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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.

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.
Dictating
HU-80
(not supplied)
Transcribing
Foot control unit
(supplied)