Oregon VR383 User Manual

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Digital Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer (VR383)

USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1

Brief Description ........................................................................................... 1

Safety Notes .................................................................................................. 1

Other Notices ................................................................................................ 2

Key Features ...................................................................................................... 3

Front View ..................................................................................................... 3

Back View ..................................................................................................... 3

Left View ....................................................................................................... 4

Right View .................................................................................................... 4

Top View ....................................................................................................... 4

LCD Displays ............................................................................................... 5

Clock Mode ............................................................................................ 5

Recorder Mode ....................................................................................... 5

Getting Started .................................................................................................. 6

Package Contents .......................................................................................... 6

Installing the Batteries .................................................................................. 6

Using the Digital Voice Recorder ..................................................................... 7

Clock Mode ................................................................................................... 7

Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................... 7

Turning Alarm Setting On or Off ........................................................... 8

Changing the Alarm Time ....................................................................... 8

Turning Off Ringing Alarm .................................................................... 8

Recorder Mode .............................................................................................. 9

Recording Messages ............................................................................... 9

Marking Indexes while Recording .......................................................... 9

“FULL” Displayed On-Screen ............................................................... 10

Playing Back Messages ........................................................................... 10

Functions during Playback ...................................................................... 10

Playing Back Indexed Messages ............................................................. 11

Section Repeat Playback ......................................................................... 11

Introduction Scanning ............................................................................. 12

Erasing Messages .................................................................................... 12

Voice Recorder Settings .................................................................................... 13

Changing Voice Recorder Settings ............................................................... 13

FILE Setting (Current Folder) ....................................................................... 14

MODE Setting (Recording Quality) ............................................................. 14

MIC Setting (Microphone Quality) ............................................................... 14

VOX Setting (Voice Activated Recording) ................................................... 14

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BEEP Setting (Beep Tone) .......................................................................... 14

Laser Pointer ................................................................................................... 14

Using the Laser Pointer .............................................................................. 14

Locking the Laser ....................................................................................... 15

Other Features ................................................................................................ 15

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Locking Recorder Button ........................................................................... 15

Resetting the Unit ....................................................................................... 15

Using the Reset Hole ............................................................................ 15

Full Reset .............................................................................................. 15

Connecting to an External Earphone .......................................................... 15

Connecting to an External Microphone ...................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 16

Specifications ................................................................................................... 18

About Oregon Scientific ................................................................................. 18

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INTRODUCTION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Digital Voice Recorder with Laser
Pointer as your personal voice-recording product of choice. The VR383 is small in
size and easy to use, making it ideal to bring along for voice memos, conversations,
and discussion recordings. It is integrated with a laser pointer that can be used as a
pointing tool for business and academic presentations. The device allows you to
record up to 198 messages with a total duration of 136 minutes and the ability to
organize recordings into 2 separate folders. The messages remain intact even when
batteries are removed because of the non-volatile memory employed. Other features
of the product include:

• Index marking

Helps you to search for the desired section in a message.

• Section repeat playback

Lets you listen to a section of a message repeatedly.

• MIC sensitivity control (Auto, Hi or Lo)

Maintains good recording quality independent of voice loudness.

• Voice activated recording (VOX)

Starts and stops recording automatically by detecting voice activity.

• Scan playback (first 5 sec. for each message)

Helps you to search for the desired message.

• Laser Pointer

Use as a pointing tool for meetings or presentations.

• Alarm clock

Shows daily alarm time.

SAFETY NOTES

To ensure that you use your voice recorder correctly, read these Safety Notes
and your User Manual carefully beforehand. The warnings given here provide
important safety information and should be observed at all times.

GENERAL WARNINGS

• Do not attempt to repair the voice recorder yourself. Contact the retailer or our
customer service department if your product requires servicing.

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• Take precautions when handling all battery types. They can cause injuries, burns,
or property damage as a result of contact with conducting materials, heat,
corrosive materials or explosives.

• The voice recorder is a precision instrument. Never attempt to take this device
apart. There is a serious danger of powerful electric shocks.

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• Do not immerse the voice recorder in water.

• Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the
voice recorder, as there is a danger of electric shock should it become exposed.

• Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display, as the liquid crystals
can be harmful to your health.

• Do not use or store the voice recorder in locations that may adversely affect the
product such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.

• Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. The use of the voice recorder can
cause malfunctions in the control devices of other equipment.

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• Do not subject the voice recorder to impact or shock while recording.

Cleaning your Voice Recorder

Cleaning

Monitor Clean with a soft, dry cloth.

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Body Clean with a damp cloth; dry immediately.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or similar cleaning agents to clean your voice
recorder, as these may cause permanent damage not covered by the warranty.

• Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD screen as it is easily damaged.

Storing your Voice Recorder

• Remove the batteries before storing the voice recorder for long periods of time.

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Then, remove the device from the pouch and keep it in a well-ventilated place in
order to prevent molding.

• Check all major functions when the voice recorder is unused for a long period of
time. This is to ensure the full operation of the device.

• Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your voice recorder.

OTHER NOTICES

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Statement of Responsibility

Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses (such as the
costs of recording or the loss of income from recording) incurred as a result of faults
with this product.

Oregon Scientific will not be held liable for any bodily injury, death, property
damages or any other claims of whatever nature resulting from the misuse or
negligence of the VR product, whether intentional or unintentional. The product

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is designed with safety features such as the Laser Lock switch in order to protect the
consumer from the potential dangers associated with the laser pointer. Oregon
Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from
those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of
the product.

Notes on Copyright

Voices or sounds recorded using your voice recorder cannot be used in ways that
infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for
personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the recording of performances,
entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are
also asked to note that the transfer of memory containing data protected under
copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed.

KEY FEATURES

BACK VIEWFRONT VIEW

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1. LCD Status Display

Shows various statuses.

2. REC Button

Starts or stops recordings.

3. LASER Button

Emits laser beam for pointing
purposes.

4. Speaker

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5. RESET Hole

Returns all settings to default
value.

6. BATTERY LOCK Switch

Locks Battery Door to prevent it
from sliding off.

7. Battery Compartment

Stores batteries.

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LEFT VIEW

8. Pocket Clip

9. MODE/INDEX Button

• MODE: Selects operation mode.

• INDEX:

- During recording, marks index.

- During playback, marks

10.DISP/SET Button

• DISP: Selects information
shown on LCD.

• SET: Enters and confirms
various settings.

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11. ERASE Button

Erases a message.

12. REVIEW Button

Replay message or skip to
previous message.

13. PLAY Button

Plays current message.

14. SKIP Button

Skips to the next message.

15. VOL+ / VOL- Buttons

Adjusts settings / volume output.

16. BUTTON LOCK Switch

Locks all control buttons to
prevent activation.

17. LASER LOCK Switch

Locks LASER button to prevent
activation.

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18. Earphone Connector

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19. Laser Beam Emitter

20. Microphone Connector

Accepts external condenser
microphone (sold separately).

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21. Microphone

index for repeating.

LCD DISPLAYS :

CLOCK MODE

RECORDER MODE

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CLOCK MODE

1. Lock Status

Displays status of BUTTON LOCK.

2. Date Display

Displays date (day/month or year)

3. Time Display

Displays time (in HH:MM:SS,
AM/PM format)

4. Alarm Icon

Indicates whether the alarm is
enabled or disabled.

5. Battery Level Indicator

Displays the current level of
battery usage.

RECORDER MODE

6. REC Icon

Message is recording when
REC icon is flashing.

7. Recording Quality Icon

Indicates quality and type of
messages recorded.

8. Current Folder Icon

Current folder in which messages
are stored (Folder A or B).

9. Current Message

Shows the current message’s
number.

10. Recording Time

Shows the amount of recording
time elapsed.

11. Voice Activated Recording
Indicator

Voice Activated Recording
enabled / disabled.

12. Battery Level Indicator

Displays the current level of
battery usage.

13. Total Number of Messages
Stored

Total number of messages
stored within current folder.

14. Remaining Recording Time
If “REMAIN” is displayed,
Recording Time displays the

total remaining recording time
left on the device.

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