Sony BM-87DS Maintenance

To produce optimum sound, clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.

approx. 90˚

1Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

2Press the eject button to open the cassette holder.

3Pull up the lid further to the direction of the arrow.

4Moisten a cotton swab or a soft cloth with alcohol and wipe the parts as shown

above.

xCleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong

solvents, such as thinner or benzine, since they may damage the finish.

Cleaning the Heads

Maintenance

Record/playback head Capstan

Erase head

Pinch

roller

Cotton swab

Contents

Main BM-87DST WARNING Table of Contents Features As a dictator As a transcriber Precautions Operation Flow Chart For details, refer to the pages in z. : Necessary step : Optional step Dictating qd HU-80 (not supplied) Transcribing qj Foot control unit (supplied) Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated in z. Page Connecting the HU-80 Hand Control Unit (not supplied) Connecting the Supplied Foot Control Unit. Preparation Connecting the Power Source Page Preparation xNotes on cassettes Dictating 1 2 3 4 5 2 4 31 5 Dictating Useful Functions xLTR (letter) signal xMonitoring while dictating Page Dictating Tips for a More Efficient Dictating Transcribing 28 713 45 6 Transcribing Useful Functions xAuto stop function xControlling the speed xAuto backspace function Transcribing xTape transport operation xPrivate listening xSelecting the speaker Tips on Transcribing Erasing Alarm System Telephone Recording 1 2 3 4 Maintenance Specifications Troubleshooting Guide