Coby CXR123 User manual
CXR123
EN Voice-Activated Microcassette Recorder
Instruction Manual ..........................................Page 2
ES Grabar Microcinta con VAS
Manual de Instrucciones............................. Página 18
FR 2.4” Lecteur Vidéo MP3 à Commandes Tactiles
Mode d’emploi ...............................................Page 32
Please read carefully before use • Léa el manual antes de usar •
Veuillez lire ce livret avant utilisation
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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the Coby CXR Voice-
Activated Microcassette recorder. Please read this manual
carefully before using the recorder. Visit the Coby website
at www.cobyusa.com to nd the most current version of
this manual as well as other helpful guides.
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Your player features:
Voice-activated recording system
Selectable -speed recording and playback
Integrated omni-directional condenser microphone
with recording level control
Integrated full-range speaker
.mm headphone jack for private listening
.mm microphone jack for optional external
microphones
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Table of Contents
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE..................................................4
GETTING STARTED ............................................................6
Installing Batteries...............................................................................6
Earphone Jack.......................................................................................6
Microphone Jack..................................................................................6
Recording................................................................................................7
Cue and Review....................................................................................8
CONTROLS .........................................................................9
Tape Speed.............................................................................................9
Pause.........................................................................................................9
Fast Forward and Rewind.................................................................9
Voice Activated System (VAS) ...................................................... 10
Volume/VAS Sensitivity Control....................................... 10
Quick Review and Quick Recording........................................... 10
Tape Playback......................................................................................11
Tape Erase.............................................................................................11
Edit a Recording .................................................................................11
SUPPORT..........................................................................12
SAFETY NOTICES .............................................................13
Important Safety Instructions...................................................... 15
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Controls at a Glance
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Controls at a Glance
3.5mm earphone jack1.
3.5mm external microphone jack2.
Volume control dial3.
Voice-activated system4.
switch (VAS)
Built-in microphone5.
SPEED switch6.
STOP / EJECT button7.
PLAY button8.
F.FWD & REW switch (Fast-forward & Rewind)9.
RECORD button10.
PAUSE button11.
Battery compartment (located on back panel)12.
Load 2 x 1.5V “AA” batteries
Recording indicator13.
3V DC In power jack (optional)14.
Microcassette compartment15.
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Getting Started
Installing Batteries
Install two “AA” batteries (not included) into the battery
compartment, matching the polarities as indicated.
To change batteries, slide open the battery compartment
on the back of the unit. Insert x “AA” batteries, matching
the polarities as indicated. Replace the battery compart-
ment door.
Removethebatteriesiftheunitwillnotbeusedformore
than 30 days. Use alkaline batteries for longer life.
In case of malfunction, reset the unit to resume nor-
mal operation. Changing or reinstalling the batter-
ies may be necessary.
Earphone Jack
When you plug your earphones (not included) into the
EARPHONE jack, the built-in speaker will deactivate
automatically.
Microphone Jack
When you plug your own external microphone (not
included) into the MIC jack, the built-in microphone will
deactivate automatically.
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Getting Started
Recording
Press STOP/EJECT button to open the microcassette1.
compartment.
Install a microcassette with the desired side facing2.
outward (visible through window).
Close the microcassette compartment.3.
Set the VAS switch to OFF (for normal recording) or4.
ON (to activate the voice activated system).
Press the RECORD button. The PLAY button will5.
automatically engage. The Recording indicator will
light.
Place the recorder close to the sound source.6.
Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop recording.7.
The rst few sounds that activate the unit may not be
recorded. For best results, say a few words before you
begin dictation.
Variations in voice level will not cause the recorder
to deactivate. The unit will stop recording after 2 – 6
seconds of silence.
The unit incorporates a built-in recording level con-
trol, which automatically sets the recording input
level.
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Cue and Review
To locate a specic portion of the tape during playback,
you can fast forward or rewind the tape by sliding and
holding the F.FWD-REW switch down or up. The recorded
portion will produce a “chattering” sound during scan-
ning, allowing the recorded and unrecorded portions of
the tape to be easily distinguished. Release the switch to
resume normal playback.
Getting Started
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Controls
Tape Speed
. (normal) tape speed: Compatible with most
single-speed microcassettes.
. tape speed: for longer recording, allows you to re-
cord up two hours on a -minute (MC-) cassette.
Do not change the tape speed setting while
recording.
Pause
Slide the PAUSE switch up to suspend function in
PLAY, RECORD, FAST FORWARD or REWIND mode.
Slide the switch down to resume operation.
Fast Forward and Rewind
To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press STOP/EJECT
and slide the F.FWD-REW switch up or down into a locked
position. Slide down to fast forward; slide up to rewind.
Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape at the desired position
or once the tape has ended.
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Voice Activated System (VAS)
Set VAS switch to ON; when dictation pauses for two
to six seconds, recording will stop temporarily. When
dictation resumes, recording will continue.
Use the VOLUME/VAS SENS control to adjust the
microphone sensitivity, so that it activates at
the appropriate level of sound.
Set VAS switch to OFF; recording will continue until
the STOP/EJECT button is pressed.
Volume/VAS Sensitivity Control
When the unit is in playback mode, this control
adjusts the playback volume level.
When the unit is in record mode, this control adjusts
the microphone sensitivity. At maximum, a soft
sound can turn on the recorder. At minimum, a
louder sound is required.
Quick Review and Quick Recording
To play a recording which has just been made:
During recording, slide and hold the F.FWD-REW1.
switch up to rewind the tape. The RECORD button
will be released automatically.
When the desired position on the tape is reached,2.
release the F.FWD-REW switch. Playback will begin.
Controls
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Controls
Tape Playback
To listen to your recorded microcassette, rewind to the
starting point and press STOP/EJECT. Press play and adjust
the VOLUME control to the desired listening level.
A tape must be played back at the same speed
used to record it.
Tape Erase
To erase a tape, simply record over the previously
recorded section.
Edit a Recording
During playback, slide and hold the F.FWD-REW1.
switch up to rewind the tape.
Release the F.FWD-REW switch just after the desired2.
position on the tape is reached. Playback will
continue.
When the desired position on the tape is reached,3.
press the RECORD button to tape over an unwanted
portion of a recording.
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Support
If you have a problem with this device, please read the
troubleshooting guide included with your instruction
manual and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and rmware updates.
If these resources do not resolve the problem, please
contact Technical Support.
Address
Coby Electronics Technical Support
56-65 Rust Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
Email
techsupport@cobyusa.com
Web
www.cobyusa.com
Phone
800-727-3592: Mon–Fri, 8:00AM–11:00PM EST
Saturdays, 9:00AM–5:30PM EST
718-416-3197: Mon–Fri, 8:00AM–5:30PM EST
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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu-
lated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operation and servic-
ing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear
of the unit. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING: To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this
device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present
inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot of outlet and fully insert.
Safety Notices
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Safety Notices
Protect your hearing: Hearing experts advise against the constant
use of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant exposure
to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should experience
ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and seek medical
advice.
Caution
In case of malfunction, reset the unit to resume normal operation.
Changing or reinstalling the batteries may be necessary.
Environmental Protection
Do not attempt to dispose of this product in your household gar-
bage. Please bring the device to an appropriate collection center
for the recycling of electronic appliances. Instructions included
on the product or its packaging will provide more information on
appropriate disposal methods.
For information on the location of an appropriate recycling center,
please contact your local municipal authorities.
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Safety Notices
Important Safety Instructions
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be1.
read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be2.
retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating3.
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be4.
followed.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.5.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufac-6.
turer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near7.
a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements,
near a swimming pool, etc).
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti-8.
lation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer
instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type9.
of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or in-10.
tegral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this11.
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or parts that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
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Safety Notices
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening12.
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet13.
and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following
conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if liquid
has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if the
product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if the product does
not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the
product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance—this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure14.
that your service technician has used replacement parts specied
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or
other hazards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-15.
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure
that the product is in proper operating condition.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such16.
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including am-
pliers) that produce heat.
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Muchas Gracias
Gracias por comprar el Grabar Microcinta con Sistema de
Activación Por Voz Coby CXR. Por favor, lea este manual
de instrucciones detenidamente antes de usar su nueva
grabadora. La versión más actualizada de este manual y
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Índice
PANORAMA DE LOS CONTROLES ................................. 20
PARA EMPEZAR .............................................................. 22
Instalación de las Pilas.....................................................................22
Earphone Jack....................................................................................22
Microphone Jack...............................................................................22
Grabación ............................................................................................22
Cue y Reproducción......................................................................... 24
CONTROLES .................................................................... 25
Velocidad Cinta..................................................................................25
Pausa......................................................................................................25
Avanzar Rápido y Rebobinar........................................................25
Sistema de Voz Activado (VAS).................................................... 26
Control Volumen/VAS Sens................................................ 26
SOPORTE..........................................................................27
AVISOS DE LA SEGURIDAD............................................ 28
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