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  • Page 1 GET STARTED COREDY VM3311 Digital Voice Recorder...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Using the Display Window..... 1.3 Preventing Unintentional...... 1.4 Turning the Recorder On...... 1.4.1 Recharging the battery using a computer..1.4.2 Disconnecting the Coredy recorder from your computer........1.4.3 Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor ........1.4.4 Disconnecting the Coredy recorder from the USB AC adaptor.......
  • Page 3 2 Recording Files 2.1 Basic recording......2.1.1 REC MON ( Monitoring the recording )..2.1.2 Stopping the recording....2.1.3 Other operations......2.2 Changing the Recording Settings....2.2.1 Selecting a recording scene for each situation........2.2.2 Tips for better recording....2.2.3 Selecting a recording mode....2.3 Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound –...
  • Page 4 6 About the Menu Function 6.1 Making Settings for the Menu....6.2 Menu Settings ......7 Utilizing Your Computer 7.1 Using the Coredy recorder with Your Computer.. 7.1.1 Connecting the Coredy recorder to your computer........7.1.2 Structure of folders and files ....
  • Page 5 7.1.3 Disconnecting the Coredy recorder from your computer......... 7.2 Copying Files from the Coredy recorder to Your Computer........7.3 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the Coredy recorder and Playing Them Back ... 7.3.1 Copying a music file from your computer to the Coredy recorder (drag and drop) .....
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  • Page 7: Warning

    Warning Do not expose the VM3311 Voice Recorder to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is using by an incorrect type. Notice for users The supplied connection cable is for the voice recorder VM3311.

  • Page 8: Preparing The Recorder

    1 Preparing the recorder 1.1 Checking the Parts and Controls SAVE 1, Operation indicator 2, Built-in microphones (stereo) (L/R) switch 4, SCENE (MY VOICE/CLASS) switch 5, DISPLAY/MENU button 6, Repeat A-B button 7, Back button...
  • Page 9 8, REC (record) button 9, SAVE (record) button 10, Volume + / Previous P-MARK 11, Volume - / Next P-MARK 12, Review/fast backward button 13, Cue/fast forward button 14, Play /Pause /Enter button 15, P-MARK button 16, Erasing button 1, Microphone jack 2, Headphone jack 3, RESET button 4, M2™/microSD card slot...

  • Page 10: Using The Display Window

    1, Audio Output Jack 2, RJ11 LINE Jack 3, RJ11 TELPHONE Jack 4, Telephones Cable 5, LINE-IN Audio Cable 1.2 Using the Display Window Display During Stopped...
  • Page 11 Displays the remaining battery power. Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the Coredy recorder is in the stop or recording mode, and displays the recording mode of the current file when the Coredy recorder is in the playback mode.
  • Page 12 Recording scene indicator Display the recording scene when the recorder is in the stop or recording mode. : My Voice recording mode : Class recording mode Current date and time display Displays the current date (year, month, and day) and the current time (hour and minutes)
  • Page 13 Displays the file number you are recording. Recording indicator Appears while the Coredy recorder is recording. VOR (Voice Operated Recording) indicator Appears while the Coredy recorder is recording with the VOR function. You can set “VOR” to “ON” in the menu. Counter indication Displays the following file information.
  • Page 14 Display during playback File number indicator Displays the file number you are playing. Total file number indicator Display the total file number of the folders. Counter indication Displays the following file information. You can switch the display mode by pressing MENU briefly: Elapsed time ->...

  • Page 15: Preventing Unintentional

    1.3 Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD) You can disable all the button operations in order to prevent unintentional operations (HOLD status) when you carry the Coredy recorder, etc. To disable the button operations (HOLD status) SAVE Slide the switch in the direction of “HOLD”...
  • Page 16 To enable the button operations SAVE Slide the switch towards the center. Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are disabled. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first.

  • Page 17: Turning The Recorder On

    When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will indicate “ ”. When you charge the Coredy recorder for the first time, or when you have not used the Coredy recorder for a long time, charge the rechargeable battery until the “...

  • Page 18: Disconnecting The Coredy Recorder From Your Computer

    Note When you connect the Coredy recorder to a computer which is not running, the battery will not be charged. Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the battery.

  • Page 19: Recharging The Battery Using A Usb Ac Adaptor

    1.4.3 Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor You can charge the rechargeable battery or use the Coredy recorder by connecting it to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time.

  • Page 20: Disconnecting The Coredy Recorder From The Usb Ac Adaptor

    A: USB AC adaptor (not supplied) Connect the (USB) port of the Coredy recorder with the USB port of your USB AC adaptor with the supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the ports securely. While the battery is charging, the battery indicator ( are displayed in an animation.
  • Page 21 If you are recording or playing back a file, press the SAVE or back button to stop the Coredy recorder. Make sure that the operation indicator of the Coredy recorder does not light. Disconnect the Coredy recorder from the USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

  • Page 22: Turning The Power On

    ” for more than 1 second. “OFF” appears, and the Coredy recorder is turned off. Hint When the Coredy recorder is in the stop mode, and you leave the Coredy recorder without attempting an operation for approximately 5 minutes, the auto power off function...

  • Page 23: Setting The Clock

    1.5 Setting the Clock 1.5.1 Setting the clock after preparing a power source You need to set the clock to record the date and time. SAVE When you power on the recorder for the first time, the “SET DATE” appears, and then the year section begins to flash in the clock setting display window.
  • Page 24 ② Set the month, day, hour and minute in sequence in the same way. Press to select the desired figures, and then press /ENTER. When you set the minute and press /ENTER, the “ACCESS” animation is displayed, and then the stop mode window appears.

  • Page 25: Setting The Clock Using The Menu

    1.5.2 Setting the clock using the menu SAVE While the Coredy recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. ① Select “SET DATE” in the menu. 1. In the stop mode, press and hold MENU to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Folder And A File

    To return to the previous operation, press MENU. When you set the minute and press /ENTER, the “ACCESS” animation is displayed, and then “SET DATE” will appear again. ③ Press the back button to exit the menu mode. Note If there is no operation for 1 minute or longer between steps, the clock setting is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode.
  • Page 27 You can select the following folders. :Recordable area to be used to manage files recorded with the Coredy recorder. (Music): Playback-only area to be used to manage music files transferred from your computer. 4. Press the back button to exit the menu mode.

  • Page 28: Switching The Counter Information Display

    1.7 Switching the Counter Information Display You can switch the counter information display for the current file. Press MENU briefly to switch the display as follows: Elapsed time Displays the elapsed playback/recording time of one file. Remaining time Displays the remaining playback time of the current file in the playback mode, or the remaining recordable time in the stop and...

  • Page 29: Recording Files

    The following are the basic recording procedures using the specified scene setting and recording mode. Note Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the Coredy recorder during recording. Note Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording ( p.2.1.1)
  • Page 30 “ ” to turn on the Coredy recorder ( p. 1.4.5), or towards the center to release the Coredy recorder from the HOLD status( p. 1.3). The stop mode window appears. ② Select the desired folder( p.

  • Page 31: Rec Mon ( Monitoring The Recording )

    The “ACCESS” animation appears and the Coredy recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. Note while accessing The Coredy recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory when the “ACCESS” animation appears on the display.

  • Page 32: Other Operations

    While the Coredy recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery. Doing so may damage the data. 2.1.3 Other operations Do this Press During recording pause, pause recording* the“PAUSE” appear on the display window. Press again. Recording resumes from that point.

  • Page 33: Changing The Recording Settings

    2.2 Changing the Recording Settings 2.2.1 Selecting a recording scene for each situation SCENE SAVE In the stop or recording mode, you can slide the SCENE switch to the desired position for recording. The most suitable microphone sensitivity is set for the selected scene.
  • Page 34 Set the SCENE switch to “CLASS.” Place the Coredy recorder so that the built-in microphones face the lecturer. By placing the Coredy recorder on a handkerchief, etc., you can record with clear, low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk.

  • Page 35: Selecting A Recording Mode

    Recording your voice Set the SCENE switch to “MY VOICE.” By placing the Coredy recorder close to one side of your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the built-in microphones, and record with clear Sound. 2.2.3 Selecting a recording mode...
  • Page 36 You can select a recording mode in the menu. ① In the stop mode, press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu Mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. ② Press to select “MODE,” and then press ③ Press to select “ST HQ,”...

  • Page 37: Starting To Record Automatically In

    Response to Sound – the VOR Function DISPLAY/MENU SAVE SAVE You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the Coredy recorder start recording when the Coredy recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.
  • Page 38 ” appear in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “VOR” and “PAUSE” display. When the Coredy recorder detects sound, the VOR recording starts again. ⑥ Press SAVE to stop recording. To cancel the VOR function...

  • Page 39: Recording Via Other Devices

    ① In the stop mode, connect an external microphone to the jack. ② Press REC to start recording. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, change the SCENE switch position on the Coredy recorder.

  • Page 40: Recording From Other Equipment

    You can make music files without using the computer by recording sound/music from other equipment such as a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, Smartphone, MP3 etc. connected to the Coredy recorder. You also can recording the Telephone call with the Coredy recorder. Hint...

  • Page 41: Recording From Telephone

    2.4.3 Recording from Telephone Note VOR Function can not be used for Telephone recording p.2.3). ① Connect the Telephone recording adapter to you telephone and Coredy recorder as below. RJ11 TELPHONE Jack LINE-IN Audio Cable Telephones Cable Telephone Recorder Adapter...

  • Page 42: Playing Files

    3.1 Basic Playback Operation indicator SAVE SAVE ① Slide the switch in the direction of “ ” to turn on the Coredy recorder ( p. 1.4.5), or towards the center to release the Coredy recorder from the HOLD status ( p. 1.3).

  • Page 43: Stopping Playback

    The stop mode window appears. ② Select the desired file to be played back ( p. 1.6) ③ Start Playback starts, and the operation indicator will light in green. ④ Hold on –/+ Press to adjust the volume. 3.1.1 Stopping playback ①...

  • Page 44: Other Operations

    The Coredy recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the Coredy recorder starts to search at higher speed.

  • Page 45: Changing The Playback Settings

    3.2 Changing the Playback Settings 3.2.1 Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function DISPLAY/MENU SAVE You can play back a file faster or slower by adjusting the playback speed in a range from 0.60 times to 1.80 times the actual speed, which is useful for language study.
  • Page 46 When you press and hold each button, you can change the speed continuously. The playback speed is set to “×1.00” when you purchase the Coredy recorder. Playback sound reflects the setting immediately. In the stop mode, the current file is played back automatically at the specified...

  • Page 47: Changing The Playback Mode

    ⑤ Press to exit the menu mode. To resume normal playback speed Set “ ” to “OFF” in step ③. 3.3 Changing the Playback Mode 3.3.1 Playing back a file repeatedly During playback, press and hold A-B until (repeat) appears. The selected file will be played back repeatedly.

  • Page 48: Playing Back A Specified Section Repeatedly -A-B Repeat

    3.3.2 Playing back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat SAVE ① During playback, press A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B” is displayed and “B” flashes.
  • Page 49 ② Press A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback: Press A-B. To stop A-B repeat playback: Press To change the segment specified for A-B repeat playback: During A-B repeat playback, press A-B again to specify a new starting point...

  • Page 50: Convenient Playback Methods

    3.5.1 Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, Mini disc recorder,etc. (headphone) jack SAVE You can record the sound of the Coredy recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. ① Connect the...

  • Page 51: Erasing File

    ② Press to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. A file from the Coredy recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected. Press on the Coredy recorder and the connected ③...
  • Page 52 The stop mode window appears. ② In the playback mode, select a file you want to erase p.1.6). ③ In the playback mode, Press to select “The recording file” want to Erasing, press the /Erasing button about 2 seconds, the “ERASE” appeared. Then press the /ENTER button, the file number and “ERASE”...

  • Page 53: Playback Marks

    5 Playback Marks 5.1 Adding a Playback marks Note Each file can add a maximum of 10 Playback marks. You can add a playback marks at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 10 playback marks to each file.

  • Page 54: Skip The Playback Marks

    Note You cannot add audio mark to music files or during recording. Hint You can add audio mark when the Coredy recorder is in the transcription playback mode. 5.2 Skip the Playback marks Press Volume + / Previous P-MARK once.

  • Page 55: About The Menu Function

    Notes Once a P-MARK has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. During playing back, or recording pausing, select the file from which you want to erase playback marks ,press the (P-MARK) button about 2 seconds, press the to select the playback marks then press the /ERASING button, press /Enter.
  • Page 56 ② Press to select a menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press ③ Press to select the setting that you want to set, and then press ④ Press to exit the menu mode. Note If you do not press any button for 10 seconds, the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display.

  • Page 57: Menu Settings

    6.2 Menu Settings Operation mode : the setting can be made/ : the setting Menu items cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode MODE SET DATE REC MON BEEP SYSTEM FORMAT FOLDER MEMORY...
  • Page 58 192kbps) STSP: Stereo standard-play recording mode (MP3 128kbps) Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. ON: Recording starts when the Coredy recorder detects sound and pause when no sound is heard, VOR( p. 2.3) eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when REC/PAUSE is pressed.
  • Page 59 OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. Note When the Coredy recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.” Displays the version number of the software.

  • Page 60: Utilizing Your Computer

    7 Utilizing Your Computer 7.1 Using the Coredy recorder with Your Computer When the Coredy recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the Coredy recorder to your computer to store them ( p.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Coredy Recorder To Your Computer

    On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “COREDY RECORDER” drive is displayed on the Finder. The Coredy recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made. While the Coredy recorder is connected to the computer, “PC LINK” is displayed in the display window of the Coredy recorder.
  • Page 62 On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Macintosh screen using Finder, folders and files can be displayed by opening “COREDY RECORDER.” You cannot add a folder to the Coredy recorder. When you transfer music files to the Coredy recorder, drag and drop them onto the MUSIC folder.
  • Page 63 Coredy recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the Coredy recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer. The folder indicators in the display window of the Coredy recorder are as follows: : Folders where you can record a file.
  • Page 64 ① Connect the Coredy recorder to your computer ( p. 7.1.1). ② Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer. Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “COREDY RECORDER” to the local disk on your computer.

  • Page 65: Copying Music Files From Your Computer To The Coredy Recorder And Playing Them Back

    7.3 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the Coredy recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy music files* from your computer to the Coredy recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the Coredy recorder.

  • Page 66: Copying A Music File From Your Computer To The Coredy Recorder (Drag And Drop)

    * For the file formats that can be played back using the Coredy recorder, see “Specifications”( p. 7.2.1). 7.3.1 Copying a music file from your computer to the Coredy recorder (drag and drop) ① Connect the Coredy recorder to your computer ( p.

  • Page 67: Playing Back Music Files Copied From Your Computer Using The Coredy Recorder

    Coredy recorder. Dividing a files may not be performed. 7.4 Using the Coredy recorder as USB Memory When the Coredy recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files recorded using the Coredy recorder can be temporarily stored on the Coredy recorder.

  • Page 68: Additional Information

    8 Additional Information 8.1 Precautions On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized Vehicle. On handling Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    8.2 Specifications 8.2.1 System requirements To use your computer with the Coredy recorder, or to use the Coredy recorder as a USB mass storage device, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below.
  • Page 70 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported. For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the Coredy recorder ( p. 9.1.1). Hardware environment: Port: USB port...

  • Page 71: Design And Specifications

    Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequencies: 16/ 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz File extension: .mp3 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the Coredy recorder is also supported. Not all encoders are supported.
  • Page 72 Approx. 45.0 mm × 120.0 mm × 20.0 mm Mass Approx. 60 g Supplied accessories See supplied Quick Start Guide Coredy VM3311 Digital Voice Recorder x 1 User Guide x1 Power and Sync Cable x1 Telephone recording adapter x1 3.5mm Line-in Cable x1 RJ11 Cable x1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 73: Battery Life *1

    (STHQ) MP3 128kbps Approx. 22h. Approx. 18h. Approx. 12h. (STSP) *1 The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the Coredy recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 30.

  • Page 74: About Compatible Memory Card

    8.2.4 About compatible memory card You can use the following memory cards with the Coredy recorder. •microSD cards of up to 2 GB: supported •microSDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB: supported •microSDXC cards of up to 64GB: supported •M2™...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Coredy recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The Coredy recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. The plug of the connected external microphone (not supplied) is dirty.
  • Page 76 1.4.5). 3. The Coredy recorder is powered off automatically. When the Coredy recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the Coredy recorder without attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes, the auto power off function will take effect.
  • Page 77 Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the Coredy recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the Coredy recorder. Continued Playback 1. The playback volume is low.
  • Page 78 2. The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the computer. The Coredy recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference.
  • Page 79 MUSIC folder. You can play them back as files in the (Music) folder of the Coredy recorder. (The maximum number of files: 199) If files are placed directly, not in a folder, under the A, B, or C folder, you can play them back as files in the or folder of the Coredy recorder.

  • Page 80: Messages List

    If this happens, try another port. 3. The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back. The Coredy recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the Coredy recorder. The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the Coredy recorder (MP3(.mp3)).

  • Page 81: System Limitations

    9.3 System Limitations There are some system limitations of the Coredy recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the Coredy recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy If you have transferred music files using your computer, those files may not be transferred in You cannot order of transfer because of system limitations.
  • Page 82 Coredy VM3311 Toll Free US: +1-800-999-8470 (English Service) Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00 (CST) Toll Free UK: +44-808-134-9909 (English Service) Mon-Fri 15:00-01:00 (GMT) E-Mail: support@coredytech.com Website: www.coredy.com...

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