Oregon Scientific MP3 Player VR383 User Manual

Digital Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer (VR383)  
USER MANUAL  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Introduction .......................................................................................................  
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Brief Description ........................................................................................... 1  
Safety Notes ..................................................................................................  
Other Notices ................................................................................................  
Key Features ......................................................................................................  
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Front View ..................................................................................................... 3  
Back View .....................................................................................................  
Left View ....................................................................................................... 4  
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Right View ....................................................................................................  
Top View .......................................................................................................  
LCD Displays ...............................................................................................  
Clock Mode ............................................................................................  
Recorder Mode .......................................................................................  
Getting Started ..................................................................................................  
Package Contents ..........................................................................................  
Installing the Batteries ..................................................................................  
Using the Digital Voice Recorder .....................................................................  
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Clock Mode ................................................................................................... 7  
Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................  
Turning Alarm Setting On or Off ...........................................................  
Changing the Alarm Time ....................................................................... 8  
Turning Off Ringing Alarm ....................................................................  
Recorder Mode .............................................................................................. 9  
Recording Messages ...............................................................................  
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Marking Indexes while Recording .......................................................... 9  
“FULL” Displayed On-Screen ............................................................... 10  
Playing Back Messages ........................................................................... 10  
Functions during Playback ...................................................................... 10  
Playing Back Indexed Messages ............................................................. 11  
Section Repeat Playback ......................................................................... 11  
Introduction Scanning ............................................................................. 12  
Erasing Messages .................................................................................... 12  
Voice Recorder Settings .................................................................................... 13  
Changing Voice Recorder Settings ............................................................... 13  
FILE Setting (Current Folder) ....................................................................... 14  
MODE Setting (Recording Quality) ............................................................. 14  
MIC Setting (Microphone Quality) ............................................................... 14  
VOX Setting (Voice Activated Recording) ................................................... 14  
 
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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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
KEY FEATURES  
Cleaning your Voice Recorder  
Cleaning  
FRONT VIEW  
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW  
1. LCD Status Display  
Shows various statuses.  
2. REC Button  
Monitor Clean with a soft, dry cloth.  
Body  
Clean with a damp cloth; dry immediately.  
Starts or stops recordings.  
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3. LASER Button  
Emits laser beam for pointing  
purposes.  
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.  
4. Speaker  
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BACK VIEW  
Storing your Voice Recorder  
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5. RESET Hole  
Returns all settings to default  
value.  
6. BATTERY LOCK Switch  
Locks Battery Door to prevent it  
from sliding off.  
7. Battery Compartment  
Stores batteries.  
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.  
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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.  
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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  
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LEFT VIEW  
LEFT VIEW  
RIGHT VIEW  
LCD DISPLAYS :  
CLOCK MODE  
CLOCK MODE  
8. Pocket Clip  
9. MODE/INDEX Button  
1. Lock Status  
Displays status of BUTTON LOCK.  
2. Date Display  
MODE: Selects operation mode.  
INDEX:  
During recording, marks index.  
During playback, marks  
index for repeating.  
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Displays date (day/month or year)  
3. Time Display  
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2
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4
Displays time (in HH:MM:SS,  
AM/PM format)  
10.DISP/SET Button  
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DISP: Selects information  
4. Alarm Icon  
Indicates whether the alarm is  
enabled or disabled.  
shown on LCD.  
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SET: Enters and confirms  
various settings.  
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16  
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5. Battery Level Indicator  
Displays the current level of  
battery usage.  
RIGHT VIEW  
11. ERASE Button  
Erases a message.  
RECORDER MODE  
RECORDER MODE  
12. REVIEW Button  
Replay message or skip to  
previous message.  
6. REC Icon  
Message is recording when  
REC icon is flashing.  
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13. PLAY Button  
Plays current message.  
14. SKIP Button  
7. Recording Quality Icon  
Indicates quality and type of  
messages recorded.  
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11  
Skips to the next message.  
15. VOL+ / VOL- Buttons  
Adjusts settings / volume output.  
16. BUTTON LOCK Switch  
Locks all control buttons to  
prevent activation.  
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8. Current Folder Icon  
Current folder in which messages  
are stored (Folder A or B).  
9. Current Message  
Shows the current message’s  
number.  
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10  
17. LASER LOCK Switch  
Locks LASER button to prevent  
activation.  
10. Recording Time  
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Shows the amount of recording  
time elapsed.  
11. Voice Activated Recording  
Indicator  
TOP VIEW  
TOP VIEW  
Voice Activated Recording  
enabled / disabled.  
18. Earphone Connector  
19. Laser Beam Emitter  
20. Microphone Connector  
Accepts external condenser  
microphone (sold separately).  
21. Microphone  
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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  
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 follows:  
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.  
Press MODE/INDEX  
or wait 30 seconds  
In the box, you will find:  
VR383 Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer  
AAA-sized Batteries (UM-4)  
Carrying Pouch  
Earphone (mono)  
Clock Mode  
Recorder Mode  
User Manual  
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES  
Press  
Your voice recorder is shipped with two AAA-sized (UM-4) batteries.  
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.  
CLOCK MODE  
Setting the Date and Time  
Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust values.  
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.  
Press &  
Press  
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2
3
hold DISP/SET  
DISP/SET  
1. Normal Clock Operation 2. Change the Hour  
3. Change the Minute  
Press DISP/SET  
Press  
DISP/SET  
Press  
DISP/SET  
4. Change the Year  
5. Change the Month 6. Change the Date  
Press DISP/SET  
7. Return to normal  
Clock Operation  
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Turning Alarm Setting On or Off  
RECORDER MODE  
Recording Messages  
Press MODE/INDEX  
or wait 30 seconds  
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.  
Press VOL+ /  
VOL- to turn  
alarm setting  
on / off  
Clock Mode  
Alarm Mode  
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 MODE/INDEX  
Changing the Alarm Time  
Press REC  
You can change the alarm time by following the instructions below.  
Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust values.  
Wait 1  
second  
4. Recording ends.  
“BUSY” displayed  
while storing message.  
5. Message is stored.  
Device returns to  
Recorder Mode.  
Press  
Press &  
DISP/SET  
hold DISP/SET  
1. Normal Clock Operation  
2. Alarm Mode  
3. Change the Alarm’s Hour  
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 DISP/SET  
Press  
DISP/SET  
4. Change the Alarm’s Minute  
5. Return to Alarm Mode  
Press  
Wait 1  
MODE/INDEX  
second  
The alarm setting is automatically turned on when the alarm time has been changed.  
Turning Off Ringing Alarm  
1.Message recording in  
2. Index is inserted into  
recording.  
3. Current number of indexes in  
message displayed right after.  
progress.  
When the alarm sounds, press any button (except the LASER button) to stop the  
ringing. It will also automatically stop after 30 seconds.  
Wait 1 second  
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  
recording  
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“FULL” Displayed On-Screen  
Playing Back Indexed Messages  
In the following circumstances, the word “FULL” will be displayed:  
During the playback of an indexed message, the functions will differ slightly from normal:  
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.  
Functions  
Descriptions  
st  
Skip to Previous Index  
Press REVIEW during the 1 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.  
Delete messages or indexes to make extra room for  
recording or indexing.  
Replay Current Index  
Skip to Next Index  
Press REVIEW after a second of playback.  
Press SKIP.  
Playing Back Messages  
Section Repeat Playback  
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:  
When a message is playing back, you can choose to repeat a selected section of the message.  
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.  
Press  
Press  
MODE/INDEX  
MODE/INDEX  
Functions During Playback  
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.  
During the playback of messages, the voice recorder can perform a number of dif-  
ferent functions:  
Wait 1 second  
Functions  
Descriptions  
Display Remaining Playback Time Press DISP/SET during playback.  
Adjust Volume  
Press VOL+ or VOL-.  
Press  
MODE/INDEX  
st  
5.Section repeat stopped.  
Device continues  
normal playback.  
4.Selected section is  
automatically looped  
repeatedly.  
Skip to Previous Message  
Press REVIEW during the 1 second of  
the current message’s playback.  
Replay Current Message  
Skip to Next Message  
Press REVIEW after a second of playback.  
Press SKIP.  
Scanning Forward through  
Current Message  
Press and hold SKIP.  
Scanning Backwards through  
Current Message  
Press and hold REVIEW.  
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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:  
Your voice recorder has five different settings that can be configured:  
Italicized and underlined options are product default options.  
Press & hole  
Wait 5  
seconds  
Setting  
Description  
Options  
FILE  
Currently active folder selected. Folder A / Folder B  
MODE  
Different recording quality and SP (Standard Play) / EP (Extended  
recording capacity.  
Play) / LP (Long Play)  
1.Recorder Mode  
2.Word “INTRO” and  
3.Next message plays  
for 5 seconds. This  
continues until all  
current message  
interchangeably  
blink. Current  
MIC  
Adjust sensitivity of microphone. Auto / Hi / Lo  
Enable/disable voice detection. On / Off  
Button press confirmation tone. On / Off  
messages are played  
VOX  
BEEP  
message plays for  
5 seconds.  
or  
is pressed.  
Erasing Messages  
Changing Voice Recorder Settings  
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not in the midst of a playback  
or a recording, you can choose to erase the messages stored:  
Press VOL+/VOL- to select between options for each of the settings.  
Press  
Press  
Press &  
hold DISP/SET  
Press  
DISP/SET  
1.Recorder Mode.  
Press SKIP / REVIEW  
to choose message.  
2.ERASE” and  
currently selected  
message blinks.  
3.BUSY” displayed while  
message is erased.  
1.Recorder Mode  
2.Select currently  
active folder.  
3.Select recording quality.  
Press DISP/SET  
Wait 1 second  
Press  
DISP/SET  
Press  
DISP/SET  
4.Select microphone  
sensitivity.  
5.Enable/Disable  
voice detection.  
6.Enable/Disable beep tone.  
4.Message erased. Device  
returns to Recorder Mode.  
Press DISP/SET  
7.Return to Recorder Mode  
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FILE Setting (Current Folder)  
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  
Choose the current folder (Folder A or Folder B). Each can carry up to 99 messages  
and indexes.  
MODE Setting (Recording Quality)  
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.  
You can choose between three different recording quality options.  
Option  
SP  
Description  
Standard Play  
Extended Play  
Long Play  
Recording Quality Length of Recording Time  
High  
84 minutes  
102 minutes  
136 minutes  
EP  
Medium  
Low  
OTHER FEATURES  
LP  
LOCKING RECORDER BUTTONS  
MIC Setting (Microphone Sensitivity)  
You can choose between three different microphone sensitivity options.  
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.  
Option  
Auto  
Hi  
Description  
Microphone sensitivity automatically set.  
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.  
High sensitivity - clearer & louder recording, more susceptible to  
noises & distortions.  
Lo  
Low sensitivity - lower volume in recording, less susceptible to  
noises & distortions.  
RESETTING THE UNIT  
Using the RESET Hole  
VOX Setting (Voice Activated Recording)  
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.  
This setting pauses a recording automatically when no noise is detected for 2 seconds.  
The recording resumes when voice is detected again.  
Recorded messages are not erased after the RESET Hole has been pressed.  
BEEP Setting (Beep Tone)  
Full Reset  
The beep tone setting, if enabled, causes the unit to beep whenever a button is pressed  
(excluding the LASER button).  
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.  
LASER POINTER  
Your voice recorder is integrated with a laser pointer that can emit red laser beam for  
pointing purposes.  
Recorded messages are COMPLETELYerased from all folders after a Full Reset.  
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL EARPHONE  
USING THE LASER POINTER  
You can use the included earphone to privately listen to messages. When the ear-  
phone is plugged in, the speaker is disabled automatically.  
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.  
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Continued:  
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.  
Problem Symptom  
Check This  
Remedy  
Problem  
with  
External  
Micro-  
phone  
No sound is  
recorded with  
the external  
microphone.  
External microphone Plug in fully the external  
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE  
not plugged in.  
microphone to the  
To use an external microphone for recording, insert the microphone’s plug into the  
Microphone Connector. The voice recorder’s microphone is then automatically disabled.  
Microphone Connector.  
Condenser type  
Plug in a condenser type  
The external microphone connecting must be a condenser type. Other types  
of microphones will not work with you voice recorder.  
external microphone external microphone.  
not used.  
Cannot  
The word  
The maximum amount Erase some messages or  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Record  
FULL” is  
of 99 messages has  
choose another folder with  
Messages  
displayed on the been reached within fewer messages.  
LCD screen.  
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.  
the current folder.  
The storage capacity Erase some messages.  
of the recorder has  
Problem Symptom  
Check This  
Remedy  
been filled.  
No  
Power  
The voice  
Batteries are  
Replace with new  
batteries.  
recorder cannot exhausted.  
Cannot  
Mark  
The word  
The maximum  
amount of 99  
Erase messages with  
be turned on.  
FULL” is  
indexes from the current  
folder, or select another  
folder with fewer indexes.  
Batteries are  
inserted incorrectly. correctly.  
Insert the batteries  
Indexes  
displayed on the messages has been  
LCD screen.  
reached within the  
current folder.  
Buttons  
Do Not  
Work  
Pressing voice  
recorder buttons are locked.  
yield no responses.  
Voice recorder buttons Unlock the LOCK switch.  
Word  
The word  
Battery compartment Close the battery  
not closed and locked. compartment and lock it  
with the Compartment Lock.  
Shown  
on LCD  
Screen.  
Device  
Not  
DOOR” is  
displayed on the  
LCD screen.  
Pressing LASER LASER button is  
button yields no locked.  
response  
Unlock the LASER  
LOCK switch.  
The word  
BATT” is  
displayed on the  
LCD screen.  
New batteries ars  
required.  
Replace current batteries  
with fresh ones.  
No  
Sounds  
Playing back  
messages yield  
no sound.  
Volume is not  
turned up.  
Press VOL+ during  
playback.  
Operable  
Earphone is plugged Disconnect the earphone  
in but not used.  
Operation  
Not  
Normal  
Certain functions Device requires  
do not perform. reset.  
Reset the unit with a blunt  
stylus pressed against the  
RESET Hole. Perform a  
FULL RESET if necessary  
(all stored messages will be  
lost).  
from the device, or listen  
via the earphone.  
Alarm does not  
sound.  
Alarm is disabled.  
Turn on the alarm setting.  
No Alarm  
The device is in  
Recorder Mode.  
Return to Clock Mode by  
pressing MODE/INDEX.  
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FCC NOTICE  
SPECIFICATIONS  
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.  
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.  
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:  
Speaker  
20mm diameter  
100mW  
Maximum Power  
Earphone Jack  
3.5mm diameter  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Microphone Jack  
3.5mm diameter  
2KΩ  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific for compliance  
could void the warranty and your authority to use this equipment.  
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. 5 hours of continuous playback.  
Size  
32mm(W) x 124.5mm(L) x 16mm(T)  
43g without battery  
Weight  
LASER SAFETY  
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
corder and other Oregon Scientific products such as hand-held organizers, alarm  
clocks, and weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our  
customer service department, in case you need to reach us.  
LASER RADIATION  
LASER RADIATION  
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM  
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE  
LASER DIODE  
LASER DIODE  
Wavelength 640-660nm  
Wavelength 640-660nm  
Max. Output  
<
5
mW  
Max. Output  
<
1
mW  
© 2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.  
CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT  
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT  
CAUTION:  
Complies with 21 CRF 1040.10  
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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