User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC VR399

[. . . ] Voice activated recording (VOX) Starts and stops recording automatically by detecting voice activity. 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. Note: · When there are already 99 message in the current folder and REC is pressed, "FULL" will be shown. [. . . ] 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. Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening and adjust the volume to a comfortable level eventually. Do not listen at extremely high volume levels or you risk to lose hearing permanently. 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. · You may need to reset the unit if it is not function properly. Caution: · You may need to perform a full reset if the unit does not function properly even after reset. · 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. 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. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Click Start button on your Windows desktop and choose Control Panel on Start menu. 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. 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. An additional 230MB of hard disk space is require for temporary files in conversions. [. . . ] After connected the digital voice recorder to computer, the system will detect it and ask for the device driver in the Found New Hardware Wizard. Or, For Windows® XP, Choose "Install from a list or specify location. Specify a location of "x:\driver" (Assuming x:\ is your CD-ROM drive). The "VR399 Digital Voice Recorder" will be recognized in Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus controller . No sound is recorded with external microphone The recorder does not record When the alarm sounds, press any button to stop the alarm or it stops automatically in 30 sec. [. . . ]