ÒBM-850D onlyÓ.
If you buy the accessories which your model does
not have, your model works as both dictator and
transcriber.
Differences in supplied accessories
Model
BM-850D BM-850T Accessory
Hand Control Unit Supplied Not supplied
Cradle of the hand
control unitSupplied Not supplied
Foot Control Unit Not supplied Supplied
Earphone Not supplied Supplied
Features
As a dictator (BM-850D)
¥ The hand control unit remotely controls the BM-
850.
¥ Dual electronic indexing function signalsÑÒLTRÓ
(end of letter) and ÒSECÓ (special instructions to
secretary) signalsÑcan be recorded on a tape
during dictating, recording of telephone calls,
listening or in the stop mode.
¥ The REC/ERASE lamp for checking that the
recording or erasing is done.
¥ Alarm sound and indication on the display
window informs recording error.
¥ Recording of telephone calls can be performed
with the use of the optional TL-4 telephone
recording adaptor.
¥ With the use of the optional DE-45 or MDR-U10M
earphones, you can monitor the sound with the
desired sound level during recording.
BM-850 Dictation
Hand control
unit
As a transcriber (BM-850T)
¥ The foot control unit allows you to move the tape
without using your hands.
¥ Auto-stop function quickly accesses instructions
and documents.
¥ Auto backspace function with the REVERSE
TIME control makes transcribing easy by
enabling the reviewing of the last recorded words
each time listening is resumed.
¥ Two tape speeds (2.4 cm/sec. and 1.2 cm/sec.)
can be selected according to the userÕs needs.
¥ Rapid erasing function with ERASE and REW
buttons.
¥ The Electronic ÒIndex OFFÓ mode allows you to
transcribe a cassette which was not recorded
using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine.
Transcription
BM-850
Foot control unit
