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 it for future reference.
The instructions in this manual are for 2 models. The model shown
in the illustrations is BM-23. Any differences in operation are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “BM-23 only”.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located inside the cassette holder. Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. BM- Serial No.
Sony Corporation © 1994 Printed in Japan
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
You
are
cautioned
that
any
changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
in
this
manual
could
void
your
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.

Preparing a Power Source
Choose one of the following three power sources.
Dry Batteries
1 Open the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) with correct
polarity and close the lid. :
When to replace the batteries
Replace both batteries with new ones when the DICT/BATT
(dictation /battery) indicator becomes faint and the sound is
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 12
Sony SUM-3(NS)
3 :
¢ When replacing the batteries, all the indications in the LCD display light
up in a moment and the tape counter will return to “000”.
© If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time or is to be operated
extensively with other power sources, remove the batteries to avoid
damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion..
House Current
DCIN 3V
Use the AC-E30M power adaptor (not supplied). First connect the
adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack, then to a wall outlet.
ooo Polarity of the plug
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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 is set to the opposite direction of the arrow.
° Nothing is connected to the MIC (microphone) jack.
* Set the VOR (voice operated recording) switch to ON, if necessary.
1 Press EJECT to open the cassette compartment lid.
2 Insert a cassette with the side to start dictating facing the lid.
3 BM-23 only: Set the TAPE SPEED selector to the desired tape
speed.
Recording time* Set to
60 minutes 48 cm**
120 minutes * 2.4m
* Using both sides of a DC-60 cassette. : oa
“* For optimum sound (recommended for normal use), set to 4.8 cm.
4 Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) selector tothe
desired position.
Use for Set to
DICT (dictation)
normal use
recording a conference or CONF (conference)
telephone conversation
S Slide up the function lever to DICT (dictation).
6 Speak into the microphone.
The DICT/BATT indicator flashes during recording.
7 Tostop dictating, slide down the function lever to STOP.
To eject a cassette, press EJECT.
Note
Do not use a CrO2 (TYPE I ) or metal (TYPE IV ) tape, otherwise the sound
may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous recording
may not be erased completely.

To economize the tapes and batteries
Set the VOR switch to ON. The tape moves only when sound is
picked up, and stops automatically when sound is no longer
detected (DICT/BATT indicator goes out.), thus the minimum
amount of tape is used.
To index the tape contents ,
Press COUNTER RESET before you start aeee “000” appears
in the LCD display.
To monitor the recording
Connect an earphone to the EAR (earphone) jack.
To listen to the just-recorded contents while dictating
Slide down the function lever to BACK SPACE, and release it at the
desired point.
When the tape reaches the end and DICTIBATT indicator
goes out
Stide the function lever to STOP.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally erased
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Petes Tab for side A
Side A
Break off the cassette tabs from side A and/or B. To reuse the tape
for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
To erase the entire tape contents
Use the BE-9H cassette eraser (not supplied).
Recording with an external microphone:
Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. When connecting the
electret condenser microphone with “plug-in power” system, the
power of the microphone is 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 or mark the end of the letter. An
electronic index signal will be recorded on the tape while the letter
L (=LTR) appears in the LCD display. When the recording ends,
stop the tape after the “L” indication disappears.
This signal is the same as the LTR signal of the Sony transcriber.
When your secretary uses the Sony transcriber equipped with auto-
stop function, the tape automatically stops at each index signal
when it is rewound or rapidly advanced. Your secretary will be
able to search a necessary dictation easily.
Listening to the Dictation
Function lever
CUE/REVIEW
EJECT
TAPE SPEED
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the opposite direction of
the arrow.
4 Press EJECT, then insert a cassette with the side to start
listening facing the lid.
BM-23 only: Set the TAPE SPEED selector to the same position
as that in recording.
Slide down the function lever to LISTEN.
Adjust VOL (volume).
To stop playback, slide up the function lever to STOP.
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To listen to the tape at a faster speed than normal
Slide FAST PB (fast playback) up while listening to the tape.
To rewind the tape
Slide down the function lever at the BACK SPACE and release it at
the desired point.
To rapidly advance the tape
Set the function lever to STOP, then keep pressing FF (fast forward)
and release it at the desired point.
Searching an index signal or a desired portion (BM-23
only)
Set the CUE/REVIEW switch to ON. You can hear the recording
including an index signal rapidly in the fast forward or rewind
(back space) mode. A beep tone (index signal) will make it easier to
access at that position. When it is not necessary to hear the
recording including an index signal, set the CUE/REVIEW switch
to OFF.
Searching a desired portion (BM-21 only)
Set the CUE/REVIEW switch to ON. You can hear the recording
rapidly in the fast forward or rewind (back space) mode. When it is
not necessary to hear the recording, set the CUE/REVIEW switch
to OFF.

Operation Flow Chart
insert the batteries.
Insert a cassette.
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Select the tape speed (BM-23 only) and microphone sensitivity.
i Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the
i opposite direction of the arrow.
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Start dictation with the built-in microphone.
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Stop dictating.
Eject the cassette.
ee the cassette to your secretary or transcriber without rewinding
tape.
Tips for Efficient Dictation
Before you start dictation
¢ Organize your thoughts.
* Make notes or an outline of what you want to dictate.
When you dictate
¢ Identify yourself. (Name, department, phone number)
© Indicate 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, address, etc.)
During dictation
Relax and speak clearly at a normal speed.
* Short sentences are best.
¢ Include punctuation.
© Spell difficult or unusual words.
¢ Correct your mistakes. (Review and redictate.) .
¢ At the end of each document, record an electronic index signal.
(BM-23 only)
When carrying the unit in a bag or briefcase
Set the LOCK switch to the direction of the arrow to prevent
accidental starting of the unit.
When the switch is set to the direction of the arrow, the
indication in the LCD display goes out to save batteries.

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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer. ;
The unit does not operate.
> The LOCK switch is set to the direction of the arrow.
Cassette cannot be inserted. :
* You attempt to insert the cassette improperly.
The function lever cannot be set to DICT.
» No cassette in 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 is set to STOP.
-> Battery polarity is incorrect.
-» Battery operation is attempted while the AC power adaptor or
the car battery cord is still connected to the DC IN 3V jack.
~ The AC adaptor or car battery cord is not firmly connected.
~ The VOR switch is set to ON in recording.
No sound is heard from the speaker.
~ The earphone is plugged in.
— VOL is turned down completely.
Tape speed is excessively fast or slow during playback.
‘> The TAPE SPEED selector is not set correctly. (BM-23 only)
~ FAST PB switch is set to the upper position. (In fast playback
mode, tape runs faster than normal.)
A recording cannot be made or is unsatisfactory.
-> Batteries are weak.
— The heads are dirty. See Maintenance.
Sound drop-outs, loss of high frequency sounds, or
excessive noise.
— The heads are dirty.
Unsatisfactory erasing.
‘+ Dirty erase head.
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Specifications
Track system i :
4-track 2-channel monaural : 7
Tape
Normal position type
Tape speeds
BM-23: 4.8 cm/sec. (1 */s ips), 2.4 cm/sec. ("*/16 ips)
BM-21: 4.8 cm/sec. (1 7/« ips)
Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm (*/x inches) dia.
Frequency response . * =
200 - 8,000 Hz at 4.8 cm/sec. :
input
Microphone input jack [PLUG IN POWER] (minijack)
Sensitivity 0.3 mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance
Output
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8-ohm earphone or load impedance
10 kilohms or higher ;
Battery life :
See Preparing a Power Source i t
Power output } :
240 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion) , Z
Power requirements
* Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied): 3V DC
*¢ Sony AC-E30M power adaptor (not supplied): .120V AC, 60 Hz
° Sony DCC-E130L car battery cord (not supplied): 12 V car battery
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx, 88.1 x 129.2 x 32.3 mm (3'/2* 5 '/«x 1 fw in.)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass ’
Approx. 300 g (10 02) incl. peters i
ores accessory
Carrying case (1) (BM-23 only) '
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Accessories not supplied
AC 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 of the above listed optional a accessories.
Please ask the dealer for detailed information. *
Telephone secoeting adaptor TL-4
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Features
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¢ Simple operation with a slide-type function lever.
* You can put electronic indexing marks on recording and also
monitor the marked position easily in the fast forward or rewind
mode. (BM-23 only)
* Tape speed of either 4.8cm/sec or 2.4cm/sec can be selected with
the speed selector. (BM-23 only)
¢ Battery indicator in the LCD display. (BM-23 only)
* VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system starts and stops
recording automatically in response to the sound, and thus saves
tapes and batteries.
© Three-digit tape counter in the LCD display for indexing the tape
contents.
¢ FAST PB (fast playback) function that lets you listen to the tape
with high speed.
¢ LOCK switch prevents the unit from accidental operation.
¢ 3-way powering system: batteries, AC house current and car
battery.
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Precautions
¢ Do not open the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
¢ Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.
For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for
this unit. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
For car battery operation, use the car battery cord recommended
for this unit. Do not use any other car battery cord.
¢ The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located on the
bottom exterior.
¢ Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet when the
unit is not to be used for an extended period of time.
© Do not place the unit in a location near heat sources such as
radiators or airducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, moisture, rain, mechanical vibration, or shock.
© Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, remove the
batteries and disconnect the AC power adaptor or the car battery
cord, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
* Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, metallic objects
‘such as pins, etc. may cling to the unit. Keep personal credit
cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away
from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet.
If vou have any questions or problems concerning your unit that is
not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Maintenance
To clean the tape heads and path
Record/playback head
Capstan
Pinch roller
Erase head
Wipe the heads, pinch roller and the capstan with a cotton swab
moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use.
To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
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