Oregon VR636 User Manual

Contents

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

Key Features ...................................... 2

Getting Started ................................... 4

Using the Voice Recorder ................. 5

Battery Switch ............................... 5

Set Date and Time ........................ 5

Recording ........................................... 6

Begin Recording ............................ 6

Display Remaining Record Time .. 7

Mark Indexes ................................. 7

Mark Messages as Important ........ 7

Folder Selection ............................ 8

Record Quality Selection .............. 8

“FULL” Displayed On Screen ........ 8

Microphone Sensitivity .................. 8

Voice Activated Recording ............ 9

Connecting External Microphone .. 9

Playback ............................................. 9

Playing Back a Message ............... 9

Functions During Playback ......... 10

Connecting Your Earphone ......... 10

Changing Playback Speed .......... 11

Searching Important Messages ... 11 Erasing Messages in STOP Mode11

Voice Recorder Settings ................. 11

Configure Settings ....................... 11

Table of Settings ......................... 12

Button Press Confirmation Beep . 12

Format ......................................... 12

Additional Features ......................... 12

Locking Recorder Buttons ........... 12

Battery Life .................................. 13

Resetting the Unit ............................ 13

Voice Recorder Link ........................ 13

Voice Recorder Link Software ..... 13

LCD Displays Connected to PC .. 13

System Requirements ................. 14

Voice Recorder Software ................ 14

Installing the Software ................. 14

Attach Voice Recorder to PC ...... 14

Loading Voice Recorder Program 15

Display Information ..................... 15

Recorder Playback (PC) ............. 15

Saving Messages (Recorder/PC) 15 Loading Messages (PC/Recorder)16 Deleting Messages in Recorder .. 16

Troubleshooting .............................. 17

Digital Voice Recorder ................ 17

Software ...................................... 18

Safety and Care ................................ 19

Technical Specifications ................. 20

About Oregon Scientific .................. 20

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Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ VR636 Digital Voice Recorder. The VR636 is ultra compact and easy to use, making it ideal to bring along for voice memos, conversations, and discussion recordings. This device allows you to record up to 198 messages, totaling up to 265 minutes recording time and has the ability to organize recordings into 2 separate folders. This product also incorporates solid-state memory to keep messages safe even when batteries run out.

Other features of this product include:

• PC-Link

Transfer messages to and from PC

• Index Marking

Helps you search for desired sections in a message

• Important Marked Messages

Mark messages as important to prevent them from accidentally being erased

• MIC Sensitivity Control (Hi or Lo)

Maintain good recording quality independent of voice loudness

• Voice Activated Recording (Auto)

Start and stop recording automatically when sound is detected

• Two Folder Selection

Organize your memos by placing them in separate folders

• Jog Button Control

For easy navigation of features

• Button Lock

Lock your recorder to prevent buttons from being accidentally activated

Key Features

NOTE: Images are not drawn to scale.

FRONT

Description

1. Strap Connector:

Use this to attach the supplied strap.

2. LCD: Shows various statuses.

3. REC Switch:

Starts or stops recordings.

4. Jog Button:

• Fast Forward ( ) /Rewind

( ) or Play / Set.

• Play current message or Select /

confirm various menu options.

1 2

5. Stop Button ( ):

• Interchange between standby

and stop modes.

• To stop playback.

6. Menu / / Repeat Button:

• Menu: Select operation

mode.

• : Mark messages important.

• Repeat: Repeat messages.

BACK

Descriptions

7. VOL +/- Buttons:

Press to change volume.

8. Battery On/Off Switch

When the voice recorder will not be in use for an extended period of time, slide the Battery Switch off to prevent battery drainage.

9. Erase Button:

Press to delete messages.

10. Button Lock Switch: Locks button controls to prevent activation.

11. USB Port:

Attach Cable for PC-Link.

TOP

12 13 14 15

Descriptions

12. External Microphone

8 9

Connection: Accepts external

condenser microphone.

13. Internal Microphone

14. Earphone Connection

(Earphone provided).

15. Strap Connector

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Icons Name

Mode status / message counter

Folder A / B

Recording

Mode

Date

Status

Displays current mode / status and message count

Message storage folder

Recording format (Long Play or Standard Play)

Current date and date message was recorded

Time

Playback

Recording

United Locked

Voice

Activated Recording

10 Battery

level

Repeat

Important

Mark

Erase

Getting Started

1. Package Contents

• VR636 Digital Voice Recorder

• Earphone (mono)

• Pouch

• CD-ROM

Current time and time message was recorded

Message playback

Message is being recorded

Buttons are locked

Voice activated recording is enabled

Battery Level

Repeat playback

Message has been marked as important

Erasing File

• PC-Link cable (USB 1.1)

• Strap

• User Manual

• Quick Start Guide

2. Install the VR-Link Software (->14).

3. Charge the Batteries:

• Slide the Battery Switch to the on

position. (It must be on to charge the batteries.)

• Attach the supplied USB cable

to the computer’s USB port and the recorder’s digital terminal.

• PC must be switched on before

charging will start.

• The battery status indicator

will blink when the battery is fully charged.

Note: Refer to page (->13) for more information about the battery.

4. Press to exit STANDBY MODE.

5. Press MENU to change modes

6. Set time and date (->5).

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Using The Voice Recorder

Turn the unit on by sliding the Battery switch to the on position. Power must be on for all recording, playback, and setting features to work.

Note: The voice recorder will automatically switch to STANDBY MODE if you do not press any keys for three minutes.

Set the Date and Time

1. Press to exit STANDBY and enter STOP mode.

PRESS

STANDBY MODE

2. Press

3. Setting the Date and Time:

STOP

MENU until SETTING MODE is displayed.

Press to start changing values. Shifting the jog dial UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) changes values and pressing sets them.

STOP MODE

1. Clock Mode

PRESS PLAY

2. Set Year

PRESS PLAY

3. Set Month

PRESS PLAY

4. Set Day

PRESS STOP

7. The clock is now set.

TWICE

Recording

Begin Recording

1. To begin recording, simply slide the recording switch to on in any mode.

5. Set Hour

PRESS PLAY

8. Standby Mode Screen

PRESS PLAY

6. Set Minute

2. When you want recording to stop, slide the recording switch to off.

Display Remaining Recording Time

Press while recording is in progress. “rE” will show on the display along with recordable time left.

Mark Indexes While Recording

Indexes can be added to messages while recording is in progress so you can later retrieve selected portions of the recording easily.

• A total of 125 indexes may be marked per message.

• A single message can be subdivided into indexes for review.

To mark an index:

Note: You can search for indexed portion of message in STOP mode, just toggle or

Marking Messages as Important During recording

You can add an important mark by pressing and holding for two seconds during recording or playback.

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