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. CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the BM845D. The main unit is the BM-845. You can use the BM-8450 as a dictator since the BM-845D is supplied with accessories for dictating. You can also use the BM-845D as a transcriber if you buy the accessories for transcribing such as the foot control unit (not supposed.
Operation Flow Chart For details, refer to the pages in( ). [T Necessary step [~ ™ 1 Optional step Dictation introduction [ Connect the AC power adapter to the unit and 1o an AC outlet Connect the hand control unit (6). | ¥ | set POWER to ON. ¥ [[Insert cassette ¥ [ set TATE SPEED. ¥ [ Press RESET to set the digital counter to zer ] ¥ Set the fiction selector of the hand control unit to DICT, Speak into the microphone, | Keep the function selector of the hand conceal unit pressed | down toward B.
Transcription 4 [ Disconnect the hand control unit. ] 1 Connect the stuntmen! unit {not supplied) (6. ] | Set POWER th. ] [[insert the cassette . ] [[Set Speak Er x? BUILT-IN or connect earphones. ] [ Press AUTO STOP to make the Extirpate indication disappear (131 [[Sett Ate SPEED. ] Press REW. When the tape reaches the beginning of the dictated material, a beep tone is heard and the unit automatically shuts off (12).
Power Connection Note on the AC power adapter Use only the AC power adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC power adapter. Rear VICING power adapter Po rarity of the plug (supplied) t0 3 wall outlet Setting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control Unit For operation, refer to “Dictation” on page 8. Hand control unit Attaching the cardie Almach the cradle to the left or right side of the unit. Place the hand control unit on the cradle while not in use.
This unit uses only standard Micro cassettes, Non standard used because cassettes cannon be their “L" dimension {see illustration} is different. Standard W Non standard Only standard Micro cassettes haves a small indentation onside A, : L Approx. Approx. 25mm Cassette Insertion 1 3 Micro cassette 2 1 Take up any slack in the tape. 2 Set POWER to ON. 3 press the eject button to open the cassette holder. 4 Insert a cassette into the cassette holder with the side to be recorded on or played back facing upward.
—lecithin Dictation To use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. For connection, see page 6. OO Tips for More Efficient Dictation Before you start dictation ¢ Organize your thoughts. * Make notes or an outline of what you want to dictate. * Check that the cassette is erased. (Bee page 15 When you dictate * Identify yourself. (Name, department, phone number) * Indicate the type of dictation. (Memo, letter, et} * Give transcribing instructions.
Note « "Fhe numbers on the digital counter are memorized even when the POWER switch is set to STANDBY or a cassette is being removed. Notes * The LTR signal should be recorded with the intervals af more than & seconds. Playback sound is rated while the LTR signal is retarded.
Dictation {continued) 10| Operations Monitoring while dictating The recording can be monitored through earphones. Connect 2 Sony DEED or MD R-UTOM earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack located on the left side of the unit. Adjust VOLUME if required 0 EARPHONE VOLUME Quick reviewing {playback)icorrecting the dictated material You can easily listen to the dictated material and correct it if required. 1 Keep the function selector of the hand contort unit pressed down toward B. SPACE to rewind the tape.
For fast winding of the tape Keep the FWD SPACE button of the hand control unit pressed until the desired portion is reached. = FWD SPACE When you have finished dictating Hand the cassette to your secretary without rewinding the tape.
Transcription To use the Unitas a transcribing machine, connect the foot control unit (not supplied). For connection, see page 6.
Notes « The tape does not stop at the LTR signal even if the AUTO STOP function is on while the FF o1 REW button is continuously pressed When BRI i displays, the tape automatically stops at each electronic index signal (LTR, SEC or E-INDEX) previously recorded on the tape with the Sony Professional Dictation Machine (BM-577, 850, 890, etc.); however, the unit does not recognize the difference between the LTR and SEC signals.
T Transcription {continued) Note * 1f 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. 14| Operations 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 retarded words can be reviewed when you resume listening.
Erasing The can be erased rapidly. 1 REC/ERASE | STOP. Rl b Insert the cassette with the side to be erased up. (See page 73 Be sure not to rewind the tape after transcribing. The end portion of the dictated material to be erased should be positioned at the recording head Keep ERASE pressed and then press <« REW, The REC/ERASE lamp lights up and 4 appears on the display window, The portion of the tape being rewound is erased. To stop the tape Press M STOP.
Example of Dictation Example of Dictation and Transcription [[set the function defector of the hand control unit to DICT. ¥ [ press tra. ] LTR lamp lights for approx. 3 “This is a letter. Type it up and send it by express.” i “Today's date is duly 4, 19%. ! ‘This letter is for Mx. Alan R. Jefferson Pyrenees House, Sun bury on Thames, Middle sex, TWIT 7AT, UK. Dear Sir, We received your order far” seconds. [Press tTa. LTR amp lights for approx. 3 i “under line POI-L-5049-D3581", “quantity 270,000 today.
Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem occur, conduct the following simple tests to determine whether or not servicing is required. If the problem persists after you have conducted these tests, consult the nearest Sony Dictation Systems dealer. The unit does not operate. * The AC power adapter is not plugged into a wall outlet. * The POWER switch is set to STANDBY. No sound from the built-in speaker « The SPEAKER selector is set to HAND. * The VOLUME control is set in the MIN position.
Specifications Tape EXAGGERATES” (normal position type Recording system 4-track Z-channel monaural {l. channel for electronic index signals, R channel for sound signals Ape speed 24.em/s (Vsin/s), L2 em/s (Y Fast winding time Approx. 1 min. 50 sec. (24 cm/s) with Sony micro cassette MC-60BM Frequency response 200 4,000 Hz {at 1.2 cm/s) 200 6,000 Hz {at 2.4 cm/s) Speaker Approx. 5.
Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated RUES STOP USER FPF i Left side Rear CREREyerryroresy {1) Eject button Press to eject the cassette.
ot Display Window indicator Displayed while the tape is being transported in the forward direction. [2] 4 (rewind) indicator Displayed while the cassette is being rewound. 3] »b (fast forward) indicator Displayed while the tape is advanced rapidly. [4] AUTO STOP indicator Displayed when the AUTO STOP button is pressed (AUTO STOP function is on). [5] Tape counter [6] @0 (cassette) indicator Normally this indicator is not displayed.
