Oregon VR668 User Manual

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

Using the Voice Recorder ................4

Set Date and Time ......................4

Recording ..........................................5

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

Display Remaining Record Time 6

Mark Indexes .............................. 6

Mark Messages as Important ..... 6

Folder Selection ......................... 7

Record Quality Selection ............ 7

“FULL” Displayed On Screen ..... 7

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

Voice Activated Recording ..........8

Connecting External Microphone 8

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

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

Functions During Playback ........ 9

Connecting Your Earphone ........ 9

Changing Playback Speed ......... 10

Searching Important Messages ..10 Erasing Messages in STOP Mode 10

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

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

Table of Settings ......................... 11

Button Press Confirmation Beep 11

Format ........................................ 11

Dual Alarms ................................ 11

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

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

Battery Information .......................... 12

3V DC Connection Jack ................... 13

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

Voice Recorder Link Software .... 13

LCD Displays Connected to PC . 13

System Requirements ................ 13

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

Caution .............................................. 18

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ VR668 Digital Voice Recorder. The VR668 is 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.

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.

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• Two Folder Selection

Organize your memos by placing them in separate folders.

• Button Lock

Lock your recorder to prevent buttons from being accidentally activated.

• Dual Alarms (AL1 or AL2)

Set an alarm for up to two different times.

KEY FEATURES

NOTE: Images are not drawn to scale.

FRONT

2 3

4 5

4. Stop ( ) :

Switch between STOP and STANDBY modes.

5. Play ( ):

Play current message or select / confirm various menu options.

6. REC Switch:

Starts or stops recordings.

7. IMP ( ):

Mark messages as important.

8. MENU / Repeat ( ):

- MENU: Mode selection.

- Repeat: Repeat messages.

9. VOL +/- Buttons:

Press to change the volume.

10. Erase Button ( ):

Press to delete messages.

11. MIC Sensitivity (MIC):

Adjust the microphone sensitivity level.

12. Button Lock Switch ( ):

Locks button controls to prevent accidental activation.

BACK

Description

1. LCD:

Voice recorder status display.

2. Forward: Fast forward ( ).

3. Backward:

Rewind ( ).

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Descriptions

13. Speaker:

14. USB Port:

Attach cable for USB link.

15. Battery Cover:

(Covers the battery compartment).

16. Strap Connector:

Attach a handstrap here.

TOP

18 19

Descriptions

17. Earphone Connection:

(Earphone provided)

18. Internal Microphone.

19. External Microphone:

For connecting an external condenser microphone.

BOTTOM

Descriptions

20. For AC Adaptor Connection.

Icons Name Status

Mode,

Message, and Alarm display

Folder A / B Message storage

Recording

Mode

Date

5Time

Playback Message playback6

Recording Message is being

Button

Lock

Displays current mode, message count, and selected alarm

folder

Recording format (Long Play or Standard Play)

Current date and date message was recorded

Current time and time message was recorded

recorded

Buttons are locked

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9 10 11 12

13 14

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Voice

Activated Recording

level

Repeat Repeat playback

Important

Mark

Erase Erasing File

Alarm Alarm Set14

GETTING STARTED

Voice activated recording is enabled

Battery Level10 Battery

Message has been marked as important

3. Press to exit STANDBY mode.

4. Press MENU to change modes

5. Set time and date.

USING THE VOICE RECORDER

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

1. Check package contents.

• VR668 Digital Voice Recorder

• Earphone (mono)

• Pouch

• CD-ROM

• PC-Link cable (USB 1.1)

• 2 x AAA batteries

• User Manual

• Quick Start Guide

2. Install the batteries. Match polarities as shown in the battery compartment.

NOTE: Refer to the "Battery Information" section for more information about batteries.

STANDBY

mode

2. Press MENU until SETTING mode is displayed.

3. Setting the Date and Time:

Press to start changing values. Pressing / changes values and pressing sets them.

STOP

mode

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Press Press

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1. CLOCK mode

4. Set Day 5. Set Hour 6. Set Minute

7. The clock is now set.

2. Set Year Press

Press Press

Press

twice

8. STANDBY mode

3. Set Month

RECORDING

This unit is optimized for recordings in small conference rooms such as for 7-8 people. If you are using it in locations larger than the above, it is recommended that you use an external microphone for extra coverage.

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Begin Recording

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

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

Display Remaining Recording Time While Recording

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

Mark Indexes While Recording

Press while recording is in progress. "Ind" will show on the display.

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: To search for an indexed portion of the 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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2 SEC

This prevents users from accidentally deleting important information.

Record Quality Selection (SP / LP)

You can choose between two different recording quality settings.

Selection

Quality

Recording Time

To change settings:

High

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Low

In STOP mode, press MENU until "LP" or "SP" is displayed.

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 "FOL" is displayed.

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

• Press to save the selection.

• Press to activate.

• Press or to switch between settings.

• Press to confirm.

“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.

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• During a recording the memory gets

used up.

NOTE: You can erase messages to make extra room for recording (->10).

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.

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

Voice Activated Recording (Aut)

You can activate the automatic record function (Aut) so that your player will begin recording whenever a sustained audible sound is picked up.

To access this function:

1. Enter STOP mode.

2. Press MENU until “Aut” is displayed.

3. Press to activate.

4. Press or to switch this feature “on” or “off”.

5. Press to confirm.

NOTE: Having activated the Aut function,

you must also slide the record switch on.

Voice Activated Recording In Progress:

Recording will begin automatically when sound is detected.

Voice Activated Recording Paused:

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

TIP: If the 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.

Connecting an External Microphone

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

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

PLAYBACK

Playing Back Messages:

1. Enter STOP mode.

2. Press or to select message.

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

Scan forward through current message

Scan backwards through current message

Mark important messages

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Press VOL+ or VOL-Adjust Volume

Press and hold

Press and hold (2 seconds) to mark current message

Press to end.

Functions During Playback

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

Functions

Display available recording time

Descriptions

Press during playback

Delete important mark

Repeat indexed section playback

Repeat whole message

Connecting Your Earphone

Use the included earphone to listen to messages.

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

Press to playback an indexed portion only

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

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CAUTION: Using the earphone to listen

to messages too loudly may cause permanent ear damage. Lower the volume of the recorder before listening.

Changing Playback Speed

While message is playing back:

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 .

Erasing Messages in STOP mode

2 SEC

Press and

VOL -

simultaneously to decrease playback speed (S-Play).

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

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.

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VOICE RECORDER SETTING

Configure Settings

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 and adjust settings by pressing or .

• Press button to confirm settings.

• Press button to exit settings.

Table Of Settings

Setting Description Options

Currently active

FOL

folder selected

Different recording quality and capacity

Alarm Setting

1 / 2

AL1 or AL2

Folder A / Folder B

SP (Standard Play) / LP (Long Play)

On / Off

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CL Clock setting

Voice activated

Aut

recording

bE Button press

confirmation tone

Format

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.

Dual Alarms (AL1 / AL2)

You can set two different alarm times to help keep track of important events. Make sure you set the clock before attempting to set an alarm, otherwise the alarm feature will not be available.

Adjust time and date

On / Off

Format memory

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Note: A will indicate that an alarm has

been set. It will also blink during the alarm setting process.When an alarm has been deactivated, "OFF" will appear on the LCD display.

Alarm offAlarm on

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Locking Recorder Buttons

This feature disables all recorder buttons, preventing playback, and erasing of messages. Simply slide HOLD into position. A will show to indicate that all buttons have been locked.

NOTE: You can still record messages when the unit is locked.

BATTERY INFORMATION

When changing or removing batteries, recorded messages will not be erased but some menu settings such as the current time may be lost. If this happens, refer to the section "Using the Voice Recorder" for information about how to reconfigure the settings.

Battery Life

At full capacity, the batteries should last approximately:

• 16 hours of continuous playback at medium volume.

• 20 hours of continuous recording.

NOTE: When battery levels are low, only

the time and date will show, none of the buttons will work. When replacing the batteries, do not mix new batteries with old ones.

Battery Level Indication:

If the battery mark occasionally flashes during playback but not during recording, this is due to differences in the power needed for recording and playback. When this happens, replace the batteries.

Full Medium Low Empty Replace

When the voice recorder will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent leakage.

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3V DC ADAPTOR

You can power the recorder through the mains by using a 3V DC Adaptor (output 3V DC 500mA). Please contact your local distributor for more information about this feature. The adaptor is an alternate power source for your player and cannot be used to charge batteries.

CAUTION: When connecting the AC Adaptor, be sure to turn off the power of the recorder. Do not disconnect the AC adaptor while recording as this may cause damage to the data.

NOTE: Recorded messages are not lost after the batteries have been removed but all settings including the current time will be lost.

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:

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

Error message "ERR" 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 - MS -Windows 98 98SE, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 2000 Professional or MS Windows XP Home Edition, and MS-Windows XP Professional.

• CPU requirement - Pentium 233 MHz (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.

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NOTE: The Voice Recorder Link software

is not compatible with Macintosh operating systems.

VOICE RECORDER LINK SOFTWARE

NOTE: Windows XP users may encounter

some warnings when installing the software. These are not errors. Please continue the installation process by clicking "Continue Anyway", the software and driver installation will proceed normally.

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

A. Double-click the My Computer

icon on desktop.

B. Double-click CD-ROM icon.

Note to Windows XP users, if the "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears:

1. Select "install the software automatically (Recommended)", then click Next.

2. When the "This software hasn't passed windows logo testing" message appears, click Continue Anyway.

3. Click Next

4. Follow the onscreen installation guide.

5. When installation is complete click Finish, then close all programs and restart your computer.

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.

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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 .

• 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 choose

Save from Voice Recorder to PC in the pull down menu.

• Right click the message and then

select Save from Voice Recorder to PC.

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

File Format

PCM (*.wav)

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

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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 (->10).

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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

No Sounds Volume is not turned up

Problem with external microphone

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

Cannot mark indexes

Operation not normal

Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.

Make sure the batteries have not run out.

Voice recorder HOLD 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

Maximum amount of 125 indexes has been reached within current message

Device should be reset Reset the unit by removing the

Check that polarities match those shown in the battery compartment. (->4)

Replace old batteries with new ones.

Unlock the HOLD switch (->3)

Press VOL+ during playback

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

Make sure microphone is plugged in correctly (->8)

Plug in a condenser type microphone

Erase some messages (->10) or choose other folder with fewer messages (->7)

Erase some messages (->10)

Start recording a new message (->6)

batteries. Wait 5 seconds, and then reinsert the batteries

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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

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

When you try selecting 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

Erase some messages (->10) to make room TIP: If the message is important then you should first save it (->15)

USB cable is properly attached

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.

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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.

About Noise

• During recording OR playback, noise may be generated if too close to a power lead, florescent light, or portable phone.

• If the unit is bumped or rubbed during recording, noise may be recorded.

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 Solid state memory

Recording Time Standard

Speaker Ceramic speaker dia. 23mm

Actual Maximum Output 19mW

PC Connection USB 1.1

Battery Type 2 x AAA 1.5V Alkaline batteries

Battery Life

Size 118.2mm (L) x 32mm (W) x 13mm (T)

Weight 30g without batteries

Display

NOTE: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Description

Long

Approx. 16 hours of continuous playback Approx. 20 hours of continuous recording

(14.5mm [T] at speaker)

20.6mm (W) x 20.6mm (L)

132 min 265 min

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