Grundig Digta 3010 User manual

Digta 3010
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CONTENTS_____________________________________________
4 Notes
4 Safety
4 Environmental protection
5 Scope of delivery
5 Accessories
6 MultiMediaCard or Secure
Digital Card
7 The Control Elements
9 The Display
10 Preparations
10 Battery operation
10 Mains operation
10 Safety hints for power
supply/charging units 472/473
(Accessories)
11 Rechargeable battery
operation
11 Operation using rechargeable
batteries
11 Inserting rechargeable batteries
12 Charging the rechargeable
battery
13 Notes on Grundig rechargeable
battery 462
14 Fitting the MultiMediaCard
14 Formatting the MultiMedia-
Card
15 Switching On
15 Switching on and off
15 Switching on the first time
15 Subsequent switching on
15 Switching off
15 Safety lock
16 Recording
16 Dictation
16 New dictation
17 Recording-pause
17 Ending the recording
17 Editing a dictation
18 Inserting a recording
19 Playing back a Dictation
19 Selecting a dictation and
playing back
19 Fast skip to the beginning
or the end of the dictation
19 Volume control
19 Fast play-back
20 Fast forward and rewind
20 Deleting Dictations
20 Deleting a dictation
21 Deleting a part of a
dictation
22 Menu Functions
22 Menu options
23 Navigating in the menu
23 Typist
24 Dictation type
25 Group
26 No./Ref.
27 Voice Activation
27 Microphone sensitivity
28 PC microphone
29 Power off
29 Dictation counter
30 Version
31 Reset all
32 Format card
32 Language
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33 Communication with the PC
33 Steno.trans
33 StenoNet.mail
33 System requirements for Steno.trans and Steno.mail
34 Connectiong the dictation machine with the PC and dis-
conneting it
35 Firmware update
35 Carrying out a firmware update
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Your Digta 3010 is a digital portable dictation machine. It can be
used as a single-station dictation system with the Steno.trans soft-
ware supplied. In addition to this it can connect to your network
(local areanetwork with several authors and transcribers) using the
StenoNet.mail software.
To simplify the revision editing of recordings, the machine has been
provided with functions, such as the insertion or deletion of text
passages. Using a PC, dictations can be transmitted via a
network.
Safety
This digital portable dictation machine has been designed for the
recording and play-back of voice.
Make absolutely sure that the machine is protected against damp-
ness (rain, water splashes).
Do not place the dictation machine close to the heating or in direct
sunshine.
You may not open the dictation machine under any circumstances.
Opening the device invalidates the guarantee.
Open only the cover of the battery compartment.
Use only a dry cloth for cleaning. Never use chemical cleaning
agents.
Environmental protection
The batteries – those free of heavy metals too – must not be dis-
posed of in the domestic refuse. Used batteries must be taken to an
old battery collection point at the dealer’s and disposed of
properly.
CE This product complies with the EC regulations »89/336/CEE,
73/23/CEE, 93/68/CEE«.
Technical data and design subject to change.
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NOTES___________________________________________________
Scope of delivery
– PC software StenoNet.mail and Steno.trans
– USB cable
– Batteries
– MultiMediaCard (1MB corresponds to about 10 minutes
recording capacity)
– Pouch
Accesssories
– Mains/charging unit 472 (Europe only, excluding the UK).
– Mains/charging unit 473 enclosed with adapter cables, for
Europe (including the UK), USA and Canada.
– Rechargeable battery 462 (rechargeable NiMh batteries, which
may be loaded in the dictation machine using charging unit
472 or 473).
– External microphone:
Commercially available microphones with Ø 3.5 mm mono
jack plug may be used. The built-in microphone is automatically
disconnected.
– External headphone:
any commercial mono or stereo earphone or headset (impe-
dance: min. 32 Ω) with Ø 3.5 mm jack plug can be used.
The built-in loudspeaker is automatically switched off.
The volume level at the headphone connector is limited to
85 dB (A) (with 32 Ωheadphone).
The features indicated by Grundig apply only when using original
Grundig accessories.
Defects due to the use of accessories which are not original
Grundig accessoires or which do not comply with the legal regula-
tions or the corresponding standards lead automatically to the
expiration of any guarantee rights.
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MultiMediaCard or SecureDigital Card
We recommend commercially-available MultiMediaCard/
SecureDigital Card (MMC/SD) from various manufacturers
(SanDisk, Intel, Infineon, Panasonic SDCard etc.) with a memory
capacity of max. 32 MB.
Make absolutely sure that the electrical contacts at the bottom side
of the MultiMediaCard/SecureDigital Card are not exposed to
strong mechanical stress.
The cards are insensitive to dirt and moisture but must nevertheless
be introduced into the machine in dry and proper condition.
New MultiMediaCard/SecureDigital Card must be formatted befo-
re writing is possible. It is essential that the notes in the chapter
”MENU FUNCTIONS – Format memory” be observed.
Note:
Do not remove the cards during dictation or during data
transfer from PC or to PC. This can result in data loss.
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THE CONTROL ELEMENTS_______________________
Card slot
On/off button
Socket for external
microphone
Recording button
Safety lock
Button for new dictaton/
back (escape)
Microphone
Recording indicator
Display
Function buttons:
Lettering in bottom
display row
Up/down button
Menu/OK button
USB interface
PC
Start/Stop button
Rewind/previous dictation
Fast forward/next
dictation
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THE CONTROL ELEMENTS_______________________
HOLD
STOP
START
F.FWD
PREV.
REW.
NEXT
0,35 A
3 V
+
–
EAR
EAR
3 V
0,35 A
Power supply
socket:
3 V
–
--- / 0.35 A
Headphone socket:
imped. 32 Ωmin
Card ejection
slide-switch
Battery
compartment cover

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THE DISPLAY__________________________________________
Free memory
Dictation name
Current function
Button lettering
Symbol for the bat-
tery/rechargeable
battery charge state
Indication for voice
activation and micro-
phone sensitivity
Dictation position,
total length
State
Free 0:37h vac
DICTOO1 O:O6
Record
Stop
INS NEW
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PREPARATIONS________________________________________
Battery operation
The dictation machine can be used for approximately 12
hours when the alkaline manganese batteries are fully
charged.
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert batteries (Mignon types, e.g. R6, UM3 or AA,
2 x 1.5 V). Make certain the polarity is correct.
Note:
A signal will be omitted when batteries are weak (but not
during recording). The battery symbol flashes on the
upper right edge of the display. You will still be able to dic-
tate for a few minutes until the dictation machine automa-
tically switches off.
Mains operation
If the dictation machine has been switched on and is
connected to a charging unit, the unit will supply the dictation
machine with power. Inserted batteries or rechargeable
batteries will be neither used nor charged. The battery or
rechargeable battery symbol disappears.
Safety hints for power supply/charging units
472/473 (Accessories)
Before putting the machine into operation, please ensure that
the supply voltage corresponds to the input voltage specified
on the power unit. A temperature rise in the housing during
operation is normal and no cause for concern. During opera-
tion, the charging unit should have good ventilation and
should not be used in the vicinity of radiators or in direct sun-
light.
Maintenance: Only a dry cloth should be used to wipe off the
unit. Do not use solvents.

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PREPARATIONS________________________________________
Rechargeable battery operation
Operation using rechargeable batteries
To ensure smooth operation using rechargeable batteries, you
should always switch off the dictation machine once the
dictation is complete and reconnect it to the power supply so
that it can be recharged.
– Display for operation with rechargeable batteries» «.
Inserting rechargeable batteries
Only Grundig rechargeable batteries 462 may be charged
inside the dictation machine using power supply/charging
units 472/473.
1Switch off the dictation machine.
2Open the battery compartment.
3Insert the rechargeable batteries, making certain that
polarity and position are correct. Insert the rechargeable
battery with the removed sheathing into the compartment
with the lateral charging contact (see figure).
Warning:
Never place a standard battery together with a rechar-
cheable battery in the battery compartment.
This can destroy the battery.
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PREPARATIONS________________________________________
Warning:
The dictating machine gives an optical and audible war-
ning of weak rechargeable batteries. This is however only
the case when using Grundig 462 rechargeable batteries.
When using Grundig 462 rechargeable batteries there is
also the guarantee that if the batteries may become com-
pletely drained the current task will be stopped in good
time, and the dictation saved.
As a result of technical differences between Grundig
rechargeable batteries and some other makes, it is possi-
ble that part or all of the dictation could be lost if original
Grundig rechargeable batteries are not used.
Rechargeable batteries from other manufacturers are
identified by the dictation machine as non-rechargeable
batteries, and shown in the display by the » « symbol.
Charging the rechargeable battery
1Switch off the dictation machine.
2Plug the power supply into a wall outlet.
3Plug the power supply cord into the »3V
–
--- 0.35A« dicta-
tion machine socket.
– The charging indication will be displayed after a short
time.
– The empty rechargeable batteries will be recharged
after approximately 3 hours; the charging indication
then disappears.
4Disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet and
remove the power supply cord from the »3V
–
--- 0.35A«
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PREPARATIONS________________________________________
Notes on Grundig rechargeable battery 462
New rechargeable batteries do not reach full capacity until
they have been recharged several times. For this reason the
operating time for new rechargeable batteries is a maximum
of 3 hours.
When these batteries are fully charged, you can use the
dication machine up to 7 hours.
The rechargeable batteries’ charge state is shown on the
dictation machine display.
– » « Rechargeable batteries charged;
– » « After approx. 2 hours operating time;
– » « After approx. 4 hours operating time;
– » « After approx. 7 hours operating time.
If the rechargeable batteries were completely recharged, a
brief warning beep (rechargeable battery/battery warning)
will sound after 7 hours operating time. During recording
mode, operation will automatically switch over to play mode.
The » « rechargeable battery symbol will flash on the dis-
play. You will still be able to dictate for a few minutes before
the dictation machine automatically switches off. We recom-
mend either starting the charging process after the warning
beep or to use the power supply to operate the dictation
machine.
The rechargeable batteries will not be charged if the dictation
machine has been switched on and connected to the power
supply. You are now using the dictation machine in mains
operation.
The dictation machine’s operating system is ”shut down”
(as for a PC) when it is switched off. Sufficient power must still
be available for this purpose. If, after the dictation machine
has automatically switched off, you switch it back on again
without plugging in the power supply or if the rechargeable
batteries have not been recharged, your saved dictations may
be permanently lost.
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Fitting the MultiMediaCard
1Insert the MultiMediaCard into the card compartment with
its skewed side pointing in the direction shown in the dis-
play and at the rear of the dication machine.
Note:
Do not apply force wihen inserting the card. A slight
pressure is sufficient.
You may use any commercial MultiMediaCards of any
capacity available.
Formatting the MultiMediaCard
MultiMediaCards – including those which have been prefor-
matted – must first be formatted with the dictation machine
prior to writing.
If an error message appears after a non-formatted
MultiMediaCard is inserted, confirm with the »OK« button.
The »Format card?« and »Card formatted« are confir-
med using the »OK« button as well.
The MultiMediaCard may not be formatted as a removable
disk with a PC formatting function.
New MultiMediaCards may only be formatted using the
”Format card” menu function. It is essential that the notes
in the chapter ”MENU FUNCTIONS – Format card” be
observed.
We recommend reformatting the MultiMediaCard on the
PC once it has been copied several times. The
MultiMediaCard is defragmented during formatting. Access
to succeeding dictations is then faster – especially when
MultiMediaCards are full.
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START
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Switching on and off
Switching on the first time
1Press the »ON/OFF« button until the display is activated.
– The software is loaded.
2Select the desired display language.
3Use the up or down button » « » « to select the
desired language, e.g. »English«.
4Press the »OK« button.
– The dictation machine is ready for use.
Subsequent switching on
1Press the »ON/OFF« button until the display is activated.
Switching off
1Briefly press the »ON/OFF« button.
Safety lock
1Push the » « slide-switch up.
Note:
If the safety lock is activated, the message »Keys locked«
appears in the display. If the machine is switched on inad-
vertently (e.g. when carrying it in a pocket), it is switched
off automatically.
SWITCHING ON ____________________________________
Deutsch
English
Francais
OK
PC
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Dictation
Speak over the dictation machine.
– The figure shows the optimum position of the dictation machine.
The high-quality microphone allows also for recordings over
greater distances.
New dictation
1Press the »NEW« button. A new dictation with the next
higher index number is created.
– The red recording indicator flashes.
– The message »Record Stop« (recording-pause)
appears in the display.
Note:
If »Typist«, »Dictation type«, »Group« or »No./Ref.«
have been activated in the menu, the respective selection
lists will then appear; see chapter ”MENU FUNCTIONS”.
Use the up/down button »ļ« »Ļ« to select the desired
entry and confirm with »OK«.
2Press the Start/Stop button » START«.
– The red recording indicator lights.
– The message »Record Start« appears in the
display.
– The dictation machine records the dictation.
RECORDING __________________________________________
3010
Free 0:37h
no dictations
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Recording-pause
1Press the Start/Stop button » STOP«.
– The recording indicator flashes.
– The message »Record Stop« appears in the display.
Ending the recording
1Briefly press the rewind button » REW.« or the fast
forward button » F.FWD« or
2press the red recording button » «.
– »Stop« appears in the display.
Editing a dictation
You can interrupt play-back and record a new text at the current
dictation position, or add a recording to the end of the dictation.
Note the memory which is available; this is displayed as
»Free -:--h« (in hours and minutes).
1Select the desired dictation by briefly pressing the
» NEXT« button for the next dictation, or the
» PREV.« button for the previous dictation.
2During play-back, press the Start/Stop button » STOP«.
3Press the red recording button » «.
– »Record Stop« appears in the display.
4Press the Start/Stop button » START« and dictate.
– »Record Start« appears in the display.
5Press the Start/Stop button » STOP«.
6Press the red recording button » «, or briefly press
the rewind button » REW.« or the fast forward button
» F.FWD«.
– Recording is stopped.
RECORDING __________________________________________
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:17
vac
Record Stop
INS NEW
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:17
vac
Stop
VOL MENU NEW
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:17
vac
Stop
VOL MENU NEW
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Note:
If the dictation machine has been switched off with the
»ON/OFF« button during the dictation, and then is
switched on again with the »ON/OFF« button, the
dictation will automatically be resumed from its end by
pressing the recording button » «.
Inserting a recording
You can interrupt play-back and insert a new recording at the
current dictation position.
1During play-back, press the Start/Stop button » STOP«.
2Press the red recording button » «.
– »Record Stop« appears in the display.
3Press the »INS« button.
– »Insert Stop« appears in the display.
4Press the Start/Stop button » START« and speak the text
to be inserted.
– »Insert Start« appears in the display.
5Press the Start/Stop button » STOP«.
6Press the red recording button » «, or briefly press the
rewind button » REW.« or the fast forward button
» F.FWD«.
– Recording is stopped.
RECORDING __________________________________________
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:14
vac
Insert Stop
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Selecting a dictation and playing back
1Select the desired dictation by briefly pressing the
» NEXT« button for the next dictation, or the
» PREV.« button for the previous dictation.
2Press the Start/Stop button » START«.
– »Start« appears in the display. The dictation is played
back from the beginning.
– At the end of the dictation, »End« appears in the
display.
Note:
If the dictation machine is switched off with the
»ON/OFF« button, you can resume play-back at the
current position after switching the machine on again with
the »ON/OFF« button.
Fast skip to the beginning or the end of the
dictation
1Start play-back by pressing the Start/Stop button
» START«.
2Briefly press the right function button to skip alternately to
the end or the beginning of the dictation.
Volume control
1During play-back or in Stop mode, press the up/down
button »VOL «.
Fast play-back
1Press the » 1.5 « button during play-back.
– The dictation will be played back with about 1.5 times
the normal speed.
2To return to the normal play-back speed, press the
»1.0 « button during fast play-back.
PLAYING BACK A DICTATION ________________
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:26
vac
Stop
VOL MENU NEW
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:26
vac
Start
VOL 1.5 END
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Deleting a dictation
1Select the desired dictation by briefly pressing the
» NEXT« button for the next dictation, or the
» PREV.« button for the previous dictation.
2Press the »MENU« button.
– The first menu function »Delete« appears in the display.
– Use the » « button to select “Delete”.
3Press the »OK« button.
– »Delete DICT002?« appears, for example, in the
display.
4Press the »OK« button.
5Press the »ESC« button if you do not wish to delete the
dictation.
Note:
If you wish to delete several dictations, connect the
dictation machine to your PC then use the Steno.trans or
StenoNet.mail programme to delete the dictations. After
deleting all dictations, the administration data remains on
the MultiMediaCard. Not the entire memory space on the
card then is available again for recording new dictations.
PLAYING BACK A DICTATION ________________
Fast forward and rewind
1Press and hold down the rewind button » REW.« or the
fast forward button » F.FWD«.
– »F.Fwd« appears in the display for fast forward,
»Rew« appears for rewind.
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:26
vac
F.Fwd
Free 0:37h
DICTOO1 O:26
vac
Stop
VOL MENU NEW
DELETING DICTATIONS___________________________