Plextor Plextalk PTR1 User manual

127‑2582‑03 2004/08
SHINANO KENSHI CO., LTD.
6-15-26,Chuo,Ueda-shi
Nagano-Ken,386-0012 JAPAN
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
URL: www.plextalk.com
PLEXTOR Corp.
48383 Fremont Blvd.
Suite 120
Fremont CA 94538-6509
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
URL: www.plextalk.com

Europe
Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Application of Council Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC
73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC
Manufacturer's Name: PLEXTOR S.A./N.V.
Manufacturer's Address: Excelsiorlaan 9,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Importer's Name: PLEXTOR S.A./N.V.
Importer's Address: Excelsiorlaan 9,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Tel: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Type of Equipment: Plextalk Portable Recorder
Model: the Plextalk
Conforms to the following standards: EMC: EN 55022:1998, EN 55024:1998
EN 61000-3-2: 1995+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-3: 1995
SAFETY: IEC 60950:1991+A1+A2+A3+A4
IEC 60825-1:1993+A1
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above
conforms to the above directive (s) and standard (s).
Place: Zaventem Date: 1May, 2002
PLEXTOR S.A./N.V
Signature: ____________________________ Position: General Manager
Takashi Adachi

IMPORTANT
FCC NOTICE
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: the Plextalk
Trade Name:
Responsible party: PLEXTOR Corporation
Address: 48383 Fremont Blvd., Suite 120 Fremont, CA 94538-6509 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: [phone]
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 operation.
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 the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee the
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.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is invisible. Accordingly:
· Do not open the optical pickup housing.
LASER INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according to IEC 60825-1 on
the Safety of laser products.
This Laser product comes under "Class 1 Laser Product".
The below Laser Caution Marking was attached on the bottom of the product.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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Copyright
Plextor reserves the right to modify the products described in this manual at any
time without prior notice.
Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. Further, Plextor Corp. reserves the right to revise this
manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person
or organization of such revision or change.
This manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved. It may not be copied, photocopied,
translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without
Plextor’s prior permission.
Manual copyright ©2002 Plextor Corp. Fourth edition, Aug 2004.
Licenses and Trademarks
All licenses and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents...................................................................................................ii
Using this Manual..................................................................................................xi
Conventions ............................................................................................................ xi
Safety Symbols .................................................................................................xi
Other Symbols ..................................................................................................xi
Copying Music and Digital Sound ......................................................................xii
FOR Safety...........................................................................................................xiv
1Features of the Plextalk....................................................................................1
1.1 About DAISY .................................................................................................... 2
2What You Get.....................................................................................................3
2.1 About the User’s Guide CD .............................................................................. 5
2.2 About the Plextalk Recording Software ............................................................ 5
2.3 Save Your Box!.................................................................................................5
3Controls and Functions....................................................................................6
3.1 Shape of the Unit.............................................................................................. 6
3.2 Faces of the Unit .............................................................................................. 6
3.3 Front of the Unit................................................................................................ 7
3.3.1 CD Insertion/Ejection Slot....................................................................... 7
3.3.2 Recording Level/Monitor Volume Level Dial ......................................... 8
3.3.3 Play Speed/Tone Dial ........................................................................... 8
3.3.4 Volume/Guide Volume Dial .................................................................. 8
3.3.5 Key Lock ............................................................................................... 8
3.3.6 Busy LED ............................................................................................... 9
3.3.7 CD Eject Key.......................................................................................... 9
3.4 Top of the Unit..................................................................................................9
3.4.1 Built-in Speaker and Built-in Microphone.............................................. 10
3.4.2 Power LED ........................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 Battery LED.......................................................................................... 10
3.4.4 Record Level LEDs ............................................................................ 10
3.4.5 Information Key .................................................................................... 11
3.4.6 Heading Key ....................................................................................... 11
3.4.7 Page Key.............................................................................................. 11
3.4.8 Bookmark Key...................................................................................... 11
3.4.9 Numeric Keypad................................................................................... 11
3.4.10 Recording LED..................................................................................... 12
3.4.11 Record Key........................................................................................... 12
3.4.12 Back Key .............................................................................................. 13
3.4.13 Play/Stop Key....................................................................................... 13
3.4.14 Forward Key ....................................................................................... 13
3.5 Left Face of the Unit ....................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 Power Switch ...................................................................................... 14

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3.5.2 Headphone Jack ...................................................................................14
3.5.3 External Microphone Jack.....................................................................14
3.5.4 Line Input Jack......................................................................................14
3.6 Right Face of the Unit..................................................................................... 15
3.6.1 PC Card Insertion Slot ..........................................................................15
3.6.2 PC Card Ejection Lever.........................................................................15
3.7 Back of the Unit.............................................................................................. 16
3.7.1 DC Input Terminal.................................................................................16
3.7.2 USB Cable Connector...........................................................................16
3.8 Bottom of the Unit........................................................................................... 17
3.8.1 Battery Cover ........................................................................................17
3.8.2 Serial Number Label .............................................................................17
4Before You Begin... Safety Precautions........................................................ 18
4.1 Examine the Plextalk...................................................................................... 18
4.2 Use the Plextalk in the Right Way .................................................................. 18
4.2.1 Plextalk care..........................................................................................19
4.2.2 CD care.................................................................................................19
4.3 Danger............................................................................................................ 19
4.3.1 Battery Safety Warnings .......................................................................19
4.4 Warnings ........................................................................................................ 20
4.5 Precautions .................................................................................................... 20
4.5.1 Battery safety precautions.....................................................................20
4.6 About Battery.................................................................................................. 21
4.6.1 Charging ...............................................................................................21
4.6.2 Management of the battery ...................................................................21
4.6.3 About battery life ...................................................................................21
4.6.4 About battery operation.........................................................................21
4.6.5 Automatic power off ..............................................................................22
5Getting Started................................................................................................ 23
5.1 Getting Ready ................................................................................................ 23
5.1.1 Open the box.........................................................................................23
5.1.2 Check contents .....................................................................................23
5.1.3 Insert the battery ...................................................................................23
5.1.4 Connect to power source ......................................................................24
5.1.5 Place the Plextalk in front of you...........................................................25
5.2 Introduction to DAISY Book Listening (User’s Guide CD) .............................. 25
5.2.1 Turn ON the power................................................................................25
5.2.2 Setting the date, year and time .............................................................26
5.2.3 Insert the CD.........................................................................................26
5.2.4 Play the CD...........................................................................................27
5.2.5 Stop play ...............................................................................................27
5.2.6 Change the volume...............................................................................27
5.2.7 Change the guide volume .....................................................................28
5.2.8 Change the play speed .........................................................................29
5.2.9 Change the audio tone..........................................................................30

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5.3 Moving to a Location.......................................................................................31
5.3.1 Use fast forward and fast rewind.......................................................... 31
5.3.2 Go to the beginning of the DAISY book................................................ 31
5.3.3 Listen to configuration information........................................................ 32
5.3.4 Move by heading.................................................................................. 33
5.3.5 Listen to page information .................................................................... 34
5.3.6 Move by page number.......................................................................... 34
5.3.7 Select a level........................................................................................ 35
5.3.8 Move by level 1 .................................................................................... 37
5.3.9 Move by level 2 .................................................................................... 37
5.3.10 Move by group...................................................................................... 38
5.3.11 Move by time........................................................................................ 39
5.3.12 Move by phrase.................................................................................... 40
5.3.13 Put in a simple bookmark ..................................................................... 40
5.3.14 Move to a simple bookmark.................................................................. 41
5.3.15 To retrieve bookmark information......................................................... 42
5.4 Shutting Down ................................................................................................42
5.4.1 Stop the CD.......................................................................................... 42
5.4.2 Eject the CD ......................................................................................... 42
5.4.3 Turn the power off ................................................................................ 43
5.4.4 Automatic power off.............................................................................. 43
5.4.5 Shut down function............................................................................... 43
5.5 Recording a CD .............................................................................................. 43
5.5.1 What you need ..................................................................................... 44
5.5.2 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc ..................................................... 44
5.5.3 Check the recording level..................................................................... 44
5.5.4 Record to the CD-R or CD-RW ............................................................ 45
5.5.5 Stop recording...................................................................................... 46
5.5.6 Listen to something recorded ............................................................... 46
5.6 Using the Menu ..............................................................................................47
5.6.1 Select the menu ................................................................................... 47
5.6.2 Listen to menu help information ........................................................... 48
5.6.3 Hints for moving ................................................................................... 48
5.7 Listening to the Key Describer........................................................................ 48
5.7.1 Lock the keys ....................................................................................... 48
5.7.2 Listen to the key explanations .............................................................. 49
5.7.3 Release the key lock ............................................................................ 50
6Listening to DAISY Books..............................................................................51
6.1 General Procedures........................................................................................51
6.1.1 Turn on the power ................................................................................ 51
6.1.2 Insert the User’s Guide CD................................................................... 51
6.1.3 Play the CD .......................................................................................... 52
6.1.4 Stop play .............................................................................................. 52
6.1.5 Change the volume or guide volume.................................................... 52
6.1.6 Change the tone and play speed.......................................................... 54

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6.2 Getting Information about the DAISY Book .................................................... 55
6.2.1 About DAISY book information..............................................................55
6.2.2 Learn from the User’s Guide CD...........................................................55
6.2.3 Check the Plextalk’s clock.....................................................................56
6.2.4 Check current heading and total number of headings...........................56
6.2.5 Check the current page and maximum page number ...........................56
6.2.6 Check the current bookmark and total bookmarks................................57
6.2.7 Check the duration of the current title ...................................................57
6.3 Navigating within the DAISY book.................................................................. 57
6.3.1 Use fast forward and fast rewind...........................................................58
6.3.2 Move by phrase.....................................................................................58
6.3.3 Move by heading number......................................................................59
6.3.4 Move by the 4 and 6 keys .....................................................................59
6.3.5 Move by level 2 .....................................................................................60
6.3.6 Move by level 3 .....................................................................................60
6.3.7 Move by group ......................................................................................60
6.3.8 Move by page number ..........................................................................61
6.3.9 Move by previous page or following page .............................................61
6.3.10 Move by time.........................................................................................62
6.3.11 Undo one or many previous moves.......................................................62
6.3.12 Redo .....................................................................................................62
6.3.13 Move by title..........................................................................................62
6.3.14 Move by title number.............................................................................63
6.4 Adding Bookmarks ......................................................................................... 63
6.4.1 Add a simple bookmark.........................................................................64
6.4.2 Add a numbered bookmark...................................................................64
6.4.3 Add a voice bookmark...........................................................................64
6.5 Jumping to a Bookmark.................................................................................. 65
6.5.1 Retrieve the nearest bookmark .............................................................65
6.5.2 Jump to the simple bookmark ...............................................................66
6.5.3 Jump to a numbered bookmark.............................................................66
6.5.4 Jump to a numbered voice bookmark ...................................................66
6.5.5 Jump to the next or the previous bookmark ..........................................66
6.6 Turning Off or Deleting Bookmarks ................................................................ 67
6.6.1 Turn off the voice of a voice bookmark .................................................67
6.6.2 Remove a bookmark .............................................................................68
6.6.3 Remove all bookmarks in a title ............................................................68
6.6.4 Remove all bookmarks..........................................................................68
6.7 Setting a Play Mode ....................................................................................... 69
6.7.1 Play modes ...........................................................................................69
6.7.2 Set to editing play..................................................................................70
6.7.3 Return to standard play.........................................................................70
6.7.4 Set to repeat between bookmarks.........................................................71
6.7.5 Set to repeat section .............................................................................71
6.7.6 Set to repeat title...................................................................................72
6.7.7 Set to repeat random ............................................................................72

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6.7.8 Set to custom play................................................................................ 72
6.8 Using the Sleep Timer ....................................................................................73
6.8.1 Set the sleep time in minutes ............................................................... 73
6.8.2 Cancel the sleep timer.......................................................................... 73
6.9 Using the Power On Timer .............................................................................74
6.9.1 Set the internal clock ............................................................................ 74
6.9.2 Set the power on timer ......................................................................... 74
6.9.3 Deactivate (turn off) the Power on timer............................................... 75
6.9.4 Change the Power on timer time.......................................................... 76
6.9.5 Remove the Power on timer................................................................. 77
7Listening to Music CDs and AN MP3 CD.......................................................78
7.1 Playing a Music CD ........................................................................................ 78
7.1.1 Play a music CD................................................................................... 78
7.2 Moving to the Location You Want to Listen .................................................... 79
7.2.1 Check the number of tracks.................................................................. 79
7.2.2 Move through a music CD’s tracks....................................................... 79
7.2.3 Use fast forward or and fast rewind...................................................... 79
7.2.4 Move slightly forward or back............................................................... 80
7.2.5 Move by specifying a track ................................................................... 80
7.3 Setting the Play Mode for Music CDs ............................................................. 81
7.3.1 Set to repeat track ................................................................................ 81
7.3.2 Set to repeat album .............................................................................. 82
7.3.3 Set to repeat random............................................................................ 82
7.3.4 Set to repeat between bookmarks........................................................ 82
7.4 Listening to an MP3 CD..................................................................................83
7.4.1 Restrictions on MP3 files...................................................................... 83
7.4.2 Playing sequence ................................................................................. 84
7.4.3 MP3 files creation................................................................................. 84
7.4.4 Play an MP3 CD................................................................................... 84
7.4.5 Use fast forward and fast rewind .......................................................... 85
7.4.6 Move slightly forward or back............................................................... 85
7.4.7 Check the number of MP3 files ............................................................ 85
7.4.8 Move to the next or previous MP3 file .................................................. 86
7.4.9 Move by MP3 file number..................................................................... 86
7.4.10 Move to an album................................................................................. 86
7.5 Setting the Play Mode for an MP3 CD............................................................ 86
7.5.1 Play modes........................................................................................... 87
7.5.2 Set to repeat file ................................................................................... 87
7.5.3 Set to repeat album .............................................................................. 88
7.5.4 Set to repeat all albums........................................................................ 88
7.5.5 Set to repeat random............................................................................ 89
7.5.6 Set to repeat between bookmarks........................................................ 89
8Recording from Lectures, CDs, Tapes, and Radio.......................................90
8.1 Recording Formats and Settings ....................................................................90
8.1.1 Recording with the Plextalk .................................................................. 90

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8.1.2 Details of Plextalk recording settings ....................................................91
8.1.3 Recording and custom settings.............................................................92
8.1.4 Recording sound quality and recording time .........................................93
8.2 Preparing to Record ....................................................................................... 94
8.2.1 Recording hardware..............................................................................94
8.2.2 Set up to use the Built-in Microphone ...................................................94
8.2.3 Set up to use an External Microphone ..................................................95
8.2.4 Set up to use an external source...........................................................96
8.3 Recording....................................................................................................... 97
8.3.1 Insert a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc .............................................97
8.3.2 Function of the save edited information and search for edited
information.......................................................................................................98
8.3.3 Check the recording volume and set the recording...............................99
8.3.4 Choose the setting for recording .........................................................100
8.3.5 Record on to disc ................................................................................100
8.3.6 Pause during recording .......................................................................100
8.3.7 Stop recording.....................................................................................101
8.3.8 Check the recording time ....................................................................101
8.4 Editing while Recording................................................................................ 102
8.4.1 Set a heading while recording.............................................................102
8.4.2 Set the heading during a recording pause ..........................................102
8.4.3 Cancel a heading setting.....................................................................102
8.4.4 Set a page while recording..................................................................103
8.4.5 Set a page during a recording pause ..................................................103
8.4.6 Cancel a page.....................................................................................103
8.4.7 Set a group while recording.................................................................104
8.4.8 Set a group during a recording pause .................................................104
8.4.9 Cancel a group setting ........................................................................104
8.4.10 Overwrite at a specific location............................................................105
8.5 Editing by the Edit Menu............................................................................... 105
8.5.1 Cutting phrases...................................................................................105
8.5.2 Copy a phrase.....................................................................................106
8.5.3 Paste a phrase....................................................................................107
8.5.4 Split a phrase ......................................................................................108
8.5.5 Join phrases........................................................................................109
8.5.6 Cut a section .......................................................................................110
8.5.7 Copy a section ....................................................................................110
8.5.8 Paste a section....................................................................................111
8.5.9 Join section .........................................................................................111
8.5.10 Set a section level...............................................................................112
8.5.11 Cancel the previous edit......................................................................113
8.5.12 Prepare to edit.....................................................................................113
8.5.13 Create a new title ................................................................................114
8.5.14 Erase a title .........................................................................................115
8.6 Setting Headings, Groups, and Pages in Recorded Material ....................... 116
8.6.1 Set a heading......................................................................................116

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8.6.2 Cancel a heading setting.................................................................... 116
8.6.3 Set or cancel a group ......................................................................... 117
8.6.4 Set or cancel a page .......................................................................... 117
8.7 Adding to the Recording ...............................................................................118
8.7.1 Insert content into a recording............................................................ 118
8.7.2 Punch-In recording ............................................................................. 119
8.8 Finalizing a Recorded CD............................................................................. 120
8.8.1 Finalize a CD...................................................................................... 120
8.9 Backing Up a Recorded CD.......................................................................... 121
8.9.1 What you need for backing up............................................................ 121
8.9.2 General backup procedures ............................................................... 121
8.9.3 Backup time........................................................................................ 122
8.9.4 Back up a disc to a disc...................................................................... 122
8.10 Erasing a CD-RW .........................................................................................124
8.10.1 Erase a CD-RW disc .......................................................................... 124
8.11 Recording on a PC Card............................................................................... 124
8.11.1 Insert a PC Card................................................................................. 125
8.11.2 Record on a PC card.......................................................................... 126
8.11.3 Editing ................................................................................................ 126
8.11.4 Listen to what you recorded ............................................................... 126
8.11.5 Back up from a card to a CD-R/RW disc ............................................ 126
8.11.6 PC Card clean up ............................................................................... 127
8.11.7 Erase a PC card................................................................................. 127
8.11.8 Eject a PC card .................................................................................. 128
9Recording in Music CD Format....................................................................130
9.1 Principles for Recording in Music CD Format............................................... 130
9.1.1 Hints for better music recording.......................................................... 130
9.1.2 Recording settings.............................................................................. 131
9.1.3 Recording time ................................................................................... 131
9.2 Getting Ready for Music CD Recording........................................................131
9.2.1 Connect to Line Input Jack................................................................. 131
9.2.2 Insert a recordable CD-R/RW disc ..................................................... 132
9.2.3 Set the recording volume and the recording setting ........................... 132
9.3 Recording in Music CD Format.....................................................................133
9.3.1 Record music ..................................................................................... 133
9.3.2 Edit while recording ............................................................................ 134
9.3.3 Check the time of recording................................................................ 134
9.3.4 Stop recording.................................................................................... 134
9.3.5 Create a new track ............................................................................. 134
9.4 CD Finalization of Music CD......................................................................... 135
9.4.1 Finalize a music CD ........................................................................... 135
9.5 Backing Up a Music CD Format Disc............................................................136
9.5.1 What you need for backing up............................................................ 136
9.5.2 General music CD backup procedures............................................... 136
9.5.3 Back up an album or a track............................................................... 137

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9.5.4 Backup time for music CD format........................................................138
10 Using Other Plextalk Features..................................................................... 140
10.1 Clear All Settings.......................................................................................... 140
10.2 Switching between 12-Hour and 24-Hour Time................................................. 141
10.3 Set the Waiting Sound.................................................................................. 141
10.4 Managing Plextalk Memory .......................................................................... 142
10.4.1 Reallocate memory .............................................................................142
10.5 Checking the Version and Serial Number..................................................... 143
10.5.1 Check the Plextalk’s system properties...............................................143
10.6 Using the Notepad Function......................................................................... 143
10.6.1 Record a note in the notepad..............................................................144
10.6.2 Check a note in the notepad ...............................................................145
10.6.3 Record an alarm note..........................................................................146
10.6.4 Delete a note.......................................................................................148
10.6.5 Back up a note to CD..........................................................................148
10.7 Using the Calculator ..................................................................................... 149
10.7.1 Calculate results..................................................................................150
10.7.2 Clear the results of the calculator........................................................150
10.7.3 Cancel calculator mode.......................................................................151
11 Using Your Plextalk as a CD-R/RW Drive ...................................................152
11.1 What Are CD-R and CD-RW? ...................................................................... 152
11.2 About the CD-R and CD-RW Capabilities .................................................... 152
11.3 CD-R/RW Features ...................................................................................... 153
12 Connecting to a PC....................................................................................... 154
12.1 Determining Your PC’s Operating System ................................................... 154
12.2 Connecting the Plextalk to Your PC (Windows XP, 2000 or Me)................. 154
12.3 If You Have Windows 98 Second Edition ..................................................... 155
12.4 Making Sure the Plextalk Is Recognized ...................................................... 156
12.5 Using the Plextalk as a CD-R/RW Drive....................................................... 156
12.6 Removing the Plextalk from Your PC........................................................... 156
12.6.1 Remove the Plextalk from Windows Me PC........................................157
12.6.2 Remove the Plextalk from Windows 2000 PC.....................................157
12.6.3 Remove the Plextalk from Windows XP PC........................................157
12.6.4 Remove the Plextalk from Windows 98SE PC....................................157
12.6.5 Uninstall the driver from Windows 98SE PC.......................................157
13 Glossaries...................................................................................................... 159
14 Main Specifications and Options.................................................................166
14.1 Main Specifications ...................................................................................... 166
14.2 Audio Features............................................................................................. 167
14.3 Main Functions............................................................................................. 168
14.4 Battery.......................................................................................................... 169
14.5 CD-R/RW Drive Specifications..................................................................... 170
14.5.1 Disc .....................................................................................................170
14.5.2 Performance........................................................................................170

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14.5.3 Minimum system reguirement ............................................................ 171
14.5.4 Recommended disc As of Aug. 2003 ............................................ 171
14.6 Options .........................................................................................................172
14.6.1 Battery................................................................................................ 172
14.6.2 Optional PC Memory Cards................................................................ 172
14.7 Recommended Microphones........................................................................173
14.7.1 Recommended Microphones for Recitation Recording ...................... 173
14.7.2 Recommended Microphones for Conference Recording.................... 173
15 Menu Hierarchy.............................................................................................174
16 Troubleshooting............................................................................................183
16.1 Symptom and solutions ................................................................................ 183
16.2 Response to Voice Guides ........................................................................... 184
16.2.1 Playback (DAISY)............................................................................... 184
16.2.2 Playback(Music CD or MP3 CD) ........................................................ 185
16.2.3 Recording........................................................................................... 186
16.2.4 Edit ..................................................................................................... 187
16.2.5 Backup ............................................................................................... 187
16.2.6 Recording setting ............................................................................... 188
16.2.7 Notepad.............................................................................................. 188
16.2.8 Calculator ........................................................................................... 188
16.2.9 Media management............................................................................ 188
16.3 Troubleshooting the CD-R/RW Drive............................................................ 189
Appendix A: Technical Support (us & canada) ..............................................192
Appendix B: Warranty (us & canada)...............................................................193
Index....................................................................................................................194
NOTE...................................................................................................................202

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USING THIS MANUAL
Conventions
Safety Symbols

DANGER: The danger notice warns you of a hazard that could cause serious
personal injury. Failure to follow the precautions noted by this indicator could
result in serious injury or death due to fire, electrical shock or explosion.
! WARNING: A warning notice denotes a hazard that could result in personal
injury.
 CAUTION: The caution notice denotes a hazard that could damage or destroy
the Plextalk Portable Recorder product, destroy the recording media or destroy
or affect your data or your computer configuration.
Other Symbols
 This symbol indicates a note, a tip, or important point.

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COPYING MUSIC AND DIGITAL SOUND
Review these important rules prior to using the Plextalk Portable Recorder.
About Copying
 NOTE: This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works
to which you own the copyright, or where you have gained permission from the
copyright owner or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright or have
gained the appropriate permission from the rightful owner or the copyright
licensor, your un-authorised recording, reproduction or distribution thereof, may
result in severe civil and criminal penalties under copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact
your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will Plextor be responsible for the
consequences of any illegal copying performed using the Plextalk.
Digital Sound Rules
 NOTE: This device conforms to SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)
standards. This standard regulates “the recording of digital signals
as in (copying) between various digital audio devices” as “up to 1 generation”.
It entails the following principles.
Principles: “Commercially sold digital music software, such as CDs and MDs”
and “analog records, FM broadcasts and the like made into digital recordings”
can be copied, but copies cannot be made of the copies.
During digital recording, this device constantly verifies the SCMS status track by
track. Tracks for which digital recording and copying are prohibited cannot be
copied.
Music CDs
 NOTE: Copies of music CDs are for individual enjoyment and under the
Copyright Act cannot be used otherwise without the authorization of the
copyright holder. Audio (music recording) CD-R/RWs contain special codes for
identifying the addition of compensation money for private recording and CD-
R/RWs for data, with the objective of protecting music copyrights in the same
manner as devices such as MDs. This player is equipped with a mechanism that
checks the identification code to permit recording on audio CD-Rs alone. Audio
CD-R/RWs are sold by several companies. When purchasing them, it is
necessary to check whether it is an audio type CD-R/RW or a data type CD-
R/RW.

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About Copyright Information Roles in the Plextalk
 NOTE: The Plextalk can read the copyright information in the CD or card.
And the Plextalk recognizes 4 different kinds of copyright information, which are
“MASTER”, “COPY”, “DAISY”, and “No copyright information”.
“MASTER” means that you can copy only one time, whenever you have copied
from the master, the copyright information changes from “MASTER” to “COPY”
which roles give into SCMS standard.
“COPY” means that the Plextalk does not allow you to copy, but you can move
from card to CD.
“DAISY” is the Plextalk's original role, you will be able to back up the DAISY title
to the blank CD or PC card without limitation.
“No copyright information” means that it's your original contents or No copyright
information is in media.
Points: There is copyright information in Music CD for every track.
Therefore you may have mixed tracks of “MASTER” and “COPY”
copyright information in one media.

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FOR SAFETY
Your Plextalk Portable Recorder has been designed with the utmost consideration
for safety. Nevertheless, incorrect use can result in serious injury or death, due to
fire or electrical shock. Be sure to observe the following precautions.
 Important Note
Failure to observe the following warnings may invalidate the guarantee and could
cause serious injury.
• If the recorder's operation seems impaired or damaged in any way, please
contact Plextor on [e-mail] as soon as possible.
• If you hear a strange noise, smell smoke or an odor coming from the recorder,
turn off the power immediately.
• Use the recorder in a horizontal position only.
• Do not allow sand or dust to come in contact with the recorder as this may lead
to a malfunction and could make repair impossible.
• Do not use your recorder in locations where strong radio waves are emitted or
where there is radiation.
• Do not use the recorder near electrical equipment such as TVs, radios, or tuners
as it may pick up additional noise from these devices.
• For use with AC adapter model No.SA30-09U.
• Do not use a power supply not made for use with the recorder or "electronic
transformers" of the type designed for overseas travellers
• Do not use or store the recorder in any of the following places, as this may
cause damage.
• Inside cars with the windows closed in the hot sun. In direct sunlight or close to
heaters, radiators, etc.
• Locations subject to severe vibration such as on top of a washing machine.

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
Danger
Observe these danger warnings:
• Do not use the unit during thunderstorms.
• Do not damage the power cord of the AC adapter.
• Do not use the device in a location exposed to water, such as a bathroom.
• Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
! Warnings
Observe these warnings to prevent possible injury:
• Never disassemble, attempt to repair, or modify the unit.
• If liquids or metal fragments should enter your player, remove the power plug
immediately.
• Do not listen at high volumes for extended periods as this can lead to impaired
hearing especially when using headphones.
• Do not pull the plug out by its cord when removing the power plug from the
recorder.
 Precautions
If the following precautions are not observed, you could cause damage to the
Plextalk Portable Recorder, recording media, or your data:
• Do not pull the plug out by its cord when removing the power plug from the
recorder.
• Make sure that the recorder, mains adapter, power cord and mains plug are
securely connected.
• The CD rotates at high speed, do not glue anything that is particularly thick,
such as a Braille label, onto the surface.
• The recorder is only compatible with round CDs. Irregularly shaped CDs, such
as the business card type, will cause a malfunction and should not be used.

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! Battery Safety Warnings
Be sure to observe the following precautions to prevent accidents such as burns or
fires due to leakage, heating, combustion, or explosion of the battery:
• Do not expose the battery to fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Do not heat the battery in a microwave oven, stove, or anything similar.
• Do not put the battery with metal objects such as coins, hairpins, or necklaces;
these can cause a short.
• Do not leave the battery in hot locations such as under the hot sun, or in a hot
car.
• Do not use the battery if it becomes wet.
• In the event of a fluid leak from the battery, remove it immediately and keep
away from any source of fire. There is a danger of the leaked fluid or vapour
igniting, causing a fire or explosion.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, wash them with water and consult a physician
immediately.
• If the fluid gets on your body or clothing, flush the area well with water.
• Only use the specified battery that was included with recorder. Replacements
are only available from Plextor.
• Do not subject the battery to shocks, such as dropping or stepping on it.
• Install the battery as instructed, with the terminals placed in the correct
orientation.
 Plextalk care
To take care of the Plextalk Portable Recorder:
 Wipe dust and dirt from the recorder with a soft cloth dampened with a diluted
neutral detergent, then wipe dry with a cloth.
 For safety’s sake, remove the power cord from the outlet when cleaning your
recorder.