Viewing Remaining Recording Time
To view remaining record time, press DISP/SET when a message is being
recorded.
CONNECTING EARPHONE or EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
1. Click Start button on your Windows desktop and choose Control Panel Care
on Start menu.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
The product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled
3. Click on the Windows Setup tap.
carefully.
Marking Indexes
4. Double-click Multimedia component.
5. Make sure that Audio Compression and Sound Recorder are checked.
1. Keep the product dry.
VR399 Digital Voice Recorder
User’s Manual
Indexes may be added to recorded messages so that you can search and listen
to specific portions of a message easily. Up to a total of 99 indexes may be
marked in messages in the same folder.
2. Keep the product away from extreme temperature.
3. Keep the product away from dusty, dirty or humid environment.
4. Do not clean the product with thinner, detergent or any corrosives.
Clean the product only with lightly wetted cloth.
Note:
Windows setup CD/disks may be required during the installation process.
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To mark an index, press MODE/INDEX when a message is being recorded.
The index number will be shown briefly.
System Requirements (Voice Recorder Link)
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the VR399 Digital Voice Recorder. VR399 is not
only easy to use, it is also so small in size that you can bring along for
recording voice memo, conversion and discussion. VR399 allows you to
record up to 396 messages with a total duration of 234 minutes and organize
them into 4 separate folders. The messages will remain intact even when
the batteries are removed because of the non-volatile memory employed.
Other features of the product include:
Note:
Connect a condenser microphone (not included) with a 3.5mm mini-plug to
extend the recording range. When an external microphone is plugged in, the
built-in microphone is disabled automatically.
• Computer/Processor:
• Memory:
Multimedia PC with Pentium II 233 or above.
64 MB or more.
10MB of available hard disk space. An additional
230MB of hard disk space is require for
temporary files in conversions.
CD-ROM drive.
• When there are already 99 message in the current folder and REC is pressed,
“FULL” will be shown. You may erase some of the messages in the current
folder or select the other folder to record new message.
• When there are already 99 indexes in the current folder and MODE/INDEX
is pressed during recording, “FULL” will be shown.
• Hard Disk:
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Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Connect an earphone (included) to listen to recorded messages privately.
When an earphone is plugged, the built-in speaker is disabled automatically.
• Drive:
• Display:
• When there is no more recording capacity available and REC is pressed,
“FULL” will be shown. You may erase some of the messages to free up
recording capacity.
• When recording capacity is used up during recording, “FULL” will be
shown and recording stop automatically.
• When VOX is turned on, the unit pauses recording when no voice is detected
for 2 seconds. Recording will be resumed when voice is detected again.
Super VGA graphics card or compatible
video graphics adapter.
Caution:
• To protect your hearing:
1. Do no listen with earphone when the unit is in clock mode.
2. Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening and adjust
the volume to a comfortable level eventually.
3. Do not listen at extremely high volume levels or you risk to lose hearing
permanently.
4. Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Your ears adapt to higher
volumes over time. So, a volume level that does not cause discomfort
might still damage your hearing.
• To protect others:
Do not wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This may lead to a traffic accident & could be illegal in some countries.
Battery level
FEATURES
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• Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000,
PM time
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Windows ME or Windows XP.
One available USB port.
Lock status
PC connectivity
• Communication port:
• Peripherals:
Time/message information
Message number and count
Scanning playback
Erase
Transferring recorded messages to and from PC in order to store them on
PC or send them to your friends.
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
Windows compatible audio board with
headphones or speakers.
Variable speed playback (Normal, Fast or Slow)
Playback messages at speeds faster or slow than original ones without
affecting the tone/pitch using digital signal process techniques.
PLAYING MESSAGES
Playback/playback speed - Fast
Playback/playback speed - Normal
Playback/playback speed - Slow
Remain playback or record time
Standard play
Making Connection
Now, please connect your VR399 Digital Voice Recorder to a USB port on
your PC with the USB cable as illustrated.
Accessories
When the unit is in recorder mode:
1. Press SKIP/REV to select the message to be played. Various information
of the message will be shown and updated automatically.
2. Press PLAY to start playback.
• User manual
• Voice Recorder Link software on CD-ROM
• Earphone (mono)
• Carrying pouch
• USB cable
x 1
Index marking
Helps you to search for the desired section in a message.
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 2
USING VOICE RECORDER LINK
Extend play
3. Press PLAY again to pause/stop playback.
Long play
Section repeat playback
Lets you listen to a section of a message repeatedly.
RESETTING THE UNIT
Starting Communication
Record
Viewing Remaining Playback Time
To view remaining playback time of a message, press DISP/SET when the
message is being played.
• Make sure that “LINK” is shown on the status display of the Digital Voice • 1.5V AAA-size alkaline batteries
Recorder.
VOX
Press RESET to return all settings to default values.
Alarm
MIC sensitivity control (Auto, Hi or Lo)
Maintains good recording quality independent of voice loudness.
• Information of the messages recorded in the Digital Voice Recorder will
be transmitted and shown automatically.
• Choose the message folder to be viewed by clicking the respective folder
Specification
Hours
Note:
Minutes
Locating Messages
• When the unit is idle in recorder mode:
• Use only a blunt stylus to press RESET.
• You may need to reset the unit if it is not function properly.
• Recorded messages are not erased after reset.
• Recording medium:
Non-volatile (flash) memory
126 min. (SP)
164 min. (EP)
234 min. (LP)
23mm diameter
100mW
USB
3.5mm diameter, 8 ohm
3.5mm diameter, 2 Kohm
AAA size 1.5V alkaline battery x 2
About 6 hour continuous recording or 4 hour
continuous playback
Voice activated recording (VOX)
Starts and stops recording automatically by detecting voice activity.
tap (Folder A, B, C or D) or from the Tools-View menu. The folder currently • Recording time:
shown (defaulted to Folder A) is marked with a tick.
INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERIES
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Press SKIP/REV to go to the previous or the next message.
• When a message is being played:
Two AAA-size (UM-4) batteries are required.
Alkaline batteries are recommended for best performance.
1. Remove the battery compartment door.
2. Insert the batteries.
Scan playback (first 5 sec. for each message)
Helps you to search for the desired message.
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Press SKIP/REV to go to the previous index/message, the beginning of
the current index/message or the next index/message during playback.
Press and hold SKIP/REV to go quickly to the earlier or latter portion
of the current message.
Caution:
Note:
• Speaker:
• You may need to perform a full reset if the unit does not function properly
even after reset. To perform a full reset, press and hold ERASE when
RESET is pressed.
• “LINK” will be shown automatically as soon as the USB cable is plugged • Maximum power:
in if the Digital Voice Recorder is in recorder mode.
• PC interface:
Alarm clock
Shows daily alarm time.
• In case “LINK” is not shown after USB cable has been plugged in (e.g. the • Earphone jack:
Digital Voice Recorder is in clock mode when USB cable is plugged), press • Microphone jack:
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
• Recorded messages in both folders are erased after full reset.
Section Repeat Playback
When a message is being played:
1. Press MODE/INDEX to mark the start of the section to be repeated.
2. Press MODE/INDEX the 2nd time to mark the end of the section to be
repeated. The marked section will be played repeatedly.
3. Press MODE/INDEX the 3rd time to resume normal playback.
Play button once.
• Power:
• Battery life:
Battery level is indicated on the status display.
Replace the batteries when “BATT” is shown.
PARTS OF THE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Connecting to PC
Transferring Messages from Digital Voice Recorder to PC (Uploading)
1. Choose the message to be transferred by clicking on the message no.
2. Press the Upload button on the tool bar or choose Upload from Unit to
PC from the Message menu.
3. Choose the filename and location at which the message it to be saved
in the Save As dialog popped up.
With the supplied USB cable and Voice Recorder Link software, recorded
voice messages may be transferred to and from PC. You can not only free
up recording capacity but the recorded messages may be shared with others
by sending them via e-mails.
• Size:
• Weight:
44mm (w) x 105mm (h) x 15mm (t)
43g without battery
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Note:
You may need to RESET the unit after replacing batteries.
Note:
Caution:
Introduction Scanning
When the unit is idle in recorder mode:
• Specifications are typical figures that may differ between units.
• Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
• All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do no mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
• If you do not plan to use the recorder for a week or longer, remove the
batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
PREPARATION
1. Press and hold PLAY. “INTRO” and message no. will be shown alternatively.
The first 5 seconds of the messages is played and the unit proceeds to
the next message automatically.
Note:
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Installing Voice Recorder Link
It takes a while for the message to be transferred, converted and saved.
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1. Please DO NOT CONNECT YOUR DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVER. Make sure
that no programs, such as games or anti-virus software, are running on
the PC. If programs are open, close and exit from the programs before
proceeding.
2. Press PLAY again to stop.
Transferring Messages from PC to Digital Voice Recording (Downloading) FCC Information
1. Press the Download button on the tool bar or choose Download from
Changing Playback Speed
PC to Unit from the Message menu.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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Using the Digital Voice Recorder
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To change playback speed, press DISP/SET repeatedly to cycle through fast
playback, slow playback and normal playback when the unit is idle in recorder
mode.
2. Choose the filename and location of the message to be downloaded in
the Open dialog popped up.
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 operation.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
3. After a short period, a setup menu appears.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
There are two operating modes: clock mode and recorder mode. Clock mode
is automatically selected upon reset and when the unit is left idle for 30 seconds.
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3. Choose the destination folder and recording mode (quality) for the
message to be downloaded.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
To enter the recorder mode, press REC or PLAY. The selected folder, message
information and the status of various settings are displayed. If REC is pressed
to enter recorder mode, the unit starts recording right away.
If the setup menu does not automatically appear after inserting the CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM drive:
1. Click Start button on your Windows desktop and choose Run on Start menu.
2. Type “<CD-ROM drive letter>:\Setup”.
3. Click OK button or press Enter key on your keyboard. The setup menu appears.
Note:
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Press VOL+/VOL- to increase or decrease playback volume. Playback volume
setting will be shown briefly.
It takes a while for the message to be converted and transferred.
Deleting Messages from Digital Voice Recorder
1. Choose the message to be deleted by clicking on the message no.
2. Press DEL on keyboard or choose Delete from Edit menu.
To return to the clock mode, either leave the unit idle for a while or press
MODE/INDEX.
ERASING MESSAGES
When the unit is in recorder mode:
After installation, it is recommended to reboot the computer before connecting
your Digital Voice Recorder. Icons or folders of the installed software will
be created on the Start-Programs menu.
Clock Mode Operations
1. Press SKIP/REV to select the message to be erased.
2. Press ERASE. “ERASE” and the message no. to be erased are shown alternatively.
3. Press ERASE again to confirm.
Caution:
Make sure that the message is no longer needed or have been transferred and
saved before deleting. Messages deleted will be removed permanently from
the Digital Voice Recorder and cannot be recovered from Recycle Bin.
SETTING THE CLOCK
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Install USB driver for Digital Voice Recorder if the digital voice recorder is
plugged in before CD installation
1. Press and hold DISP/SET in clock mode. The hour digits blink.
2. Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust the hour.
3. Press DISP/SET. The minute digits blink.
4. Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust the minute.
5. Press DISP/SET. The year blinks.
6. Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust the year.
7. Press DISP/SET. The month blinks.
8. Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust the month.
9. Press DISP/SET. The day blinks.
10. Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust the day.
11. Press DISP/SET to resume normal operation.
Note:
1. REC/STOP button
Starts or stops recording.
All messages in a folder may be erased at the same time by:
1. Press and hold ERASE to erase all messages. “ERASE” and “ALL” are
shown alternatively.
Playing Uploaded Messages
1. Open the folder in which the uploaded messages have been saved.
2. Double-click the message uploaded.
3. The player associated with .WAV files will pop-up and start playing
the message.
If the digital voice recorder is plugged into the PC before using the CD
for installation, the USB driver for digital voice recorder is requested in
2. PLAY/STOP and SKIP/REV jog button
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2. Press ERASE again to confirm.
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
Starts or stops playback or locates a message/index by skipping
forward or backward.
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LOCKING BUTTONS
Windows 98 / 2000
Note:
3. MODE/INDEX button
1. Slide LOCK to the lock position to lock the control buttons. LOCK
indicator appears.
2. Slide LOCK to unlock position to unlock the control buttons.
1. After connected the digital voice recorder to computer, the system will
detect it and ask for the device driver in the New Hardware Wizard.
Click on “Next” to continue.
2. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)”and
press “Next”.
3. Choose “Specify a location” and click on “Next” to continue.
4. Slide the enclosed installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. Specify a
location of “x:\driver” (Assuming x:\ is your CD-ROM drive). Click
on “Next” to continue.
5. Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation.
6. The “VR399 Digital Voice Recorder” will be recognized in Device
Manager under Universal Serial Bus controller .
The default player associated with .WAV files is usually Sound Recorder or
Windows Media Player.
- Selects operation mode.
- Marks an index during recording or a section for repeating during
playback.
Troubleshooting
SETTING ALARM
Note:
4. DISP/SET button
The LOCK indicator blinks when button is pressed when the buttons are locked.
1. Press MODE/INDEX in clock mode to show the alarm time.
“ALARM” is shown.
2. Press and hold DISP/SET in alarm clock mode. The hour digits blink.
3. Press VOL+/VOL- to enter the hour.
4. Press DISP/SET. The minute digits blink.
5. Press VOL+/VOL- to enter the minute.
6. Press DISP/SET to resume normal operation.
- Selects information to be shown.
- Enters various settings.
- Change playback speed.
Problem
Suggestion
SETTING OPTIONS
Nothing happens after
pressing a button
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Make sure LOCK slide switch is in locked
position
Make sure that fresh batteries are correctly
installed
There are 5 options you can set: the active folder, recording mode, MIC
sensitivity, voice activated recording (VOX) on/off and button press
confirmation tone on/off.
5. ERASE button
Erases a message.
There is no sound
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Make sure the volume is turned up
Make sure an earphone is not connected to
the recorder
1. Press and hold DISP/SET in recorder mode. “FILE” and the total
duration of the messages recorded in the active folder are shown.
2. Press VOL+/VOL- to select the active folder (Folder A, B, C or D).
3. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. “MODE” is shown.
4. Press VOL+/VOL- to set recording mode (SP, EP or LP). Recording
time and quality differs in each mode. Up to 126 min. in SP (standard
play) mode, 164 min. in EP (extended play) mode and 234 min. in LP
(long play) mode may be recorded.
5. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. “MIC” is shown.
6. Press VOL+/VOL- to set MIC sensitivity (Auto, Hi or Lo). When Auto
is selected, sensitivity of microphone is adjusted automatically. Though
setting MIC sensitivity to Auto is recommended, setting MIC sensitivity
to Hi is recommended for conference while setting to Lo is recommended
for dictation.
7. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. “VOX” is shown.
8. Press VOL+/VOL- to turn VOX on or off. If the function is turned ON,
the unit pauses recording automatically when no voice is detected for
2 seconds.
9. Press DISP/SET to proceed to the next option. “BEEP” is shown.
10. Press VOL+/VOL- to turn button press confirmation tone on or off.
11. Press DISP/SET to resume normal operation.
6. VOL+/VOL- buttons
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Windows ME / XP
Alarm is turned on automatically when the alarm time has been changed.
TURNING ALARM ON/OFF
Adjusts the volume output of the speaker and earphone and settings.
1. After connected the digital voice recorder to computer, the system will
detect it and ask for the device driver in the Found New Hardware
Wizard. Click on “Next” to continue.
No sound is recorded with
external microphone
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Make sure that the microphone is fully
plugged in
Make sure that condenser type of
microphone is used
7. LOCK slide switch
Locks control buttons.
1. Press MODE/INDEX in clock mode to show the alarm time.
2. Press VOL+/VOL- to turn alarm on or off. The ALARM indicator appears
when alarm is turned on.
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2. For Windows ME, Choose “Specify the location of the drive.
8. Earphone connector
(Advanced)” and press “Next”. Or,
Accepts an optional earphone.
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The recorder does not record
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Make sure that the no. of message in the
selected folder is less than 99
Make sure that the total length of recorded
messages in the selected folder is not full
3. For Windows XP, Choose “Install from a list or specify location.
(Advanced)”and press “Next”.
When the alarm sounds, press any button to stop the alarm or it stops
automatically in 30 sec. if no button is pressed.
9. MIC connector
4. Choose “Search for the best driver in these location”.
5. Slide the enclosed installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. Specify a
location of “x:\driver” (Assuming x:\ is your CD-ROM drive). Click
on “Next” to continue.
Accepts an optional microphone.
Note:
10. RESET button
“DOOR” is shown
“BATT” is shown
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Make sure that the battery door lock is in
locked position
If the unit is in recorder mode at preset alarm time, the alarm does not sound
even when alarm is turned on. The ALARM indicator blinks for 30 sec. unless
any one of the buttons is pressed.
Returns all settings to default values.
6. Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation.
7. The “VR399 Digital Voice Recorder” will be recognized in Device
Manager under Universal Serial Bus controller .
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Make sure that fresh batteries are used
11. Battery door
12. Speaker
Message “Failed to
connect to the digital
voice recorder”
Make sure USB cable is connected
properly
Recorder Mode Operations
Now, please follow the previous section “Installing Voice Recorder Link” to
complete the software installation.
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Make sure “LINK” is shown on the digital
voice recorder before pressing “Connect”
button
RECORDING MESSAGES
13. Microphone
14. USB cable connector
15. Status display
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Installing Sound Recorder andAudio Compression (for Windows 98 & ME users)
1. Press REC to start recording. Information and status of the message being
recorded will be shown and updated automatically.
2. Press REC again to stop recording.
Operation is not normal
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Reset the unit and perform full reset when
necessary
In some installation of Windows, the required Sound Recorder and Audio
Compression components may not have been installed. To install Sound
Recorder and Audio Compression components:
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