Sony Pressman BM-21 User manual

SONY

9-758-326-21(1)

Portable

Dictator

BM-21

BM-23

Operating

Instructions

Before

operating

the

unit,

please

read

this

manual

thoroughly

and

retain

for

future

reference.

The

instructions

this

manual

are

for

models.

The

model

shown

the

illustrations

BM-23.

Any

differences

operation

are

clearly

indicated

the

text,

for

example,

“BM-23

only”.

Owner's

Record

The

model

number

located

the

bottom

and

the

serial

number

located

inside

the

cassette

holder.

Record

these

numbers

the

spaces

provided

below.

Refer

these

numbers

whenever

you

call

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

product.

Model

No.

BM-

Serial

No.

Sony

Corporation

1994

Printed

Japan

WARNING

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

Class

digital

device,

pursuant

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

residential

installation.

This

equipment

generates,

uses,

and

can

radiate

radio

frequency

energy

and,

not

installed

and

used

accordance

with

the

instructions,

may

cause

harmful

interference

radio

communications.

However,

there

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

particular

installation.

this

equipment

does

cause

harmful

interference

radio

television

reception,

which

can

determined

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

the

user

encouraged

try

correct

the

interference

one

the

following

measures:

Reorient

relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver.

Connect

the

equipment

into

outlet

circuit

different

from

that

which

the

receiver

connected.

—

Consult

the

dealer

experienced

radio/TV

technician

for

help.

You

are

cautioned

that

any

changes

modifications

not

expressly

approved

this

manual

could

void

your

authority

operate

this

equipment.

Preparing

Power

Source

Choose

one

the

following

three

power

sources.

Dry

Batteries

Open

the

battery

compartment

lid.

Insert

two

size

(R6)

batteries

(not

supplied)

with

correct

polarity

and

the

lid.

When

replace

the

batteries

Replace

both

batteries

with

new

ones

when

the

DICT/BATT

(dictation

/battery)

indicator

becomes

faint

and

the

sound

distorted.

For

BM-23

only

;

You

can

check

the

approximate

battery

condition

with

the

battery

indication

(@28)

displayed

while

using

the

dictator.

Battery

life

(Approx.

hours)

Sony

alkaline

AM3(N)

Dictating

Sony

SUM-3(NS)

When

replacing

the

batteries,

all

the

indications

the

LCD

display

light

moment

and

the

tape

counter

will

return

“000”.

the

unit

not

used

for

long

period

time

operated

extensively

with

other

power

sources,

remove

the

batteries

avoid

damage

caused

battery

leakage

and

corrosion..

House

Current

DCIN

Use

the

AC-E30M

power

adaptor

(not

supplied).

First

connect

the

adaptor

the

jack,

then

wall

outlet.

ooo

Polarity

the

plug

Car

Battery

Use

the

DCC-E130L

car

battery

cord

(not

supplied).

Dictating

MIC

DICT/BATT

Microphone

E-INDEX

Function

lever

MIC

SENS

VOR:

EJECT

LOCK

Before

operating,

make

sure

the

following

points.

The

LOCK

switch

set

the

opposite

direction

the

arrow.

Nothing

connected

the

MIC

(microphone)

jack.

Set

the

VOR

(voice

operated

recording)

switch

ON,

necessary.

Press

EJECT

open

the

cassette

compartment

lid.

Insert

cassette

with

the

side

start

dictating

facing

the

lid.

BM-23

only:

Set

the

TAPE

SPEED

selector

the

desired

tape

speed.

Recording

time*

Set

minutes

cm**

120

minutes

2.4m

Using

both

sides

DC-60

cassette.

“*

For

optimum

sound

(recommended

for

normal

use),

set

4.8

cm.

Set

the

MIC

SENS

(microphone

sensitivity)

selector

tothe

desired

position.

Use

for

Set

DICT

(dictation)

normal

use

recording

conference

CONF

(conference)

telephone

conversation

Slide

the

function

lever

DICT

(dictation).

Speak

into

the

microphone.

The

DICT/BATT

indicator

flashes

during

recording.

Tostop

dictating,

slide

down

the

function

lever

STOP.

eject

cassette,

press

EJECT.

Note

not

use

CrO2

(TYPE

)

metal

(TYPE

)

tape,

otherwise

the

sound

may

distorted

when

you

play

back

the

tape,

the

recording

may

not

erased

completely.

economize

the

tapes

and

batteries

Set

the

VOR

switch

ON.

The

tape

moves

only

when

sound

picked

up,

and

stops

automatically

when

sound

longer

detected

(DICT/BATT

indicator

goes

out.),

thus

the

minimum

amount

tape

used.

index

the

tape

contents

Press

COUNTER

RESET

before

you

start

aeee

“000”

appears

the

LCD

display.

monitor

the

recording

Connect

earphone

the

EAR

(earphone)

jack.

listen

the

just-recorded

contents

while

dictating

Slide

down

the

function

lever

BACK

SPACE,

and

release

the

desired

point.

When

the

tape

reaches

the

end

and

DICTIBATT

indicator

goes

out

Stide

the

function

lever

STOP.

prevent

tape

from

being

accidentally

erased

Petes

Tab

for

side

Side

Break

off

the

cassette

tabs

from

side

and/or

reuse

the

tape

for

recording,

cover

the

tab

hole

with

adhesive

tape.

erase

the

entire

tape

contents

Use

the

BE-9H

cassette

eraser

(not

supplied).

Recording

with

external

microphone:

Connect

the

microphone

the

MIC

jack.

When

connecting

the

electret

condenser

microphone

with

“plug-in

power”

system,

the

power

the

microphone

supplied

from

this

unit.

Putting

Marks

during

Recording

hid

Easy

Access

(BM-23

only)

Press

E-INDEX

lightly

when

you

have

special

instructions

for

your

secretary

about

the

material

mark

the

end

the

letter.

electronic

index

signal

will

recorded

the

tape

while

the

letter

(=LTR)

appears

the

LCD

display.

When

the

recording

ends,

stop

the

tape

after

the

“L”

indication

disappears.

This

signal

the

same

the

LTR

signal

the

Sony

transcriber.

When

your

secretary

uses

the

Sony

transcriber

equipped

with

auto-

stop

function,

the

tape

automatically

stops

each

index

signal

when

rewound

rapidly

advanced.

Your

secretary

will

able

necessary

dictation

easily.

Listening

the

Dictation

Function

lever

CUE/REVIEW

EJECT

TAPE

SPEED

Make

sure

that

the

LOCK

switch

set

the

opposite

direction

the

arrow.

Press

EJECT,

then

insert

cassette

with

the

side

start

listening

facing

the

lid.

BM-23

only:

Set

the

TAPE

SPEED

selector

the

same

position

that

recording.

Slide

down

the

function

lever

LISTEN.

Adjust

VOL

(volume).

stop

playback,

slide

the

function

lever

STOP.

vuahw

listen

the

tape

faster

speed

than

normal

Slide

FAST

(fast

playback)

while

listening

the

tape.

rewind

the

tape

Slide

down

the

function

lever

the

BACK

SPACE

and

release

the

desired

point.

rapidly

advance

the

tape

Set

the

function

lever

STOP,

then

keep

pressing

(fast

forward)

and

release

the

desired

point.

Searching

index

signal

desired

portion

(BM-23

only)

Set

the

CUE/REVIEW

switch

ON.

You

can

hear

the

recording

including

index

signal

rapidly

the

fast

forward

rewind

(back

space)

mode.

beep

tone

(index

signal)

will

make

easier

access

that

position.

When

not

necessary

hear

the

recording

including

index

signal,

set

the

CUE/REVIEW

switch

OFF.

Searching

desired

portion

(BM-21

only)

Set

the

CUE/REVIEW

switch

ON.

You

can

hear

the

recording

rapidly

the

fast

forward

rewind

(back

space)

mode.

When

not

necessary

hear

the

recording,

set

the

CUE/REVIEW

switch

OFF.

Operation

Flow

Chart

insert

the

batteries.

Insert

cassette.

Select

the

tape

speed

(BM-23

only)

and

microphone

sensitivity.

Make

sure

that

the

LOCK

switch

set

the

opposite

direction

the

arrow.

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Trrterrritri

rete

ttt

got

cce

eer

eeescas

serene

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ree

eeeeeecces

see

eres

sceceeremes

cones

eeeeessecenes,

Start

dictation

with

the

built-in

microphone.

—

[

Stop

dictating.

Eject

the

cassette.

the

cassette

your

secretary

transcriber

without

rewinding

tape.

Tips

for

Efficient

Dictation

Before

you

start

dictation

Organize

your

thoughts.

Make

notes

outline

what

you

want

dictate.

When

you

dictate

Identify

yourself.

(Name,

department,

phone

number)

Indicate

type

dictation.

(Memo,

letter,

etc.)

Give

transcribing

instructions.

(Type

stationery,

number

copies

and

who

they

are

for,

envelopes,

etc.)

Specify

distribution.

(Names,

address,

etc.)

During

dictation

Relax

and

speak

clearly

normal

speed.

Short

sentences

are

best.

Include

punctuation.

Spell

difficult

unusual

words.

Correct

your

mistakes.

(Review

and

redictate.)

the

end

each

document,

record

electronic

index

signal.

(BM-23

only)

When

carrying

the

unit

bag

briefcase

Set

the

LOCK

switch

the

direction

the

arrow

prevent

accidental

starting

the

unit.

When

the

switch

set

the

direction

the

arrow,

the

indication

the

LCD

display

goes

out

save

batteries.

imei

Troubleshooting

Should

any

problem

persist

after

you

have

made

these

checks,

consult

your

nearest

Sony

dealer.

;

The

unit

does

not

operate.

The

LOCK

switch

set

the

direction

the

arrow.

Cassette

cannot

inserted.

You

attempt

insert

the

cassette

improperly.

The

function

lever

cannot

set

DICT.

cassette

the

cassette

compartment.

>»

The

cassette

tab

has

been

removed.

The

tape

does

not

move.

The

tape

reaches

its

end.

(DICT/BATT

indicator

goes

out.)

~»

The

function

lever

set

STOP.

Battery

polarity

incorrect.

-»

Battery

operation

attempted

while

the

power

adaptor

the

car

battery

cord

still

connected

the

jack.

The

adaptor

car

battery

cord

not

firmly

connected.

The

VOR

switch

set

recording.

sound

heard

from

the

speaker.

The

earphone

plugged

in.

—

VOL

turned

down

completely.

Tape

speed

excessively

fast

slow

during

playback.

‘>

The

TAPE

SPEED

selector

not

set

correctly.

(BM-23

only)

FAST

switch

set

the

upper

position.

(In

fast

playback

mode,

tape

runs

faster

than

normal.)

recording

cannot

made

unsatisfactory.

Batteries

are

weak.

—

The

heads

are

dirty.

See

Maintenance.

Sound

drop-outs,

loss

high

frequency

sounds,

excessive

noise.

—

The

heads

are

dirty.

Unsatisfactory

erasing.

‘+

Dirty

erase

head.

See

aT)

Specifications

Track

system

4-track

2-channel

monaural

Tape

Normal

position

type

Tape

speeds

BM-23:

4.8

cm/sec.

*/s

ips),

2.4

cm/sec.

("*/16

ips)

BM-21:

4.8

cm/sec.

7/«

ips)

Speaker

Approx.

3.6

(*/x

inches)

dia.

Frequency

response

200

8,000

4.8

cm/sec.

input

Microphone

input

jack

[PLUG

POWER]

(minijack)

Sensitivity

0.3

for

kilohms

lower

impedance

Output

Earphone

jack

(minijack)

for

8-ohm

earphone

load

impedance

kilohms

higher

;

Battery

life

See

Preparing

Power

Source

Power

output

}

240

(at

harmonic

distortion)

Power

requirements

Two

size

(R6)

batteries

(not

supplied):

*¢

Sony

AC-E30M

power

adaptor

(not

supplied):

.120V

AC,

Sony

DCC-E130L

car

battery

cord

(not

supplied):

car

battery

Dimensions

(w/h/d)

Approx,

88.1

129.2

32.3

(3'/2*

'/«x

in.)

incl.

projecting

parts

and

controls

Mass

’

Approx.

300

(10

02)

incl.

peters

ores

accessory

Carrying

case

(1)

(BM-23

only)

Design

and

specifications

subject

change

without

notice.

Accessories

not

supplied

power

adaptor

AC-E30M

Cassette

eraser

BE-9H

Car

battery

cord

DCC-E130L

Message

coupler

TL-2

Electret

condenser

microphone

ECM-T150,

ECM-T140

Your

dealer

may

nat

hatidle

same

the

above

listed

optional

accessories.

Please

ask

the

dealer

for

detailed

information.

Telephone

secoeting

adaptor

TL-4

Features

Simple

operation

with

slide-type

function

lever.

You

can

put

electronic

indexing

marks

recording

and

also

monitor

the

marked

position

easily

the

fast

forward

rewind

mode.

(BM-23

only)

Tape

speed

either

4.8cm/sec

2.4cm/sec

can

selected

with

the

speed

selector.

(BM-23

only)

Battery

indicator

the

LCD

display.

(BM-23

only)

VOR

(Voice

Operated

Recording)

system

starts

and

stops

recording

automatically

response

the

sound,

and

thus

saves

tapes

and

batteries.

Three-digit

tape

counter

the

LCD

display

for

indexing

the

tape

contents.

FAST

(fast

playback)

function

that

lets

you

listen

the

tape

with

high

speed.

LOCK

switch

prevents

the

unit

from

accidental

operation.

3-way

powering

system:

batteries,

house

current

and

car

battery.

Sea

Precautions

not

open

the

casing.

Refer

servicing

qualified

personnel

only.

Operate

the

unit

only

DC.

For

operation,

use

the

power

adaptor

recommended

for

this

unit.

not

use

any

other

power

adaptor.

For

car

battery

operation,

use

the

car

battery

cord

recommended

for

this

unit.

not

use

any

other

car

battery

cord.

The

nameplate

indicating

operating

voltage,

etc.

located

the

bottom

exterior.

Disconnect

the

power

adaptor

from

the

wall

outlet

when

the

unit

not

used

for

extended

period

time.

not

place

the unit

location

near

heat

sources

such

radiators

airducts,

place

subject

direct

sunlight,

excessive

dust,

moisture,

rain,

mechanical

vibration,

shock.

Should

any

liquid

solid

object

fall

into

the

unit,

remove

the

batteries

and

disconnect

the

power

adaptor

the

car

battery

cord,

and

have

the

unit

checked

qualified

personnel

before

operating

any

further.

Since

strong

magnet

used

for

the

speaker,

metallic

objects

‘such

pins,

etc.

may

cling

the

unit.

Keep

personal

credit

cards

using

magnetic

coding

spring-wound

watches

away

from

the

unit

prevent

possible

damage

from

the

magnet.

vou

have

any

questions

problems

concerning

your

unit

that

not

covered

this

manual,

please

consult

your

nearest

Sony

dealer.

Maintenance

clean

the

tape

heads

and

path

Record/playback

head

Capstan

Pinch

roller

Erase

head

Wipe

the

heads,

pinch

roller

and

the

capstan

with

cotton

swab

moistened

with

alcohol

every

hours

use.

clean

the

exterior

Use

soft

cloth

slightly

moistened

water.

not

use

alcohol,

benzine

thinner.

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