Memorex MB2059B - Digital Voice Recorder User manual

User’s Guide
28 Hours Digital
Voice Recorder
MB2059B
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.

SAFETY
PRECAUTI NS
1
INF RMATI N
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Thank you for purchasing this Memorex audio system.
The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on
the rear of the cabinet. We suggest that you record the serial
number in the space provided below in case this information
is ever needed at a future date.
PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL F R AT
LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE Y U NEED T RETURN THIS
PR DUCT T Y UR PLACE F PURCHASE R
IMATI N ELECTR NICS PR DUCTS.
Model Number: MB2059B
Serial Number: _________________________________

L CATI N F INDICAT RS
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A. Play Indicator
B. Recording Quality Indicators
C. Message/Year Indicators
D. REPEAT 1/ALL Indicators
E. Record Indicator
F. Battery Indicator
G. Date/Volume Indicators
H. Minute/Second (Timer) Indicators
I. REMAIN Indicator
. R (Record) DATE Indicator
K. VOX Indicator
L. Message File Folder Indicator
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D
LP MP
HP
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B
C
D
B
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RDATE
REMAIN
REPEAT ALL
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AM
PM
Y

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FR NT
1. MIC (Microphone)
ack
2. Built-in Microphone
3. Display
4. REV Button
5. MODE/PAUSE Button
6. PLAY/STOP Button
7. REC/STOP Button
8. Speaker
9. EAR (Earphone) ack
10. REC Indicator
11. VOLUME Up Button
12. VOLUME Down
Button
13. FWD Button
14. DEL/REPEAT Button
15. FILE/TIME Button

L CATI N F C NTR LS
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1
3
2
4
REAR
1. MIC SENS (Microphone Sensitivity)
Switch
2. VOX Switch
3. HOLD Switch
4. Battery Compartment
(BATTERY COVER PART NO.
217−04240106−30*)
*Consumer Replaceable Part.
(See page 28 to order.)

BATTERY INSTALLATI N
5
Open the battery compartment by
sliding it towards the bottom of the
unit.
1
Insert two (2) "AAA" size batteries
(not included) following the polarity
diagram. Slide the battery
compartment back in place.
2
N TE: When replacing the batteries,
the recorded messages will be saved,
but the time will have to be reset.

BATTERY INSTALLATI N
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BATTERY PRECAUTI NS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this
device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries
specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when
installing the batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries may
cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together
(e.g. Alkaline, Rechargeable and Carbon-zinc)
or old batteries with fresh ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or
injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to
be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
BATTERY INDICAT RS:
: The batteries are fresh.
: The batteries are weak or
dead; replace.

PERATI N
7
While the date/time appears in the display,
press the FILE/TIME button to select 12 or
24 hour time display.
1
Press and hold the MODE/PAUSE button
for two seconds, then release; “SET” will
appear in the display. Press the MODE/
PAUSE button once again to enter the Set
Date mode.
2
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

PERATI N
8
Press the PLAY/STOP button 1to confirm
and the year will blink. Set the year using
the REV 2and FWD 3buttons, then press
the PLAY/STOP button 1again to
confirm.
3
1
2
3
Set the Month using the FWD 1and REV 2
buttons, then press the PLAY/STOP button
3again to confirm. Repeat this step to set
the Day, Hour and Minute. After setting the
minute, press the PLAY/STOP button 3
again and the date/time will be set.
1
3
2
4

PERATI N
9
To turn the unit on, press the REC/STOP 1or
PLAY/STOP 2button. To turn the unit off, simply
do not touch any button for 30 seconds, and the
unit will automatically turn off and show the time.
1
2
1
T TURN THE UNIT N & FF
To enter the Standby mode, press the
REC/STOP button 1or PLAY/ STOP button 2
while in the Time mode. The unit will change to
the Time mode if no button is pressed in 30
seconds. To enter the Time mode, press the
MODE/PAUSE button 3once while in the
Standby mode.
1
3
2
1
T SWITCH BETWEEN M DES

PERATI N
10
To adjust the volume, while in the Standby
mode or during playback of a file, press the
VOL+ 1or VOL– button 2; the volume
number will increase or decrease to
indicate the volume level (i.e. “0” is
minimum and “15” is maximum).
1
2
1
ADJUSTING THE V LUME
EARPH NE JACK
For private listening, connect an earphone
(not included) to this jack. The speaker is
automatically disconnected when the
earphone plug is inserted in the jack.

PERATI N
11
Press and hold the MODE/PAUSE button
1for two seconds; “SET” will appear and
the recording quality will blink. Press the
REV 2or FWD 3button to select the
desired recording quality.
13
2
1
REC RDING QUALITY
You can choose between four voice recording
quality modes. For best sound quality, select HP
(High Play) and for good quality, select MP
(Medium Play). For longer recording time
(reasonable sound quality), select LP (Long
Play).

PERATI N
12
When the desired recording quality
appears, press the MODE/PAUSE button
twice to confirm and return to the Time
mode or it will change to the Time mode if
no button is pressed in 30 seconds.
High Play: .................................427 min.
Medium Play:............................853 min.
Long Play:...............................1680 min.
2

PERATI N
13
Press the REC/STOP 1or PLAY/STOP 2button
to enter the Standby mode. Press the FILE/TIME
button 3to select the desired file folder
(A,B,C,D). The number at the top right of the
display indicates the total messages recorded.
The number at the bottom of the display will
indicate the total time recorded for the selected
message.
1
3
2
1
SELECTING A FILE F LDER
This unit has four memory storage areas (file
folders) to choose from, labeled A, B, C and D. You
can store a total of 99 messages in each dividual
file folder, for four file folder you can save a total of
396 messages or 1680 minutes in LP mode (853
min. in MP, 427 min. in HP) in all the folders. To
select the folder:
N TE:
Each time you record a message, the unit will assign
a number, counting up 1 from the last message
number, which will be shown on the display.
If the unit is full, FULL will appear in the display.
Delete messages in this case.

PERATI N
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Slide the MIC SENS switch to the LOW
position if recording sounds that are close.
Select the HIGH position if recording
sounds that are further away.
1
REC RDING SENSITIVITY
Slide the HOLD switch to the LOCK position to
disable the buttons; HOLD will appear in the
display if the unit is in the Standby mode. Slide
the HOLD switch to the OFF position to enable
the buttons again.
1
H LD SWITCH

PERATI N
15
Make sure the VOX switch on the rear of unit is
set to OFF. Turn the unit on (by pressing the
REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button) and select the
desired sound quality as previously described.
1
Select a File Folder as described on page
13 by pressing the FILE/TIME button 1.
While in the Standby mode, press the
REC/STOP button 2and the REC indicator
will light and the elapsed time will appear.
2
1
2
N RMAL REC RDING
This unit is capable of recording only when
sound is heard. To use this feature, see page
17. For normal recording, follow steps below.

PERATI N
16
Speak into the built-in microphone or insert a
microphone into the MIC jack and speak into it in
a normal tone of voice. Press the REC/STOP
button again to stop recording.
3
Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button 1to see
the remaining recording time during recording. To
pause recording, press the MODE/PAUSE button
2; PAUSE will blink in the display. To release
pause, press the MODE/PAUSE button 2again.
2
1
4
N TES:
• The built-in audio level automatically sets the
recording level.
• For normal voice levels, a distance of 5-9
inches is appropriate.

PERATI N
17
Slide the VOX switch on the rear of the unit to
the ON position. Turn the unit on (by pressing
the REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button), and
select the desired sound quality as described
on page 11.
1
Select a File Folder by pressing the
FILE/TIME button (see page 13).
2
V ICE ACTIVATED (V X) REC RDING
Voice activated recording will allow dictation
only when you speak. When the unit detects
a pause of a few seconds, it will temporarily
stop recording until it detects sound again.

PERATI N
18
Press the REC/STOP button and the REC
indicator will light and the elapsed time will
appear. Speak into the built-in microphone
or insert a microphone into the MIC jack and
when the unit picks up sound, it will record.
When not recording, the REC indicator will
blink and PAUSE will blink in the display
until sound is detected. Press the
REC/STOP button again to stop recording.
3
N TES:
•The first few sounds activate the recorder and
may not be recorded.
• A variation in voice level during recording will not
stop the unit, two seconds of silence is required
to stop the recording.
• For constant recording, see page 15.
• To pause, press the MODE/PAUSE button.
• The built-in audio level automatically sets the
recording level.
• For normal voice levels, a distance of 5-9
inches is appropriate.

PERATI N
19
Turn the unit on (by pressing the
REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button) and
select a File Folder by pressing the
FILE/TIME button (see page 13).
1
Select the desired message number by
pressing the REV 1or FWD 2button; the
message number and the message length
will appear in the display.
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T PLAY BACK MESSAGES