Black Box TE110A User manual

SEPTEMBER 2001
TE110A
Digital Voice Recorder
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FCC/IC STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) AND
INDUSTRY CANADA (IC)
RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular 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. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or telephone reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are
required to connect this device to a personal computer or other
Class B certified device.

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par
Industrie Canada.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements of the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks of Black
Box Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the
property of the trademark owners.

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NOM STATEMENT
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.

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10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del
aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en
su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ......................................................................... 7
2. Introduction ........................................................................ 10
2.1 Features and Benefits ................................................. 10
2.2 The Complete Package .............................................. 12
2.3 The Recorder Illustrated ............................................ 13
2.4 Safety Considerations ................................................. 14
3. Installing or Replacing Batteries ........................................ 16
4. Recording ............................................................................ 20
4.1 Basic Recording .......................................................... 21
4.2 Selecting the Recording Mode .................................. 24
4.3 Other Recording Functions ....................................... 25
4.3.1 Pausing ............................................................... 25
4.3.2 Automatic Recording (Using the ARS) ........... 26
4.3.3 Displaying the Remaining Recording Time .... 27
4.3.4 Monitoring the Recording ................................ 28
5. Playback .............................................................................. 29
5.1 Basic Playback ............................................................. 29
5.2 Other Playback Functions .......................................... 32
5.2.1 Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
During Playback ........................................... 33
5.2.2 Searching for a Numbered Message ................ 33
5.2.3 Scan Playing ....................................................... 34
5.2.4 Scan Searching .................................................. 35
5.2.5 Pausing During Playback .................................. 35
5.2.6 Repeating the Playback of a Message ............... 36

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Contents (continued)
Chapter Page
6. Erasing .............................................................................. 37
6.1 Erasing a Message ....................................................... 37
6.2 Erasing an Entire File ................................................. 39
7. Using the Recorder with External Equipment .................. 41
7.1 Recording from a Telephone .................................... 41
7.2 Recording from an External Electronic
Audio Source ......................................................... 44
7.3 Playing Back to an External Recorder ....................... 47
7.4 Using the Recorder with a PC .................................... 49
8. Preventing Unintended Changes in Operation ................ 52
9. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 54
9.1 Things to Try ............................................................... 54
9.1.1 Basic Recorder Problems .................................. 54
9.1.2 Problems Using the Recorder with a PC ......... 56
9.2 Calling Black Box ........................................................ 58
9.3 Shipping and Packaging ............................................. 59

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Compliance: CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart J Class B, IC Class/
classe B;
Microphone: Type: Built-in mono audio omnidirectional
electrical condenser;
Sensitivity: –45 dB
Other Interfaces: 3.5-mm mini mono audio input (from external
microphone) requires impedance below
3 kiloohms;
3.5-mm mini mono audio output (to earphones,
etc.) requires impedance above 8 ohms (we
recommend 32 ohms)
Maximum Power
Output: 5 mW to earphone, 80 mW to speaker; at speaker
impedance of 8 ohms, yields 10% total
harmonic distortion
Frequency
Bandwidth: 500 to 3200 Hz
Memory: Internal flash type
Recording Time: 4 hours and 18 minutes in SP (slow play) mode,
9 hours and 22 minutes in LP (long play)
mode

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Max. No. of
Recorded
Messages: 396 (99 in each of four files)
User Controls: (3) Front-mounted pushbuttons: Record/stop,
erase, mode/pause;
(2) Left-side mounted slide switches: HOLD,
ARS (Automatic Recording System);
(3) Right-side-mounted:
PLAY/STOP pushdial (with FF and
REWIND);
FILE button;
Volume dial
Indicators: Front-mounted LCD;
(1) Recording LED on front-mounted
REC/STOP button
Connectors: (2) 3.5-mm mini mono audio jacks:
(1) Top-mounted for input,
(1) Left-side-mounted for output
Speaker
Diameter: 23 mm (0.9")
Temperature
Tolerance: 32 to 104˚F (0 to 40˚C)
Humidity
Tolerance: Operating: Up to 60% noncondensing;
Storage: Up to 90% noncondensing

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Power: From two included alkaline AAA batteries:
Input: 3 VDC;
Battery life:
Approx. 10 hours of recording;
Approx. 8 hours of earphone playback at
volume 5;
Approx. 6.5 hours of speaker playback at
volume 5
Size: 4.2"H x 1"W x 0.6"D (10.7 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm)
Weight: Without batteries: 1.2 oz. (34 g);
With batteries: 1.9 oz. (54 g)

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2. Introduction
2.1 Features and Benefits
The Digital Voice Recorder is a portable recording
device that you can use to record voice messages or
conversations in digital format for later playback or for
archiving or editing on a personal computer. It’s small,
light, and ultra slim, but has a wide range of other
powerful features:
• Sensitive built-in omnidirectional microphone.
• Can store up to 99 messages in each of four
different files, for a total storage capacity of
396 messages.
• Automatic Recording System (ARS) that, if enabled,
can automatically turn off the Recorder during
periods of silence, in order to make the most of
your recording time.
• HOLD switch prevents unintended operation.
• You can select the recording mode—slow play (SP)
for better sound quality or long play (LP) for more
recording time.

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• You can pause recording and playback. Playback can
also be set to repeat indefinitely.
• Informs you of estimated remaining recording time.
• Batteries are included.
• Battery indicator displays remaining charge.
• To preserve the batteries, it turns itself off if it’s left
on for a full minute without being operated.
• You can search for individual messages.
• Input and output jacks allow recording from and
playback to external devices, such as the included
microphone and earphone.
• Included Jet Voice Mail software for message
handling on an IBM®compatible PC.
• Easily carried with included wrist strap.

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2.2 The Complete Package
You should have received all of the following with your
Digital Voice Recorder:
• (2) Alkaline AAA batteries.
• Earphone.
• External microphone.
• Telephone adapter.
• Phone cable.
• LINE IN/LINE OUT audio cable.
• Wrist strap.
• Mini CD-ROM with IBM PC and Microsoft®
Windows®compatible Jet Voice Mail software.
• This manual.
If anything is missing or damaged, call Black Box. Also
notify the shipping carrier if any damage appears to
have occurred during shipping.

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2.3 The Recorder Illustrated
Figure 2-1 shows the top, front, and sides of the Digital
Voice Recorder, and identifies the Recorder’s
connectors, indicators, and controls.
TOP
Input jack
for external
microphone
Built-in
microphone
REC/
STOP
button
Built-in
speaker
Connection
point for
wrist strap
Output
jack for
earphone
HOLD
switch
ARS
switch
MODE/
PAUSE
button
ERASE
button
FILE
button
Volume
dial
PLAY/STOP
pushdial
(with FF and
REWIND)
LCD
LEFT SIDE FRONT RIGHT SIDE

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2.4 Safety Considerations
Here are some things you need to know before you use
the Digital Voice Recorder:
• Do not place or use the Recorder in or near any
location where the temperature might rise above
104˚F (40˚C), including but not limited to:
– Open flame;
– Furnaces and heat registers; and
– Non-ventilated areas in direct sunlight, including
closed vehicles.
• Do not place or use the Recorder in or near water
or any location where relative humidity might rise
above 60%, including but not limited to bathrooms
and swimming pools.
• Do not place or use the Recorder in any dusty area,
including but not limited to construction and
industrial sites.
• Try not to drop the Recorder or expose it to violent
impacts or vibrations.
• Do not press on the Recorder’s LCD or allow
anything to rest on top of it.

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• Do not use the Recorder while walking or while
operating a car or other machinery.
• The Recorder contains magnetic parts, so do not
place or use it near credit or debit cards, room-key
or security cards, airline tickets, computer diskettes,
and other items that carry magnetically encoded
information.
• Do not use the Recorder in any location in which
operating electronic devices or components is
prohibited.
• Never open, disassemble, or attempt to repair the
Recorder.
The manufacturer and its authorized agents will not
be liable for any damages caused by the misuse of this
product, nor for any claims by any third party.
The manufacturer and its authorized agents will not
be liable for any lost messages caused by malfunction,
misuse, or any other reason.

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3. Installing or Replacing
Batteries
CAUTION!
Make sure that the Recorder is set to STOP (not recording
or playing back anything) when you do this. Otherwise, you
could erase previously recorded messages and degrade
the Recorder’s performance.
To install the included AAA batteries in your Digital
Voice Recorder, or to replace them with new batteries
when the original ones fail, take these steps:
1. Open the battery cover on the unit’s rear panel.
OPEN

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CHAPTER 3: Installing or Replacing Batteries
2. Load two batteries in the compartment, matching
the positive and negative terminals of the batteries
to the Recorder’s terminals as marked in the
compartment. Be sure to use alkaline batteries. Do
not use batteries of two different types together.
3. Close the battery cover.

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4. Press the Recorder’s PLAY/STOP pushdial or its
REC/STOP button to check the remaining battery
capacity. The Recorder’s LCD should show one of
these indications:
Full charge Half charge
Low charge No charge

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CHAPTER 3: Installing or Replacing Batteries
If the LCD doesn’t light after you install fresh
batteries in the Recorder, check the
positive/negative polarities of the batteries again
and make sure they’re correct. If the polarities are
correct but the LCD still doesn’t light, the
Recorder is probably broken or defective; remove
the batteries and call Black Box Technical
Support.
Batteries should last for approximately 10 hours of total
recording time, or 8 hours of total earphone-playback
time at volume 5, or 6.5 hours of total speaker-playback
time at volume 5. To preserve the batteries, take them
out of the Recorder if you won’t be using it for an
extended period of time.