User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC VR268

[. . . ] The first 5 seconds of the messages is played back and the unit proceeds to the next message automatically. Slide LOCK to the lock position to lock the control buttons. Slide LOCK to unlock position to unlock the control buttons. Note: · The LOCK indicator blinks when button is pressed and the buttons are locked. [. . . ] Do not clean the product with thinner, detergent or any corrosives. Clean the product only with lightly wetted cloth. INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the VR268 Digital Voice Recorder. VR268 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. VR268 allows you to save up to 198 messages with a total of 32 minutes and organize them into 2 separate folders. The messages will remain intact even when the batteries are remove because of the non-volatile memory employed. Other features of the product include: · Automatic gain control (AGC) Maintains good recording quality independent of voice loudness · Voice activated recording (VOX) Starts and stops recording automatically by detecting voice activity · Battery status indication (3 levels) Indicates battery and reminds users to replace battery when necessary · Scan playback (first 5 sec. for each message) Helps users to search for the desired message · Button lock (HOLD) Prevents buttons from being activated accidentally · Input for external microphone (3. 5mm jack) Extend recording range with external microphone · Output for external headphone (3. 5mm jack) Enables users to listen to recorded messages privately · Alarm clock Shows current time and alarm daily at preset time 1. Insert the batteries according to the indicated polarity. The battery level is indicated on the LCD. Change the batteries when the "BATT" is shown. Caution: · Removing battery during recording may lead to corruption of memory data. · Do not reverse polarity of the batteries. · 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. · 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. Press MENU in clock mode to display the alarm time. Alarm is turned on automatically when the alarm time has been changed. Press MENU in clock mode to display the alarm time. The ALARM ON indicator appears when alarm is turned on. When the alarm sounds, press any button to stop the alarm or it stops automatically in 30 sec. [. . . ] Recording is resumed as soon as voice is detected again. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Nothing happens after pressing a button Suggestion · Make sure LOCK slide switch is in unlocked position · Make sure that fresh batteries are correctly installed · Make sure that batteries are inserted in correct polarity. · Make sure the volume is turned up · Make sure an earphone is not connected to the recorder · Make sure that the microphone is fully plugged in · Make sure that dynamic type of microphone is used · 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 less than 16 min. · Make sure that the battery door lock is in locked position · Make sure that fresh batteries are used · Reset the unit and perform full reset when necessary 1 There is no sound No sound is recorded with external microphone The recorder does not record 1. [. . . ]