Sony BM-87DS manual Features, As a dictator, As a transcriber

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Features

The Sony BM-87DST dictator/transcriber is designed to be used for both dictating and transcribing.

As a dictator

The Sony HU-80 hand control unit (not supplied) remotely controls the BM-87DST dictator/transcriber.

Electronic index signal — “LTR” (letter=end of document) signal — can be recorded on a tape while the unit is set in the recording (dictating), telephone recording, stop or playback mode.

Alarm sound informs a recording error.

Recording of telephone calls can be performed with the use of the optional telephone recording adaptor.

With the use of the supplied headphones, you can monitor the sound with the desired sound level during recording.

Dictating

HU-80

(not supplied)

As a transcriber

Auto stop function quickly accesses the dictated material.

Auto backspace function with the REVERSE TIME control makes transcribing easy by enabling the reviewing of the last recorded words each time the playback is resumed.

Rapid erasing function with the z ERASE button and the j REW button.

Transcribing

Foot control unit (supplied)

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Contents BM-87DST HU-80 not suppliedInformation For the customers in the United StatesTable of Contents As a dictator FeaturesAs a transcriber Precautions Operation Flow Chart Dictating qdTranscribing qj Built-in speaker Power lamp Location and Function of ControlsEject button TEL REC telephone recording button wdJack qfw DC in 9V jack Control Unit connector Stereo PLAYBACK/AUTO Stop OFFConnecting the Power Source Connecting the HU-80 Hand Control Unit not suppliedConnecting the Supplied Foot Control Unit PreparationInserting a Cassette Set the Power switch to ON. The Power lamp lights upCassette XNotes on cassettes To prevent accidental erasureSet the Power switch to on DictatingLTR button Hand speaker Dict dictating StopTo record the LTR signal Useful Functions XLTR letter signalXMonitoring while dictating 123 XTape speed selectorWhen you start dictating Tips for a More Efficient DictatingBefore you start dictating During dictatingTranscribing OperationUseful Functions Auto stop function Controlling the speedAuto backspace function Tape transport operation Private listeningSelecting the speaker Tips on TranscribingErasing Recording can be erased rapidlyAlarm System Alarm system Situation To release alarm systemTelephone Recording During telephone recordingCleaning the Heads MaintenanceCleaning the cabinet Specifications Troubleshooting Guide