Datexx DV8 Quick Start Manual

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DV8 Quick Start
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Installing the Batteries
Place the unit face down,
slip off the battery cover and install
the 2 AAA batteries (supplied)
taking care to observe the proper polarity.
Please make sure to put the cover back on.
2
Setting Time/Date
Press MODE key and press it repeatedly till it shows CLOCK blinking.
Press PLAY to start setting the date,
the year is presented first.
PLAY
Pressing + and – adjust the date.
BUTTON
Pressing PLAY confirms your choice,
and moves to the next setting.
When all adjustments are complete,
Press PLAY to confirm.
When you confirm the screen will
blink for a moment or two,
MODE
and then revert to normal.
BUTTON
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Recording and Playing
Press the REC/PAUSE button . If the unit is not on,
this will turn the unit on.
Press it again, when you are ready to start recording.
If the unit is already on, pressing
REC /PAUSE will activate recording.
Use the same button to pause/restart your recording.
When you are finished with your message press STOP.
To play back what you have just recorded, press PLAY.
Important!
Make sure to put [HOLD] switch ON (slide up)
when DV8 is not used. This will not only
protect DV8 from unwanted operation but
prolong battery life.
HOLD
SWITCH
About File Formats
Talk and the Datexx DV8 digital recorder records the sounds in a special compressed
machine language that makes the voice files small and manageable.
It's a brand new compression technology, developed by the Datexx R & D team,
specifically for the DV8.
During the process that transfers the DV8 files to your computer, the software will
automatically convert these files into MP3 or WAV formatted files. This allows you
to send the recordings via Email using our special Email software (included).
You may elect to send the file as a .WAV file or in the popular MP3 file format.
It works for the PC users, but is not designed for the Mac.
The .WAV file option takes approx. 4 times more memory to store and transmit than
the popular MP3 compressed format. (Try small files, like 10 seconds to 3 minutes
to start with)
When sending longer voice emails, it is suggested you utilize the MP3 format.
(See details in the owner's manual.)
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Installing the Software

Auto-Launch
Boot up your computer and insert DV-8 CD supplied with this
package. The system should recognize the CD and take you
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through the DV8 Link Software installation steps.
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This is an automatic procedure and you are quite safe in accepting
the install recommendations. Follow the on-screen prompts.
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Manual Install
1. If the program does not auto-launch, right click on your start button
(lower left of your screen) and choose Explore.
Then navigate to your CD ROM drive
(It's often the D drive. In any case, it's likely to be the drive
showing "DV8" in its description.
+
BUTTON
2. Next navigate to the DV8Link folder on the DV8 Link CD and
double- click to open that folder.
3. Find Setup.exe and double click on that file to launch installation.
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Transferring your Recording
Using the supplied USB cord, plug the DV8 unit into your computer.
NOTE: The connecting cable has a special connector for the
–
BUTTON
DV8 on one end. Your computer will also recognize the DV8 and
install the connection automatically. (SEE DIAGRAM 1)
REC/PAUSE
BUTTON
DIAGRAM 1
To PC's USB Connector
USB
Once your DV8 is connected, the preinstalled DV8 Link Software will recognize
the unit, and on screen instructions will help you transfer the files to your PC.
MIC/
HEADSET
JACK
HOLD
SWITCH
A-B
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
USB
PORT
MODE
BUTTON
BUILT-IN
SPEAKER
1. Files on the top of the DV8 Link
2. Select the Name of the desired
3. Next, the program will ask you which audio format you would like
4. Once you choose a format, the program automatically converts
Once the recorded file is transferred from the DV8, converted and
stored on your hard drive (the bottom screen) you are ready to send
your Voice Email.
1. On the My Computer screen (bottom), point to and click on name
2. Click on this button and your email program automatically launches.
To USB Port
3. In addition, your Voice email file is automatically attached to your
DV8
BUILT-IN
MIC
REC/PAUSE
BUTTON
+
BUTTON
–
BUTTON
ERASE
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
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Navigation
screen represent files stored
in the DV8.
file, and point to it clicking your
left mouse button. and you can
click on the [Down Transfer]
button to move it down to store
on your computer.
for this file, MP3 compressed file or a WAV file.
(See audio format descriptions on backside.)
the file to that format.
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Sending a Voice Email
of the desired file. The Send Via Email button light up.
email message and it's ready to send. Fill in the proper address
or addresses, and click [Send] to send it to your colleagues or
family and friends.
TELEDEX Limited U.S.A. Warranty
TELEDEX INC. warrants these products to the original purchaser to
be free from defective material and workmanship.
The product will be repaired or replaced at our option, for up to
one year when returned with proof of purchase to the address below.
Include a check or money order for $5.00 to cover postage.
TELEDEX INC. 1 Atlas st. Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Warranty valid only in the U.S.A.
www.datexx.com
Printed in China 10/03
See back side