Optimus Optimus DR-100 User manual

Cat. No. 14-1113
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before usin
g
this equipment.
DR-100
37-Minute Digital Recorder
with Status Display
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FEATURES
The Optimus DR-100 37-Minute Digital Re-
corder with Status Display is lightweight, com-
pact, and easy to operate. And, it records
digitally — no tapes required. Its Flash Memo-
ry retains up to 37 minutes of messages that
you can retrieve or delete at any time with the
touch of a button.
Your recorder is perfect for taking notes on the
go! You can record shopping lists, phone
numbers, messages, memos and more. The
DR-100 has these features:
VOX — set this feature for voice-activated,
hands-free recording. Your DR-100 will auto-
matically record when it picks up sound and
stop after a few seconds of silence.
Numbered Recordings — keeps track of up
to 199 recordings so you can play them back
or delete them by number.
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Built-In Microphone — so you can record
without having to connect an external micro-
phone.
Automatic Level Control — automatically
adjusts the recording level.
Fast Forward — doubles the playback
speed.
Pause — temporarily stops playback/record-
ing.
Earphone Jack — lets you use an optional
earphone (not supplied) for private listening.
Ten Volume Levels— lets you adjust the vol-
ume when you play back your recordings.
Auto Power Down — saves battery power
when you are not using your recorder.
Note: Your recorder requires two AA batter-
ies (not supplied) for power.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules
. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
This equipment complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in Part 15
of
FCC Rules . These limits provide reason-
able protection against radio and TV interfer-
ence in a residential area. However, your
equipment might cause TV or radio interfer-
ence even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
• Increase the distance between the equip-
ment and the radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if the
problem still exists.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ................................................ 6
Installing Batteries ............................ 6
Using an Earphone .............................. 7
Listening Safely ............................ 7
Traffic Safety ................................ 8
Operation ................................................. 10
Turning the Recorder On/Off ............. 10
Recording .......................................... 11
Using VOX ................................. 13
Playing Back Messages .................... 14
Adjusting the Volume ................. 16
Using Fast Forward/Rewind ....... 16
Skipping Messages .................... 17
Deleting the Current Message ........... 18
Resetting the Recorder ..................... 19
Maintenance ............................................ 20
Specifications ......................................... 22
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to
power the recorder. For the best performance,
we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Ra-
dioShack Cat. No. 23-552.
Note: When installing or replacing batteries,
make sure POWER is set to OFF.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover
by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
2. Put the batteries in the battery compart-
ment on top of the ribbon, as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –) inside the
compartment.
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Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
3. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• Never leave dead or weak batteries in
the recorder. Batteries can leak chemi-
cals that can damage the recorder’s
electronic parts.
• If the recorder will not be used for several
days, remove the batteries.
• Dispose of old batteries properly; do not
bury or burn them.
When appears on the display, 10 short
beeps sound, and all other control icons dis-
appear. Replace all of the batteries with fresh
ones immediately so you will not lose stored
information.
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USING AN EARPHONE
For private listening, plug an optional ear-
phone (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch plug into
the recorder’s earphone jack. Your local Ra-
dioShack store has a wide selection of ear-
phones.
Note: Plugging in an earphone automatically
disconnects the recorder’s internal speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guide-
lines when you use earphones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
Illustration
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• Do not listen at extremely high volume
levels. Extended high-volume listening
can lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to
the volume level, so a volume level that
does not cause discomfort might still
damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear an earphone while operating a
motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.This can cre-
ate a traffic hazard and could be illegal in
some areas.
Even though some earphones let you hear
some outside sounds when listening at nor-
mal volume levels, they still can present a
traffic hazard.
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OPERATION
TURNING THE RECORDER
ON/OFF
To turn on the re-
corder, set POWER
ON/OFF to ON.
The recorder briefly displays all these icons
for different control functions.
Icon Function
Sound Level
VOX
Battery Low
Delete
Play
Record
Fast Forward
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