Thank you for purchasing the PDR500 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
• Stereo line-in recording
• MicroSD card slot for memory expansion
• Built-in 2GB flash memory
Recording Time:
HQ Stereo: 20hrs
HQ: 32hrs
SP: 66hrs
LP: 130hrs
• Built-in high quality microphone for clear recording
• Four different recording options (HQ Stereo, HQ, SP, LP)
• Four voice folders let you save up to 99 messages per folder
• VAR (Voice Activated Recording)
• Slow playback
• Selectable microphone sensitivity for different recording conditions
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
• Built-in speaker
• LED indication for recording status
• USB 2.0 for fast file transfer or file storage
• Hold function
• Requires 2 x “AAA” batteries
What’s Included
• QSG
• USB cable
• Stereo earphones
• Earpiece microphone
GETTING STARTED
Location of controls
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1. Microphone jack 5. USB jack 9. VOL -13. microSD slot
2. Built-in Mic.6.
3. HOLD7. VOL + 11. Recording indicator 15.
4. LCD screen 8.
10. Earphone jack 14.
12. REC/STOP/EQ 16.
GETTING STARTED
Understanding the LCD Screen
Voice folder indicator
Music mode indicator
Stereo HQ mode indicator
High quality mode indicator
Standard quality mode indicator
Low quality mode indicator
Play / Record mode: File number indicator
Menu mode: Y, n, On, OF, OK indicator for user confirmation
Record indicator
Timer indicator
Battery indicator
Alarm indicator
Microphone on Low Sensitivity indicator
Voice Operated Recording indicator
External recording device indicator
Play / Record mode: Elapsed time indicator
Menu mode: Menu item indicator
Time Setting mode: Time set indicator
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 full:
• Batteries are approximately half full:
• Batteries are almost empty:
• Batteries are empty (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.
GETTING STARTED
Using USB to Power the Unit
Using the USB jack, connect PDR500 to your computer or AC power source using a USB
cable.*
* Note: USB connection does not charge the unit or the batteries. It is only an alternate power
source. Battery powered operation is recommended.
Power ON
• Press and hold until the LCD displays as shown here.
Hold (disable control)
• To disable the controls, press HOLD.
• When a button is pressed while HOLD is activated, “On HOLD”
will display.
• To enable the controls, press HOLD again.
• The unit will power OFF automatically if not used after three
minutes.
Setting the Date and time
1. Press and hold until the LCD screen shows “ERASE.”
2. Repeatedly press VOL + or VOL - until “CLOCK” is shown on the
LCD screen.
3. Press to enter the date setting mode.
4. Default date will appear on the display: 08/08/08.
5. Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or decrease the day.
6. Press to confirm and advance to the next setting.
7. Repeat these steps to the set month and year.
8. Default time will appear on the display: 12:00.
9. Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or decrease the hour.
10. Press to confirm and advance to the next setting.
11. Repeat this step to the set minutes.
12. Press and hold or press to exit menu mode.
GETTING STARTED
Setting the Alarm
1. Press and hold until the LCD screen shows “ERASE.”
2. Repeatedly press VOL + or VOL - until “ALARM” is shown on the LCD screen.
3. Press to enter. “OF” will display on the LCD screen. Alarm is off, by default.
4. Press VOL + or VOL – until “On” appears on the LCD screen. The icon will also
appear on the LCD screen.
5. Press to set the alarm time.
6. The default alarm time will display on the LCD screen: 12:00
7. Press VOL + or VOL - to set the hour.
8. Press to set and proceed to the minute setting
9. Press VOL + or VOL - to set the minute
10. Press to save setting.
11. Press and hold or press to exit menu mode.
Setting the Input
1. Press and hold until the LCD screen shows “ERASE.”
2. Repeatedly press VOL + or VOL - until “INPUT” is shown on the LCD screen.
3. Press to select.
4. Press VOL + or VOL – to select “V” (Voice) or “L” (Line-in).
5. Press to select.
6. Press and hold or press to exit menu mode.
Setting the Microphone Sensitivity
1. Press and hold until the LCD screen shows “ERASE.”
2. Repeatedly press VOL + or VOL - until “SENSE” is shown on the LCD screen.
3. Press to enter.
4. Press VOL + or VOL – to choose “HI” or “LO.”
5. Press to set.
6. Press and hold or press to exit menu mode.
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