Oregon Scientific VR383SX3 User manual

Model: VR383SX3
User Manual
Manuale d'uso
Manuel d'utilisation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Digital Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer (VR383SX3)
USER MANUAL
Introduction 1
Brief Description 1
Safety Notes 2
Other Notices 3
Key Features 4
Front 4
Back 5
LCD Displays 6
Clock Mode 6
Recorder Mode 6
Getting Started 7
Package Contents 7
Installing the Batteries 7
Using the Digital Voice Recorder 8
Clock 8
Setting the Date and Time 8
Changing the Alarm Time 8
Turning Alarm Setting On or Off 9
Turning Off Ringing Alarm 9
FM Radio (87 5 to 108MHz) 10
Using the Radio 10
Setting Radio Stations 10
Recorder 11
Recording Messages 11
Marking Indexes while Recording 11
“FULL” Displayed On-Screen 12
Playing Back Messages 13
Functions During playback 13
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Playing Back Indexed Messages 14
Section Repeat Playback 14
Introduction Scanning 15
Erasing Messages 15
Voice Recorder Settings 16
Changing Voice Recorder Settings 16
FILE Setting (Current Folder) 16
MODE Setting (Recording Quality) 16
MIC Setting (Microphone Sensitivity) 17
VOX Setting (Voice Activated Recording) 17
BEEP Setting (Beep Tone) 17
Laser Pointer 17
Using the Laser Pointer 17
Locking the Laser 18
Other Features 18
Locking Recorder Button 18
Resetting the Unit 18
Using the Reset Hole 18
Full Reset 19
Connecting to an External Earphone 19
Connecting to an External Microphone 19
Trou leshooting 19
Specifications 22
A out Oregon Scientific 23
Caution 23
FCC Statement 24
Laser Safety 24
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INTRODUCTION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Digital Voice Recorder
with Laser Pointer as your personal voice recording product of choice.
The VR383SX3 is small in size and easy to use, making it ideal to
bring along for voice memos, conversations, and discussion recordings. It
is integrated with a laser pointer that can be used as a pointing tool for
business and academic presentations. The device allows you to record
up to 198 messages with a total duration of 136 minutes and the ability
to organize recordings into 2 separate folders. The messages remain
intact even when batteries are removed because of the non volatile
memory employed. Other features of the product include:
• Index marking
Helps you to search for the desired section in a message.
• Section repeat playback
Lets you listen to a section of a message repeatedly.
• MIC sensitivity control (Hi or Lo)
Maintains good recording quality independent of voice loudness.
• oice activated recording ( OX)
Starts and stops recording automatically by detecting voice
activity.
• Scan playback (first 5 sec. for each message)
Helps you to search for the desired message.
• Laser Pointer
Use as a pointing tool for meetings or presentations.
• Alarm clock
Shows daily alarm time.
• Radio
Built in FM radio function with 30 presets.
• Non- olatile Memory
Safe storage for all your recorded messages.
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SAFETY NOTES
To ensure that you use your voice recorder correctly, read these Safety
Notes and your User Manual carefully beforehand. The warnings given
here provide important safety information and should be observed at
all times.
GENERAL WARNINGS
• Do not attempt to repair the voice recorder yourself. Contact the
retailer or our customer service department if your product requires
servicing.
• Take precautions when handling all battery types. They can cause
injuries, burns, or property damage as a result of contact with
conducting materials, heat, corrosive materials or explosives.
• The voice recorder is a precision instrument. Never attempt to take
this device apart. There is a serious danger of powerful electric
shocks.
• Do not immerse the voice recorder in water.
• Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed electronic
circuitry of the voice recorder, as there is a danger of electric shock
should it become exposed.
• Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display, as the
liquid crystals can be harmful to your health.
• Do not use or store the voice recorder in locations that may adversely
affect the product such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.
• Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. The use of the voice
recorder can cause malfunctions in the control devices of other
equipment.
• Do not subject the voice recorder to impact or shock while recording.
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Cleaning your oice Recorder
Cleaning
Monitor Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Body Clean with a damp cloth; dry immediately.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or similar cleaning agents to clean
your voice recorder, as these may cause permanent damage not
covered by the warranty.
• Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD screen as it is easily
damaged.
Storing your oice Recorder
• Remove the batteries before storing the voice recorder for long
periods of time. Then, remove the device from the pouch and keep
it in a well ventilated place in order to prevent molding.
• Check all major functions when the voice recorder is unused for a
long period of time. This is to ensure the full operation of the device.
• Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your voice recorder.
OTHER NOTICES
Statement of Responsibility
Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses
(such as the costs of recording or the loss of income from recording)
incurred as a result of faults with this product.
Oregon Scientific will not be held liable for any bodily injury, death,
property damages or any other claims of whatever nature resulting
from the misuse or negligence of the VR product, whether intentional or
unintentional. The product is designed with safety features such as
the Laser Lock switch in order to protect the consumer from the potential
dangers associated with the laser pointer. Oregon Scientific will not be
responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those
specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or
repairs of the product.
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Notes on Copyright
Voices or sounds recorded using your voice recorder cannot be used
in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner,
unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions
apply to the recording of performances, entertainments and exhibits,
even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to
note that the transfer of memory containing data protected under copyright
laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed.
KEY FEATURES
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1. Microphone Connector
Accepts external condenser
microphone (sold separately)
2. Stereo Earphone Connector
3. Laser Beam Emitter
4. LCD Status Display
Shows various statuses.
5. REC Button
Starts or stops recordings.
6. LASER Button
Emits laser beam for pointing purposes.
7. Speaker
8. Built-in microphone
9. ERASE Button
Erases a message.
10. RE IEW Button
Replay message or skip to previous
message during playback.
Skips to / search previous station in
Radio mode.
11. PLAY / STOP Button
Plays a current message.
12. SKIP Button
Skips to next message during playback.
Skip to / search next station in Radio mode.
13. OL+ / OL – Buttons
Adjusts settings / volume output.
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14. BUTTON LOCK Switch
Locks all control buttons to prevent
activation.
15. LASER LOCK Switch
Locks LASER button to prevent activation.
BACK
1. RESET Hole
Returns all settings to default value.
2. BATTERY LOCK Switch
Locks Battery Door to prevent it from
sliding off.
3. Battery Compartment
Stores batteries.
4. Pocket Clip
5. MODE / INDEX Button
• MODE: Selects operation mode.
• INDEX:
During recording, marks index.
During playback, marks index
for repeating.
6. DISP / SET Button
• DISP: Selects information shown
on LCD.
• SET: Enters and confirms various
settings.
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RECORDER MODE
6. REC Icon
Message is recording when REC icon is
flashing.
7. Recording Quality Icon Indicates quality
and type of messages recorded.
8. Current Folder Icon
Current folder in which messages are
stored (Folder A or B).
9. Current Message
Shows the current message’s number.
10.Recording Time
Shows the amount of recording time
elapsed.
11. oice Activated Recording Indicator
Voice Activated Recording enabled /
disabled.
12.Battery Level Indicator
Displays the current level of battery usage.
13.Total Number of Messages Stored
Total number of messages stored within
current folder.
14.Remaining Recording Time
If “REMAIN” is displayed, Recording
Time displays the total remaining
recording time left on the device.
RECORDER MODE
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CLOCK MODE
1. Lock Status
Displays status of BUTTON LOCK.
2. Date Display
Displays date (day/month or year).
3. Time Display
Displays time (in HH:MM:SS, AM/PM
format).
4. Alarm Icon
Indicates whether the alarm is enabled
or disabled.
5. Battery Level Indicator
Displays the current level of battery usage.
CLOCK MODE
LCD DISPLAYS :
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GETTING STARTED
PACKAGE CONTENTS
When you unpack your voice recorder, make sure to keep all the
packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport
the device or return it for servicing.
In the box, you will find:
• VR383SX3 Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer
• 2 x AAA sized batteries
• Carrying Pouch
• Earphone (stereo)
• User Manual
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Your voice recorder is shipped with two AAA sized batteries.
1. Switch the Battery Compartment Lock to the left and remove
the battery door.
2. Insert the two AAA batteries into the compartment, making sure
to align them correctly with the battery graphics inside.
3. Place the battery door back on and switch the lock to the right.
4. The voice recorder automatically prompts you to change the date
and time if installation is successful.
NOTE: The switch must be locked to the right before being able to
access the buttons and using the recorder's functions.
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USING THE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Your voice recorder has three operation modes: Clock Mode, Radio
Mode, and Recorder Mode.
CLOCK
Setting the Date and Time
1. Press and hold DISP / SET, the hour display will begin flashing.
2. Use ol + / ol - to toggle value.
3. Press DISP / SET to confirm value and begin editing next setting.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for Minute, Year, Month, and Day settings.
Changing the Alarm Time
NOTE: Press MODE / INDEX to enter Alarm from Clock mode.
Press &
hold DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
1. Normal Clock Operation 2. Change the Hour 3. Change the Minute
4. Change the Year 5. Change the Month 6. Change the Date
Press
DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
7. Return to normal
Clock Operation
Press DISP/SET
Press DISP/SET
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To set alarm time:
1. Press and hold DISP / SET until hour value begins flashing.
2. Use ol + / ol - to toggle value
3. Press DISP / SET to confirm value
Turning Alarm Setting On or Off
NOTE: The alarm setting is automatically turned on when the alarm
time has been changed.
Turning Off Ringing Alarm
When the alarm sounds, press any button (except the LASER button)
to stop the ringing. It will also automatically stop after 30 seconds.
NOTE: If the voice recorder is in Recorder Mode, the alarm will not
sound even if it is enabled. Instead, the Alarm Indicator will blink for
30 seconds or until any button is pressed.
Press MODE/
INDEX
Alarm
Clock
Press MODE/
INDEX
Press OL+ /
OL- to turn
alarm setting
Press
DISP/SET
1. Normal Clock Operation
Press DISP/SET
Press &
hold DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
2. Alarm Mode 3. Change the Alarm’s Hour
4. Change the Alarm’s
Minute
5. Return to Alarm
Mode
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FM RADIO (87.5 TO 108MHz)
This product is equipped with a built in FM Radio system for your
entertainment.
Using the Radio
1. In Clock Mode press MODE / INDEX twice to select Radio Mode,
then press [PLAY] to confirm entering radio channel mode.
2. Use ol + / ol - to adjust the volume.
3. Press SKIP to go next preset station.
4. Press PRE IEW to return previous preset station.
5. Press REC to start recording.
Setting Radio Stations
The FM Radio has 30 channels to select from. These can be set
manually or automatically as follows;
1. Press DISP / SET while in Radio mode. The channel number
will disappear.
2. Use SKIP or RE IEW to toggle through frequencies (87.5MHz
to 108MHz). Press and hold SKIP or RE IEW to scan to next
available frequency.
3. Press and hold DISP / SET until “SAVE?” is displayed.
4. Use SKIP or RE IEW to toggle through channel numbers.
5. Press DISP / SET to assign channel number to selected
frequency. Alternatively, press MODE / INDEX to abort save.
NOTE: Listen to the radio using the stereo earphone provided. The
earphone (antenna) must be plugged into the unit so that radio
channels can be received normally. FM scanning reception may vary
in different areas.
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RECORDER
Recording Messages
Press REC in any mode to begin recording. Date and time of recording
will be displayed briefly followed by the elapsed recording time.
Press REC to end recording, "BUSY" will be displayed while message is
stored.
NOTE: To view the remaining recording time left, press DISP / SET
while recording. The word “REMAIN” will appear on screen with the
remaining recording time displayed.
Marking Indexes while Recording
Indexes may be added to messages while recording so that you can
search and listen to specific portions of a message easily. Up to a
total of 99 indexes may be marked in messages in the same folder.
A single message may also have multiple indexes. To mark an index:
Press MODE / INDEX during recording to insert an index. "INDEX",
then number of indexes in the message will appear briefly on the LCD.
Wait 3
seconds
Wait 1
second
1. Press REC in any mode to
start recording messages.
2. Date and time of
recording is displayed.
3. Current message’s
elapsed recording
time is displayed.
Press REC
4. Recording ends.
“BUSY” displayed
while storing message.
5. Message is stored.
Device returns to
Recorder Mode.
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Repeat as many times as desired during recording to mark additional
indexes.
“FULL” Displayed On-Screen
In the following circumstances, the word “FULL” will be displayed:
• Pressing REC when the memory is already full.
• Pressing REC when the current folder already has 99 stored
messages.
• During recording, the memory is used up.
• Pressing MODE / INDEX during recording when there are
already 99 indexes saved in the current folder.
NOTE: Delete messages or indexes to make extra room for recording
or indexing.
Wait 1 second
1. Message recording in
progress.
Press
MODE / INDEX
Wait 1
second
2. Index is inserted into
recording.
3. Current number of indexes in
message displayed right after.
4. Device returns to message
recording
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Playing Back Messages
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not recording,
the LCD screen will show the current message that you are accessing. It
will also display the total number of messages stored in the current
folder. To play back the messages:
1. Press SKIP to access the next message stored. Press RE IEW
to access the previous message stored.
2. When you have selected a message, press PLAY to start the
playback.
Functions During Playback
During the playback of messages, the voice recorder can perform a
number of different functions:
Functions Descriptions
Display Remaining Playback Time Press DISP / SET during playback.
Adjust Volume Press OL+ or OL-.
Replay Current Message Press RE IEW.
Skip to Previous Message Press RE IEW twice.
Skip to Next Message Press SKIP.
Scanning Forward through Press and hold SKIP.
Current Message
Scanning Backwards through Press and hold RE IEW.
Current Message
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Playing Back Indexed Messages
During the playback of an indexed message, the functions will differ
slightly from normal:
Function Description
Skip to Previous Index Press RE IEW during the 1st second of
the current message’s playback. If the
current index is at the beginning of a
message, pressing RE IEW will playback
the message from the start.
Replay Current Index Press RE IEW after a second of playback.
Skip to Next Index Press SKIP.
Section Repeat Playback
When a message is playing back, you can choose to repeat a selected
section of the message.
Press MODE / INDEX to mark the start of the section and press
again to mark the end of the section.
The selected section will loop automatically.
Press
MODE / INDEX
Press
MODE / INDEX
2.Start of the section to
be repeated is marked.
3.End of the section to be
repeated is marked.
1.Device plays back
a message.
4.Selected section is
automatically looped
repeatedly.
5.Section repeat stopped.
Device continues
normal playback.
Press
MODE / INDEX
Wait 1 second
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Press MODE / INDEX to return to normal playback.
Introduction Scanning
You can scan the first 5 seconds of all recorded messages within the
current folder. When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is
not in playback or recording:
Press and hold PLAY to enter Introduction Scan Mode. The first five
seconds of every message in the selected folder will be played.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback of a desired message.
Erasing Messages
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not in playback
or recording, you can choose to erase the messages stored:
Use SKIP / RE IEW to toggle through messages in folder.
Press ERASE to delete selected message. "ERASE" will begin flashing
on the LCD display.
Press ERASE again to confirm deletion.
Press Press
1. Recorder Mode.
Press SKIP / REVIEW
to choose message.
2. “ERASE” and
currently selected
message blinks.
3. “BUSY” displayed while
message is erased.
Wait 1 second
4. Message erased. Device
returns to Recorder Mode.
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VOICE RECORDER SETTINGS
Your voice recorder has five different settings that can be configured:
NOTE: Underlined options are product default options.
Setting Description Options
FILE Currently active folder selected. Folder A / Folder B
MODE Different recording quality and SP (Standard Play) /
recording capacity. EP (Extended Play) /
LP (Long Play)
MIC Adjust sensitivity of microphone. Hi / Lo
VOX Enable/disable voice detection. On / Off
BEEP Button press confirmation tone. On / Off
Changing oice Recorder Settings
Press and hold DISP / SET while in Recorder Mode.
Use ol + / ol - to adjust settings for each of the options listed below.
Press DISP / SET to confirm each selection.
FILE Setting (Current Folder)
Choose the current folder (Folder A or Folder B). Each can carry up to
99 messages and indexes.
MODE Setting (Recording Quality)
You can choose between three different recording quality options.
Option Description Recording Quality Length of Recording Time
SP Standard Play High 84 minutes
EP Extended Play Medium 102 minutes
LP Long Play Low 136 minutes
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MIC Setting (Microphone Sensitivity)
You can choose between two different microphone sensitivity options.
Option Description
Hi High sensitivity clearer & louder recording, more susceptible
to noises & distortions.
Lo Low sensitivity lower volume in recording, less susceptible
to noises & distortions.
OX Setting ( oice Activated Recording)
This setting pauses a recording automatically when no noise is detected
for 2 seconds. The recording resumes when voice is detected again.
BEEP Setting (Beep Tone)
The beep tone setting, if enabled, causes the unit to beep whenever a
button is pressed (excluding the LASER button).
LASER POINTER
Your voice recorder is integrated with a laser pointer that can emit red
laser beam for pointing purposes.
USING THE LASER POINTER
Take extreme precaution to protect your eyes while using the laser
pointer. Do not look at the laser pointer directly when the laser
beam is emitting, as this can permanently damage your eyes.
Point the laser away from you and any other people at all times.
NOTE: It is advisable to lock the laser when the function is currently
not in use.
To activate the laser pointer, press and hold the LASER button.
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