switel DVR-P240 User manual

VoiceRecorder
DVR-P240 – DVR-P280 – DVR-P2170 – DVR-P2340
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l'uso
Operating Instructions

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1. Safety information .............................................................................................. 52
2. Unpacking ........................................................................................................... 53
3. Product characteristics...................................................................................... 53
4. Fitting batteries................................................................................................... 54
5. User controls....................................................................................................... 55
6. Display indicators............................................................................................... 56
7. Operation............................................................................................................. 57
7.1 Switching on.......................................................................................................57
7.2 The archiving folder ...........................................................................................57
7.3 Recording quality ...............................................................................................57
7.4 Recording notes.................................................................................................58
7.5 Starting the next recording immediately............................................................58
7.6 Direct recording..................................................................................................58
7.7 Adding to already existing recordings ...............................................................59
7.8 Remaining recording time..................................................................................59
7.9 VOS - Voice controlled recording......................................................................59
7.10 Playing back notes.............................................................................................60
7.11 Searching for a note automatically (AUTO-Scan) ............................................61
7.12 Deleting individual notes....................................................................................61
7.13 Deleting complete archiving folders ..................................................................61
7.14 Deleting all folders simultaneously....................................................................61
8. Additional options .............................................................................................. 62
8.1 User lock ............................................................................................................62
8.2 Using the USB interface ....................................................................................62
8.3 Connecting the external microphone ................................................................62
8.4 External earpiece ...............................................................................................62
8.5 Recording from other signal sources ................................................................63
8.6 Playing back via other units...............................................................................63
8.7 Recording telephone conversations..................................................................64
8.8 Using the VoiceRecorder as a hearing aid .......................................................64
9. Fault finding ........................................................................................................ 65
10. Technical data..................................................................................................... 66

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Operating Manual: Please read these operating instructions carefully. Do not open the unit
yourself under any circumstances and do not try to carry out your own repairs. For any claims
under the warranty, please refer to your dealer.
Avoid high temperatures
above 40°C. Avoid proximity to
sources of heat such as radiators
and do not expose the unit to direct
sunlight.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for possible loss of data due
to incorrect operation, repairs or
other reasons.
Do not place cash cards, credit
cards or other storage media in the
vicinity of the loudspeaker. Possible
loss of data.
Never use cleaning agents, particu-
larly aggressive solvents. Avoid high humidities
above 75%.
Please remove the batteries imme-
diately if you should notice smoke
or high temperature.
Do not use the unit in aircraft and in
places where the use of electronic
equipment is prohibited.
Do not use the earpiece and do not
operate the unit while you are
driving a vehicle.
Never listen with the volume too
high, as this can lead to irreparable
hearing damage.
Do not try to open the unit. Do not allow the batteries to fall into
the hands of children.
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Please use new, high-quality
alkaline batteries, Type AAA 1.5V.
Please dispose of these carefully in
accordance with the statutory
requirements and in a manner
friendly to the environment. Never
open used batteries, short circuit
them or throw them into the fire.

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2. UNPACKING
The following parts will be found in the package:
Digital VoiceRecorder Microphone
Two batteries Telephone adapter
Power Voice II software Audio cable
USB cable Operating manual
Earpiece Wrist strap
3. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Flash Memory
Recordings are retained even in the event of a power failure.
Automatic switch-off
Automatic switch-off saves battery capacity.
Long recording time
DVR-P240 DVR-P 280 DVR-P 2170 DVR-P 2340
Premium-Modus 76 Min. 152 Min. 306 Min. 612 Min.
Standard-Modus 250 Min. 504 Min. 1012 Min. 2004 Min.
USB-Memory 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB
VOS - voice controlled recording
The unit only records while the user is speaking. This saves memory space.
Search and play back (scan)
The first 5 seconds of each recording are played back one after the other.
Connections to other recording sources
You can also record from other audio sources using the cable supplied.
Recording of telephone calls
Telephone calls can be recorded using the adapter supplied (not with ISDN telephones).
Using the VoiceRecorder as a hearing aid
The VoiceRecorder can be used in conjunction with the earpiece as a hearing aid.
Simple folder structure
Three folders A, B and C are available, each with up to 100 recordings.
USB interface
Recorded messages can be transferred to the computer where they can be managed or sent as
e-mail. For further information, please refer to the operating manual for the POWER VOICE II
software provided with the recorder.

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4. FITTING BATTERIES
Slide the battery cover on the rear
downwards using slight pressure and
open the battery compartment.
Now insert the batteries taking care to
ensure that the polarity is correct. The
wrong polarity can damage both the
battery and the unit.
Close the battery compartment.
Indication of battery capacity
The battery capacity is indicated in several steps from full to discharged:
When the indicator appears it is time to change the batteries.
The batteries must be changed immediately when the adjacent indicator flashes in
the display.
Operating times with AAA alkaline batteries
Standard quality Premium quality
Recording 18 hours 15 hours
Playback via loudspeaker 10 hours 9 hours
Playback via earpiece 20 hours 15 hours
Notes:
oWhen changing the batteries, always use two new batteries of the same type.
oNever change the batteries during a recording, as otherwise a complete loss of data can
occur.
oIf rechargeable batteries are used, the operating times will be considerably less and it is
possible that the VoiceRecorder may not work correctly.
oIf you do not need the VoiceRecorder for an extended period, slide the HOLD switch up-
wards. In this way, the unit cannot be switched on accidentally.
oIn order to save battery capacity, the VoiceRecorder switches itself off automatically after 1
minute if no button is pressed during this time.
HOLD
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5. USER CONTROLS
1 Battery compartment 9 Menu button
2 Display 10 Erase button
3 START/STOP playback button 11 Fixing clip
4 Recording REC/STOP button 12 USB connector
5 Fast forward/Fast rewind buttons 13 Button lock (HOLD)
6 Wrist strap fixing 14 Earpiece connector
7 Volume button VOL 15 Microphone connector
8 On/Off, Pause, Hearing aid buttons 16 Built-in microphone

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6. DISPLAY INDICATORS
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1 Indication of the selected archiving folder A, B, C, (D for USB only)
2 Indication of HQ (premium quality) and LP (standard quality)
3 Indication of the note number from 1 to 100 within the selective archiving folder
4 Minutes and seconds display
5 Memory indicator
6 Low memory capacity
7 High memory capacity
8 Appears for speech-controlled recording (VOS)
9 Indication of battery capacity
10 Appears during recording
11 Appears during playback
12 Lock active (Hold)

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7. OPERATION
7.1 Switching on
To switch on the VoiceRecorder, press the PAUSE/HEAR button once. The unit is also
switched on by pressing and holding the REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP buttons.
Make sure that the HOLD slide switch on the right-hand side has not been moved
upwards. Otherwise, it will not be possible to switch the VoiceRecorder on and the
display will show the message HOLD for a few seconds.
To switch off, press and hold the PAUSE/HEAR button for two seconds.
The VoiceRecorder is equipped with a circuit for extending the life of the batteries. If no control
actions are performed within one minute, the unit will switch itself off automatically. The display
will go off and the unit must be switched on once more.
7.2 The archiving folder
You can save notes, messages, ideas, private thoughts, etc. in three separate archiving folders
in the VoiceRecorder. The archiving folders are identified by the letters A, B and C. Each archiv-
ing folder can store up to 100 recordings.
Selecting an archiving folder
Press the MENU button and select the required archiving folder A, B or
C by means of the SEARCH buttons. The selection will be shown in the
display.
Note: If all the recording capacity has already been used in the first folder, there will be no fur-
ther recording capacity available for the other folders.
7.3 Recording quality
The maximum recording time is 504 minutes in standard mode and 152 minutes in premium
mode. You will obtain the best recording quality in a premium mode.
Selecting the recording quality
Press the MENU button twice and select the required recording mode
HQ (Premium/High Quality) or LP (Standard/Long-Play) by means of
the SEARCH buttons. The selection will be shown in the display.
Note: You can set the recording quality as required before each recording.

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7.4 Recording notes
Make sure that the HOLD slide switch is in the OFF position (slide switch down).
Press the REC/STOP button to switch the unit on.
Press the REC button again to start recording. The display will show the message "REC".
During recording, the length of the message and the number of the message will be shown
in the display. Now speak into the microphone at the top of the unit. The recording must be a
minimum of 2 seconds long.
You can pause the recording for a maximum of 30 minutes with the PAUSE/HEAR button.
The recording is terminated by pressing the REC button again. Each recording is automati-
cally identified with a number between 1 and 100.
1 Current recording folder A, B or C
2 Quality HQ=Premium, LP=Standard
3 Number of recording
4 Recording running
5 Current recording time
6 Progress indicator
If the capacity of the selected archiving folder is reached or if
the maximum recording time is exceeded, the display will
show the message "FULL". In order to record new notes, you
must first delete old or unimportant recordings.
7.5 Starting the next recording immediately
You can start the next recording immediately while a recording is being made. To do this, press
the button once. The present recording will be stopped and the next recording will be
started immediately under a new number.
7.6 Direct recording
To start a recording directly even when the unit is switched off, press the REC button for 2 sec-
onds.
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7.7 Adding to already existing recordings
It is also possible to make retrospective additions to already existing recordings.
Select the required recording that you want to add to and press the PLAY/STOP button. The
recording will be played back.
Press the REC/STOP button for 2 seconds at any point. The message
"Add-R" will appear in the display and the additional recording will start im-
mediately.
Note: The new recording will always be appended to the end of the selected recording. Un-
der no circumstances will parts of the old recording be erased.
The recording is terminated by pressing the REC button again.
7.8 Remaining recording time
The remaining recording time is shown in the lower part of the display between the indicators E
and F. The fewer bars there are visible, the less recording time there is remaining.
You can check the remaining memory capacity while a recording is being made. To do this, hold
the PAUSE/HEAR button pressed for 2 seconds and the display will show the remaining re-
cording time in minutes and seconds for ca. 10 seconds.
7.9 VOS - Voice controlled recording
When VOS is switched on, any pauses that occur during recording will not be recorded. When
you are not speaking, the VoiceRecorder switches the recording to Pause (display shows
"VOS"). When you speak again, the unit continues recording automatically.
Switching VOS on or off
Press the MENU button three times and choose whether you want to switch
the function on or off by means of the SEARCH buttons. When the VOS
mode is switched on, the VOS indicator will appear in the display.

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7.10 Playing back notes
Make sure that the HOLD slide switch is in the OFF position (slide switch down).
Press the PLAY/STOP button once.
Select the required archiving folder A, B, or C.
Now select the required message using the and buttons. The number of the note
will be shown in the display.
The note will be played back after pressing the PLAY/STOP button.
You can pause the playback with the PAUSE/HEAR button and then continue with the
PAUSE/HEAR or PLAY/STOP button.
Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop the playback.
1 Current recording folder A, B or C
2 Quality HQ=Premium, LP=Standard
3 Number of recording
4 Playback running
5 Current playback time
6 Progress indicator
Notes:
oThe volume can be adjusted in 20 steps by means of the VOL double switch on the right-
hand side.
oIf you want to fast forward or fast rewind within a long note, please hold the or
buttons pressed. After 10 seconds, fast winding will take place in steps of 10 seconds.
oIf you want to jump forwards or backwards between different notes, press the or
buttons BRIEFLY several times.
oYou can check the remaining length of the message while the message is being played
back. To do this, hold the PAUSE/HEAR button pressed for 2 seconds and the display will
show the remaining length in minutes and seconds for ca. 10 seconds.
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7.11 Searching for a note automatically (AUTO-Scan)
If you want to search for a particular note within an archiving folder, you can use the SCAN
function. With this function, only the first 5 seconds of the note are played back in each case
before changing automatically to the next note.
To do this, press the PLAY/STOP button for longer than one second.
The display will show SCAN. The SCAN function always starts from the
currently selected note number.
When you have found the right message, press the PLAY/STOP button again to listen to
this note in full.
7.12 Deleting individual notes
First select the note that you want to delete.
Then press the ERASE button for one second. The note will be played
back and the message "ERASE" will flash in the display.
Press the ERASE button again to erase the recording. If, however, you want to cancel the
erase procedure, press any other button apart from ERASE or wait for 10 seconds until the
ERASE message goes off.
Notes:
oWhen a recording has been erased, the following recordings will automatically be allocated
a lower archiving number.
oOnce a recording has been erased, it cannot be reactivated.
7.13 Deleting complete archiving folders
Press the MENU button and select the required archiving folder A, B or C by means of the
SEARCH buttons. The selection will be shown in the display.
Now press both the REC/STOP and the ERASE button simultane-
ously for three seconds. The display will show the message "AL
ERASE".
Press the ERASE button again to erase all recordings in this folder. If, however, you want to
cancel the ERASE procedure, press any other button apart from the ERASE button.
7.14 Deleting all folders simultaneously
Now press both the REC/STOP and the ERASE button simultane-
ously for seven seconds. The display will show the message "AL
CLEAR".
Press the ERASE button again to delete all folders. If, however, you want to cancel the
erase procedure, press any other button apart from the ERASE button.

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8. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
8.1 User lock
The HOLD slide switch is located on the left-hand side. If this function is
switched on (switch in the direction of the arrow), the unit can no longer be
used. In this way, accidental recording or playback cannot occur during trans-
portation, for example. Whenever any button is pressed, the display will show
the message "HOLD".
8.2 Using the USB interface
You can connect the VoiceRecorder to a PC with a USB connector using the USB cable sup-
plied. In this way, messages that have already been recorded can be transferred to the com-
puter where they can be managed or sent as e-mail. You will find further information in the
operating manual for the "POWER VOICE II" software provided with the recorder.
When the VoiceRecorder is connected to the PC, the display will show the
message:
8.3 Connecting the external microphone
The VoiceRecorder can be used with the
external microphone provided. The micro-
phone connector is located on the top of the
recorder. The microphone is provided with
a clip so that you can easily attach it to your
clothing. When connecting, ensure that the
plug audibly clicks into place.
8.4 External earpiece
The VoiceRecorder can be used with the
earpiece provided. The earpiece connector is
located on the top of the recorder. The vol-
ume can normally be adjusted by means of
the Vol. double switch. When connecting,
ensure that the plug audibly clicks into place.
NOTE: When making a recording, you will hear yourself in the earpiece. This volume cannot be
changed.
REC/ST
OP
PLAY/STOP
SEARCH
REC/ST
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PLAY/STOP
SEARCH

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8.5 Recording from other signal sources
You can also use your VoiceRecorder to record other signal sources, such as a stereo
system or a radio, for example. To do this, connect the cable supplied to the microphone
input and to the matching connector for the audio output of the required unit. With these
units, use either the headphones output or an audio output and never a loudspeaker con-
nection.
NOTE: The audio cable supplied has two mono plugs. Do not use this cable with stereo connec-
tors, as otherwise damage can occur due to a possible short circuit. In this case, you will require
a cable from mono mini jack to stereo mini jack.
REC/ST
OP
PLAY/STOP
SEARCH
8.6 Playing back via other units
You can also play back recorded notes via other audio devices or, for example, save them
digitally to a computer. To do this, connect the cable supplied to the earpiece connector and to
the matching connector for the audio input of the required unit. The volume can be adjusted by
means of the VOL double switch.
REC/ST
OP
PLAY/STOP
SEARCH
NOTE: The audio cable supplied has two mono plugs. Do not use this cable with stereo connec-
tors, as otherwise damage can occur due to a possible short circuit. In this case, you will require
a cable from mono mini jack to stereo mini jack.

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8.7 Recording telephone conversations
You can record telephone calls by means of the telephone adapter provided. To do this, con-
nect the telephone adapter as described in the following drawing.
1. Telephone socket
2. Line on telephone adapter
3. Permanently connected cable TEL to telephone
4. Audio cable to OUTPUT
5. Audio cable to microphone input on VoiceRecorder
You can now start a recording during a telephone
call with REC/STOP.
Notes:
oVOS mode should be switched off.
oDuring the recording with cordless telephones it can come to interferences.
oIf several telephones are connected in parallel to one telephone point, the recording volume
may be lower.
oIt is not possible to make a recording with digital ISDN telephones.
8.8 Using the VoiceRecorder as a hearing aid
The VoiceRecorder can be used in conjunction with the earpiece supplied as a hearing aid.
Connect the earpiece to the appropriate socket on the top of the re-
corder.
Switch the VoiceRecorder on.
Press the PAUSE/HEAR button briefly once. The message HEAR will
appear in the display. The signals received by the microphone will be
amplified and reproduced via the earpiece.
The volume can be adjusted by means of the VOL. double switch.
Press the PAUSE/HEAR button briefly again to switch the function off.
REC/ST
OP
PLAY/STOP
SEARCH
LINE IN
OUTPUT
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9. FAULT FINDING
The display is blank.
-Switch the unit on by means of the REC button.
-Check the battery capacity.
-Check that the polarity of the batteries is correct.
No notes are recorded
-Check the setting of the HOLD switch.
-Check whether the maximum memory capacity or the maximum number of notes in an archiv-
ing folder has been exceeded.
-Check the battery capacity.
No notes are played back
-Check the setting of the HOLD switch.
-Check whether there are any recordings in the selected folder.
-Check the battery capacity.
Recordings cannot be heard.
-Check the volume setting.
-If you want to listen to the notes via the inbuilt loudspeaker, then an earpiece or headphones
must not be connected.
-If you want to listen to the notes via another loudspeaker, then the cable must be connected
correctly.
Display message ERROR
- Carry out a reset
- If you have connected a PC via USB, check the cable connection.
Display message REPAIR
- If the batteries should fail during a recording, the message REPAIR will appear in the display
for a certain time in order to repair the recording.
Reset in the case of a fault
Note: All recordings will be erased!
-Remove the battery.
-Replace the battery and hold the ERASE and REC buttons pressed simultaneously for 7
seconds.
-The display will show "AL CLEAR".
-Press the ERASE button again and the reset is complete.

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10. TECHNICAL DATA
DVR-P240 DVR-P 280 DVR-P 2170 DVR-P 2340
Premium-Modus 76 Min. 152 Min. 306 Min. 612 Min.
Standard-Modus 250 Min. 504 Min. 1012 Min. 2004 Min.
USB-Memory 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB
Size 36 x 17.9 x 108 mm (WxDxH)
Weight 43g without batteries
Power supply 1.5V
Power supply, external DC 3V, 2 x 1.5 AAA batteries
Operating time Recording
Standard quality 18 hours - Premium quality 15 hours
Playback via loudspeaker
Standard quality 10 hours - Premium quality 9 hours
Playback via earpiece
Standard quality 20 hours - Premium quality 15 hours
Number of recordings 100 per archiving folder A, B, C
USB folder Folder D with free memory when connected via USB
Output power 80mW at THD 10%, 8 Ohm
Frequency range 500-5100Hz with Premium Quality (HQ)
500-3400Hz with Standard Quality (LP)
Recording source Built-in condenser microphone
Outputs/Inputs Earpiece, 3.5 mm mono
Microphone, 3.5 mm mono
USB PC Interface
Loudspeaker 28 mm, 8 Ohm, dynamic
Ambient temperature 0 to 40°C
Technical data are subject to change without previous notice.