IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57 Col. Ampliacion Granada C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F. Telefono: (52) 25 81 53 20 R.F.C.: CTM-980723-KS5 Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s) © Registered Marca(s) © Registrada(s) Marque(s) © Deposée(s) 55287490 (Rev. 0 EN/E) 0137 www.rca.com US Cover 2 1/21/02, 10:05 AM u s e r m a n VOICE DIGITAL ER AS E ER RECORD u OP TIO N VO LU ME RP5010 RP5012 IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW PRODUCT FOR THE FIRST TIME. ES IMPORTANTE LEER ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE USAR POR VEZ PRIMERA SU EQUIPO. a l US Cover 3 1/21/02, 10:05 AM RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, D O N OT R E M OV E C OV E R ( O R BAC K ) . N O U S E R S E RV I C E A B L E PA RT S I N S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G T O Q UA L I F I E D S E RV I C E PERSONNEL. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R TA N T INSTRUCTIONS A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T. CAUTION SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RP5010 1 8/9/02, 6:00 PM FCC information FCC Information 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. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson multimedia Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this product. This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference). · Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference. · Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. For Your Records In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: EN Service Information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide. · Please respect the environment! Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling. 1 RP5010 2 8/9/02, 6:00 PM Contents EN General controls---------2-3 The display-------------------4 Display messages---------5 Before you begin ---------6 Setting the time-----------7 Basic operation------------8 Recording mode-----------9 Recording quality / condition--------------------10 Other functions-----------11 Erasing file / folder------12 Advanced operation----13 Troubleshooting tips---14 More information-------15 Warranty----------------16-18 RP5010 3 8/9/02, 6:00 PM General controls The Front Recording indicator Built-in microphone external microphone jack EN ERASE: erases file DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER ERASE VOL UP: volume up MENU VOLUME MENU: Folder, record condition, record quality, AVR, playback mode, key tone, set year/day/12/24/time, key lock on/off VOL DOWN: volume down Built-in speaker Note: Auto power off- the unit will turn off automatically without key activation in 3 minutes. 2 RP5010 4 8/9/02, 6:00 PM General controls EN REC: starts/ pauses recording STOP: stops playback/ recording. Turns off the unit. EAR Connects headphones PLAY: turns the unit on. Starts/ pauses playback. DC 3V Connects AC/ DC adapter (3V) FORWARD: skips and searches forward. Selects/Browses under menu mode REVERSE: skips and searches backward. Selects/Browses under menu mode 3 RP5010 5 8/9/02, 6:00 PM The display The Display Folder Number (1-4) Current File Number Battery level indicator Key Lock Time/ Date/ recorded time MM DD AM PM ONE ALL EN FOLDER Total Number of files in a folder AM/ PM Playback mode: Play one Play all Recording Conditions REMAIN DICT CONF SP HQ AVR Total Remaining Time for recording Play/ Record Automatic Voice Recording Recording Qualities 4 RP5010 6 8/9/02, 6:00 PM Display messages EN ALL APPEND CUT-E CUT-S DELETE MM/DD 12 HOUR TIME INSERT INTRO OFF ON SEN 07 TONE NO TONE VOL 15 YEAR LOCKED ALL= Select all (Introductory Play back & Erasing All Files) APPEND= Appendix (Adding Appendix) CUT-E= Cut End (Cutting) CUT-S= Cut Start (Cutting) DELETE= Delete (Erasing Selected File & Erasing All files) MM/DD= Month / day entry mode. 12 HOUR= 12 hour time display mode. TIME= Time entry mode INS= Insertion (Inserting New Segments) INTRO= Introduction (Introductory Playback) OFF= Off (Automatic Voice Recording) ON= On (Automatic Voice Recording) SEN 07= Sensitivity Level (AVR) TONE= Beeping sound on(Setting Beep Sound) NO TONE= No beeping sound (Setting Beep Sound) VOL 15= Volume (Setting Volume) YEAR= Year (Setting Year) LOCKED= key locked * ( )- You can find the mentioned displays as you set/ operate them. 5 RP5010 7 8/9/02, 6:00 PM Before you begin Power supply This unit can be operated by 2 AAA batteries or 3V DC power supply. Using headphones and external microphone · When headphones are connected, sound output from speaker will be muted. When external microphone is connected, no record can be made from built-in microphone. EN Installing Batteries (not included) 1. Slide the battery compartment door to the bottom and lift up the door to open. 2. Insert 2 AAA batteries with polarities matching indications. 3. Replace the battery compartment door. Refer to the battery level indicator on display for batteries level. Replace with new batteries when the indicator is empty. · Keys lock This feature avoids accidental key activation during recording or playback. 1. Press and hold MENU button for 2 seconds, LOCKED will be shown on display. (LOCK icon will lit) 2. Press and hold MENU button for 2 seconds again to unlock keys. Tips: Tips keys lock function can be activated in any mode. Using AC/DC adaptor (not included) 1. Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the DC jack on the unit. 2. Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the wall outlet. Tones You can activate this feature so that beep sound can be heard whenever you press on any button except during playback and recording. 1. Press MENU button repeatedly until TONE shows on display. 2. Press REVERSE or FORWARD to set beep sound ON/ OFF. 3. Press MENU to confirm selection. Auto power shut down The unit will be automatically turned off if left idle for 3 minutes. 6 RP5010 8 8/9/02, 6:00 PM Setting the time EN Year/Date/12/24/Time Setting With this function, you can always read on the display the recording date and time of your recorded messages. Follow the steps below for time setting. You can still use this unit for normal recording without setting the time. However, no correct recording date and time can be referred for your recorded messages and the display will keep flashing when the unit is turned off. 1. Turn on the unit. 2. Press MENU repeatedly to enter Time setting mode. 3. When "YEAR" flashes, the digits of the year blinks (default is 2002). Press REVERSE or FORWARD to increase/decrease the number, press MENU to confirm. 4. Once the year is entered , the digits in the month field will blink (default is 01). Press REVERSE or FORWARD to increase/decrease the number, press MENU to confirm. 5. Once the month is entered, the digits in the day will blink(while the digits in the month field stop blinking). Press REVERSE or FORWARD to increase/decrease the number, press MENU to confirm. 6. Once the date is entered, you can choose between 12/24 hour clock display by pressing REVERSE / FORWARD, then press MENU to confirm. 7. Once the time is entered, the digits in the hour field will blink (default setting is 12 (12 hour mode) & 0 (24 hour mode). Press REVERSE or FORWARD to increase/decrease the number, press MENU to confirm. Tips: Tips Press STOP to exit to Stop mode. 7 RP5010 9 8/9/02, 6:00 PM Basic operation Manual recording 1. In STOP mode, select folder (1-4). 2. Press RECORD to start recording. (recording time will be displayed once you press RECORD) 3. To pause recording, you can press RECORD once, press again to resume recording. 4. To stop recording, press STOP. Tips: Tips To view the remaining time for recording, you may press PLAY during recording. Normal Playback 1. In Stop mode, select folder (1-4). 2. Select file by pressing REVERSE or FORWARD. 3. Press PLAY to start playback. 4. Press PLAY to pause playback, press again to resume. 5. You can press VOL UP (+) or VOL DOWN (-) to adjust listening volume. 6. Press and hold REVERSE or FORWARD to make quick search within a file. 7. Press REVERSE or FORWARD once to skip one file forward or backward. 8. Press STOP to stop playback. EN Folder selection You can select a specific folder (1-4) for recording. Default is folder 1. (Refer to page 11 for details) Playback mode You can select to play one file at a time (Play one) or play all files in the folder continuously (Play all). Default is Play one. Recording quality(SP/HQ) You can select between two recording qualitieS. Default is SP. (Refer to Recording quality / condition section (p.10) for details.) Introscan You can quick scanning the beginning 3 seconds of each file in a folder. (Refer to page 11 for details) Recording condition (DICT/CONF) You can select between two recording conditions. Default is DICT. (Refer to Recording quality / condition section (p.10) for details.) File editing and more... More advanced editing features for you convenience. (Refer to page 12-13 for details) 8 RP5010 10 8/9/02, 6:00 PM Recording mode EN Setting Recording Mode You can select between two recording modes - manual recording and AVR (automatic voice recording). 1. Manual Recording Please refer to page 8. 2. AVR (Automatic Voice Recording) This feature allows the unit to sense sound and to record only when you are speaking into the microphone. When dictation stops for about 3 seconds, recording will stop and then start again automatically when you resume dictation. 1. Select destination folder (1-4). 2. Press MENU three times. 3. Press REVERSE or FORWARD to toggle between AVR on and AVR off. 4. Press STOP to exit to STOP mode. 5. Press RECORD to enter AVR mode. 6. During recording, adjust the sensitivity of the microphone by pressing VOL UP and VOL DOWN, SEN with sensitivity value shows on display (e.g. increase sensitivity value when recording source is far from the unit or the recording envionment is quiet.). 7. Start dictation. Recording starts automatically. 8. Press STOP to end AVR recording. 9. Repeat step 2 and select AVR OFF for de-selection. Tips: · The first syllable or two may be lost when you start recording because this `sound' is used to turn on the AVR feature. It is a good pratice to make some `sounds' or say a short word to activate the AVR before you begin actual dictation. 9 RP5010 11 8/9/02, 6:01 PM Recording quality / condition Setting Recording Quality You can select between two recording qualities. Default is SP. Definition · SP (Standard Play) - allows about 160 min recording on RP5010, 320 min on RP5012. · HQ (High Quality) - allows about 60 min recording on RP5010, 120 min on RP5012. Setting Recording Condition You can select between two recording conditions. Default is DICT. Definition · CONF (Conference) - in a more open area and recording source is far from the unit. · DICT (Dictation) - in a more enclosed area and recording source is close to the unit. 1. Press MENU twice until DICT or CONF show on display. 2. Select recording condition by pressing REVERSE or FORWARD. 3. Confirm ...