Oregon Scientific VR383 User's Manual
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1. 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 Voice 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 e 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 2 VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 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 spec2. less susceptible to VOX Setting Voice 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 A 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 ia VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 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 LOCKING THE LASER The LASER LOCK switch can be used to prevent the accidental activation of the laser beam When locked the LASER button is disabled and the laser beam cannot be emitted Simply slide the switch position to lock or unlock the laser OTHER FEATURES LOCKING RECORDER BUTTONS This feature disables all recorder buttons thus preventing the accidental recording playback and erasing of messages Simply slide the switch position to lock or unlock the recorder buttons The LASER button is still
3. follows ENGLISH Press MODE INDEX or wait 30 seconds CLOCK MODE Setting the Date and Time Press VOL VOL to adjust values gt Press DISP SET 1 Normal Clock Operation 2 Change the Hour 3 Change the Minute J Press DISP SET gt Press Press DISP SET DISP SET 4 Change the Year 5 Change the Month 6 Change the Date J Press DISP SET Press amp hold DISP SET 7 Return to normal Clock Operation 7 Turning Alarm Setting On or Off RECORDER MODE T T a e n Press MODE INDEX Recording Messages a g or wait 30 seconds To view the remaining recording time left press DISP SET while recording The 2 fa press vole word REMAIN will appear on screen with the remaining recording time displayed fj alarm setting x on off Clock Mode Alarm Mode GN ER wars t seconds 1 Press REC in any modeto 2 Date and time of 3 Current message s Press MODE INDEX start recording messages recording is displayed elapsed recording time is displayed Changing the Alarm Time You can change the alarm time by following the instructions below J Press REC Press VOL VOL to adjust values Wait 1 second i Press Press amp 4 Recording ends 5 Message is stored DISP SET hold DISP SET BUSY displayed Device returns to 9 while storing message Recorder Mode 1 Normal Clock Operation 2 Alarm Mode 3 Change the Alarm s Hour Marking Indexes while Recording J
4. ENGLISH VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 NY A o REGON ARI SCIENTIFIC Digital Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer VR383 USER MANUAL ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Brief Description Safety Notes Other Notices Key Features Front View Back View Left View Right View Top View LCD Displays Clock Mode Recorder Mo Getting Started Package Contents Installing the Batteries Using the Digital Voice Recorder Clock Mode 000 Setting the Date and Time Turning Alarm Setting On o Changing the Alarm Time Turning Off Ringing Alarm Recorder Mode Recording Messages Marking Indexes while Recording FULL Displayed On Screen Playing Back Messages Functions during Playback Playing Back Indexed Messages Section Repeat Playback Introduction Scanning Erasing Messages Voice Recorder Settings Changing Voice Record FILE Setting Current Folder MODE Setting Recording Quality MIC Setting Microphone Quality VOX Setting Voice Activated Recording COO WMWWMIINIDAAADUUNUNRRRWWWNE RE ENGLISH ENGLISH BEEP Setting Beep Tone Laser Pointer Using the Laser Pointer Locking the Laser Other Features Locking Reco Resetting the Unit Using the Reset Hole Full Reset Connecting to an External Earphone Connecting to an External Microphone Troubleshooting Specifications Abou
5. EW will playback the message from the start Replay Current Index Press REVIEW 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 Press MODE INDEX MODE INDEX 1 Device plays back 2 Start of the section to 3 End of the section to be a message be repeated is marked repeated is marked J Wait 1 second gt Press 7 MODE INDEX 4 Selected section is 5 Section repeat stopped automatically looped Device continues repeatedly normal playback 11 Introduction Scanning VOICE RECORDER SETTINGS 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 the midst of a playback or a recording Italicized and underlined options are product default options Wait 5 Your voice recorder has five different settings that can be configured ENGLISH ENGLISH Press amp hole FILE Currently active folder selected Folder A Folder B MODE Different recording quality and SP Standard Play EP Extended 1 Recorder Mode 2 Word INTRO and 3 Next message plays recording capacity Play LP Long Play Eea Siam blink Current messages are played a z 5 5 seconds Erasing Messages When the unit is in Recorder Mode and the device is not in the midst of a playback Changing Voice Recor
6. Notes and your User Manual carefully beforehand The warnings given here provide important safety information and should be observed at all times Z GENERAL WARNINGS e Do not attempt to repair the voice recorder yourself Contact the retailer or our customer service department if your product requires servicing ENGLISH ENGLISH 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 e 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 Cleaning your Voice Recorder Cleaning Clean with a soft dry cloth Body Clean with a damp cloth
7. Press DISP SET 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 DISP SET 4 Change the Alarm s Minute 5 Return to Alarm Mode ia 1 second The alarm setting is automatically turned on when the alarm time has been changed i eae s y s 1 Message recording in 2 Index is inserted into 3 Current number of indexes in progress recording message displayed right after Turning Off Ringing Alarm When the alarm sounds press any button except the LASER button to stop the J Wait 1 second ringing It will also automatically stop after 30 seconds 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 4 Device returns to message recordin s 9 VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 ENGLISH FULL Displayed On Screen In the following circumstances the word FULL will be displayed e Pressing REC when the memory is already full e Pressing REC when the current folder already has 99 stored messages During recording the memory is used up e Pressing MODE INDEX during recording when there ana Hanae Fama are already 99 indexes saved in the current folder Delete messag
8. T Enters and confirms various settings RIGHT VIEW 11 ERASE Button Erases a message 12 REVIEW Button Replay message or skip to previous message 13 PLAY Button Plays current message 14 SKIP Button Skips to the next message 15 VOL VOL Buttons Adjusts settings volume output 16 BUTTON LOCK Switch Locks all control buttons to prevent activation 17 LASER LOCK Switch Locks LASER button to prevent activation TOP VIEW TOP VIEW 18 Earphone Connector 19 Laser Beam Emitter 20 Microphone Connector Accepts external condenser microphone sold separately 21 Microphone VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 LCD DISPLAYS CLOCK MODE T e e Daian a r H M RECORDER MODE CLOCK MODE 1 Lock Status Displays status of BUTTON LOCK 2 Date Display Displays date day month or year 3 Time Display Displays time fr 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 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 Voice Activated Recording Indicato
9. active when the recorder buttons are locked The LASER LOCK switch is separate from this function and is the only way to lock the LASER button RESETTING THE UNIT Using the RESET Hole Your voice recorder may need to be reset if the device is not functioning properly Use a blunt stylus and press into the RESET Hole to return the device to default values Recorded messages are not erased after the RESET Hole has been pressed Full Reset You may need to perform a FULL RESET if the unit does not function properly even after the RESET Hole has been pressed To perform a FULL RESET press and hold the ERASE button while using the blunt stylus to press into the RESET hole Recorded messages are COMPLETELY erased from all folders after a Full Reset CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL EARPHONE You can use the included earphone to privately listen to messages When the ear phone is plugged in the speaker is disabled automatically 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH A Using the earphone to listen to very loud messages may cause permanent ear i T damage Only use the earphone during Playback Mode and lower the volume of a the recorder before listening Check This s CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE No sound is External microphone in fully the external 2 z i234 R i recorded with not plugged in ophone to the I To use an external microphone for recording insert the microphone s plug into the the external Microphone Connector Microp
10. d weather stations The website also includes contact information for our customer service department in case you need to reach us 2003 Oregon Scientific All rights reserved CAUTION In case of electrostatic discharge the product may not function properly and requires manual reset Upon reset messages recorded will remain intact If a message is being recorded the message will be discarded 18 VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 FCC NOTICE 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 that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific for compliance could void the warranty an
11. d your authority to use this equipment Fe LASER SAFETY CAUTION LASER RADI DO NOT STARE 5 mW CLASS Ila LASER PRODUCT Complies with 21 CRF 1040 10 19 ENGLISH
12. der Settings or a recording you can choose to erase the messages stored Press Press Lay Press VOL VOL to select between options for each of the settings azk a Press amp Press 1 Recorder Mode 2 ERASE and 3 BUSY displayed while hold DISH SET DISPISET Press SKIP REVIEW currently selected message is erased 1 Recorder Mode 2 Select currently 3 Select recording quality to choose message message blink active folder J Wait 1 second J Press DISP SET Press Press DISP SET DISP SET 4 Select microphone 5 Enable Disable 6 Enable Disable beep tone 4 Message erased Device returns to Recorder Mode sensitivity voice detection F Press DISP SET 7 Return to Recorder Mode 12 13 VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 ENGLISH 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 MIC Setting Microphone Sensitivity You can choose between three different microphone sensitivity options option foem o S Microphone sensitivity automatically set High sensitivity clearer amp louder recording more susceptible to noises amp distortions noises amp distortions Hi Low sensitivity lower volume in recording
13. es or indexes to make extra room for recording or indexing Playing Back Messages When the unit is in Recorder Mode and the device is not in the midst of a 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 REVIEW 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 dif ferent functions Functions Descriptions Display Remaining Playback Time Press DISP SET during playback Adjust Volume Press VOL or VOL Skip to Previous Message Press REVIEW during the 15 second of the current message s playback Replay Current Message Press REVIEW after a second of playback Skip to Next Message Press SKIP Scanning Forward through Press and hold SKIP Current Message Scanning Backwards through Press and hold REVIEW Current Message 10 VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 Playing Back Indexed Messages During the playback of an indexed message the functions will differ slightly from normal ENGLISH Functions Descriptions Skip to Previous Index Press REVIEW during the 15t second of the current message s playback If the current index is at the beginning of a message pressing REVI
14. hone Connector The voice recorder s microphone is then automatically disabled i microphone Condenser type Plug in a condenser type The external microphone connecting must be a condenser type Other types external microphone external microphone of microphones will not work with you voice recorder not used The word The maximum amount Erase some messages or FULL is of 99 messages has choose another folder with This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may displayed on the been reached within fewer messages encounter with your voice recorder If your voice recorder is not operating as you LCD screen the current folder think it should check here before arranging for servicing The voice Batteries are Replace with new recorder cannot batteries be turned on atteries are Insert the batteries Pressing voice Voice recorder buttons Unlock the LOCK switch recorder buttons are locked yield no responses Pressing LASER LASER button is Unlock the LASER button yields no locked LOCK switch The storage capacity Erase some messages of the recorder has been filled The word The maximum Erase messages with FULL is amount of 99 indexes from the current displayed on the messages has been folder or select another LCD screen reached within the folder with fewer indexes current folder The word Battery compartment Close the battery DOOR is not closed a
15. ified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product 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 URES FRONT VIEW 1 LCD Status Display 2 Shows various statuses 2 REC Button Starts or stops recordings 3 LASER Button Emits laser beam for pointing purposes e 4 Speaker BACK VIEW 5 RESET Hole Im Returns all settings to default eH value O 6 BATTERY LOCK Switch Locks Battery Door to prevent it from sliding off 7 Battery Compartment Stores batteries use ronm vors oom ENGLISH LEFT VIEW RIGHT VIEW LEFT VIEW ENGLISH M i 28 E aiji sae CE O0 fi L 8 Pocket Clip 9 MODE INDEX Button MODE Selects operation mode INDEX During recording marks index During playback marks index for repeating 10 DISP SET Button DISP Selects information shown on LCD SE
16. nd locked compartment and lock it displayed on the with the Compartment Lock LCD screen response The word New batteries ars Replace current batteries BATT is required with fresh ones displayed on the LCD screen Playing back Volume is not Press VOL during messages yield turned up playback no sound arphone is plugged Disconnect the earphone in but not used m the device or listen the earphone Alarm does not Alarm is disabled Turn on the alarm setting sound The device is in Return to Clock Mode by Recorder Mode pressing MODE INDEX 16 17 Certain functions Device requires Reset the unit with a blunt do not perform reset stylus pressed against the RESET Hole Perform a FULL RESET if necessary all stored messages will be lost VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 ENGLISH Reowding Medium Non volatile flash memory Recording Time Standard Play S Extended Play E Long Fey LP Toda Earphone Jack 3 5mm diameter 8Q Microphone Jack 3 5mm diameter 2KQ Red in color approx 10 mm in visual projection Battery Type 2x AAA 1 5V Alkaline Battery Battery Life Approx 40 hours of continuous recording Approx 5 hours of continuous playback 32mm W x 124 5mm L x 16mm T E 7 10 6 N SCIE FIC Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about your voice re corder and other Oregon Scientific products such as hand held organizers alarm clocks an
17. r 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 is z 5 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED PACKAGE CONTENTS When you unpack your voice recorder make sure to keep all the packing materials ina safe place in case you need to later transport the device or return it for servicing In the box you will find VR383 Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer AAA sized Batteries UM 4 Carrying Pouch Earphone mono User Manual INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Your voice recorder is shipped with two AAA sized UM 4 batteries 1 Switch the Battery Compartment ae ca ae eal 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 m amp gt amp prompts you to change the date 2_ and time if installation is J successful VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 USING THE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Your voice recorder has two operation modes Clock Mode and Recorder Mode You can toggle between the two modes as
18. t Oregon Scientific VR383 Manual Eng 086 002906 020 INTRODUCTI BRIEF DESCRIPTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Digital Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer as your personal voice recording product of choice The VR383 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 Auto Hi or Lo Maintains good recording quality independent of voice loudness Voice activated recording VOX 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 SAFETY NOTES To ensure that you use your voice recorder correctly read these Safety
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