Memorex MB2059A user Manual

MB2059A

User’s Guide

15 Hours Digital

Voice Recorder

Before operating this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Thank you for purchasing this Memorex audio system.
The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on
the rear of the cabinet. We suggest that you record the serial
number in the space provided below in case this information
is ever needed at a future date.

PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT
LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS
PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR
MEMOREX.

Model Number: MB2059A
Serial Number: _________________________________

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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LOCATION OF INDICATORS

L

C

F

E

D

LP MP
SP HP

A

H

K

J
I

A
B
C
D

B

G

R DATE
REMAIN

REPEAT ALL

A. Play Indicator
B. Recording Quality Indicators
C. Message/Year Indicators
D. REPEAT 1/ALL Indicators
E. Record Indicator
F. Battery Indicator
G. Date/Volume Indicators
H. Minute/Second (Timer) Indicators
I. REMAIN Indicator
J. R (Record) DATE Indicator
K. VOX Indicator
L. Message File Folder Indicator

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1

9

3

4

6

7

8

5

2

10

11

12

13
14
15

FRONT

1. MIC (Microphone)
Jack

2. Built-in Microphone

3. Display

4. REV Button

5. MODE/PAUSE Button

6. PLAY/STOP Button

7. REC/STOP Button

8. Speaker

9. EAR (Earphone) Jack

10. REC Indicator

11. VOLUME Up Button

12. VOLUME Down
Button

13. FWD Button

14. DEL/REPEAT Button

15. FILE/TIME Button

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1

3

2

4

REAR

1. MIC SENS (Microphone Sensitivity)
Switch

2. VOX Switch

3. HOLD Switch

4. Battery Compartment

4

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1

Open the battery compartment by
sliding it towards the bottom of the
unit.

2

Insert two (2) "AAA" size batteries
(not included) following the polarity
diagram. Slide the battery
compartment back in place.

NOTE: When replacing the batteries,
the recorded messages will be saved,
but the time will have to be reset.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY INDICATORS:

: The batteries are fresh.

: The batteries are weak or

dead; replace.

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this
device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

specified.

installing the batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries may
cause damage to the device.

(e.g. Alkaline, Rechargeable and Carbon-zinc)
or old batteries with fresh ones.

time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or
injury from possible battery leakage.

be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

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OPEROPERAATIONTION

SETTINGSETTING THETHE TIMETIME ANDAND DDAATETE

1

Press and hold the MODE/PAUSE button
for two seconds, then release; “SET” will
appear in the display. Press the MODE/
PAUSE button once again to enter the Set
Date mode.

2

2

1

3

1

Press the PLAY/STOP button to confirm
and the year will blink. Set the year using
the REV and FWD buttons, then press
the PL
confirm.

2

AY/STOP button again to

3

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1

1

3

OPEROPERAATIONTION

2

1

3

Set the Month using the FWD and REV

then press the PLAY/STOP button

buttons,

3

to confirm. Repeat this step to set

again

Day, Hour and Minute. After setting the

the

press the PLAY/STOP button

minute,

and the date/time will be set.

again

1

4

While the date/time appears in the display,
press the FILE/TIME button to select 12 or
24 hour time display.

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1

2

3

OPEROPERAATIONTION

TTOO TURNTURN THETHE UNITUNIT ONON && OFFOFF

1

2

1

To turn the unit on, press the REC/STOP or
PLAY/STOP button. To turn the unit off, simply
do not touch any button for 30 seconds, and the
unit will automatically turn off and show the time.

TO SWITCH BETWEEN MODES

2

1

1

3

3

2

To enter the Standby mode, press the
REC/ST

OP button or PLAY/ STOP button

the unit is off (Time shows on display). To

while
turn off the unit, press the MODE/PAUSE button

3

once while in the standby mode.

3

1

1

1

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2

OPEROPERAATIONTION

1

2

ADJUSTINGADJUSTING THETHE VOLUMEVOLUME

1

To adjust the volume, while in the Standby
mode or during playback of a file, press the
VOL+ or VOL– button ; the volume

will increase or decrease to

number
indicate

the volume level (i.e. “0” is

minimum and “15” is maximum).

EARPHONE JACK
For private listening, connect an earphone
(not included) to this jack. The speaker is
automatically
earphone plug is inserted in the jack.

disconnected when the

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OPERATION

1

3

2

RECORDING QUALITY

You can choose between four voice recording
quality modes. For best sound quality, select HP
(High Play), for very good sound quality, select
SP (Standard Play) and for good quality, select
MP (Medium Play). For longer recording time
(reasonable sound quality), select LP (Long
Play).

1

Press and hold the MODE/PAUSE button
1 for two seconds; “SET” will appear and
the recording quality will blink. Press the
REV

2 or FWD 3 button to select the

desired recording quality.

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OPERAOPERATIONTION

2

When the desired recording quality

When the desired recording quality
appears, press the MODE/PAUSE button
twice to confirm and turn the unit off
(Time will show on the display) or the unit
will turn off automatically if no button is
pressed in 30 seconds.

High Play: .................................185 min.

Standard Play: ..........................275 min.

Medium Play:............................695 min.

Long Play:.................................925 min.

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12

OPERAOPERATIONTION

SSEELLEECCTTIINNGG AA FFIILLEE FFOOLLDDEERR

This unit has four memory storage areas (file
folders) to choose from, labeled A, B, C and D. You
can store a total of 200 messages or 925 minutes
in LP mode (695 min. in MP, 275 min in SP, 185 min.
in HP) in all the file folders. 99 messages are the
limit for each file folder. To select a file folder:

1

2

3

1

Press the REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button
to enter the Standby mode. Press the FILE/TIME

3

button to select the desired file folder
(A,B,C,D). The number at the top right of the
display indicates the total messages recorded.
The number at the bottom of the display will
indicate the time recorded for the selected
message.

NOTE:
Each time you record a message, the unit will assign
a number, counting up 1 from the last message
number, which will be shown on the display.
If the unit is full, FULL will appear in the display.
Delete messages in this case.

1

2

3

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OPERATION

RECORDING SENSITIVITY

1

Slide the MIC SENS switch to the LOW
position if recording sounds that are close.
Select the HIGH position if recording
sounds that are further away.

HOLD SWITCH

1

Slide the HOLD switch to the LOCK position to
disable the buttons; HOLD will appear in the
display if the unit is in the Standby mode. Slide
the HOLD switch to the OFF position to enable
the buttons again.

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OPERATION

2

1

NORMAL RECORDING

This unit is capable of recording only when
sound is heard. To use this feature, see page

17. For normal recording, follow steps below.

1

Make sure the VOX switch on the rear of unit is
set to OFF. Turn the unit on (by pressing the

REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button) and select the

desired sound quality as previously described.

2

Select a File Folder as described on page
13 by pressing the FILE/TIME button

While in the Standby mode, press the
REC/STOP button
will light and the elapsed time will appear.

2 and the REC indicator

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1.

OPERATION

2

1

3

Speak into the built-in microphone or insert a
microphone into the MIC jack and speak into it in
a normal tone of voice. Press the REC/STOP
button again to stop recording.

4

Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button 1 to see
the remaining recording time during recording. To
pause recording, press the MODE/PAUSE button
2; PAUSE will blink in the display. To release
pause, press the MODE/PAUSE button

NOTES:

• The built-in audio level automatically sets the
recording level.

• For normal voice levels, a distance of 5-9
inches is appropriate.

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2 again.

OPERATION

VOICE ACTIVATED (VOX) RECORDING

Voice activated recording will allow dictation
only when you speak. When the unit detects
a pause of a few seconds, it will temporarily
stop recording until it detects sound again.

1

Slide the VOX switch on the rear of the unit to
the ON position. Turn the unit on (by pressing
the REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button), and
select the desired sound quality as described
on page 11.

2

Select a File Folder by pressing the
FILE/TIME button (see page 13).

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OPEROPERAATIONTION

3

Press the REC/STOP button and the REC

will light and the elapsed time will

indicator

r. Speak into the built-in microphone

appea

a microphone into the MIC jack and

or insert
when

the unit picks up sound, it will record.

there is no sound, it will not recording,

When
the REC indicator will blink and PAUSE will
blink in the display until sound is detected.
Press the REC/STOP button again to stop
recording.

NOTES:

• The first few sounds activate the recorder and
may not be recorded.

• A variation in voice level during recording will not
stop the unit, two seconds of silence is required
to stop the recording.

• For constant recording, see page 15.

• To pause, press the MODE/PAUSE button.

• The built-in audio level automatically sets the
recording level.

• For normal voice levels, a distance of 5-9
inches is appropriate.

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OPERATION

1

2

TO PLAY BACK MESSAGES

1

Turn the unit on (by pressing the
REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button) and
select a File Folder by pressing the
FILE/TIME button (see page 13).

2

Select the desired message number by
pressing the REV
message number and the message length
will appear in the display.

1 or FWD 2 button; the

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2

1

3

OPEROPERAATIONTION

Press the PLAY/STOP button ; the unit will play
the

currently selected message, then stop. During

the Play indicator and the elapsed time

playback,

the message will appear in the display. You can

of

the message recording time and date by

check
pressing the REC/S
display the elapsed time, press the REC/STOP
button .

2

NOTES:

• To adjust the volume, simply press the VOL+

or VOL– button.

• To pause, press the MODE/PAUSE button;

PAUSE will blink in the display.To release pause,
press the MODE/PAUSE button again.

• For Cue and Review during playback, simply

press and hold the desired REV or FWD
button. A chattering sound will be heard.
Release the button when the desired point is
reached.

• To skip or go back to messages, simply press

and release the desired REV or FWD button
until the desired message number is reached.

1

TOP button . To return to

2

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OPERATION

2

1

2

1

TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK MESSAGES

You can set the unit to repeat 1 or repeat all
messages in the selected file folder as follows:

1

REPEAT MESSAGE: While playing back a

message, press the DEL/REPEAT button
once; “REPEAT” will appear in the display and
the message playing will repeat over and over
until the PLAY/STOP button

2 is pressed.

2

REPEAT ALL MESSAGES IN THE SELECTED
FILE FOLDER:

press the DEL/REPEAT button
ALL” will appear in the display and all messages in
the selected file folder will repeat over and over
until the PLAY/STOP button

While playing back a message,

1 twice; “REPEAT

2 is pressed.

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1

OPERATION

TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAYBACK:

To cancel repeat playback, press the
DEL/REPEAT button once or twice until the
REPEAT indicator disappears from the
display.

TO PAUSE A MESSAGE

1

To pause Recording or Playback, press the
MODE/PAUSE button; PAUSE will blink in
the display.

2

Press the MODE/PAUSE button again to
resume recording or playback.

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OPERATION

2

1

SCAN PLAYBACK

This unit can play back the first five seconds of
each recorded message as follows:

1

While in the Standby mode, select the file folder
(A,B,C,D) using the FILE/TIME button
and hold the PLAY/STOP button 2 for 2 seconds;
SCAN will appear in the display. The unit will
automatically scan and play the first five seconds
of each message in the selected file folder,
starting at message one.

1. Press

2

The unit will automatically stop after all messages
have been played. To play back the message
during scanning, press the PLAY/STOP button
once to change to Playback mode. To stop Scan
Playback, press the PLAY/STOP button twice.

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OPERATION

1

2

3

ERASING A SINGLE MESSAGE

1

While in the Standby mode, select the desired
file folder using the FILE/TIME button
the desired message to delete using the REV
2 or FWD 3 button; the message number and
the message length will appear in the display.

1, and

2

Press the DEL/REPEAT button; ERASE will
appear in the display and the first five seconds of
the message will play. To erase, press the
DEL/REPEAT button within the five seconds while
it is playing and the rest of the messages will be
renumbered. If you do not want to erase, do not
press the DEL/REPEAT button while it is playing.
(You can also press the PLAY/STOP button to
cancel and stop playback.)

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OPERATION

2

1

ERASING ALL MESSAGES

1

While in the Standby mode, press and hold the
DEL/REPEAT button
the REC/STOP button 2 for two seconds; ALL
and ERASE will blink in the display.

1 first, then press and hold

2

To erase all the messages, press the DEL/REPEAT
button again within five seconds. If the
DEL/REPEAT button is not pressed again within
the five seconds, the messages will not erase.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Once message(s) are deleted, they cannot be
recovered.

• If the memory is full, FULL will appear in the
display when you press the REC/STOP button to
start recording. The recording will be disabled.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

RESETTING THE UNIT

If the unit is exposed to a strong static
electrical charge, the unit may lock up,
or the display may dim. This is very
rare, but if it does happen, remove the
batteries and then reinstall. All settings
will return to their preset values, but the
previous messages are saved.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

• Do not use while operating a
motorized vehicle. It may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas.

• Even if your earphone is an open air
type designed to let you hear outside
sounds, do not turn the volume up so
high that you cannot hear what is
around you.

• Use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE

• Keep the unit dry. If it gets wet, wipe it
immediately. Liquids may contain
minerals that can corrode the circuits.

• Use and store the unit only in normal
temperature environments. Extreme
temperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries
and/or melt plastic parts.

• Keep the unit away from dirt and dust.

• Handle the unit gently and carefully.
Dropping it can cause damage and
may cause the unit to work
improperly.

• To clean, wipe the unit with a damp
cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals,
cleaning solvents or strong
detergents.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Recording System...........Built-in Flash Memory

Recording Time...........925 minutes in LP mode

Speaker.......................................0.2W (8 Ohm)

Output Power...........................................80mW

Power Source .......................3V, "AAA" size x 2

......................................batteries (not Included)

Battery Life ..............................Approx 10 hours

..............................................at recording mode

....................................Approx 6.5 hours at play

...........................mode at medium volume level

Dimensions.....4.4 (H) x 1.4 (W) x .7 (D) inches

Weight ............................46g (without batteries)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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