Sony BM-575A - Portable Microcassette Dictating... User manual

BM- 575A
Portable Microcassette Dictating Machine
Slide Switch Operation
Metal Case
Voice Operated Recording (VOR)
Lock Switch
Dictate/Conference Switch
Fast Playback Function
Fast Forward/Cue
LED Record/Battery Indicator
3- Digit Tape Counter
2 Record/Playback Speeds
Audible End of Tape Alarm
Mic and Earphone Jacks

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Last Updated: 07/02/2008
BM- 575A
Portable Microcassette Dictating Machine
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Features
Microcassette System uses ultra - compact easy to obtain
microcassettes for recording and playback convenience.
Slide Switch Operation slides into position with one finger and
changes the operating mode from Dictate to Stop to Listen to
Backspace.
Metal Case is designed to withstand rugged use while
dictating in or out of office, in the car, or elsewhere.
Voice Operated Recording (VOR) With Mic Sensitivity
Adjustment activates the recorder only when audible sound is
present, conserving the tape and eliminating soundless
pauses.
Lock Switch locks controls to prevent accidental activation of
any function.
Dictate Conference Switch enables the unit to record in
different situations such as for individual recording or in
meetings.
Fast Playback Function reduces the time needed to review
recordings.
Fast Forward Cue allows listening to the tape at high speed to
locate specific passages for editing.
LED Record/Battery Indicator verifies when unit is in Record
mode and confirms battery strength.
3 - Digit Tape Counter gives you a visible measure of tape
elapsed for rapid access when editing and listening.
2 Record/Playback Speeds gives you the option of using a
standard microcassette for an extended recording or
dictation as long as 2 hours.
Audible End of Tape Alarm sounds an audible alert when the
end of tape is reached.
Microphone Jack lets you connect an external microphone if
desired.
Earphone Jack for private listening with optional earphone.
Specifications
General
Type of Use: Portable Voice Recorder
RecordingMedia: Micro Audio Cassette
Recording and Playback Times: up to 120 minutes (mono)
Audio
RecordingSystem: 4 Track, 1 Channel Monaural Microcassette
Microphone: Built - In Electret Condenser
FrequencyRange: 300 - 3500Hz (2.4 cm/sec)
TapeSpeed: 2 Speeds (2.4cm/sec, 1.2cm/sec)
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes
RecordingFeatures: Voice Operated Recording (VOR)
Convenience Features
SafetyLock: Yes
SearchFeatures: Voice Activation Cue Tone Indexing (Record),
Cue Tone Index Search (Play)
Hardware
Display: 3 - Digit Tape Counter
Power
OutputPower: 250mW
PowerRequirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional)
Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 9 Hours (Up to 9 hours with Alkaline
Batteries; Up to 2 hrs with Rechargeable Battery)
BatteryType: "AAA" x 3
Speaker
Type: Mono x 1 (Built - in)
SpeakerDimensions: 1" (28mm) diameter
Inputs and Outputs
MicrophoneInput: 1
DC - In: 3V
HeadphoneOutput(s): 1 (Stereo Mini)
Dimensions
Weight: 6.5 oz (185 g) with batteries
Measurements: 2 3/8" x 4 7/8" x 15/16" (60 x 122 x 23.4mm)
Optional Accessories
AC - E30HG AC Adaptor
UPC Code: 027242674103
1.Approximaterecordingtimes.Batterylifewillvarybaseduponusageconditions.
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