User manual SONY BM-560

[. . . ] 3 Unplug the AC power adaptor from the unit and the wall outlet after about five hours. 1. 5 hours with a fully charged battery. DICT/ BATT 1 Open the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries. When to replace the batteries For BM-575: Replace the batteries with new ones when the DICT/BATT lamp dims. For BM-577: Replace the batteries with new ones when the DICT/BATT lamp of the BATT lamps dims. [. . . ] When batteries are new House Current DC IN 3V DICT/ BATT Use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other AC power adaptor. Polarity of the plug Light When batteries have been used for a while When batteries become weak Light Inserting a Cassette Lights Notes on the DICT/BATT lamp · BM-577 only: In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable batteries, only the DICT/BATT ( ) and BATT ( ) lamps will light even though the batteries have been fully charged. · After the batteries have been used for a while, the DICT/BATT lamp may flicker with the playback sound when you turn up the volume; however, this does not mean that you need to change the batteries. · The unit will play back normally for a while even after the DICT/BATT lamp dims. If you do not, subsequent recording will not be done correctly. Before inserting the cassette, take up any slack in the tape with a thick pencil. EJECT Notes on batteries · Do not charge a dry battery. · When you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion. · Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is connected. Use only standard Microcassettes with this unit. Non-standard microcassettes cannot be used because their "L" dimension (see illustration) is different. Standard Only standard Microcassettes have a small indentation on side A. Non-standard L About 5 mm L About 2. 5 mm BM-575/577. E. 3-800-079-2X. U/CA z Operating the Unit Putting Marks during Recording for Easy Access (BM-577 only) Press E-INDEX lightly when you have special instructions for your secretary about the material or mark the end of the letter. When your secretary uses the Sony transcriber equipped with autostop function, the tape automatically stops at each index signal when it is rewound or rapidly advanced. Note The cue-maker function of some Sony microcassette-corder may not operate on the electronic indexing mark recorded with the BM-577, because the cuemaker function and the electronic indexing function have no effect each other. Built-in microphone Function lever Dictating with the Built-in Microphone You can start and stop dictating simply by sliding the function lever. ·The LOCK switch is set to the opposite direction of the arrow. To skip over unnecessary portions During playback, slide the FF/CUE lever in the direction of the arrow. When you release the lever, the unit will automatically return to the playback mode. For private listening Connect the earphone to the EAR jack and the sound does not come out through the speaker. BM-575/577. E. 3-800-079-2X. U/CA z Additional Information Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest sony dealer. m Battery operation is attempted while the AC power adaptor is still connected to the DC IN 3V jack. (In fast playback mode, tape runs faster that normal. ) Recording cannot be made or is unsatisfactory. See "Maintenance. " m VOR or MIC SENS has been set to the improper position when VOR function works. A beep is heard when you try to slide up the function lever to DICT or LISTEN. (BM-577 only) m No cassette is in the cassette compartment. 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. ·The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. , is located on the rear exterior. On location ·Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. [. . . ] On location ·Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. ·Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound watches etc. away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker. On operation ·Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. [. . . ]