User manual SONY BM-577

[. . . ] Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ________________________ Serial No. ______________________ About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for 2 models. The BM-577 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "BM-577 only. " WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation Flow Chart Insert the batteries. [. . . ] For details, refer to the TL-4 instruction manual. MIC 1 Slide the EJECT lever to open the cassette compartment lid. 2 Insert a cassette with the side to start dictating facing the lid. 3 Set the TAPE SPEED selector to the desired tape speed. Recording time* 60 minutes 120 minutes Set to 2. 4 cm** 1. 2 cm * Using both sides of the MC-60BM Microcassette. ** For optimum sound (recommended for normal use), set to 2. 4 cm. 4 Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) selector to the desired position. Use for Normal use Set to DICT (dictation) Recording a conference or CONF (conference) telephone conversation 5 Slide up the function lever to DICT (dictation). 6 Speak into the microphone. The DICT/BATT lamp flashes depending on the strength of the sound during recording . 7 To stop dictating, slide down the function lever to STOP. To eject a cassette, slide the EJECT lever. To economize the tapes and batteries Set the VOR switch to ON. The tape moves only when sound is picked up, and stops automatically when sound is no longer detected (The DICT/BATT indicator goes out. ), thus the minimum amount of tape is used. To index the tape contents Set the TAPE COUNTER to 000 by pushing the reset button before dictating. To monitor the recording Connect an earphone to the EAR (earphone) jack. To listen to the just-recorded contents while dictating Slide down the function lever to B. SPACE (back space), and release it at the desired point. When a beep sounds and the DICT/BATT lamp goes out The tape reaches the end. To erase the entire tape contents Use the BE-9H cassette eraser (not supplied). m Continue to the reverse side. BM-575/577. E. 3-800-079-2X. U/CA Listening to the Dictation VOL Tips for Efficient Dictation Before you start dictation ·Organize your thoughts. ·Make notes or an outline of what you want to dictate. When you dictate ·Identify yourself. (Name, department, phone number) ·Indicate type of dictation. (Memo, letter, etc. ) ·Give transcribing instructions. (Type of stationery, number of copies and who they are for, envelopes, etc. ) ·Specify distribution. (Names, address, etc. ) During dictation ·Relax and speak clearly at a normal speed. [. . . ] On location ·Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. ·Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound watches etc. away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker. On operation ·Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. [. . . ]