Kompernass KH4111 User Manual
Mini-dictaphone Lervia KH4111
1. Intended Use
This device is designed for sound recording,
and is intended for domestic and private use. It
is not intended for industrial or commercial
applications.
2. Technical Data
Power supply:
External mains adapter:
3 V DC, min. 300 mA
(not included) or
batteries:
2 Alkaline batteries, 1.5 V Type "AA“
(please do not use storage batteries)
Tape speeds:
1.2 cm/s or 2.4 cm/s
Frequency range:
250 - 4500 Hz
Dimensions :
126 x 68 x 26 mm (W x H x D)
Weight:
140 g without batteries
Cassette type:
Standard microcassette, up to 60 min.
3. Package contents
1 Lervia KH 4111 mini-dictaphone
1 Microcassette 60 min.
2 Alkaline batteries, 1.5 V Type "AA“
1 User instructions
1 Warranty card
4. Notes on safety
To avoid damaging this device:
• Use only in dry environments.
• Never allow fluids or objects to get
inside the device.
• Do not expose it to other sources
of heat, such as heaters, direct
sunshine, other a ppliances, etc.
• Do not open the casing: there are
no operating controls inside.
• Do not allow children or the elderly
to play with the device unsupervised.
These are not always able to recognize potential dangers correctly.
• Keep these instructions for future reference, and include them with
the device if you are passing it on
to a third person.
5. Inserting / replacing the batteries
• Open the battery compartment
on the back, and insert two 1.5 V batteries, type AA, as indicated in
the battery compartment.
• Replace the batteries if:
– the sound volume in playback
becomes noticeably lower,
– the playback speed becomes
noticeably slower,
– the red LED on the front becomes
faint when recording.
• Do not dispose of batteries with
the household waste. Return old
batteries to your dealer,or take
them to the nearest recycling centre.
•Take out the batteries if you are
not using the equipment for a long
period. In this way you will prevent
leaking batteries from damaging the
equipment.
6. Inserting / removing
the cassettes
This dictaphone uses "micro" cassettes
with a maximum recording time of 60
minutes.
Press the button
to open the cassette compartment.
• Place the cassette so that the
compartment can be closed easily.
Otherwise, the cassette has been
inserted the wrong way round.
To take out the cassette,open the
cassette compartment and hold the
device in such a way that the cassette slides out.
7. Recording
You can start and stop recording manually
or automatically (voice control).
When you have inserted a cassette as
describe in paragraph 6:
a) Manual control
Press the button (Record) ...
and the button (Start) at the
same time.
You can now control the recording
with the switch. Recording ...
– continues if this switch is set to
"OFF“.
– is stopped if this switch is set to
"ON“.
While recording is On,the red LED on
the front is lit.
b) Automatic control
(voice activation)
If recording is to start automatically
when a certain sound level is present:
Move the sliding switch on
the left of the device to "ON“.
Press the button (Record) ...
and the button (Start) at the
same time.
You can use the volume control
to adjust the
sensitivity and raise / lower the
voice activation threshold. Select the
setting so that the device will not be
switched on by ambient sound, but
will still be sensitive enough to
respond to your voice:
– Move the switch to the right to
increase the voice sensitivity.
– Move the switch to the left to
reduce the voice sensitivity.
Move the sliding switch
on the left of the device to "OFF“,
if you wish to turn off automatic voice
activation.
c) Tape speeds
You can choose from 2 possible tape
speeds.To do this,move
the switch to the ...
– "2.4“ postion for normal tape
speed
– "1.2“ for tape half-speed
At half-speed, the cassette runs for twice
the length of time. The quality of the
recording is therefore slightly poorer.
Dictating machines with no speed
selection are set to the "2.4“ speed.
8. Play-back
If you have inserted a cassette with a voice
recording as described in paragraph 6:
a) To start / stop play-back
Press the button, to start play-
back.
Use the "VOLUME“ control to set
the sound volume.
Press the button to stop
play-back.
b) Play-back control
You can use the sliding
switch to control play-back.
Play-back ...
– is stopped if this switch is set to
"ON“.
– continues if this switch is set to
"OFF“.
Move the large sliding switch
to the ...
– for rapid playback ("Mickey
Mouse" voice),
– to review a recording.
c) Spin forward / Rewind
Move the sliding switch tothe...
position, to spin forward,
position, to rewind.
You can use the tape counterto find
certain positions on the tape. Press
the Reset button at the tape counter
to reset the number to "000“.
d) Tape speeds
You can choose from 2 possible tape
speeds.To do this,move
the switch to the ...
– "2.4“ position for normal tape
speed
– "1.2“ for half-speed
Select the same speed as that at
which the recording was made.
To do this, simply set the switch at the
position where the speech playback
sounds normal.
9. Available accessories
The following accessories are available,
but not included in the original package:
External microphone– this is
connected to the "MIC“ socket.
Headphones– these are connected
to the "EAR“ socket. In this case, the
built-in loudspeaker is switched off.
External 3V mains adapter – this is
connected to the power input socket.
In this case, the ba tteries are
switched off automatically.
10.Cleaning and care
• Before cleaning this device: Take
out the cassette and the batteries.
This will prevent the device from
being switched on (or switched to
recording mode) accidentally.
• Clean the device only with a soft
dry cloth. Never use cleaning agents
or solvents.These can damage the
plastic surfaces.
• Do not attempt to clean the recording
head or the drive mechanism with
cotton swabs, as was done with older
equipment. Due to the improved technology,this is no longer necessary. If
the playback begins to sound dull
after a long period of use, the cause
is more likely to be in the cassette
(wear or aging).Try replacing the cassette, or contact Customer Ser vice.
11. Disposal
Before disposing of this device, first
remove the batteries as described in
paragraph 5. Old batteries should not be
disposed of with the household waste:
• Return old batteries to your dealer,or
take them to an appropriate recycling
centre for disposal.
• Tip:Take care of the environment! If
you wish to dispose of this device,
take it to a recycling centre for used
electronic equipment.
• Do not forget to take out the
cassette: it may contain personal
information.
12. Warranty and Service
The warranty conditions and service centre
address for your country are provided on
the warranty card.
Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstraße 21 · D-44867 Bochum
www.kompernass.com
ID.: KH4111_04/2004_V3
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