User manual SONY BM-560

[. . . ] Select the tape speed and microphone sensitivity. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the opposite direction of the arrow. Start dictation with the built-in microphone. Record the electronic index signal to provide easy access of transcription. [. . . ] Note The cue-maker function of some Sony microcassette-corder may not operate on the electronic indexing mark recorded with the BM-577, because the cuemaker function and the electronic indexing function have no effect each other. Built-in microphone Function lever Dictating with the Built-in Microphone You can start and stop dictating simply by sliding the function lever. Before operating, make sure the following points. ·The LOCK switch is set to the opposite direction of the arrow. ·Nothing is connected to the MIC (microphone) jack. ·Set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) switch to ON, if necessary. DICT/BATT MIC SENS E-INDEX TAPE COUNTER E-INDEX VOR TAPE SPEED LOCK EJECT Dictating with an External Microphone or with Telephone Recording Adaptor Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. When connecting the electret condenser microphone with "plug-in power" system, the power of the microphone is supplied from this unit. For telephone recording, connect the TL-4 telephone recording adaptor (not supplied) to the MIC jack. 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 To stop playback, slide up the function lever to STOP. To listen to the tape at a faster speed than normal Slide up the FAST PB (fast playback) switch while listening to the tape. To rewind the tape Slide down the function lever at the B. SPACE (back space) and release it at the desired point. To rapidly advance the tape Slide the FF/CUE lever in the direction of the arrow, with the function lever set to STOP. To stop the tape, release the FF/CUE lever. To skip over unnecessary portions During playback, slide the FF/CUE lever in the direction of the arrow. When you release the lever, the unit will automatically return to the playback mode. For private listening Connect the earphone to the EAR jack and the sound does not come out through the speaker. BM-575/577. E. 3-800-079-2X. U/CA z Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest sony dealer. m The LOCK switch is set to the direction of the arrow. m You attempt to insert the cassette improperly. (Soon, a beep will sound. ) m The function lever is set to STOP. [. . . ] ·Two tape speeds can be selected for recording with the TAPE SPEED selector: 2. 4 cm/sec. Match the playback speed to the recording speed. Select the 2. 4 cm/sec tape speed for recording, if you play back the recorded tape with another unit. Otherwise, the sound quality may be changed. For the customers in the USA RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. [. . . ]