User manual SONY BM-850T2

[. . . ] 3-757-398-32(1) Microcassette Dictator/Transcriber Operating Instructions BM-850D BM-850T © 1996 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. On power sources · Operate the unit only on 9 V DC. · For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor supplied with this unit. [. . . ] (See "To record LTR and SEC signals" on page 9. ) · When the LTR signal is detected, the LTR document counter number increases or decreases, "LTR" blinks for approximately 3 seconds, and a beep tone is heard. · When the SEC signal is detected, the special instruction counter number increases or decreases, "SEC" blinks for approximately 3 seconds, and a beep tone is heard. When the AUTO STOP function is off, the numbers on the LTR (document) and SEC (special instruction) counters increase or decrease and "LTR" or "SEC" blinks when an LTR or SEC signal is detected, but the tape does not stop. Controlling the speed Set the SPEED CONTROL switch* to ON to adjust the speed only by the SPEED control. The tape can be played back at higher or lower speed than normal. When the SPEED CONTROL switch is set to OFF, the tape moves at the normal speed regardless of the position of the SPEED control. * Tape speed can be changed in the range of about ­10% to +50% with the use of the SPEED control. Notes · E-INDEX signal of the Sony conventional models BM-577 and so on corresponds to the LTR signal of the model BM-850. · LTR/SEC signals and E-INDEX signal do not correspond to the cue signals used for consumer type tape recorder. Continued on next page. Operations 13 Transcription (continued) Note If the LTR or SEC signal is detected while the tape is being rewound with this function, the length of the reverse time may be longer than the setting you have selected. Auto backspace function This control operates only when the foot control unit is connected. With the use of the REVERSE TIME control, the tape is rewound a little each time it is stopped. Then, the last few recorded words can be reviewed when you resume listening. Adjust the REVERSE TIME control to determine the length of tape to be rewound. At "9" position, the tape is rewound so that the dictated material can be reviewed for about 5 seconds*. At "0" position, the tape stops without being rewound at all. Set the REVERSE TIME control to the desired position and keep the right side of the pedal depressed to listen to the tape. * Measured at some point near the middle of the tape. The reverse time will vary in accordance with the remaining length of the tape. REVERSE TIME : at "9" position Playback STOP is pressed at this point. Tape approx. 5 seconds playback Next playback will start from this point. REVERSE TIME : at "0" position STOP is pressed at this point. Playback Tape playback Next playback will start from this point. Notes · When the button is pressed while detecting the index signal during playback, the switching time of the operation modes may be delayed. · When a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 880, 890, etc. ) is played back or wound rapidly (in fast forward or rewind mode), the switching time of the operation modes may be delayed. In this case, set the unit to the Electronic "Index OFF" mode. (See page 15. ) Tape transport operation To BM-850 Hand control unit Foot control unit Rewind Press 0 REW. Keep the function Keep the left side of the selector pressed down pedal depressed. [. . . ] · To start recording, put the BM850 in the stop mode first and then start recording. · Connect it properly. When you press a button. m Short beeps are heard. Additional Information 21 Specifications Tape y (normal position type) Recording system 4-track 2-channel monaural (L channel for electronic index signals, R channel for sound signals) Tape speed 2. 4 cm/s (15 /16 in. /s), 1. 2 cm/s (15 /32 in. /s) Fast winding time Approx. (2. 4 cm/s) with Sony microcassette MC-60BM Frequency response 200 ­ 4, 000 Hz (at 1. 2 cm/s) 200 ­ 6, 000 Hz (at 2. 4 cm/s) Speaker Approx. [. . . ]