Oregon Stereo Receiver VR383SX3 User Manual

Model: VR383SX3  
User Manual  
Manuale d'uso  
Manuel d'utilisation  
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Playing Back Indexed Messages ............................................ 14  
Section Repeat Playback ........................................................ 14  
Introduction Scanning ............................................................. 15  
Erasing Messages ................................................................... 15  
Voice Recorder Settings .............................................................. 16  
Changing Voice Recorder Settings ......................................... 16  
FILE Setting (Current Folder) .................................................. 16  
MODE Setting (Recording Quality) ......................................... 16  
MIC Setting (Microphone Sensitivity) ...................................... 17  
VOX Setting (Voice Activated Recording) ............................... 17  
BEEP Setting (Beep Tone) ...................................................... 17  
Laser Pointer ................................................................................ 17  
Using the Laser Pointer........................................................... 17  
Locking the Laser .................................................................... 18  
Other Features ............................................................................. 18  
Locking Recorder Button ......................................................... 18  
Resetting the Unit .................................................................... 18  
Using the Reset Hole .............................................................. 18  
Full Reset ................................................................................ 19  
Connecting to an External Earphone ...................................... 19  
Connecting to an External Microphone ................................... 19  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 19  
Specifications............................................................................... 22  
About Oregon Scientific .............................................................. 23  
Caution .................................................................................... 23  
FCC Statement ....................................................................... 24  
Laser Safety ............................................................................ 24  
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INTRODUCTION  
BRIEF DESCRIPTION  
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Digital Voice Recorder  
with Laser Pointer as your personal voice-recording product of choice.  
The VR383SX3 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 (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.  
• Radio  
Built in FM radio function with 30 presets.  
• Non-Volatile Memory  
Safe storage for all your recorded messages.  
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SAFETY NOTES  
To ensure that you use your voice recorder correctly, read these Safety  
Notes and your User Manual carefully beforehand. The warnings given  
here provide important safety information and should be observed at  
all times.  
GENERAL WARNINGS  
• Do not attempt to repair the voice recorder yourself. Contact the  
retailer or our customer service department if your product requires  
servicing.  
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.  
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.  
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Cleaning your Voice Recorder  
Cleaning  
Monitor Clean with a soft, dry cloth.  
Body  
Clean with a damp cloth; 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.  
• 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 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  
specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or  
repairs of the product.  
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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.  
KEY FEATURES  
FRONT  
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Microphone Connector  
Accepts external condenser  
microphone (sold separately)  
Stereo Earphone Connector  
Laser Beam Emitter  
LCD Status Display  
Shows various statuses.  
REC Button  
2.  
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Starts or stops recordings.  
LASER Button  
Emits laser beam for pointing purposes.  
Speaker  
Built-in microphone  
ERASE Button  
Erases a message.  
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10. REVIEW Button  
Replay message or skip to previous  
message during playback.  
Skips to / search previous station in  
Radio mode.  
11. PLAY / STOP Button  
Plays a current message.  
12. SKIP Button  
Skips to next message during playback.  
Skip to / search next station in Radio mode.  
13. VOL+ / VOL – Buttons  
Adjusts settings / volume output.  
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14. BUTTON LOCK Switch  
Locks all control buttons to prevent  
activation.  
15. LASER LOCK Switch  
Locks LASER button to prevent activation.  
BACK  
1.  
RESET Hole  
Returns all settings to default value.  
BATTERY LOCK Switch  
Locks Battery Door to prevent it from  
sliding off.  
Battery Compartment  
Stores batteries.  
Pocket Clip  
2.  
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MODE / INDEX Button  
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MODE: Selects operation mode.  
INDEX:  
-During recording, marks index.  
-During playback, marks index  
for repeating.  
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DISP / SET Button  
DISP: Selects information shown  
on LCD.  
SET: Enters and confirms various  
settings.  
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LCD DISPLAYS :  
CLOCK 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 (in HH:MM:SS, AM/PM  
format).  
4. Alarm Icon  
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Indicates whether the alarm is enabled  
or disabled.  
5. Battery Level Indicator  
Displays the current level of battery usage.  
RECORDER MODE  
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  
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Current folder in which messages are  
stored (Folder A or B).  
9. Current Message  
Shows the current message’s number.  
10.Recording Time  
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Shows the amount of recording time  
elapsed.  
11.VoiceActivated Recording Indicator  
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.  
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GETTING STARTED  
PACKAGE CONTENTS  
When you unpack your voice recorder, make sure to keep all the  
packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport  
the device or return it for servicing.  
In the box, you will find:  
• VR383SX3 Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer  
• 2 x AAA-sized batteries  
• Carrying Pouch  
• Earphone (stereo)  
• User Manual  
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES  
Your voice recorder is shipped with two AAA-sized batteries.  
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1. Switch the Battery Compartment 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 prompts you to change the date  
and time if installation is successful.  
NOTE: The switch must be locked to the right before being able to  
access the buttons and using the recorder's functions.  
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USING THE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
Your voice recorder has three operation modes: Clock Mode, Radio  
Mode, and Recorder Mode.  
CLOCK  
Setting the Date and Time  
1. Press and hold DISP / SET, the hour display will begin flashing.  
Press &  
Press  
hold DISP/SET  
DISP/SET  
1. Normal Clock Operation 2. Change the Hour  
3. Change the Minute  
Press DISP/SET  
Press  
Press  
DISP/SET  
5. Change the Month 6. Change the Date  
DISP/SET  
4. Change the Year  
Press DISP/SET  
7. Return to normal  
Clock Operation  
2. Use Vol + / Vol - to toggle value.  
3. Press DISP / SET to confirm value and begin editing next setting.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for Minute, Year, Month, and Day settings.  
Changing the Alarm Time  
NOTE: Press MODE / INDEX to enter Alarm from Clock mode.  
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To set alarm time:  
1. Press and hold DISP / SET until hour value begins flashing.  
Press  
Press &  
DISP/SET  
hold DISP/SET  
3. Change the Alarm’s Hour  
1. Normal Clock Operation  
2. Alarm Mode  
Press DISP/SET  
Press  
DISP/SET  
4. Change the Alarm’s  
Minute  
5. Return to Alarm  
Mode  
2. Use Vol + / Vol - to toggle value  
3. Press DISP / SET to confirm value  
Turning Alarm Setting On or Off  
Press MODE/  
INDEX  
Press VOL+ /  
VOL- to turn  
alarm setting  
Alarm  
Clock  
Press MODE/  
INDEX  
NOTE: The alarm setting is automatically turned on when the alarm  
time has been changed.  
Turning Off Ringing Alarm  
When the alarm sounds, press any button (except the LASER button)  
to stop the ringing. It will also automatically stop after 30 seconds.  
NOTE: 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.  
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FM RADIO (87.5 TO 108MHz)  
This product is equipped with a built-in FM Radio system for your  
entertainment.  
Using the Radio  
1. In Clock Mode press MODE / INDEX twice to select Radio Mode,  
then press [PLAY] to confirm entering radio channel mode.  
2. Use Vol + / Vol - to adjust the volume.  
3. Press SKIP to go next preset station.  
4. Press PREVIEW to return previous preset station.  
5. Press REC to start recording.  
Setting Radio Stations  
The FM Radio has 30 channels to select from. These can be set  
manually or automatically as follows;  
1. Press DISP / SET while in Radio mode. The channel number  
will disappear.  
2. Use SKIP or REVIEW to toggle through frequencies (87.5MHz  
to 108MHz). Press and hold SKIP or REVIEW to scan to next  
available frequency.  
3. Press and hold DISP / SET until “SAVE?” is displayed.  
4. Use SKIP or REVIEW to toggle through channel numbers.  
5. Press DISP / SET to assign channel number to selected  
frequency. Alternatively, press MODE / INDEX to abort save.  
NOTE: Listen to the radio using the stereo earphone provided. The  
earphone (antenna) must be plugged into the unit so that radio  
channels can be received normally. FM scanning reception may vary  
in different areas.  
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RECORDER  
Recording Messages  
Press REC in any mode to begin recording. Date and time of recording  
will be displayed briefly followed by the elapsed recording time.  
Wait 3  
seconds  
1. Press REC in any mode to 2. Date and time of  
start recording messages. recording is displayed.  
3. Current message’s  
elapsed recording  
time is displayed.  
Press REC  
Wait 1  
second  
4. Recording ends.  
“BUSY” displayed  
while storing message.  
5. Message is stored.  
Device returns to  
Recorder Mode.  
Press REC to end recording, "BUSY" will be displayed while message is  
stored.  
NOTE: To view the remaining recording time left, press DISP / SET  
while recording. The word “REMAIN” will appear on-screen with the  
remaining recording time displayed.  
Marking Indexes while Recording  
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 MODE / INDEX during recording to insert an index. "INDEX",  
then number of indexes in the message will appear briefly on the LCD.  
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Press  
Wait 1  
MODE / INDEX  
second  
1. Message recording in  
2. Index is inserted into  
3. Current number of indexes in  
message displayed right after.  
progress.  
recording.  
Wait 1 second  
4. Device returns to message  
recording  
Repeat as many times as desired during recording to mark additional  
indexes.  
“FULL” Displayed On-Screen  
In the following circumstances, the word “FULL” will be displayed:  
• Pressing REC when the memory is already full.  
• Pressing REC when the current folder already has 99 stored  
messages.  
• During recording, the memory is used up.  
• Pressing MODE / INDEX during recording when there are  
already 99 indexes saved in the current folder.  
NOTE: Delete messages or indexes to make extra room for recording  
or indexing.  
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Playing Back Messages  
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not 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 different functions:  
Functions  
Descriptions  
Display Remaining Playback Time Press DISP / SET during playback.  
Adjust Volume  
Press VOL+ or VOL-.  
Press REVIEW.  
Replay Current Message  
Skip to Previous Message  
Skip to Next Message  
Press REVIEW twice.  
Press SKIP.  
Scanning Forward through  
Current Message  
Press and hold SKIP.  
Scanning Backwards through  
Current Message  
Press and hold REVIEW.  
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Playing Back Indexed Messages  
During the playback of an indexed message, the functions will differ  
slightly from normal:  
Function  
Description  
Skip to Previous Index Press REVIEW during the 1st second of  
the current message’s playback. If the  
current index is at the beginning of a  
message, pressing REVIEW will playback  
the message from the start.  
Replay Current Index  
Skip to Next Index  
Press REVIEW after a second of playback.  
Press SKIP.  
Section Repeat Playback  
When a message is playing back, you can choose to repeat a selected  
section of the message.  
Press MODE / INDEX to mark the start of the section and press  
again to mark the end of the section.  
The selected section will loop automatically.  
Press  
Press  
MODE / INDEX  
MODE / INDEX  
1.Device plays back  
a message.  
2.Start of the section to 3.End of the section to be  
be repeated is marked.  
repeated is marked.  
Wait 1 second  
Press  
MODE / INDEX  
5.Section repeat stopped.  
4.Selected section is  
automatically looped  
repeatedly.  
Device continues  
normal playback.  
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Press MODE / INDEX to return to normal playback.  
Introduction Scanning  
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 playback or recording:  
Press and hold PLAY to enter Introduction Scan Mode. The first five  
seconds of every message in the selected folder will be played.  
Press PLAY to resume normal playback of a desired message.  
Erasing Messages  
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not in playback  
or recording, you can choose to erase the messages stored:  
Use SKIP / REVIEW to toggle through messages in folder.  
Press ERASE to delete selected message. "ERASE" will begin flashing  
on the LCD display.  
Press  
Press  
1. Recorder Mode.  
Press SKIP / REVIEW  
to choose message.  
2. “ERASE” and  
currently selected  
message blinks.  
3. “BUSY” displayed while  
message is erased.  
Wait 1 second  
4. Message erased. Device  
returns to Recorder Mode.  
Press ERASE again to confirm deletion.  
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VOICE RECORDER SETTINGS  
Your voice recorder has five different settings that can be configured:  
NOTE: Underlined options are product default options.  
Setting Description  
FILE Currently active folder selected. Folder A / Folder B  
MODE Different recording quality and SP (Standard Play) /  
Options  
recording capacity.  
EP (Extended Play) /  
LP (Long Play)  
MIC  
Adjust sensitivity of microphone. Hi / Lo  
Enable/disable voice detection. On / Off  
VOX  
BEEP Button press confirmation tone. On / Off  
Changing Voice Recorder Settings  
Press and hold DISP / SET while in Recorder Mode.  
Use Vol + / Vol - to adjust settings for each of the options listed below.  
Press DISP / SET to confirm each selection.  
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  
SP  
EP  
LP  
Standard Play High  
Extended Play Medium  
Long Play Low  
84 minutes  
102 minutes  
136 minutes  
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MIC Setting (Microphone Sensitivity)  
You can choose between two different microphone sensitivity options.  
Option  
Description  
Hi  
High sensitivity - clearer & louder recording, more susceptible  
to noises & distortions.  
Lo  
Low sensitivity - lower volume in recording, less susceptible  
to noises & distortions.  
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  
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.  
NOTE: 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.  
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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.  
NOTE: The LASER button is still 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.  
NOTE: Recorded messages are not erased after the RESET Hole  
has been pressed.  
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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.  
NOTE: Recorded messages are COMPLETELY erased from all folders  
after a Full Reset.  
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL EARPHONE  
Using the earphone to listen to very loud  
messages may cause permanent ear  
damage. Only use the earphone during  
Playback Mode, and lower the volume of  
the recorder before listening.  
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE  
NOTE: The external microphone must be a  
condenser type. Other types of microphones will  
not work with your voice recorder.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems  
you may encounter with your voice recorder. If your voice recorder is  
not operating as you think it should, check here before arranging  
for servicing.  
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Problem Symptom  
Check This  
Remedy  
No  
Power  
Batteries are  
exhausted.  
Replace with new  
batteries.  
The voice  
recorder cannot  
be turned on.  
Batteries are  
Insert the batteries  
inserted incorrectly. correctly.  
Buttons  
Do Not  
Work  
Voice recorder  
Unlock the LOCK  
buttons are locked. switch.  
Pressing voice  
recorder  
buttons yield  
no responses.  
LASER button is  
locked.  
Unlock the LASER  
LOCK switch.  
Pressing LASER  
button yields  
no response  
No  
Sounds  
Volume is not  
turned up.  
Press VOL+  
during playback.  
Playing back  
messages  
yield no sound.  
Earphone is  
plugged in but  
not used.  
Disconnect the  
earphone from the  
device, or listen  
via the earphone.  
No Alarm  
Alarm is disabled. Turn on the alarm  
setting.  
Alarm does not  
sound.  
The device is in  
Return to Clock  
Recorder Mode. Mode by pressing  
MODE/INDEX.  
External  
Micro-  
phone  
External  
microphone not  
plugged in.  
Plug in fully the  
externall  
microphone to  
the Microphone  
Connector.  
No sound is  
recorded with  
the external  
microphone.  
Condenser type  
external micro-  
phone not used.  
Plug in a  
condenser type  
external  
microphone.  
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Problem Symptom  
Check This  
Remedy  
The maximum  
amount of 99  
messages has  
been reached within  
the current folder.  
Cannot  
Record  
Mes-  
The word  
FULL” is  
displayed on  
the LCD screen.  
Erase some  
messages or  
choose another  
folder with fewer  
messages.  
sages  
The storage  
capacity of the  
recorder has been  
filled.  
Erase some  
messages.  
The maximum  
Cannot  
Mark  
Indexes displayed on  
the LCD screen.  
The word  
FULL” is  
Erase messages  
with indexes from  
the current folder,  
or select another  
folder with fewer  
indexes.  
amount of 99 mes-  
sages has been  
reached within the  
current folder.  
Battery compart-  
ment not closed  
and locked.  
Word  
Shown  
on LCD displayed on  
Screen. the LCD screen.  
Device  
The word  
DOOR” is  
Close the battery  
compartment and  
lock it with the  
Compartment Lock.  
New batteries ars  
required.  
The word  
Replace current  
batteries with  
fresh ones.  
Not  
Operable  
BATT” is  
displayed on  
the LCD screen.  
Device requires  
reset.  
Opera-  
tion  
Not  
Certain  
functions do  
not perform.  
Reset the unit with a  
blunt stylus pressed  
against the RESET  
Hole. Perform a  
FULL RESET if  
necessary (all  
Normal  
stored messages  
will be lost).  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Type  
Description  
Recording Medium  
Recording Time  
Non-volatile flash memory  
Standard Play (SP):  
Extended Play (EP):  
Long Play (LP):  
84 min.  
102 min.  
136 min.  
FM Radio Frequency  
87.5 ~ 108MHz  
Radio Preset Channels 30  
Volume level  
Speaker  
Step 0 to 7  
20mm diameter  
100mW  
Maximum Power  
Earphone Jack  
3.5mm diameter  
8  
Microphone Jack  
3.5mm diameter  
2KΩ  
Laser Pointer  
Battery Type  
Battery Life  
Red in color, approx. 10 mm in visual projection  
2x AAA 1.5V Alkaline Battery  
Approx. 40 hours of continuous recording.  
Approx. 10 hours of continuous playback*  
Size  
32mm(W) x 124.5mm(L) x 16mm(T)  
44g without battery  
Weight  
* At default step 5 volume, room temperature.  
NOTE: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children's electronic learning  
products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations;  
and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact information  
for our customer care department in case you need to reach us, as well as frequently  
asked questions and customer downloads.  
We hope you will find all the information you need on our website, however if you'd  
like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly, please  
visit:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support  
OR  
Call 949-608-2848 in the US.  
For international enquiries, please visit:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/default.asp  
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.  
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FCC STATEMENT  
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:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific  
for compliance could void the warranty and your authority to use this  
equipment.  
LASER SAFETY  
Complies with 21 CRF 1040.10  
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