Viewing Remaining Recording Time To view remaining record time, press DISP/SET when a message is being recorded. CONNECTING EARPHONE or EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. VR399 Digital Voice Recorder User's Manual English Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the VR399 Digital Voice Recorder. VR399 is not only easy to use, it is also so small in size that you can bring along for recording voice memo, conversion and discussion. VR399 allows you to record up to 396 messages with a total duration of 234 minutes and organize them into 4 separate folders. The messages will remain intact even when the batteries are removed because of the non-volatile memory employed. Other features of the product include: FEATURES PC connectivity Transferring recorded messages to and from PC in order to store them on PC or send them to your friends. Variable speed playback (Normal, Fast or Slow) Playback messages at speeds faster or slow than original ones without affecting the tone/pitch using digital signal process techniques. 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. Alarm clock Shows daily alarm time. PARTS OF THE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER 8 9 13 Marking Indexes Indexes may be added to recorded messages 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. To mark an index, press MODE/INDEX when a message is being recorded. The index number will be shown briefly. Note: · When there are already 99 message in the current folder and REC is pressed, "FULL" will be shown. You may erase some of the messages in the current folder or select the other folder to record new message. · When there are already 99 indexes in the current folder and MODE/INDEX is pressed during recording, "FULL" will be shown. · When there is no more recording capacity available and REC is pressed, "FULL" will be shown. You may erase some of the messages to free up recording capacity. · When recording capacity is used up during recording, "FULL" will be shown and recording stop automatically. · When VOX is turned on, the unit pauses recording when no voice is detected for 2 seconds. Recording will be resumed when voice is detected again. PLAYING MESSAGES When the unit is in recorder mode: 1. Press SKIP/REV to select the message to be played. Various information of the message will be shown and updated automatically. 2. Press PLAY to start playback. 3. Press PLAY again to pause/stop playback. Viewing Remaining Playback Time To view remaining playback time of a message, press DISP/SET when the message is being played. Locating Messages · When the unit is idle in recorder mode: - Press SKIP/REV to go to the previous or the next message. · When a message is being played: - Press SKIP/REV to go to the previous index/message, the beginning of the current index/message or the next index/message during playback. - Press and hold SKIP/REV to go quickly to the earlier or latter portion of the current message. Section Repeat Playback When a message is being played: 1. Press MODE/INDEX to mark the start of the section to be repeated. 2. Press MODE/INDEX the 2nd time to mark the end of the section to be repeated. The marked section will be played repeatedly. 3. Press MODE/INDEX the 3rd time to resume normal playback. Introduction Scanning When the unit is idle in recorder mode: 1. Press and hold PLAY. "INTRO" and message no. will be shown alternatively. The first 5 seconds of the messages is played and the unit proceeds to the next message automatically. 2. Press PLAY again to stop. Changing Playback Speed To change playback speed, press DISP/SET repeatedly to cycle through fast playback, slow playback and normal playback when the unit is idle in recorder mode. ADJUSTING VOLUME Press VOL+/VOL- to increase or decrease playback volume. Playback volume setting will be shown briefly. ERASING MESSAGES When the unit is in recorder mode: 1. Press SKIP/REV to select the message to be erased. 2. Press ERASE. "ERASE" and the message no. to be erased are shown alternatively. 3. Press ERASE again to confirm. Note: All messages in a folder may be erased at the same time by: 1. Press and hold ERASE to erase all messages. "ERASE" and "ALL" are shown alternatively. 2. Press ERASE again to confirm. LOCKING BUTTONS 1. 2. Slide LOCK to the lock position to lock the control buttons. LOCK indicator appears. Slide LOCK to unlock position to unlock the control buttons. If the setup menu does not automatically appear after inserting the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive: 1. Click Start button on your Windows desktop and choose Run on Start menu. 2. Type ":\Setup". 3. Click OK button or press Enter key on your keyboard. The setup menu appears. After installation, it is recommended to reboot the computer before connecting your Digital Voice Recorder. Icons or folders of the installed software will be created on the Start-Programs menu. Install USB driver for Digital Voice Recorder if the digital voice recorder is plugged in before CD installation If the digital voice recorder is plugged into the PC before using the CD for installation, the USB driver for digital voice recorder is requested in Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP. Windows® 98 / 2000 1. 2. Note: The LOCK indicator blinks when button is pressed when the buttons are locked. SETTING OPTIONS There are 5 options you can set: the active folder, recording mode, MIC sensitivity, voice activated recording (VOX) on/off and button press confirmation tone on/off. 1. Press and hold DISP/SET in recorder mode. "FILE" and the total duration of the messages recorded in the active folder are shown. 2. Press VOL+/VOL- to select the active folder (Folder A, B, C or D). 3. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. "MODE" is shown. 4. Press VOL+/VOL- to set recording mode (SP, EP or LP). Recording time and quality differs in each mode. Up to 126 min. in SP (standard play) mode, 164 min. in EP (extended play) mode and 234 min. in LP (long play) mode may be recorded. 5. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. "MIC" is shown. 6. Press VOL+/VOL- to set MIC sensitivity (Auto, Hi or Lo). When Auto is selected, sensitivity of microphone is adjusted automatically. Though setting MIC sensitivity to Auto is recommended, setting MIC sensitivity to Hi is recommended for conference while setting to Lo is recommended for dictation. 7. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. "VOX" is shown. 8. Press VOL+/VOL- to turn VOX on or off. If the function is turned ON, the unit pauses recording automatically when no voice is detected for 2 seconds. 9. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. "BEEP" is shown. 10. Press VOL+/VOL- to turn button press confirmation tone on or off. 11. Press DISP/SET to resume normal operation. 5. 6. 3. 4. After connected the digital voice recorder to computer, the system will detect it and ask for the device driver in the New Hardware Wizard. Click on "Next" to continue. Choose "Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)"and press "Next". Choose "Specify a location" and click on "Next" to continue. Slide the enclosed installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. Specify a location of "x:\driver" (Assuming x:\ is your CD-ROM drive). Click on "Next" to continue. Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation. The "VR399 Digital Voice Recorder" will be recognized in Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus controller . Connect a condenser microphone (not included) with a 3.5mm mini-plug to extend the recording range. When an external microphone is plugged in, the built-in microphone is disabled automatically. Connect an earphone (included) to listen to recorded messages privately. When an earphone is plugged, the built-in speaker is disabled automatically. Caution: · To protect your hearing: 1. Do no listen with earphone when the unit is in clock mode. 2. Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening and adjust the volume to a comfortable level eventually. 3. Do not listen at extremely high volume levels or you risk to lose hearing permanently. 4. Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Your ears adapt to higher volumes over time. So, a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. · To protect others: Do not wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This may lead to a traffic accident & could be illegal in some countries. RESETTING THE UNIT Press RESET to return all settings to default values. Note: · Use only a blunt stylus to press RESET. · You may need to reset the unit if it is not function properly. · Recorded messages are not erased after reset. Caution: · You may need to perform a full reset if the unit does not function properly even after reset. To perform a full reset, press and hold ERASE when RESET is pressed. · Recorded messages in both folders are erased after full reset. Connecting to PC With the supplied USB cable and Voice Recorder Link software, recorded voice messages may be transferred to and from PC. You can not only free up recording capacity but the recorded messages may be shared with others by sending them via e-mails. PREPARATION Installing Voice Recorder Link 1. Please DO NOT CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVER. Make sure that no programs, such as games or anti-virus software, are running on the PC. If programs are open, close and exit from the programs before proceeding. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. 3. After a short period, a setup menu appears. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Click Start button on your Windows desktop and choose Control Panel on Start menu. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click on the Windows Setup tap. Double-click Multimedia component. Make sure that Audio Compression and Sound Recorder are checked. Care The product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully. 1. Keep the product dry. 2. Keep the product away from extreme temperature. 3. Keep the product away from dusty, dirty or humid environment. 4. Do not clean the product with thinner, detergent or any corrosives. Clean the product only with lightly wetted cloth. System Requirements (Voice Recorder Link) · Computer/Processor: · Memory: · Hard Disk: · Drive: · Display: · Operating System: · Communication port: · Peripherals: Multimedia PC with Pentium II 233 or above. 64 MB or more. 10MB of available hard disk space. An additional 230MB of hard disk space is require for temporary files in conversions. CD-ROM drive. Super VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter. Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, Windows® ME or Windows® XP. One available USB port. Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device. Windows compatible audio board with headphones or speakers. Note: Windows setup CD/disks may be required during the installation process. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D Battery level PM time Lock status Time/message information Message number and count Scanning playback Erase Playback/playback speed - Fast Playback/playback speed - Normal Playback/playback speed - Slow Remain playback or record time Standard play Extend play Long play Record VOX Alarm Hours Minutes Making Connection Now, please connect your VR399 Digital Voice Recorder to a USB port on your PC with the USB cable as illustrated. USING VOICE RECORDER LINK Starting Communication · Make sure that "LINK" is shown on the status display of the Digital Voice Recorder. · Information of the messages recorded in the Digital Voice Recorder will be transmitted and shown automatically. · Choose the message folder to be viewed by clicking the respective folder tap (Folder A, B, C or D) or from the Tools-View menu. The folder currently shown (defaulted to Folder A) is marked with a tick. Note: · "LINK" will be shown automatically as soon as the USB cable is plugged in if the Digital Voice Recorder is in recorder mode. · In case "LINK" is not shown after USB cable has been plugged in (e.g. the Digital Voice Recorder is in clock mode when USB cable is plugged), press Play button once. Transferring Messages from Digital Voice Recorder to PC (Uploading) 1. Choose the message to be transferred by clicking on the message no. 2. Press the Upload button on the tool bar or choose Upload from Unit to PC from the Message menu. 3. Choose the filename and location at which ...