Sony BM-890 D Microcassette Dictator, BM-890 T Microcassette Transcriber Operating Instructions

SONY.
3-798-144-21(1)
Microcassette
Dictator/Transcriber
Operating Instructions
BM-890T
© 1994 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.
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. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
Precautions
On safety
* Should any solid object or liquid tall into the
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
2 introduction
On power sources
* Operate the unit only on 9 V DC.
e For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor
supplied with this unit. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor as it may cause malfunction.
» Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet
when it will not be used of an extended period of
time. To disconnect the adaptor, pull it out by
grasping the adaptor. Never pull it by the cord.
e The AC power adaptor which has been supplied
becomes hot if it is connected to an AC outlet for a
long period of time. But, this will not cause any
trouble.
On placement
* Do not install the unit in a location near heat
sources, such as radiators or airducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
* Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat build-up. Do not place the unit near materials
(curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation
holes.
If you have any question or problem concerning
your unit that is not covered in this manual, please
consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased
the unit.
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Manual ................... eee 3
Features .......... ee eee 3
Operation Flow Chart 4
Setting Up
Power Connection ................. e... errors 6
Setting Up the Unit eus 6
Operations
Dictation essen encres 8
TrANSCrIptioN ………..……irrsecscescensresensesnensrcecees 14
Erasing ............c. eme enn RE REEE 20
Telephone Recording eee 21
Example of Dictation and Transcription ..... 22
Additional Information
Maintenance ...................eememmeiiee nace e eee 24
Troubleshooting Guide .....................m 25
Alarm System ….….….…sencenenenenenenenns 26
Specifications .......................eee eee 27
Location and Function of Controls ............... 28
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for the BM-890D
and BM-890T. Before you start, please check your
model number.
The main unit is the BM-890 for both the BM-890D
and the BM-890T. You can use the BM-890D as a
dictator since the BM-890D is supplied with
accessories for dictating, while you can use the BM-
890T as a transcriber since the BM-890T is supplied
with accessories for transcribing. Any differences in
operation are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “BM-890D only”.
If you buy the accessories which your model does
not have, your model works as both dictator and
transcriber.
Differences in supplied accessories
Model
Accessory BM-890D
BM-890T
Hand Control Unit Supplied Not supplied
Cradle of the hand Supplied Not supplied
control unit
Foot Control Unit Not supplied Supplied
Earphone Not supplied Supplied
Features
As a dictator
* The hand control unit remotely controls the BM-
890.
+ Dual electronic indexing function signals—"“LTR"”
(end of letter) and “SEC” (special instructions to
secretary) signals—can be recorded on a tape
during dictating, recording of telephone calls,
listening or in the stop mode.
The end of the last recorded segment on the tape
can easily be located using the record-end
function.
¢ Alarm sound and indication on the display
window informs recording error.
Recording of telephone calls can be performed
with the use of the optional TL-4 telephone
recording adaptor.
* With the use of the optional DE-45, DE-36 or
MDR-U10M earphones, you can monitor the
sound with the desired sound level during
recording.
Dictation
As a transcriber
* The foot control unit allows you to move the tape
without using your hands.
* The scanning function allows easy display of the
total recorded time of dictation in minutes, the
number of documents and instructions recorded
on the tape.
Auto-stop function quickly accesses instructions
and documents.
* DPC (Digital Pitch Control) allows you to
increase or decrease the playback tape speed
within the range of approximately 30% to +80%.
Auto backspace function with the REVERSE
TIME control makes transcribing easy by
enabling the reviewing of the last recorded words
each time listening is resumed.
* Two tape speeds (2.4 cm/sec. and 1.2 cm/sec.)
can be selected according to the user's needs.
* Rapid erasing function with ERASE and REW
buttons.
* The Electronic “Index OFF” mode allows you to
transcribe a cassette which was not recorded
using a Sony Professional Dictating Machine.
Transcription
Foot control unit
introduction 3
Operation Flow Chart
For details, refer to the pages in ( ).
[ — ]:Necessarystep [__ __ _} Optional step
Dictation (BM-890D)
| Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to an AC outlet (6). |
introduction
+
| Connect the hand control unit (6). |
+
| Set POWER to ON.
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| Insert a cassette (7).
+
Se. — Er e as E (el
| Set TAPE SPEED.
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Set the function selector of the hand contro! unit to DICT.
Speak into the microphone.
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| Keep the function selector of the hand control unit pressed
| down toward B. SPACE to rewind the tape until the desired |
point on the tape is reached. Release the selector and playback
| of the dictation begins. When the reviewing is completed, set
— o — e o a Fs a a E Js E es e v——
EA A ke A a Fa a e ni a a ni (nl
—— d— a A ee ne EY SEE EER SS a SER. Se PE EE LDL
Check the recorded material with the use of the DPC function
(16) when the recording is completed. Then, find the end of the
| last recorded portion with the use of the record-end function |
(12). “
| Set the function selector of the hand control unit to STOP. |
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| Press the eject button to remove the cassette. ||
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| Hand the cassette to your secretary or transcriptionist. |
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‘ranscription (BM-890T)
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| Disconnect the hand control unit. |
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| Connect the foot control unit (6). |
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| Set POWER to ON. | |
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| Insert the cassette (7). |
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| Set SPEAKER to BUILT-IN (18) or connect earphones. |
| Set AUTO 3 OFF (16). ]
| Set TAPE + (12). |
Press SCAN. +
When the tape reaches the beginning of the dictated material, a
beep tone is heard and the unit automatically shuts off (15).
+
Keep the right side of the pedal depressed.
(When the foot control unit is connected.) (18)
or
Set the function selector of the hand contro! unit to LISTEN.
- (When the hand control unit is connected.) (18)
or
Press LISTEN.
(When the BM-890 is used for operation.) (18)
+
Adjust VOLUME and TONE. |
Adjust the starting point for playback with the use of )
REVERSE TIME. (When the foot control unit is used.)
| Set SPEED CONTROL to DPC or ON and adjust SPEED. |
After transcribing, stop the tape.
Release the pedal. (When the foot control unit is used.) (18)
or -
Set the function selector to STOP. (When the hand control unit
is used.) (18)
or
Press STOP. (When LISTEN on the BM-890 is pressed to play
back the tape.) (18)
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| Erase the tape (20). |
introduction 5
Power Connection
Note on the AC power
adaptor
Use only the AC power adaptor
supplied. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
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Porarity of the plug
=p to a wall
outlet
Rear | \ to DCIN 9 V
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Setting Up the Unit
6 | Setting Up
Connecting the Hand Control Unit (supplied
with the BM-890D only)
For operation, refer to “Dictation” on page 3.
-
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. Insert the cradle into the slots and slide
to secure it.
Left side Right side
Connecting the Foot Control Unit (supplied
with the BM-890T only)
For operation, refer to “Transcription” on page 14.
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to CONTROL
UNIT
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
2 A on side A.
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Non standard
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Нбр 3 L Approx.
2.5 mm
Cassette Insertion
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Microcassette
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Take up any slack in the tape.
Set POWER to ON.
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be recorded on or played back facing upward.
Push the cassette into the holder completely.
5 Close the cassette holder.
Press the eject button to open the cassette holder.
Insert a cassette into the cassette holder with the side to
The digital counter displays
zero and appears.
TOTAL
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LTR SEC
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Li LI р
mr
Lido { CO
Notes on the Microcassette
To protect cassettes from accidental
erasure
Break out and
remove the tab.
When a recording is made, the previous
recording is automatically erased.
To prevent erasure, break the cassette tabs. ©
To reuse a cassette
To record on a cassette with removed tabs,
cover each slot with a piece of plastic tape.
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Plastic tape
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Setting Up | 7
Dictation
You need the BM-890D or, if
your model is BM-890T, the
hand control unit.
To use the unit as a dictating
machine, connect the hand
control unit.
For connection, see page 6.
Note
Keep the hand control unit away
from the BM-890 during recording.
Otherwise, noise may be recorded.
8 | Operations
Microphone
DICT lamp
SEC
FWD SPACE
Function
REC/ERASE
1 RESET 3
Hand control unit
1 set POWER to ON.
2 Insert a cassette. (See page 7.)
3 Set TAPE SPEED to the desired tape speed, 2.4 or 1.2 (cm/
sec.).
4 Set the function selector to DICT.
Recording starts. Speak into the microphone. DICT appears on the
display window. The DICT lamp on the hand control unit lights up
and REC/ERASE lamp on the BM-890 blinks when the microphone
picks up sound.
TOTAL
LYR SEC
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UNIT
of
ем
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RECÉRASE
To stop the tape
Set the function selector to STOP.
Notes
+ The time counters are normally
within plus or minus two
minutes of the actual time when
using a MC-60BM
Microcassette.
In case a microcassette other
than MC-60BM is used, the time
counter reading may differ to a
large extent from the actual
time.
The tape counter is switched to
the time counter when the
SCAN button is pressed.
The numbers on the digital
counter are memorized even
when the POWER switch is
turned off.
Digital Counter While Dictating
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—_— 1
LTA SEC TOTAL UNIT
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The number cf instructions recorded increases by one every time SEC
is pressed.
When the SEC button is pressed, the number blinks for about 3
seconds and then stops blinking.
Time counter: Total recorded time of dictation in minutes.
Tape counter: Numerical reference for recording and listening.
To switch the counter to time or tape indication, keep the RESET
button pressed for more than two seconds.
The number of documents recorded increases by one every time LTR is
pressed.
When the LTR button is pressed, the number blinks for about 3
seconds and then stops blinking.
[4] Recorded time of each document in minutes.
To set the digitai counter to zero
We recommend that you press the RESET button before starting dictation.
Keep the RESET button pressed for more than 0.5 second to reset the LTR
(document), SEC (special instruction), TOTAL (time/tape) and UNIT
(time) counters to zero.
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LTR SEC
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Continued on next page.
‘Operations 9
Dictation (continued)
10 Operations
To reset the TOTAL (time/tape) counter to zero tape counter
When the RESET button is pressed for more than 2 seconds in the tape
stop mode, the TOTAL (time/ tape) counter changes to 000 and functions
as a tape counter.
RESET
To reset the TOTAL (time/tape) counter to zero time counter
Keep the RESET button pressed for more than 2 seconds in the tape stop
mode. The TOTAL (time/tape) counter changes to 0.0m and functions as a
time counter
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The TOTAL (time/tape) counter and the UNIT time counter indicate the
approximate time of the recorded material.
Convenient Functions
To record LTR (letter) and SEC (secretary) signals
You can record electronic index signals on the tape while the unit is set in
recording (dictation), telephone recording, stop or playback (with the
hand control unit) mode.
LTR (letter=end of document) signal: Record at the end of each
document.
SEC (secretary=special instructions to secretary) signal: Record
before giving instructions to the secretary.
When the AUTO STOP function (see page 16) is activated (AUTO STOP:
ON), the tape automatically stops at each index signal when it is rewound,
rapidly advanced or scanned. Documents and instructions can be located
without the user’s having to listen to the entire tape.
« Before dictating, press RESET to reset the counters to zero.
Notes
* The LTR or the SEC signal
should be recorded with the
intervals of more than 6
seconds.
¢ Playback sound is muted when
either the LTR or SEC button is
pressed.
e If either the LTR or SEC button
is pressed while turning on the
SPEED CONTROL selector, the
tape will run at normal tape
speed.
* While playing back, if either the
LTR or SEC button is pressed to
record the index signal on the
previously recorded LTR or SEC
signal by mistake, a beep tone is
heard and the index signal
cannot be recorded.
-
To record the SEC signal
Press SEC on the hand control unit.
Each time the button is pressed, the number
on the SEC (special instruction) counter
increases by one.
To record the LTR signal
Press LTR on the hand control unit. LTR
Each time the button is pressed, the number
on the LTR (document) counter increases by
one.
i SEC
When the LTR or SEC signal is recorded, the number on the counter blinks
and then lights up. Up to nine signals each can be recorded on each side of
a cassette. If more than nine signals are recorded, “E” appears in the
counter display.
Continued on next page.
Operations 11
Dictation (continued)
Note
Once the cassette is ejected or the
POWER switch is set to
STANDBY, the record-end
memory is cleared and the record-
end function does not operate.
12 | Operations
Record-end function
You can easily find the end of the last recorded segment on the tape. This
function enables you to continue recording from the point where you left
off.
Hand control unit BM-890
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2 | 2
REC
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to B. SPACE 1
1 Rewind the tape a little.
2 Press »» FF (FWD SPACE).
The tape will rapidly advance and stop at the end of the last recorded
segment. At the end of the last recording, a long beep tone is heard and
REC END blinks for approx. 3 seconds on the display window and then,
disappears.
If the unit is set in record mode by mistake, immediately stop the
recording. The record-end function does not operate if the recorded
material is shorter than a second.
Recording time
Select the desired tape speed for recording with the use of the TAPE
SPEED selector.
2.4 cm: For optimum sound (recommended for normal use)
A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-
60BM Microcassette.
1.2 cm: For longer recording time
A 120-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-
60BM Microcassette.
Monitoring while dictating
The recording can be monitored through earphones. Connect a Sony DE-
45, DE-36 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE
jack located on the left side of the unit. Adjust VOLUME if required.
VOLUME
to EARPHONE
Earphone (supplied with
BM-890T only)
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Tips for More Efficient
Dictation - -
Before you start dictation
* Organize your thoughts.
* Make notes or an outline of
what you want to dictate.
e Check that the cassette is erased.
(See page 20.)
When you dictate
Identify yourself. (Name,
department, phone number)
Indicate the 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,
addresses, etc.)
During dictation
* Relax and speak clearly, at
normal speed.
Short sentences are best.
Include punctuation.
Spell difficult or unusual words.
Correct your mistakes. (Review
and redictate, or use SEC signal
to alert the transcriptionist of
changes or corrections.)
* At the end of each document,
record an LTR signal.
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. SPACE
2 Release the selector. Playback of
the dictation begins.
3 When the reviewing is completed,
set the function selector to DICT to
proceed with the dictation.
I
(ess FWD SPACE
For fast winding of the tape
Keep the FWD SPACE button of the hand control
unit pressed until the desired portion is reached.
When you have finished dictating
Hand the cassette to your secretary without rewinding the tape.
Operations | 43
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Transcription
You need the BM-890T or, if
your model is BM-890D the 2 8
foot control unit.
To use the unit as a Fast forward
transcribing machine, connect
the foot control unit.
For connection, see page 6.
7
Rewind Start/Stop 6 1 3 4 5
(Listen)
Foot control unit
IEEE | 1 Set POWER to ON.
Tips on Transcription
* Before typing, check the
recorded time of the dictation
and the number of LTR and SEC
signals recorded on the cassette
using the SCAN function.
Erase the tape when
transcription is finished.
Insert a cassette. (Gee page 7.)
Set SPEAKER to BUILT-IN.
Set AUTO STOP to OFF. (See page 16.)
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Set TAPE SPEED to the same tape speed as that used for
recording (dictation).
Notes
* Tostop scanning, press STOP.
* When the AUTO STOP switch is
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To check the recorded material by using the SCAN
function, press SCAN for a second.
set to ON, the tape SCAN and REMAINING appear on the display and the tape starts to
automatically stops at each be rewound. When the tape is completely rewound, a beep is heard
electronic index signal and the unit automatically shuts off. As to the digital counter, see
previously recorded on the tape page 15.
while scanning. This is -
convenient to locate the im sec ora; er
beginning of each document or | | P | 3 | С, ое.
special instruction. НЕМАН
* To restart scanning after it is
stopped at the electronic index
signal, press the SCAN or REW
button. 7 Keep the right side of the foot control unit pedal
depressed to listen to the tape.
8 Adjust VOLUME and TONE.
To stop the tape
Release the pedal.
14 Operations
Notes on the time counter
While REMAINING is displayed
(in scanning mode or in rewind
mode after scanning) and the unit
is stopped automatically when the
LTR signal is detected, the number
on the UNIT counter will be reset
to 0.0m after blinking for about 3
seconds to read the amount of the
document. -
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.
Digital Counter While Scanning
To use the SCAN function, press the SCAN button for a second. When the
tape reaches the beginning of the dictated material, a beep tone is heard
and the unit automatically shuts off. When the tape is completely
rewound, the total dictated time and the recorded time of the first
document are displayed. The numbers of documents and special
instructions recorded on the tape are also displayed on the display
window.
LTR SEC TOTAL UNIT
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SCAN indicator
Disappears when the unit shuts off.
REMAINING indicator
While REMAINING is displayed, the numbers on the display
window indicate the amount of tape left. This is convenient to know
the remaining amount of dictation when transcribing.
While REMAINING is displayed, dictating, telephone recording and
recording of LTR and SEC signals cannot be performed.
Press RESET or the eject button. REMAINING will disappear.
(cassette) indicator
When the tape reaches the tape top, this mark blinks while a long
beep tone is heard and then lights up.
The above example of the counter indicates that the cassette has 2
documents and 3 special instructions. Total recorded time of the dictation
is approx. 5.4 minutes and the recorded time of the first document is
approx. 2.1 minutes.
Scan-top function
When the tape is advanced rapidly (in fast forward mode after scanning)
while REMAINING is displayed, the tape will stop automatically at the
portion from which the scanning was started. In this case, a beep tone is
heard and the - (minus) mark on the TOTAL counter blinks for about 3
seconds and then stops blinking.
Continued on next page.
Operations 15
Transcription (continued)
Note
The tape does not stop at the LTR
or the SEC signal even if the
AUTO STOP switch is set to ON
while the FF or REW button is
continuously depressed.
16 Operations
Convenient Functions
A > \
SPEED
EARPHONE / | «À
«q REW REVERSE TIME
Do FF
E STOP sp о
SPEAKER EED CONTROL
> LISTEN AUTO STOP
AUTO STOP function
With the AUTO STOP function, recorded documents and instructions can
be located without the user's having to listen to the entire tape.
This function activates only in rewind, fast forward or scanning mode.
When the AUTO STOP switch is set to ON, the tape automatically stops
at each electronic index signal previously recorded on the tape. (See “To
record LTR and SEC signals” on page 10.)
+ When the LTR signal is detected, the LTR document counter number
increases or decreases and blinks for approximately 3 seconds, and a
beep tone is heard. The tape stops automatically.
* When the SEC signal is detected, the special instruction counter
number increases or decreases and blinks for approximately 3 seconds,
and a beep tone is heard. The tape stops automatically.
‘When the AUTO STOP switch is set to OFF, the numbers on the LTR
(document) and SEC (special instruction) counters increase or decrease
and blink when an LTR or SEC signal is detected, but the tape does not
stop.
DPC (Digital Pitch Control) and speed control function
You can make the sound more comprehensible when changing the tape
speed. Set the SPEED CONTROL selector to DPC so that the pitch does
not change, even when the tape is played back at high or low speed by the
SPEED control.
Set the SPEED CONTROL selector to ON to adjust the speed only by the
SPEED control.
When the SPEED CONTROL selector is set to OFF, the tape moves at the
normal speed regardless of the position of the SPEED control.
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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.
REVERSE TIME : at “9” position
STOP is pressed at this point.
Playback
Tape
oD = E + OD
—
approx. 5 seconds
REVERSE 2
TIME playback
Next playback will start from this point.
REVERSE TIME : at “0” position
STOP is pressed at this point.
: Playback
7
5
5
4
3 Tape
1
0 a
Mino.
REVERSE layback
TIME pay
Next playback wilt start from this point.
Continued on next page.
Operations | 17
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Transcription (continued)
Notes
¢ When the button is pressed
while detecting the index signal
‘ during playback, the switching
time of the operation modes
may be delayed.
e When a cassette which was not
recorded using a Sony
Professional Dictating Machine
(BM-531, 560, 570, 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 19.)
Notes
* E-INDEX signal of the Sony
conventional models BM-531
and so on corresponds to the
LTR signal of the model BM-890.
* LTR/SEC signals and E-INDEX
signal do not correspond to the
cue signals used for constimer
type tape recorder.
18 | Operations
Tape transport operation
To BM-890 Hand control unit Foot control unit
Rewind Press € REW. Keep the function Keep the left side of the
selector pressed down pedal depressed.
toward B.SPACE.
Stop Press STOP. Set the function Release the pedal.
selector to STOP.
Listen Press ae Set the function Keep the right side of
LISTEN. selector to LISTEN. the pedal depressed.
Fast Press DP» FF. Keep the FWD SPACE Keep the top center of
forward button pressed. the pedal depressed.
Private listening
Connect a Sony DE-45, DE-36 or MDR-U10M earphones (not supplied) to
the EARPHONE jack.
The sound will be heard through the earphones and speaker sound will be
disconnected.
Selecting the speaker
You can listen to the dictated material through the built-in speaker or the
speaker on the hand control unit by switching the SPEAKER selector to
BUILT-IN or HAND.
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Notes
* In the Electronic “Index OFF”
mode
— the LTR or the SEC signal is
not recorded even if you
press the LTR or SEC button.
— the AUTO STOP function
does not work even if the
AUTO STOP switch is set to
“ON”.
If you play back in the
Electronic “Index ON” mode
and the cassette was not
recorded using a Sony
Professional Dictating Machine
(BM-531, 560, 570, 820, 880, 890
etc.), neither the operation
buttons, the counters nor the
auto backspace function will
work correctly.
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Transcribing a Cassette Recorded with a
Dictator Other Than Sony's
If you transcribe a cassette which was not recorded using a Sony
Professional Dictating Machine, set the unit to the Electronic “Index OFF”
mode.
EM STOP
In the tape stop mode, keep both RESET and STOP pressed for more
than 2 seconds.
Only the TOTAL counter is displayed and the number is reset to “0”, The
unit is in the Electronic “Index OFF” mode.
To return the unit to the Electronic “Index ON” mode
Change the mode by following the procedure above.
To switch the counter to time or tape indication
See page 9.
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Erasing
The recording can be erased
rapidly. 1
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1 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.
E 2 Keep ERASE pressed and then press << REW.
Tip The REC/ERASE lamp lights up and ERASE appears on the display
For easier and quicker erasure of window.
the entire cassette, use Sony BE-9H The portion of the tape being rewound is erased.
cassette eraser (not supplied).
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To stop the tape
Press IM STOP.
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| conversation, connect the
optional TL-4 telephone
| recording adaptor* to the
§ TELEPHONE PICKUP jack.
- For further details, refer to the
— instruction manual of the
telephone recording adaptor.
* The TL-4 cannot be used on
some telephones.
At the beginning of
telephone recording
LTR signal is automatically
recorded.
While the LTR signal is being
recorded (for about 3 seconds), the
-— unit cannot be stopped even
- though the STOP button is
pressed.
E 4 During telephone recording
Only the LTR, SEC and STOP *
buttons are operative.
; Telephone Recording
1
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Telephone 3
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TL-4 (not
Rear
to TELEPHONE
PICKUP 2
@ STOP 4
Connect the TL-4 (not supplied) to the unit.
Set POWER to ON.
Insert a cassette. (See page 7.)
Set TAPE SPEED to the desired tape speed.
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Keep TEL REC pressed for more than a second.
Telephone recording begins. REC/ERASE lamp blinks and TEL
appears on the display window.
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To stop the tape
Press ll STOP.
Operations | 21
Example of Dictation and Transcription
Example of Dictation
| Set the function selector of the hand control unit to DICT.
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“This is a letter. Type it up and send it by express.”
“Today’s date is July 4, 1994. |
This letter is for Mr. Alan R. Jefferson Blinks for approx. 3 seconds and
Pyrene House, Sunbury on Thames, - stops blinking.
Middlesex, TW16 7AT, U.K.
Dear Sir,
— We received your order for”
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POI-L-5049-D3581”, “quantity 270,000 today.
Shipment can be made within two weeks by Air.
Please accept our thanks for your order.
Faithfully yours,
John S. Smith
Sales Manager
U.K.G. Ltd.”
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| Press LTR. |
Blinks for approx. 3 seconds and
stops blinking.
This number is reset to 0.0 when the
LTR button is pressed and increases
until the LTR button is pressed again.
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FOTAL
| Set the function selector of the hand contro! unit to STOP. |
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Example of Transcription
| Insert the cassette. |
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| Set AUTO STOP to OFF. |
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| Press SCAN. |
The unit automatically shuts off when the tape reaches the tape
top.
The counter indicates the total amount of dictation.
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| Keep the right side of the foot control unit pedal depressed. |
Tape playback starts.
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Maintenance
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Erase head Capstan
Record/playback
head
Pinch roller
24 Additional Information
Cleaning the heads
To produce optimum sound, clean the tape heads
after every 10 hours of use.
First, disconnect the AC power adaptor. Moisten a
cotton swab or a soft cloth with alcohol, and wipe
the parts shown on the left.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong
solvents, such as thinner or benzine, since they may
damage the finish.
SRR
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Troubleshooting Guide
Should any problem occur, conduct the following
simple tests to determine whether or not servicing 1s
required. If the problem persists after you have
conducted these tests, consult the nearest
Sony Dictation Systems dealer.
"The unit does not operate.
e 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 1s set in the MIN position.
* Anearphone is plugged in.
~The tape speed is too fast or too slow.
.* The TAPE SPEED selector is set incorrectly.
FE
e The SPEED control is set incorrectly.
* The SPEED CONTROL selector is set to ON or
DPC.
The tape stops in the rewind or fast forward
mode and the alarm sounds.
* The AUTO STOP switch is set to ON and a tape
with electronic index signal recorded is used.
* The entire tape has been wound.
* The end of recording is reached while the tape is
rapidly advanced and REC END is displayed. (See
page 12.)
о When REMAINING is displayed, the tape stops at
the scan-top position while the tape is rapidly
advanced. (See page 15.)
Recording functions (Dict, Erase, Telephone
recording, LTR, SEC) do not activate.
e The tape is completely rewound.
* The cassette tabs have been removed.
, * REMAINING is displayed on the counter. Press
RESET. (Cassette can be erased while
REMAINING is displayed.)
Sound drop-outs, loss of high frequency
sounds, or excessive noise
* The heads are dirty. See “Maintenance”.
Erasing is unsatisfactory.
* The erase head is dirty. See “Maintenance”.
‘The LTR or SEC signal can not be recorded.
e The unit is in the Electronic “Index OFF” mode.
(See page 19).
‘The LTR, SEC or UNIT counter is not
indicated.
e The unit is in the Electronic “Index OFF” mode.
(See page 19).
The LTR, SEC or UNIT counter does not work
correctly.
The reverse time of the auto backspace
function is not correct.
* A cassette which was not recorded using a Sony
Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570,
820, 880, 890 etc.) is played back in the Electronic
“Index ON” mode. (See page 19.)
* The reverse time of the auto backspace function
may become longer when the LTR or SEC signal is
detected on the tape.
The switching time of the operation modes
(STOP, LISTEN, FF or REW) is delayed.
* Á cassette which was not recorded using a Sony
Professional Dictating Machine (BM-531, 560, 570,
820, 880, 890 etc.) is played back in the Electronic
“Index ON” mode. (See page 19).
* When a button is pressed while detecting
electronic index signal during playback.
Additional Information 25
Alarm System
An alarm sounds and an indication appears on the display window in the following situations.
Alarm system
Situation
To release alarm system
When you press a button.
> A beep is heard and
* No cassette is inserted.
” The cassette's safety tabs have been
First, release the button, then
Insert a cassette.
blinks. removed. * Insert a new cassette or cover the
safety slot.
The unit shuts off. * End of tape * Rewind the tape.
> À beep is heard and e The tape is torn. * Inserta new cassette.
blinks.
When you press a button. * When you attempt to record while * Clear the REMAINING mark by
> À beep is heard and REMAINING is displayed. pressing the RESET or eject
REMAINING blinks. button.
While recording. * Approx. 3 minutes before the unit + Press = LISTEN to stop alarm
2 Beeps are heard and shuts off at the end of tape while sound.
blinks until the unit shuts off recording. * Stop recording and insert a new
at the end of tape. cassette.
The unit shuts off during FF
mode.
> A beep sounds and REC
END blinks.
* End of recording
The REC END disappears and
alarm stops automatically when
about 3 seconds have passed.
+ “E” appears.
* The number of LTR or SEC signal
exceeds 9,
Do not press LTR or SEC button
more than 9 times.
The unit shuts off during FF
mode.
Y The — (minus) mark on the
TOTAL counter blinks. A
beep is heard.
The unit shuts off.
> À beep is heard and number
of LTR or SEC blinks.
e
While REMAINING is displayed,
the unit is rapidly advanced and
automatically stopped at the portion
from which the scanning was
started.
Either LTR or SEC are detected
while the tape is wound rapidly (in
fast forward, rewind or scanning
mode) and the AUTO STOP switch
1s set to ON.
The minus mark stops blinking
and lights up automatically
when about 3 seconds have
passed.
CT
The number of LTR or SEC stops
blinking and lights up
automatically when about 3
seconds have passed.
Either the LTR or SEC buttons
are pressed while playing back
the tape.
> À beep is heard.
Either the LTR or SEC signals are
detected on the tape.
Release the button.
Play back the tape continuously
for more than 6 seconds and
then, press the button again.
When you press a button.
"> А Беер is heard.
* When you press the TEL REC
button except in the stop or
dictating mode.
* When you put the hand control unit
in the dictating mode during the FF,
REW or ERASE mode.
To stop alarm sound, release the
TEL REC button, or put the hand
control unit in the stop mode.
To start recording, put the BM-
890 in the stop mode first and
then start recording.
26 Additional Information
Specifications
Tape
(MIEROCASSETTE)” (normal position type)
Recording system
4-track 2-channel monaural
(L channel for electronic index signals, R channel for
sound signals)
Tape speed
24 cm/s (M6 in./s), 1.2 cm/s (1% 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 (2% inches) dia.
Power output
350 mW (at 10% distortion)
input
TELEPHONE PICKUP (minijack)
Sensitivity 0.2 mV
Input impedance 10 kilohms
Output
EARPHONE (minijack)
for 8-300-ohm earphones
CONTROL UNIT connector
for hand control unit or foot control unit
Power requirements
9V DC
DC IN 9 V jack accepts the supplied AC power
adaptor for use on 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
14 W (with the supplied AC power adaptor)
Dimensions ` -
Approx. 200 x 70 x 245 mm (w/h/d) (774 x 27 x 9%
inches)
including projecting parts and controls ’
Mass
Approx. 1.4 kg (3 1b 2 02)
Accessories supplied
AC power adaptor (1)
Hand control unit (1, BM-890D only)
Cradle for the hand control unit (1, BM-890D only)
Foot control unit (1, BM-890T only)
Earphone (1, BM-890T only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Optional accessories
Hand control unit HU-80
Foot control unit F5-85
Earphone DE-45, DE-36
Headphones MDR-U10M
Telephone recording adaptor TL-4
Telephone pickup TP-15
Message coupler TL-2
Cassette eraser BE-9H
Cleaning kit KK-31
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information about the optional accessories.
Additional Information |27
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Location and Function of Controls
For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ).
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28 Additional Information
Built-in speaker
[2] Eject button
Press to eject the cassette. The digital counter is
reset to 00 0.0m0.0Mm every time the cassette is
ejected.
POWER switch
[4] SPEAKER selector (18)
Display window (29)
[6] Cassette holder
REC (record)/ERASE lamp (8, 20)
VOLUME control
[9] TONE control
REVERSE TIME control (17)
SPEED control (16)
TAPE SPEED selector (12)
SPEED CONTROL selector (16)
OFF/ON/DPC
AUTO STOP selector (16)
SCAN button (15)
TEL REC (telephone recording) button (21)
€ ERASE button (20)
RESET button (9, 10)
«<< REW (rewind)
E STOP
p= LISTEN
22] DD FF (fast forwad)
Left side
CONTROL UNIT connector (6)
EARPHONE jack (13, 18)
)
Rear
25) TELEPHONE PICKUP jack (21)
DC IN 9 V (6)
Em.
Display Window
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hs TOTAL UNIT
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REMAINING
[1] DICT (dictation) indicator
Displayed during recording
ERASE indicator
Displayed while the cassette is being erased.
TEL (telephone) recording indicator
Displayed during recording of telephone calls.
[4] LTR (letter) counter
End of letter counter
Displays the number of end-of-letter signals
(Le. the number of documents) recorded.
[5] SEC (secretary) counter
Special instructions for secretary counter
Displays the number of special-instructions-
for-secretary signals recorded.
[6] TOTAL (time/tape) counter
Displays time or tape length of +he recorded
documents. The time counter and the tape
counter is switched by pressing the RESET
button for more than two seconds. ;
Time counter indicates the approximate time
of the recorded documents.
Tape counter indicates the tape length of the
recorded documents.
UNIT (time) counter
Displays the time of each recorded document,
i.e. displays the approximate recorded time of
a dictation, from the portion where the LTR
signal is recorded to the portion where the
next LTR signal is recorded.
REC END indicator
Blinks for approx. three seconds when the
recording end portion is detected and
disappears.
[9] << (rewind) indicator
Displayed while the cassette is being rewound.
SCAN indicator
Appears when the SCAN button is pressed.
While SCAN is displayed, REMAINING is also
displayed. In this case, the display window
indicates the remaining time of the recorded
documents, remaining numbers of recorded
LTR and SEC signals and the remaining time of
the actual document.
This disappears with a long beep tone when
the tape reaches the tape top.
PP (fast forward) indicator
Displayed while the tape is advanced rapidly.
» (listen) indicator
Displayed during playback.
REMAINING indicator
Appears when the SCAN button is pressed.
While REMAINING is displayed, recordings of
dictation, telephone calls, LTR signals and SEC
signals cannot be made. If the function selector
is set to DICT or TEL REC, LTR or SEC button
is pressed, REMAINING blinks and a beep
tone is heard.
The numbers on the digital counter (LTR, SEC,
TOTAL and UNIT) indicate the remaining
number of the LTR signals and the SEC signals,
remaining amount of dictations (TOTAL) and
remaining time of the actual document while
the unit is in playback, fast forward or rewind
mode.
To clear the REMAINING mark, press RESET
or the eject button.
(cassette) indicator
Displayed while cassette is inserted.
The indicator blinks in the following cases:
* The button is pressed when no cassette is
inserted or when the cassette's safety tabs
have been removed.
* About 3 minutes before reaching the end of
the tape. (During dictating or recording of
telephone call)
* End of tape or the tape is torn.
Notes
* It may be difficult to read the liquid crystal counter
display due to the watching angle.
* If you play back a cassette which was not recorded using
a Sony Professional Dictating Machine, set the unit to the
Electronic “Index OFF” mode (see page 19).
Additional Information 29
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