Summary of Contents for TT Systems Tele-Recorder VTR-700
- Page 1 ® TELE-RECORDER VTR-700 VOICE ACTIVATED TELE-RECORDER USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL VTR-700...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ..............3 Battery Cautionary Information ............... 4 FCC Information ..................5 Features ..................... 6 Control Locations ..................7 Installation ....................9 Battery Installation ................9 Single Line Telephone Installation ............ 10 Multi-Line Telephone Installation ............11 Operation .................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. -
Page 4: Battery Cautionary Information
BATTERY CAUTIONARY INFORMATION CAUTION - To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions. Use only the following type and size of battery: Four (4) AAA size 1.5 volt (24A) carbon zinc or alkaline batteries. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. -
Page 5: Fcc Information
If the equipment is still in warranty, the remainder of the warranty period will also be null and void. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to TT SYSTEMS LLC. They will make the necessary arrangements for repair or replacement. Should you have any questions about the operation of your VTR-700, please call 914-968-2100 , Monday through Friday , between the hours of 9:00 A.M . -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES The VTR-700 allows you to make automatic taped records of all your phone calls. The VTR-700 is compact, and is simple to install, just plug into existing modular telephone jack. The VTR-700 can be used with most telephones including electronic KSU type multi-line systems when used with the included handset adapter. -
Page 7: Control Locations
CONTROL LOCATIONS FIGURE 1 TOP PANEL CONTROLS VTR-700 1. RECORD KEY 7. DIGITAL TAPE COUNTER 2. PLAY KEY 8. VU LEVEL LED 3. REVIEW/REWIND KEY 9. TAPE COUNTER RESET BUTTON 4. CUE/FAST FORWARD KEY 10. BUILT-IN CONDENSER MICROPHONE 5. STOP KEY 11. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Controls
CONTROL LOCATIONS - continued FIGURE 2 REAR PANEL CONTROLS DC 6V 300mA OFF ON VOX NORM STD EXT MONITOR REC MODE SPEED 12 13 14 15 16 17 RIGHT SIDE VIEW VOLUME 20 21 12. TELEPHONE LINE JACK 17. TAPE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 13. -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION BATTERY INSTALLATION Four 1.5 volt, AA size batteries (not included) can be used instead of the AC power adapter included with the VTR-700. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the bottom surface of the unit. 2. Insert 4 AA size alkaline batteries, making certain to insert each battery in the correct direction. -
Page 10: Single Line Telephone Installation
INSTALLATION - continued SINGLE LINE TELEPHONE LINE INSTALLATION The VTR-700 must be connected to the same telephone line that you want to record. 1. All conversations can be recorded from any extension telephone connected to the same telephone line as the VTR-700. 2. -
Page 11: Multi-Line Telephone Installation
INSTALLATION - continued MULTI-LINE TELEPHONE INSTALLATION A handset adapter has been included to conveniently connect the VTR-700 to most multi-line telephones that have a fully modular handset cord. Conversations can be recorded, one at a time, from the line that is in use at the telephone where the VTR-700 is installed. 1. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION USING THE RECORD KEY Pressing the RECORD key engages the cassette tape deck mechanism as well as the recording circuitry to create clear, precise recordings. Built-in Automatic Record Level (ARL) circuitry eliminates the need for additional recording controls. IMPORTANT: Prior to depressing the REC key, make sure that a tape (with its record tab intact) has been inserted into the cassette compartment. -
Page 13: Using The Review/Rewind Key
OPERATION - continued 2. When the tape reaches it’s end, playback will stop, and the PLAY key will automatically disengage. Rewind the tape to resume normal operation. USING THE REVIEW/REWIND KEY The REVIEW/REWIND key is a dual function control. To rewind a tape partially during playback, depress the REVIEW/REWIND button until the tape begins to rewind. -
Page 14: Using The Cue/Ff Key
OPERATION - continued 2. To rapidly rewind the tape, press the REVIEW/REWIND key until it engages. The tape will rewind to the beginning. 3. To stop at other points, press the STOP/EJECT key when desired. 4. When the tape finishes rewinding, the end of tape autostop will automatically disengage the REVIEW/REWIND key and cancel the rewind operation. -
Page 15: Using The Stop/Eject Key
OPERATION - continued USING THE STOP/EJECT KEY The STOP/EJECT key is a dual purpose control. Press the STOP/EJECT key lightly to stop the cassette tape in any mode. 1. Press the STOP/EJECT key until it engages to open the cassette tape compartment lid and eject the tape. -
Page 16: Using The Tape Counter
OPERATION - continued 1. Press and engage the PAUSE key to stop the tape in record or playback mode. 2. Depress the PAUSE key a second time to resume tape motion. USING THE TAPE COUNTER The tape counter provides easy reference for cassette tape indexing. 1. -
Page 17: Using The Volume Control
OPERATION - continued USING THE VOLUME CONTROL To listen to your calls, turn the VOLUME control in a counter-clockwise direction to increase the sound level. 1. Adjust the volume control until you have a set comfortable sound level. VOLUME Volume Control CASSETTE TAPE COMPARTMENT Press the STOP/EJECT key partially to open the cassette tape com-... -
Page 18: Setting The Beep Tone Switch
OPERATION - continued USING THE BEEP TONE SWITCH If desired, the VTR-700 can produce a beep tone on the telephone line every 15 seconds during telephone line recording. 1. The BEEP TONE slide switch is located inside the battery compartment. 2. -
Page 19: Remote Jack & Mic Jack
OPERATION - continued REMOTE JACK & MIC JACK To record from the telephone line, insert the small prong of the sup- plied dual pronged telecord into the REMOTE jack and the large prong into the MIC jack. 1. Plug the remaining end of the modular telecord into any modular jack that is connected to the telephone line to be recorded. -
Page 20: Using The Earphone Jack
OPERATION - continued USING THE EAR JACK An earphone (not included) with a inch phone plug may be inserted into the EAR jack for private listening ofAC powered. DC 6V 300mA OFF ON VOX NORM STD EXT MONITOR REC MODE SPEED USING THE MONITOR SWITCH Set the MONITOR switch to the ON position to listen to a call being... -
Page 21: Setting The Record Mode Switch
OPERATION - continued 1. If you are a party of the conversation being recorded and located near the VTR-700, do not engage the MONITOR switch unless the VOLUME control is turned to its lowest point. 2. Failure to lower the VOLUME control may cause an audio feedback or squealing sound to occur through your telephone handset. -
Page 22: Setting The L/M/H Sensitivity Switch
OPERATION - continued 2. For example, a 60 minute cassette tape will record at twice the time or 60 minutes per side for a total of 120 minutes. 3. The long play speed is more economical when recording a conversation where a standard cassette speed would often necessitate the frequent changing of tapes. -
Page 23: Recording Using The Built-In Microphone
OPERATION - continued 2. If the tape does not stop when 6 to 8 seconds of silence occurs during speaking, or hanging up the telephone, set the L/M/H switch to either the MEDIUM (M) or LOW (L) position. RECORDING USING THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE The VTR-700 can be used as a regular tape recorder by removing the dual prong end of the telephone line cord from the REM and MIC jacks. -
Page 24: Automatic Recording From The Telephone Line
OPERATION - continued AUTOMATIC RECORDING FROM TELEPHONE LINE To record automatically from the telephone line, confirm that the dual prong telecord is plugged into the VTR-700 REM and MIC jacks. IMPORTANT, DO NOT USE THE VTR-700 ON A PARTY LINE, SINCE IT WILL RECORD THE CONVERSATIONS OF ALL PARTIES. -
Page 25: Playing Back Recordings
OPERATION - continued PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS To play back recordings from the cassette tape, set the VOX/ NORMAL switch to the NORMAL position. 1. Press the STOP/EJECT button to cancel record operation. 2. Press the REVIEW/REWIND button to rewind the tape to the begining to assure that you have not missed any recordings. -
Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Periodically clean the VTR-700 tape heads, guides and pinch roller with a soft cloth or a cotton swab moistened with denatured alcohol. Tape heads and guides also become magnetized over a period of time, and should be demagnetized periodically using a commercially available head demagnetizer. -
Page 27: Limited Warranty
TT Systems. H. TT Systems shall not be liable for any special or consequential damages or for loss or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of the VTR-700 or any inability to use it either separately or in combination with other equipment or from any other cause. - Page 28 06A00...
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