Oregon VR636 User Manual

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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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This prevents users from accidentally deleting important information.

Note: To delete an important mark, press and hold for two seconds during playback or recording.

Folder Selection

You can select two different folders ( or ) and store up to 99 messages in each.

To select folders:

In STOP mode press MENU until the FOL icon is displayed

• Press to activate then choose the desired folder by shifting or

• Press to save the selection.

Record Quality Selection (SP /LP)

You can choose between two different recording quality settings.

Selection

Quality

Recording Time

“FULL” Displayed On-Screen

Under the following situations the word “FULL” will be displayed:

• Activating REC when the memory is already full.

• Activating REC when the current folder already had 99 stored messages.

• During a recording the memory gets used up.

Note: You can erase messages to make extra room for recording (->11).

Microphone Sensitivity (Sen)

You can choose between two different levels of sensitivity:

High sensitivity - clear and louder recording, but more susceptible to noise and distortion.

High

132

Low

265

Low sensitivity - Lower recording volume, but less suseptible to noise and distortion.

Voice Activated Recording (Aut)

Note: Having activated the Aut function,

you must also slide the record switch on.

Voice Activated Recording In Progress:

Recording begins automatically when sound is detected.

Connecting an External Microphone

To use an external microphone for recording, insert the microphone jack into the microphone connector.

Note: Use a condenser type microphone, other types may not work with your voice recorder.

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Playbacks

Voice Activated Recording Paused:

Recording is paused automatically when no sound is detected for two seconds or more.

Tip: If background noise is relatively high and the microphone sensitivity is set to Hi, the recorder will not recognize a silence and keep on recording; setting the microphone sensitivity to Lo should solve this.

Playing Back Messages:

1. Enter STOP mode.

2. Press or to select message.

3. Press to start playback, icon will show on the display.

Press to end.

Delete important mark

Press and hold (2 seconds) to delete mark while message is playing back

Functions During Playback

During the playback of messages, the voice recorder can perform a number of different functions:

Functions

Display available recording time

Adjust Volume

Scan forward through current message

Scan backwards through current message

Mark important messages

Descriptions

Press during playback

Press VOL+ or VOL-

Press and hold

Press and hold (2 seconds) to mark current message

Repeat indexed section playback

Repeat whole message

Connecting Your Earphone

Use the included earphone to listen to messages.

Caution: Using the earphone to listen to very loud messages may cause permanent ear damage. Lower the volume of the recorder before listening.

Press REPEAT to playback an indexed portion only

Press REPEAT to playback an entire current message if no indexes have been marked on it

Changing Playback Speed

While message is playing back:

Erasing Messages in STOP mode

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Press and

VOL -

simultaneously to decrease playback speed (S-Play).

Press and VOL + simultaneously to increase playback speed (F-Play).

Note: Time count shown may be inaccurate during fast or slow playback.

Searching for Important Messages

In STOP Mode:

• Press and hold for two seconds.

• Search for previous or next important message by pressing or .

Press and hold for two seconds, press to confirm the deletion.

Erasing all messages except those marked as : Press and hold and , press to confirm.

Note: Settings remain unchanged after messages are erased.

Voice Recorder Settingss

Your voice recorder has various settings that can be configured:

Note: Before

you can access any settings functions, you must first press to enter STOP mode.

• To change recorder settings, in

STOP MODE press MENU to find the desired function.

• Change the mode settings by pressing PLAY ( ) and adjust settings by sliding or

• Press button to confirm settings.

• Press button to exit settings.

Description Options

Setting

Currently

FOL

active folder selected

Different

recording quality and capacity

Clock setting

SEn

Adjust sensitivity of microphone

Voi ce

Aut

activated recording

bE Button press

confirmation tone

Folder A / Folder B

SP (Standard Play) / LP (Long Play)

Adjust time and date

Hi / Lo

On / Off

Folder selection (FOL) Choose the current folder (Folder A or Folder B) to organize your messages. Each can hold up to 99 messages.

Button Press Confirmation Beep (bE)

This feature alerts the user every time a button has been pressed.

Note: Button press confirmation beep will not sound during recording to prevent the beep tone from being recorded.

Format (FO)

This feature formats the memory.

In format setting press , when FO blinks press and hold to begin formatting memory.

Note: All memory, including files marked as important will be erased.

Additional Features

Locking Recorder Buttons

Format

Format memory

This feature disables all recorder buttons, preventing playback, and erasing of messages. Simply slide the HOLD switch into position to lock all buttons; the hold key indicator will turn on.

Note: You can still make recordings while the unit is locked.

Battery Life

Fully Charged, the built in Li-Polymer battery should last approximately:

• 6 hours of continuous playback at maximum volume.

• 10 hours of continuous recording.

Note: When the battery is low, only the time and date will show, none of the buttons will work.

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

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Voice Recorder Link

Oregon Scientific Voice Recorder Link Software Features

• Save digital recordings

(including date/time stamp) from voice recorder to PC.

• Load digital recordings (including date/time stamp) from PC to voice recorder.

• Archive and organize important recordings.

• Convert recordings into *.WAV file format for use with different programs.

• Send voice files as attachments with emails.

Digital Recorder LCD Displays When Connected to the Computer:

Resetting the Unit

Your voice recorder may need to be reset if the device is not functioning properly. Slide the Battery switch to the off position and wait 5 seconds before sliding the switch back on.

Note: Recorded messages are not erased after the Battery switch has been turned off.

PC is displayed when connection is established. In this state voice recorder buttons are inactive.

Error message is displayed when an internal error occurs.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before installing the Voice Recorder Link software onto your computer, you must first check to make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System - MSWindows 98 & 98SE, MS Windows ME, MS-Windows 2000 Professional or MS Windows XP Home Edition, and MS-Windows XP Professional.

• CPU requirement - Pentium 233MHz (Pentium II 300MHz or above is recommended).

• Available hard-disk space - 5MB for software and 300MByte for recorded data.

• CD ROM drive.

• RAM size - 64MByte (128MByte

or above is recommended).

• Display - SVGA or above.

• Audio - 16 bit sound card.

• Communication port - 1

available USB port.

Note: The Voice Recorder Link software is not compatible with Macintosh operating systems.

The installer should begin automatically. If the installer doesn’t begin automatically, initialize it manually by:

A. Double-click My Computer

icon on desktop.

B. Double-click CD-ROM icon.

3. Click Next

4. Follow the onscreen installation guide.

5. When installation is complete click

Finish.

Voice Recorder Link Software

STEP 1: Install the Software (First Time Users)

1. Shut down any programs that are running.

2. Place the software disk into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Note:In Windows XP, please click the

(Continue Anyway) when the “Hardware Installation” window pops up.

STEP 2: Attach Voice Recorder to PC

Once the software is successfully installed, attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the recorder’s digital terminal (->5).

STEP 3: Load the Voice Recorder Link Program

Double click the desktop shortcut.

STEP 4: Display Message Information

If everything is attached correctly, when you start the program your digital voice recorder will automatically connect. This screen will show all the messages recorded on your voice recorder:

Playback Messages Recorded on Your Digital Voice Recorder / Saved on Your PC:

1. Select desired message by choosing one of the following methods:

• Press Play button ( ).

• Select Message Play in pull down

menu.

• Right click Message and

then select Play.

• Double click the message

2. The following dialogue box will appear:

You can either:

• Save the highlighted message on the PC in (*.WAV) format and then play it.

• Play a previously saved (*.WAV) message

3. Choose the directory you want to save the file to (Save As), or you can play a message by selecting (Open), then finding the file where the message is located.

4. Your default *.WAV format player should begin playing back the message.

Saving Messages (Recorder to PC)

1. Select the desired message by choosing one of the following methods:

• Press the Save icon:

• Select Message and then

Save from Voice Recorder to PC in pull down menu.

• Right click message and then

select Save from Voice Recorder to PC.

2. Choose the location, name and file format to save your information:

File Format

PCM (*.wav)

Truespeech (*.wav) RAW (*.dvb)

Record Quality

High

Low Same

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Note: The RAW file format cannot be

listened to, and is for backup purposes only. It can be loaded from the PC to voice recorder.

The default save file name includes the following information:

• MSG: Message

• A: From folder

• 03: Message Number

• 0101_0000: Month/Day/Hour/

Minute

Loading Messages (PC to Voice Recorder)

When a connection between your PC and Voice recorder has been established, you can load previously saved messages in (*.dvb) format by:

1. Select the folder by Either: A / B tab

Menu (Tools) -> View

>Folder (A or B)

2. To load, select

3. Choose the desired (*.dvb) message to load to your voice recorder.

4. A message option box will popup, choose the folder on your voice recorder you want the message to be saved to, then click OK

NOTE: Indexes marked during recording will remain marked after loading it to the voice recorder.

Deleting Messages in Voice Recorder

Your Digital Voice Recorder must first be connected to the PC:

1. Select the message you want to delete by clicking to highlight it.

2. To clear the message, either:

• Delete on keyboard

• Menu->Edit->Delete

3. Click Yes to confirm.

Note: In PC mode, Messages

marked as important cannot be deleted. Please make the deletions on the voice recorder (->8).

Troubleshooting

This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your digital voice recorder unit. Check here before contacting our customer service department.

Digital Voice Recording Unit

Problem Check Remedy

No Power

Buttons do not work Voice recorder BUTTON

No Sounds Volume is not turned up

Problem with external microphone

Cannot record messages “FULL” is displayed on LCD screen)

Cannot mark indexes Maximum amount of

Operation not normal

Make sure the Battery switch is on

LOCK is on

Earphone is not plugged correctly

External microphone not plugged in

Condenser type microphone not used

The maximum 99 messages has been reached in current folder

Maximum storage capacity has been reached

125 indexes has been reached within current message

Device should be reset

Turn the Battery switch on (->5)

Unlock the BUTTON LOCK switch (->3)

Press VOL+ during playback

Make sure earphone is plugged in correctly (->10)

Make sure microphone is plugged in correctly (->9)

Plug in a condenser type microphone

Erase some messages (->11) or choose other folder with fewer messages (->8)

Erase some messages (->11)

Start recording a new message (->6)

Reset the unit by sliding Battery switch off. Wait 5 seconds, and turn back on (->13)

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Software

Problem Symptom Check This

Cannot locate voice recorder on PC

Cannot store messages Error message states

Time-out error When transferring a

File error When you try selecting

Failed to save the file to the selected path

Memory error When the PC does not

Unable to playback *.WAV files

Error message states unit is not properly connected

memory is full

message to and from PC to unit you get no response or a time-out

a file format that is not supported

When the selected output path / drive is either full or read only

have enough memory for the operation

When you do not have compatible *.WAV format file player

USB cable is properly attached (->5)

Erase some messages (->11) to make room

Tip: If the message is important then you should first save it (->15)

USB cable is properly attached (->5)

The file was not created by Voice Recorder Link software

Please make sure that the selected drive has enough free space, or that any write protect features have been disabled

Delete unwanted files on your hard drive to create space

Install *.WAV format player

Caution

In case of electrostatic discharge, the product may not function properly and will require a manual reset. After reset, messages recorded will remain intact; if a message was being recorded it will be lost.

Safety and Care

SAFETY

To ensure that you use your voice recorder correctly, read these Safety Notes and your User Manual carefully. 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.

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

• 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.

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

Cleaning for Your Voice Recorder

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the LCD display. Use a damp cloth and mild detergent to wipe the unit. Dry immediately.

Storage

Remove the device from the pouch and keep it in a well-ventilated place to prevent molding.

Check all major functions when the voice recorder has been unused for a long period of time to check that the device is fully operational.

OTHER NOTICES 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. 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.

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Voices or sounds recorded using your voice recorder cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws. 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.

Technical Specifications

Type

Recording Medium

Recording Time

Speaker

Maximum Power

PC Connection

Battery Type Built-in Li-Polymer battery (300mAH

Battery Life

Size

Weight

Display

Description

Non-volatile flash memory

Standard

132 min

Long

265 min

20mm diameter

100 mW

USB 1.1

capacity)

Approx. 6 hours of continuous playback Approx. 10 hours of continuous recording

91mm(L) x 53mm(W) x 6.4mm (T)

45g

21.6mm(W) x 21.6mm (L)

About Oregon Scientific

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about other Oregon Scientific™ products such as digital cameras, projection clocks, health and fitness gear, and weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our customer service department, in case you need to reach us.

Legal Company Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.

Address: 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA

Phone, Fax: (1) 800-853-8883, (1) 503-684-8883

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FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 the 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.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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

Caution: Modification - The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or

modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific, Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface cable - Use the shielded cable sold or provided by Oregon Scientific, Inc. for your equipment. Using other interface cable may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Oregon Scientific VR636

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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