COBY electronic CXR123 User Manual
CXR123
Voice-Activated Microcassette Recorder
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Instruc tion Manual .......................................... Page 2
Grabar Microcinta con VAS
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2.4” Lecteur Vidéo MP3 à Commandes Tactiles
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Mode d’emploi ............................................... Page 32
Please rea d carefully bef ore use • Léa el manual an tes de usar •
Veuillez lire c e livret avant utili sation
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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing the Coby CXR VoiceActivated Microcassette recorder. Please read this manual
carefully before using the recorder. Visit the Coby website
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at www.cobyusa.com to nd the most current version of
this manual as well as other helpful guides.
To view PDF documents, download and install the
free Adobe Acrobat reader from the Adobe website
at www.adobe.com.
Your player features:
Voice-activated recording system
Selectable -speed recording and playback
Integrated omni-directional condenser microphone
with recording level control
Integrated full-range speaker
.mm headphone jack for private listening
.mm microphone jack for optional external
microphones
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Table of Contents
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE ..................................................4
GETTING STARTED ............................................................6
Installing Batteries ...............................................................................6
Earphone Jack .......................................................................................6
Microphone Jack ..................................................................................6
Recording ................................................................................................7
Cue and Review ....................................................................................8
CONTROLS .........................................................................9
Tape Speed .............................................................................................9
Pause .........................................................................................................9
Fast Forward and Rewind .................................................................9
Voice Activated System (VAS) ......................................................10
Volume/VAS Sensitivity Control .......................................10
Quick Review and Quick Recording ...........................................10
Tape Playback ......................................................................................11
Tape Erase .............................................................................................11
Edit a Recording .................................................................................11
SUPPORT ..........................................................................12
SAFETY NOTICES .............................................................13
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................15
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Controls at a Glance
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Controls at a Glance
3.5mm earphone jack1.
3.5mm external microphone jack2.
Volume control dial3.
Voice-activated system 4.
switch (VAS)
Built-in microphone5.
SPEED switch6.
STOP / EJECT button7.
PLAY button8.
F.FWD & REW switch (Fast-forward & Rewind) 9.
RECORD button10.
PAUSE button11.
Battery compartment (located on back panel) 12.
Load 2 x 1.5V “AA” batteries
Recording indicator13.
3V DC In power jack (optional)14.
Microcassette compartment15.
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Getting Started
Installing Batteries
Install two “AA” batteries (not included) into the battery
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compartment, matching the polarities as indicated.
To change batteries, slide open the battery compartment
on the back of the unit. Insert x “AA” batteries, matching
the polarities as indicated. Replace the battery compartment door.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for more
than 30 days. Use alkalin e batteries for longer life.
In case of malfunction, reset the unit to resume nor-
mal operation. Changing or reinstalling the batteries may be necessar y.
Earphone Jack
When you plug your earphones (not included) into the
EARPHONE jack, the built-in speaker will deactivate
automatically.
Microphone Jack
When you plug your own external microphone (not
included) into the MIC jack, the built-in microphone will
deactivate automatically.
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Getting Started
Recording
Press STOP/EJECT button to open the microcassette 1.
compartment.
Install a microcassette with the desired side facing 2.
outward (visible through window).
Close the microcassette compartment.3.
Set the VAS switch to OFF (for normal recording) or 4.
ON (to activate the voice activated system).
Press the RECORD button. The PLAY button will 5.
automatically engage. The Recording indicator will
light.
Place the recorder close to the sound source.6.
Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop recording.7.
The rst few sounds that activate the unit may not be
recorded. For best results, say a few words before you
begin dictation.
Variations in voice level will not cause the recorder
to deactivate. The unit will stop recording after 2 – 6
seconds of silence.
The unit incorporates a built-in recording level con-
trol, which automatically sets the recording input
level.
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Getting Started
Cue and Review
To locate a specic portion of the tape during playback,
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you can fast forward or rewind the tape by sliding and
holding the F.FWD-REW switch down or up. The recorded
portion will produce a “chattering” sound during scanning, allowing the recorded and unrecorded portions of
the tape to be easily distinguished. Release the switch to
resume normal playback.
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Controls
Tape Speed
. (normal) tape speed: Compatible with most
single-speed microcassettes.
. tape speed: for longer recording, allows you to re-
cord up two hours on a -minute (MC-) cassette.
Do not change the tape speed setting while
recording.
Pause
Slide the PAUSE switch up to suspend function in
PLAY, RECORD, FAST FORWARD or REWIND mode.
Slide the switch down to resume operation.
Fast Forward and Rewind
To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press STOP/EJECT
and slide the F.FWD-REW switch up or down into a locked
position. Slide down to fast forward; slide up to rewind.
Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape at the desired position
or once the tape has ended.
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Controls
Voice Activated System (VAS)
Set VAS switch to ON; when dictation pauses for two
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to six seconds, recording will stop temporarily. When
dictation resumes, recording will continue.
Use the VOLUME/VAS SENS control to adjust the
microphone sensitivity, so that it activates at
the appropriate level of sound.
Set VAS switch to OFF; recording will continue until
the STOP/EJECT button is pressed.
Volume/VAS Sensitivity Control
When the unit is in playback mode, this control
adjusts the playback volume level.
When the unit is in record mode, this control adjusts
the microphone sensitivity. At maximum, a soft
sound can turn on the recorder. At minimum, a
louder sound is required.
Quick Review and Quick Recording
To play a recording which has just been made:
During recording, slide and hold the F.FWD-REW 1.
switch up to rewind the tape. The RECORD button
will be released automatically.
When the desired position on the tape is reached, 2.
release the F.FWD-REW switch. Playback will begin.
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Controls
Tape Playback
To listen to your recorded microcassette, rewind to the
starting point and press STOP/EJECT. Press play and adjust
the VOLUME control to the desired listening level.
A tape must be played back at the same speed
used to record it.
Tape Erase
To erase a tape, simply record over the previously
recorded section.
Edit a Recording
During playback, slide and hold the F.FWD-REW 1.
switch up to rewind the tape.
Release the F.FWD-REW switch just after the desired 2.
position on the tape is reached. Playback will
continue.
When the desired position on the tape is reached, 3.
press the RECORD button to tape over an unwanted
portion of a recording.
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Support
If you have a problem with this device, please read the
troubleshooting guide included with your instruction
manual and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and rmware updates.
If these resources do not resolve the problem, please
contact Technical Support.
Address
Coby Electronic s Technical Support
56- 65 Rust Street
Maspeth, NY 11378
Email
techsupport@cobyusa.com
Web
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Phone
800 -727-3592: Mon–Fri, 8:0 0AM–11:00PM EST
Saturdays, 9:00AM–5:30PM EST
718-416-3197: Mon– Fri, 8:00AM–5:30 PM EST
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Safety Notices
The light ning ash with ar rowhead symbo l within an equilateral
triang le is intended to al ert the user to th e presence of uninsulated “dangerous v oltage” within t he product’s en closure that may
be of suf cient magnitu de to constitute a risk of electric s hock.
The exclamation point with in an equilateral t riangle is intended to
alert t he user to the pres ence of import ant operation and serv icing instr uctions in the l iterature acc ompanying the app liance.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear
of the unit. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING: To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this
device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is present
inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot of outlet and fully insert.
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Safety Notices
Protect your hearing: Hearing experts advise against the constant
use of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant exposure
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to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should experience
ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and seek medical
advice.
Caution
In case of malfunction, reset the unit to resume normal operation.
Changing or reinstalling the batteries may be necessary.
Environmental Protection
Do not attempt to dispose of this product in your household garbage. Please bring the device to an appropriate collection center
for the recycling of electronic appliances. Instructions included
on the product or its packaging will provide more information on
appropriate disposal methods.
For information on the location of an appropriate recycling center,
please contact your local municipal authorities.
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Safety Notices
Important Safety Instructions
Read Instru ction s: All the safety and operati ng instruc tions shoul d be 1.
read before the pr oduct is o perate d.
Retain I nstruc tions: The safety and op eratin g instr uctio ns shoul d be 2.
retain ed for fut ure refer ence.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on t he prod uct and in the operating 3.
instruction s should b e adhere d to.
Follow Inst ructi ons: All operating and usage instructio ns s hould be 4.
followed.
Cleani ng: Unplug this pro duct from the wall out let before cleaning. 5.
Do not use l iquid cleaners or aeroso l cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
Attac hments: Use only attachment s reco mmende d by the manufac-6.
turer. Use of ot her att achments may be ha zardou s.
Water and Moistu re: D o not use this pro duct near water (e.g., near 7.
a ba th t ub, washbowl, ki tchen sink, laundry tub, in wet b asements,
near a swi mming po ol, etc).
Ventilation: Slot s and ope nings in the cab inet are provide d for vent i-8.
lation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to prot ect it from
overhea ting. Thes e openings sho uld never be blocked by placing the
produc t on a bed, sofa, r ug, or othe r similar surface . This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bo okcase
or rack unless proper ventilat ion is provided or the manufacturer
instruction s have been adhered to.
Power So urces: T his pro duct sh ould be operated only f rom th e type 9.
of power so urce indic ated on th e rat ing l abel. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, cons ult your product dealer or
local p ower com pany. For prod ucts inte nded to op erate fr om batte ry
power or ot her sources, refer to the op eratin g instruction s.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outl ets, extension cords, or in-10.
tegral convenience receptacl es as this can resul t in a r isk of r e or
elect ric sho ck.
Objec t and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this 11.
produc t through ope nings as they may touch dang erous volt age
points o r part s that co uld result in a re or e lectr ic shoc k. Never spill
liquid of any kind on t he produ ct.
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