Sony BM-575 manual

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    BM-575/577.E.3-800-079-2X.U/CA W elcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassette TM Dictator. Some features are: • Simple operation with a slide-type function lever. • You can put electronic indexing marks on recording (BM-577 only). •Three BATT lamps (including the DICT/BATT lamp) indicate the battery condition step by step (BM-577 o[...]

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    BM-575/577.E.3-800-079-2X.U/CA DICT/ BATT DICT/ BATT BP-43 DC IN 3V Light z Getting Started Preparing a Power Sour ce Choose one of the following power sources Dry Batteries Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack. 1 Open the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries. When to replace the batteries For BM-575: R[...]

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    BM-575/577.E.3-800-079-2X.U/CA z Operating the Unit Dictating with the Built-in Microphone You can start and stop dictating simply by sliding the function lever. 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 [...]

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    BM-575/577.E.3-800-079-2X.U/CA Listening to the Dictation Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the opposite direction of the arrow. 1 Slide the EJECT lever to open the cassette compartment lid. 2 Insert a cassette with the side to start listening facing the lid. 3 Set the TAPE SPEED selector to the same position as that in recording. 4 Slide do[...]

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    BM-575/577.E.3-800-079-2X.U/CA z Additional Information Precautions On power • Operate the unit only on 3V DC. For battery operation, use two size AAA (R03) batteries or BP-43 Sony rechargeable battery. For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. Do not use any other type. • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, e[...]

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    BM-575/577.E.3-800-079-2X.U/CA Capstan Erase head Record/playback head Pinch-roller Capstan Pinch-roller Record/playback/erase head Maintenance To clean the tape heads and path BM-575 BM-577 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 soft cloth slightly moi[...]