Sony BM-845D manual About This Manual, Features, As a dictator, As a transcriber

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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the BM- 845D. The main unit is the BM-845. You can use the BM-845D as a dictator since the BM-845D is supplied with accessories for dictating. You can also use the BM-845D as a transcriber if you buy the accessories for transcribing such as the foot control unit (not supplied).

Features

As a dictator

The hand control unit remotely controls the BM- 845.

The electronic indexing function signal—“LTR” (end of letter) signal—can be recorded on a tape during dictating, 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.

With the use of the DE-45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied), you can monitor the sound with the desired sound level during recording.

Dictation

Hand control unit

BM-845

As a transcriber

The foot control unit (not supplied) 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 user’s needs.

Rapid erasing function with ERASE and REW buttons.

The index signals which were recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine are used in the AUTO STOP mode.

Transcription

BM-845

Foot control unit

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BM-845D. 3-859-341-11. U. E

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Contents BM-845 Microcassette Dictator/TranscriberTable of Contents PrecautionsAs a transcriber FeaturesAbout This Manual As a dictatorDictation Operation Flow ChartTranscription Connecting the Foot Control Unit not supplied Power ConnectionSetting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control UnitTo reuse a cassette Cassette InsertionTo stop the tape DictationConvenient Functions Digital Counter While DictatingTo Earphone Monitoring while dictatingQuick reviewing playback/correcting the dictated material Release the selector. Playback of the dictation beginsFor fast winding of the tape When you have finished dictatingFast forward Rewind Start/Stop Listen Foot control unit TranscriptionControlling the speed To rewind the tapeTo rapidly advance the tape Auto Stop functionOperations Auto backspace function Private listeningSelecting the speaker Erasing Insert the cassette with the side to be erased up. SeeKeep Erase pressed and then press 0 REW Example of Dictation and Transcription Example of DictationExample of Transcription Troubleshooting Guide Alarm SystemAlarm system Situation To release alarm system Cleaning the cabinet SpecificationsMaintenance Cleaning the headsLocation and Function of Controls Left sideRear Display Window