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Optimus DR-100 Owner's Manual

Optimus DR-100 Owner's Manual

37-minute digital recorder with status display
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14-1113.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM
Cat. No. 14-1113
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
DR-100
37-Minute Digital Recorder
with Status Display

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  • Page 1 14-1113.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM Cat. No. 14-1113 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. DR-100 37-Minute Digital Recorder with Status Display...
  • Page 2 14-1113.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM FEATURES The Optimus DR-100 37-Minute Digital Re- corder with Status Display is lightweight, com- pact, and easy to operate. And, it records digitally — no tapes required. Its Flash Memo- ry retains up to 37 minutes of messages that you can retrieve or delete at any time with the touch of a button.
  • Page 3 14-1113.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM Built-In Microphone — so you can record without having to connect an external micro- phone. Automatic Level Control — automatically adjusts the recording level. Fast Forward — doubles the playback speed. Pause —...
  • Page 4 14-1113.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM 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 opera- tion.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    14-1113.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM CONTENTS Preparation ..........6 Installing Batteries ......6 Using an Earphone ......7 Listening Safely ......7 Traffic Safety ........ 8 Operation ..........10 Turning the Recorder On/Off ..... 10 Recording .......... 11 Using VOX .........

  • Page 6: Preparation

    14-1113.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power the recorder. For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 23-552. Note: When installing or replacing batteries, make sure is set to POWER...
  • Page 7 14-1113.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. 3.

  • Page 8: Using An Earphone

    14-1113.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM USING AN EARPHONE For private listening, plug an optional ear- phone (not supplied) with a inch plug into the recorder’s earphone jack. Your local Ra- dioShack store has a wide selection of ear- phones.

  • Page 9: Traffic Safety

    14-1113.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

  • Page 10: Operation

    14-1113.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM OPERATION TURNING THE RECORDER ON/OFF To turn on the re- corder, set POWER ON/OFF The recorder briefly displays all these icons for different control functions. Icon Function Sound Level Battery Low Delete Play Record...

  • Page 11: Recording

    14-1113.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM After displaying the icons, the recorder dis- plays the number of the last message you re- corded, the recording time still remaining (out of the 37 minute total), and you set VOX ON/OFF To turn off the recorder, set it to RECORDING...
  • Page 12 14-1113.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM To stop recording, press STOP To record another message, simply press again. The new message is saved after the old one(s). Notes: • The built-in audio level control automati- cally sets the recording level. •...

  • Page 13: Using Vox

    14-1113.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM • To save memory space, the recorder compresses any periods of silence it records. • If memory is full, the time-out alarm sounds. Using VOX When you use the VOX feature, recording starts when the recorder picks up sound and stops after about 6 seconds of silence.

  • Page 14: Playing Back Messages

    14-1113.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM PLAYING BACK MESSAGES The DR-100 has several options for playing back your messages. You can play the most recent message and go directly from play- back to recording. You can also fast forward through messages (see “Using Fast Forward/ Rewind”...
  • Page 15 14-1113.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM To go directly from playback to recording, press to release the button. The PLAY DR-100 stops playback and immediately starts recording. The message is added to the end of all recorded messages. Note: To temporarily stop playback, press .

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume

    14-1113.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM Adjusting the Volume The 10-segment bar on the display shows the current volume level. Your recorder is preset to level 6 (level 1 is the lowest and 10 is the highest). Each time you press , the volume increases one level.

  • Page 17: Skipping Messages

    14-1113.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM Skipping Messages To play back a particular message, you can skip forward or backward until you see its message number. To skip the current message and go to the pre- vious one, press then , then STOP,...

  • Page 18: Deleting The Current Message

    14-1113.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM DELETING THE CURRENT MESSAGE All messages are stored in memory until you delete them. To delete the current message, press STOP then at the same time. DELETE appears and the recorder beeps twice. Press to confirm.

  • Page 19: Resetting The Recorder

    14-1113.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM RESETTING THE RECORDER Important: All previously recorded messages will be deleted when you reset the recorder. If the recorder’s sound is distorted or the dis- play dims, even after installing new batteries, or if you want to delete all messages, use a pointed object such as a straightened paper clip to press...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    14-1113.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus DR-100 37–Minute Digital Re- corder with Status Display is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The fol- lowing suggestions will help you care for your recorder so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 21 14-1113.fm Page 21 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM • Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol- vents, or strong detergents to clean the recorder. Modifying or tampering with the recorder’s in- ternal parts can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your recorder’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    14-1113.fm Page 22 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM SPECIFICATIONS Recording System ..Built-In Flash Memory Recording Time ......37 Minutes Frequency Response ... 500–3000 Hz ± 3 db Speaker Diameter ..1 Inches (40 mm) Output Power ........200 mW Power Requirement .
  • Page 23 14-1113.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:15 PM NOTES...
  • Page 24 RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3/97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Printed in Hong Kong...

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