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Radio Shack DR-83 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack DR-83 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DR-83 90-Minute Digital Recorder...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ˆ Contents Features ..........5 Preparation .......... 7 Installing Batteries ......7 Setting the Clock ......8 Connecting Earphones ..... 9 Listening Safely ......9 Traffic Safety ....... 10 Connecting an External Microphone ........11 Attaching the Wrist Strap ....11 A Quick Look at the Recorder ..
  • Page 3 Skip ..........20 Moving a Message Between Folders ......20 Erasing Messages ......21 Erasing a Single Message ..21 Erasing All Messages in a Folder ........22 Erasing Messages in Folder ..22 Erasing All Messages for a Selected Date ......22 Erasing All Messages in Folder ........
  • Page 4 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the fol- lowing 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.

  • Page 5: Features

    ˆ Features Your RadioShack 90-Minute Digital Re- corder is ideal for quick note-taking. Its light weight and ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket, briefcase, or purse. You can use it at school, at busi- ness conferences, for dictation in the of- fice, or anywhere on the go.
  • Page 6 Liquid Crystal Display — clearly dis- plays mode, recording, and playback information. External Microphone Jack — lets you use an external microphone, so you can extend your recording range. Earphone Jack — lets you use an option- al earphone to listen to messages privately.

  • Page 7: Preparation

    ˆ Preparation INSTALLING BATTERIES Your recorder requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best per- formance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the re- quired size and recommended type. •...

  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    bols (+ and –) marked outside the compartment. 4. Replace the cover. The time appears, and the hour digits flash. See “Setting the Clock” below to set the time. When appears, the sound becomes weak or distorted, or the recorder stops operating properly, replace the batteries.

  • Page 9: Connecting Earphones

    Notes: • Press at any time to exit the STOP time-setting mode. • If you do not press any button for about 3 minutes, the recorder auto- matically exits the time-setting mode without saving your settings. See “Resetting the Time” on Page 32. CONNECTING EARPHONES You can use an optional mono earphone with a...

  • Page 10: Traffic Safety

    • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high vol- ume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hear- ing loss.

  • Page 11: Connecting An External Microphone

    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional Record microphone with a -inch Indicator (3.5-mm) plug to extend the recording range. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of microphones. Insert the microphone’s plug into the recorder’s jack. The built-in micro- phone automatically disconnects.

  • Page 12: A Quick Look At The Recorder

    ˆ A Quick Look at the Recorder Built-In Jack Jack Microphone PLAY Pocket STOP Clip ERASE VOLUME Fast- Forward HOLD Rewind MENU/ FOLDER A Quick Look at the Recorder...

  • Page 13: Operation

    ˆ Operation LOCKING THE RECORDER’S CONTROLS You can lock the recorder’s controls so you do not accidentally change any set- tings. To lock the recorder’s controls, slide in the direction of the arrow. The HOLD time flashes twice. To conserve battery power, the display disappears when you lock the recorder’s controls while the recorder is stopped.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Folder

    schedule for a selected date. By using the schedule alarm playback feature, this fold- er can automatically play back your messages (see “Schedule Alarm Play- back” on Page 30). When you store 100 messages in a folder or when you store 15 messages for a spe- cific date in folder FULL and the...
  • Page 15 (about 90 minutes of recording). To select a different recording mode, see “Setting the Recording Mode” on Page 26. 3. Press . The record indicator lights and recording begins. The dis- play shows the current folder name, the current message number, the recording mode, and the elapsed recording time.

  • Page 16: Schedule Recording

    unneeded messages (see “Erasing Mes- sages” on Page 21). Schedule Recording 1. Repeatedly press MENU/FOLDER select folder 2. Repeatedly press (or hold down) – to select the desired date. 3. Press . The record indicator lights and recording begins. 4. Press to stop recording.

  • Page 17: Playing Back Messages

    stops recording within 1 second and en- ters standby mode. During the standby mode, and the VCVA record indicator flash. PLAYING BACK MESSAGES 1. Repeatedly press MENU/FOLDER select the folder which contains the message you want to play back. 2. Repeatedly press (or hold down) –...

  • Page 18: Using Fast Playback

    Using Fast Playback To start fast playback (30% faster than normal playback speed), hold down PLAY for more than 1 second while the recorder is either stopped, paused, or in playback. F-PLAY briefly appears. Press again to start playback at the PLAY normal speed.

  • Page 19: Fast-Forwarding/Rewinding

    messages, recorder scrolls through the calendar year by month. 3. Press . The recorder plays back PLAY all messages in succession for the selected date. 4. Press to stop playback. STOP Note: You cannot skip forward or reverse in folder while the recorder is stopped.

  • Page 20: Using Forward Skip/Reverse

    recorder starts fast-forwarding or rewind- ing the next or previous message. When the recorder reaches the first or last message, it automatically stops. USING FORWARD SKIP/ REVERSE SKIP To skip backward to a message (while the recorder is stopped, paused, in playback or fast playback), repeatedly press (or hold down while the recorder is stopped) –...

  • Page 21: Erasing Messages

    last position in the other folder ( , or You cannot move messages in folder another folder. ERASING MESSAGES Erasing a Single Message Note: If you do not press a key for more than 4 seconds, the recorder returns to stand by and does not erase the message.

  • Page 22: Erasing All Messages In A Folder

    Erasing All Messages in a Folder Note: If you do not press a key for more than 4 seconds, the recorder returns to stand by and does not erase messages. 1. Press to select either MENU/FOLDER folder that you want to erase. 2.

  • Page 23: Erasing All Messages In Folder S

    2. Select the desired date, then hold down for more than 2 sec- ERASE onds. flashes, and the date and flash alternately. 3. Press within 4 seconds again ERASE to erase all of the messages for the selected date. Otherwise, press any other key.
  • Page 24 recorder only when you are sure the recorder is not working properly. Note: If you do not press a key for more than 4 seconds, the recorder returns to stand by and does not reset itself. 1. Hold down , then hold down STOP for more than 2 seconds.

  • Page 25: Special Features

    ˆ Special Features CHECKING THE REMAINING RECORDING TIME Repeatedly press until the MENU/FOLDER desired folder appears. Hold down while the recorder is STOP stopped. The remaining recording time, remaining battery power, and total num- ber of messages in the folder appear as long as you hold down STOP USING POWER SAVE...

  • Page 26: Setting The Recording Mode

    menu ( MOdE VCVA ALARM ALARM bEEP , and TIME To exit the options mode, press STOP briefly appears. If you do not press any button for about 3 minutes during the options mode, the recorder automatically exits the options mode.

  • Page 27: Setting Microphone Sensitivity

    setting if you want to remain in the options mode. Or press while STOP the desired mode flashes to complete its setting and exit the options mode. Setting Microphone Sensitivity 1. In the options mode, repeatedly press until flashes. – 2.

  • Page 28: Setting Voice Activation

    the desired mode flashes to complete its setting and exit the options mode. Setting Voice Activation When you use this feature, recording be- gins when the recorder picks up sound and stops when the sound stops. 1. In the options mode, repeatedly press until flashes.
  • Page 29 1. Select a message you want to play before you enter the options mode. 2. In the options mode, repeatedly press (or hold down) until – ALARM flashes. 3. Press to enter the MENU/FOLDER alarm setting mode. The month digits flash.

  • Page 30: Schedule Alarm Playback

    Notes: • You cannot set alarm messages if you have already set 20 messages or if you select message number • The beep tones stop automatically if no button is pressed for 5 minutes after beeping starts. message is not played back. •...

  • Page 31: Turning The Key Tone On/Off

    2. Press to enter the MENU/FOLDER alarm setting mode. Either flashes. 3. Press to select – 4. Press . The hour digits MENU/FOLDER flash. 5. Repeatedly press to set – the hour and press MENU/FOLDER 6. Repeat Step 5 to set the minutes. 7.

  • Page 32: Resetting The Time

    3. Press flashes to – turn off the key tone or flashes to turn on the key tone. 4. Press to finish the setting and STOP exit the options mode. Resetting the Time 1. In the options mode, repeatedly press until flashes.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    ˆ Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Make sure HOLD is set in the Nothing happens after pressing a button. opposite direction from the arrow. Make sure that fresh batteries are correctly installed. There is no sound. Make sure the volume is turned Make sure an earphone is not connected to the recorder.

  • Page 34: Care

    ˆ Care To enjoy your RadioShack 90-Minute Dig- ital Recorder for a long time: • Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the recorder gently and care- fully.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    ˆ Specifications Recording Medium ..Built-in Flash Memory Recording Time: SP Mode ....Approximately 33 min. LP Mode ....Approximately 90 min. Speaker ......... 28 mm diameter dynamic internal speaker Maximum Power ......... 120 mW Earphone Jack ..... 3.5 mm diameter Impedance ..........
  • Page 36 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and au- thorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DU-...

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