3-859-341-12(1) Microcassette Dictator/Transcriber Operating Instructions BM-845 BM-845D 1996 by Sony Corporation
On power sources 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 Features The instructions in this manual are for the BM845D. The main unit is the BM-845. You can use the BM-845D 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 supplied). As a dictator • The hand control unit remotely controls the BM845.
Operation Flow Chart For details, refer to the pages in ( ). : Necessary step : Optional step Dictation Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to an AC outlet (6). . Connect the hand control unit (6). . Set POWER to ON. . Insert a cassette (7). . Set TAPE SPEED. . Press RESET to set the digital counter to zero. . Set the function selector of the hand control unit to DICT. Speak into the microphone. Quick review playback and correct the dictated material.
Transcription . Disconnect the hand control unit. . Connect the foot control unit (not supplied) (6). . Set POWER to ON. . Insert the cassette (7). . Set SPEAKER to BUILT-IN or connect earphones. . Press AUTO STOP to make the AUTO STOP indication disappear (13). . Set TAPE 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). . Press RESET to set the digital counter to zero. .
Power Connection Note on the AC power adaptor Use only the AC power adaptor supplied. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. to a wall outlet Rear to DC IN 9 V AC power adaptor (supplied) Porarity of the plug Setting Up the Unit Connecting the Hand Control Unit For operation, refer to “Dictation” on page 8. BM-845 to CONTROL UNIT Hand control unit Attaching the cradle Attach the cradle to the left or right side of the unit. Place the hand control unit on the cradle while not in use.
Cassette Insertion 4 5 1 3 Microcassette ] 2 This unit uses only standard Microcassettes. Non standard cassettes cannot be used because their “L” dimension (see illustration) is different. Standard Only standard Microcassettes have a small indentation on side A. L Approx. 5 mm Non standard 1 Take up any slack in the tape. 2 Set POWER to ON. 3 Press the eject button to open the cassette holder.
Dictation To use the unit as a dictating machine, connect the hand control unit. For connection, see page 6. Microphone DICT lamp (SEC button)* FWD SPACE REC/ERASE LTR lamp 5 2 Function selector LTR Hand speaker 1 Hand control unit 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. (See page 15.) When you dictate • Identify yourself.
Digital Counter While Dictating 1 1 Tape counter: Numerical reference for recording and listening. Note • The numbers on the digital counter are memorized even when the POWER switch is set to STANDBY or a cassette is being removed. To set the digital counter to zero We recommend that you press the RESET button before starting dictation. Keep the RESET button pressed for about one second to reset the tape counter to zero.
Dictation (continued) Monitoring while dictating The recording can be monitored through earphones. Connect a Sony DE45 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack located on the left side of the unit. Adjust VOLUME if required. to EARPHONE VOLUME Quick reviewing (playback)/correcting the dictated material You can easily listen to the dictated material and correct it if required. 1 Keep the function selector of the hand control unit pressed down toward B. SPACE to rewind the tape. to B.
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 unit as a transcribing machine, connect the foot control unit (not supplied). For connection, see page 6. 74 2 Fast forward 8 Rewind Start/Stop (Listen) 61 5 3 9 Foot control unit Tip on Transcription Erase the tape when transcription is finished. Notes If you play back in the AUTO STOP mode and the cassette was not recorded using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570, 577, 820, 845, 850, 880, 890, etc.
To rewind the tape Keep the left side of the foot control unit pedal depressed. To rapidly advance the tape Keep the center top of the foot control unit pedal depressed. Convenient Functions You can use some convenient functions if you dictate using the BM-845 or Sony other models which can record electronic index signal, or if you play back a tape which was recorded with electronic index signal.
Transcription (continued) 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*.
Erasing The recording can be erased rapidly. 1 REC/ERASE p STOP 2 1 2 Insert the cassette with the side to be erased up. (See page 7.) 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 0 REW. The REC/ERASE lamp lights up and 0 appears on the display window. The portion of the tape being rewound is erased. To stop the tape Press p STOP.
Example of Dictation and Transcription Example of Dictation Set the function selector of the hand control unit to DICT. . Press LTR. LTR lamp lights for approx. 3 seconds. “This is a letter. Type it up and send it by express.” “Today’s date is July 4, 1996. This letter is for Mr. Alan R. Jefferson Pyrene House, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7AT, U.K. Dear Sir, We received your order for” . Press LTR. LTR lamp lights for approx. 3 seconds. “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 adaptor 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 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. 1 min. 50 sec. (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. 5.7 cm (21⁄4 inches) dia.
Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ). 1 7 2 3 4 8 5 9 !º !¡ !™ !£ !¢ 6 !∞ !§ !• 1 Eject button Press to eject the cassette.
Display Window 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 ( indicator Displayed while the tape is being transported in the forward direction. 2 0 (rewind) indicator Displayed while the cassette is being rewound. 3 ) (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 † (cassette) indicator Normally this indicator is not displayed.
