INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the PDR400 digital voice recorder. Please print out this manual for
easy reference. Unpack the unit and make sure all the accessories are put aside so they will
not be lost. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packaging materials, should
you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Digital Voice Recorder
• Stylish and slim design for maximum portability
• Built-in high quality dual microphone for clear stereo recording
• microSD card slot for memory expansion
• Built-in 2GB flash memory
Recording Time:
HP: 23hrs
MP: 34 hrs
SP: 46hrs
LP: 69hrs
• Four different recording options (HP, MP, SP, LP)
• Four voice folders let you save up to 99 messages per folder
• Voice Activated Recording (VOX)
• Selectable microphone sensitivity for different recording conditions
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with backlight
• Built-in speaker
• LED indication for recording status
• USB 2.0 for fast file transfer or file storage
• Hold function
• Requires 2 x “AAA” battery
What’s Included
• QSG (Quick Start Guide)
• USB cable
• External microphone
GETTING STARTED
Location of controls
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1. Microphone jack 6. Micro SD slot 11. Stereo Mic. right 16. VOL +
2. Earphone jack 7. PLAY / PAUSE
3. Stereo Mic. left 8. PRE
4. Recording indicator 9. VOL - 14. REPEAT 19. Battery
5. USB jack 10. MENU
13. LCD screen 18. REC / STOP
15. FWD compartment
12. HOLD switch 17. FOLDER
GETTING STARTED
Installing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit.
2. Install two (2) R03/AAA batteries (not included).*
3. Replace the battery cover.
4. Battery indications shown on the LCD screen:
• Batteries are fresh:
• Batteries are week or expired (replace batteries):
* Notes: Make sure the polarity (+/-) of the batteries matches the marks inside the battery
compartment. Do not mix old and new batteries, carbon and alkaline. Remove batteries when
the product is not in use for extended periods of time.
Power ON
Note: The PDR400 enters the date setting mode immediately upon powering ON for the first
time. See instructions for Setting the Date elsewhere in the manual.
• Press and hold PLAY
until the red indicator light blinks to turn on the unit.
Power OFF
1. Press and hold PLAY until the LCD screen goes off to power OFF the unit
2. The unit will also power OFF automatically if left idle for sixty (60) seconds without
pressing any button.
GETTING STARTED
Hold Function
• To disable the controls, slide the HOLD switch and the word “HOLD” and the icon will
flash briefly on the LCD screen.
• To disable the Hold function, slide the HOLD switch and the icon disappears.
• All buttons will return to their normal function.
Setting the Backlight
1. Press and hold for three (3) seconds to enter the menu.
2. Press or until “Backlight” is highlighted.
3. Press to enter.
4. Press VOL+ or VOL - to adjust the backlight time.
5. Press or press to return to the menu.
Setting the Contrast
1. Press and hold for three (3) seconds to enter the menu.
2. Press or until “Contrast” is highlighted.
3. Press to enter.
4. Press VOL+ or VOL - to adjust the contrast level.
5. Press or press to return to the menu.
Setting the Language
1. Press and hold for three (3) seconds to enter the menu.
2. Repeatedly press
3. Press to enter.
4. Press
5. Press
or to choose a language.
or press to return to the menu.
or until “Language” is highlighted.
Setting the Key Tone
1. Press and hold for three (3) seconds to enter the menu.
2. Repeatedly press
3. Press
4. Press VOL+ or VOL - to adjust the Key Tone level.
5. Press or press to return to the menu.
to enter.
or until “Key Tone” is highlighted.