COBY electronic CX-R189 User's Manual
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1. SP or LP and then press to set The recorder will return to Standby mode Setting the Record Sensitivity Set the MIC SENS switch on the rear of the recorder to the LOW posi tion to record sounds that are very close to the microphone Set the MIC SENS switch on the rear of the recorder to the HIGH posi tion to record sounds that are further away from the microphone Setting Voice Activated System Recording VOX Set the VAS switch to the OFF position to record from the microphone continuously when recording Set the VAS switch to the ON position to record from the microphone only when sound is detected The beginning of the recording may be clipped slightly when VAS is active The recorder will pause automatically after 2 seconds of si lence A change in speaking volume will not cause the recorder to pause Press to pause recording manually A distance of approximately 8 inches should be maintained be tween the speaker and the integrated microphone at normal speaking levels The integrated audio level detector will set the recording vol ume automatically www cobyusa com Page 15 OPERATION Making Recordings 1 While in Standby mode press File Time to select a folder location 2 Press LJ to start recording The red Record indicator will light up lt Speak into the integrated microphone located at the top of the recorder If you have connected an optional external mi crophone to the2. a Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation GETTING STARTED LCD Display ARISE Pe Playing Recording Indicator Voice Activated System Indicator ae Recording Number or Year REPEAT ALL Repeat Mode Repeat Repeat All R DATE Recording Active Indicator Date REMAN Time Remaining Indicator 5888 88 aE EX LP MP 9 9 E SP HP 60 9 gt nea 01974 cura Smite 8 88 90 00 88 GETTING STARTED Connecting Power The CX R189 operates on 2 x batteries Loading Batteries 1 Open the Battery Compartment Se p Cover END 9 2 Insert 2 x batteries taking care to match the and battery polarities with the markings inside the compartment 3 Close the Battery Compartment Cover Please note that the cover is hinged do not attempt to re move the cover mam indicates that the batter ies are charged J indicates that the batter ies are empty and should be replaced When the batteries are replaced recorded messages will be retained but the time may need to be reset onnecting an External Microphon tional The CX R189 is equipped with both an integrated microphone and a micro phone input jack that can be used to connect an external microphone The MIC In jack will accept microphones with a 3 5mm connector plug If an external microphone is connected to the MIC In jack the integrated micro
3. e g D and run the setup program Welcome to the Voice Manager Setup Wizard thet card ed gaude ces tesa Oe rat abate of meme m siena dorm m nnn p ans PC CONNECTION amp SOFTWARE 4 Install the program in the specified folder Voice Manager Setup Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Voice Manager Setup val instal Voce Manager in the following folder To install in a different Folder cick Browse and select another Folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder Space required 1 076 Space avalsbie 45 568 lt Do not alter the installation folder to prevent the driver from malfunctioning lt Click the Next button to continue The installation process will begin When the process is finished click the Finish button Voice Manager Setup Completing the Voice Manager Setup Wizard Voice Manager has been installed on your computer Click Finish to close this wizard PC CONNECTION amp SOFTWARE Transferring Recordings to Your PC 1 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the recorder to your computer The recorder display will read USB On your PC a new Removable Disk icon will appear You can access this icon from the My Computer function 2 Double click the Removable Disk icon to view the files on your recorder Four folders A B C D will be available for browsing These folders are the fold
4. Microphone In jack located at the top of the recorder the integrated microphone will be disabled Press to view the remaining Recording Time Press to pause the recording The display will flash PAUSE Press again to resume recording If the Voice Activated System VOX is on the recorder will pause recording automatically when no sound is detected LJ to stop and save the recording Do not remove the batteries while recording or otherwise interrupt the recording process Doing so may result in lost or damaged recording files The recorder will take a few min utes to resume normal operations the display will read LOAD until normal function resumes In order to protect your voice recordings it is good practice to regularly save backup copies or your recordings see the PC _ Connection amp Software section of this manual for more infor mation Managing Your Recordings The recorder has four folders A B C D in which recordings may be stored Atotal of 396 recordings may be stored on the recorder Atotal of 99 recordings may be stored in each folder Page 16 Coby Electronics Corporation OPERATION Playing a Recording If the recorder is in Time mode press QD o enter Standby mode 1 Press File Time to select a folder A B C D The Recording Number indica tor in the upper right corner will display the total number of recordings in the selected folder 2 Press lt lt or
5. WAV SUPPORT DE 25 SPECIFICATIONS www cobyusa com 7 EATURES 128MB Integrated Flash Memory Over 50 hours of Recording Time Voice Activated System 4 Recording Quality Modes Integrated Omni Directional Microphone High Output Speaker LED Recording Indicator Time Date Display Headphone Jack for Private Listening Microphone Jack for Optional External Microphones USB Port for Fast File Transfers Audio Transcoding Software Included Requires 2 x AAA Batteries not included Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation GETTING STARTED CX R189 ata Glance Top View 9 l 1 1 Microphone In 2 Integrated Microphone ELEA 0 3 Headphone Out Front View 4 Record Indicator COBY 5 Display 0 6 Reverse ga o LE 7 Forward gt gt 8 Mode Pause 9 Erase Cee 7 10 Integrated Speaker koer 1 1 1 z 8 g MODE ERASE Bottom View 8 d x 11 USB Port 5 ingann Hi D E ES 88 lt www cobyusa com Page 9 GETTING STARTED Right View 12 Record Stop 13 Play Stop 14 Repeat File Time 15 Volume 16 Volume Rear View 17 Battery Compartment Cover 18 Microphone MIC Sensitivity Switch 19 Voice Activated System VAS Switch 20 Hold Switch ED voice ACTIVATED system Le 9 9 V FLE TIME I 1 VOL MIC SENS LOW HIGH
6. repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the prod uct is in proper operating condition 24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 25 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as ra diators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Page 6 Coby Electronics Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTION pm 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS essent 7 Jul icc 8 GETTING STARTED CX R189 at a Glance Top View Front View Bottom View Right View Rear View LCD Display Connecting Power Loading Batteries Connecting an External Microphone Optional Connecting Headphones Optional Sleep Standby Time Mode Hold Switch OPERATION Setting the Date and Time Recording Options Setting the Record Mode Quality Setting the Record Sensitivity Setting Voice Activated System Recording VOX Making Recordings Managing Your Recordings Playing a Recording Scanning Your Recordings Intro Erasing Your Recordings PC CONNECTION amp SOFTWARE assises USB Driver Installation Windows 98SE Only Installing the Voice Manager Software Transferring Recordings to Your PC Using the Voice Manager Software Playing Recordings Converting Recordings to
7. shout out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power supply or plug is damaged b if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product c if the product has been exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to re store the product to its normal operation e if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manu facturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or
8. 1010 CX R189 Digital Voice Activated Recorder with Integrated Speaker INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK OF THE UNIT REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni tude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instruc tions in the literature accompanying the appliance For Customer Use Enter below the serial number that is located on the unit Retain this information for future reference Model No CX R189 Serial No WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this device to rain or moisture Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure Do not open the cabinet CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert WARNING Handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer an
9. Ca to select a recording The Time indicator at the bottom will display the length of the selected recording 3 Press to play the selected recording During playback Press Press Press c3 to play the next recording to pause playback The display will flash PAUSE again to resume playback lt Press and hold to scan quickly through the current cording in a forward direction Press lt lt to play the previous recording Press and hold lt lt to scan quickly through the current re cording in reverse Press to change the Repeat Playback options Repeat Repeat All Press or to adjust the volume level Repeat Playback Options During playback press to change the Repeat Playback options Repeat Repeat All Repeat Repeat the current recording until is pressed Repeat All Repeat all recordings www cobyusa com Page 17 OPERATION Scanning Your Recordings Intro You can set the recorder to play back the first 5 seconds of each recording 1 Press File Time to select a folder A B C D 2 Press and hold to play the first five seconds of each recording in the selected folder The display will read SCAN Erasing Your Recordings If the recorder is in Time mode press to enter Standby mode 1 Press File Time to select a folder A B C D The Recording Number indicator in the upper right corner will display the total number of recordings in
10. asements or near a swim ming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table oo Use only with carts stands tripods brackets or tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold e with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended A by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power com pany For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line
11. d birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling NI For recycling or disposal information about this product please contact your local ZS authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org 2 Coby Electronics Corporation PRECAUTION PROTECT YOUR HEARING Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss discontinue use and seek medical advice www cobyusa com Page 3 10 11 12 Page 4 Coby Electronics Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be re tained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and usage instructions should be fol lowed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer Use of other attachments may be hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water e g near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in wet b
12. ers to which files have been recorded Itis possible to copy files to the voice recorder as well as from the recorder using your operating system functions e g Drag and Drop or Cut and Paste Please refer to the documenta tion that came with your computer or operating system for more details 3 To disconnect the recorder safely from your computer double click the green arrow in the taskbar located on the lower right side of the com puter screen Safely Remove Hardware Follow the on screen prompts to stop the USB Hardware device and then disconnect the USB cable and voice recorder from the PC www cobyusa com Page 21 PC CONNECTION amp SOFTWARE Using the Voice Manager Software After the program has been installed you can run the Voice Manager software from the Windows Start Menu qom om ome O ee eet co e G0 Home ete ree me do yv do i cc 2 P 2 Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation PC CONNECTION amp SOFTWARE Playing Recordings The CX R189 uses special LP MP SP HP formats to record These formats can only be played with the Voice Manager program Browse Files on CX R189 Browse Files on PC Convert Convert About Exit B iia nman Play Browse the voice recorder files in the left panel Click the Browse button to navigate the folders as you would on a computer Selecta file to play files are na
13. ge 13 OPERATION Setting the Date and Time After the batteries have been loaded properly the recorder will be in Standby mode The display will read 1 01 month day and 0 00 hour min Press to enter Standby mode and set the date and time as follows 1 Press and hold 3 seconds The display will read SET Press again The display will read SET DATE Press 4 1 The Year indicator will flash qoi Press E or Ca to adjust the year and then press FAL to set The Month indicator will flash 5 Press Ec or to adjust the month and then press 4 The Date indicator will flash 6 Press EB or to adjust the date and then press LZ The Hour indicator will flash to set to set 7 Press E or to adjust the hour and then press FAL to set The Minutes indicator will flash 8 Press lt lt or C3 to adjust the minutes and then press ZAJ to set The recorder will return to Time mode While in Standby mode press File Time to toggle be tween 12 or 24 hour clock mode Recording Options Setting the Record Mode Quality There are four recording quality options to choose from Record Mode Quality Maximum Recording Time Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation OPERATION To set the Recording mode quality 1 Press and hold 3 seconds The display will read SET 2 Press E or to adjust the Recording Quality
14. med ICRXXXX LP Click the red Play button located at the lower left corner of the window Converting Recordings to WAV You can convert the recordings to the widely supported WAV format The WAV format can be played by almost any media player MP3 player or computer program Browse the voice recorder files in the left panel Click the Browse button to navigate the folders as you would on a computer www cobyusa com Page 23 PC CONNECTION amp SOFTWARE Select a file to convert files are named ICRXXXX LP Selecta location on your computer to save the recorded file in the right panel Click the Browse button to navigate the folders on your computer Select the WAV algorithm in the center between the left and right panels Click the Convert button to start the conversion process HP and MP recordings are recorded at a 16Kbps sample rate SP and LP recordings are recorded at a 8Kbps sample rate If recordings need to be converted back to play on the recorder please make sure that the correct voice recording quality is chosen If you are unsure of the correct recording quality try both Page 24 Coby Electronics Corporation SUPPORT If you have a problem with this device please check our website at www cobyusa com for Frequently Asked Questions FAQs and firmware updates If these resources do not resolve the problem please contact Technical Support COBY Electronics Tech
15. nical Support Address 56 65 Rust St Maspeth NY 11378 Hours 8 00 AM 11 00 PM EST seven days a week Phone 718 416 3197 or 800 681 2629 Email techsupport cobyusa com Web www cobyusa com www cobyusa com Page 25 SPECIFICATION Memory Integrated Flash Memory Max Recording Time 50 5 hours LP mode Integrated Speaker 0 2W 8 ohms Output Power 80mW PC Interface USB 1 1 Power Supply 3V 2 x AAA batteries Alkaline type recommended Operating Time 710 hours recording 76 5 hours playback at volume level 5 Unit Dimensions 1 73 x 3 98 x 0 55 WHD Weight excl batteries 1 76 oz Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice Page 26 Coby Electronics Corporation www cobyusa com Page 27 COBY Electronics Corp 56 65 Rust Street Maspeth NY 11378 www cobyusa com www ecoby com
16. phone will be disabled 12 Coby Electronics Corporation GETTING STARTED Connecting Headphones Optional The CX R189 is equipped with both an integrated speaker and a head phone output jack that can be used to connect headphones or an external speaker system The Headphone Out jack will accept headphones or speakers with a 3 5mm connector plug If headphones or speakers are connected to the Headphone Out jack the integrated speaker will be disabled Sleep Standby Time Mode The recorder will enter sleep mode automatically if it is idle to save power the display will be blank To activate the recorder from sleep mode Press once to enter Time mode press again to enter Standby mode The recorder will display the current folder and number of recordings Press to enter Time mode The recorder will display the current time and date The recorder will switch to Time mode if it is idle for 30 seconds The recorder will enter Sleep mode if it is idle for 60 seconds If the recorder fails to wake from sleep mode make sure that the batteries have been properly loaded and that they retain a charge Hold Switch The Hold feature locks disables your recorder s controls to prevent ac cidental key presses when it is in your pocket or bag Tolock the controls set the HOLD switch to LOCK right position Tounlock the controls set the HOLD switch to the OFF left position www cobyusa com Pa
17. plug that has one blade wider than the other This plug will only fit into the power outlet in one direction This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the direction of the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point which they exit from the product 14 Protective Attachment Plug The product may be equipped with an at tachment plug with overload protection This is a safety feature See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device If replacement of the plug is required be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specified by the manufacturer 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANS NFPA 70 provides information with re gard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
18. structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode see figure Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H 16 Lightning For added protection for this product unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power line surges 17 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicin ity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna System extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 18 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral con venience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock www cobyusa com Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
19. the selected folder 2 Press E or to select a recording to erase The Time indicator at the bottom will display the length of the selected recording 3 erase the selected recording Press The recording will start playing and the display will flash DEL 1 Press again to delete the recording or press any other key to cancel 4 To erase all recordings lt Press and hold for 5 seconds The display will flash DELALL Press again to delete all recordings on the recorder or press any other key to cancel Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation PC CONNECTION amp SOFTWARE It is not necessary to install the USB driver if your computer is running Microsoft Windows ME 2000 XP or newer Computers running these oper ating systems will recognize your player automatically when connected If your computer is running Windows 98 SE a USB driver must be installed If a USB driver has not been installed on your computer connecting the recorder will initiate the installation process Follow the on screen directions to complete the installation process drives Mini CDs may be used in slot loading drives with the proper adapter please contact your computer or drive manu facturer for more information Mini CDs should only be used in normal tray loading CD DVD Installing the Voice Manager Software 1 Insertthe CD in your computer s CD DVD optical drive 2 Double click on the drive s icon
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