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VersaCorder

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READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS

1) 

Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before 
the VersaCorder is operated.

2)

Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should 
be retained for future reference.

3)

Heed Warnings: All warnings on this appliance and all operating 
instructions should be followed.

4)

Water and Moisture: The VersaCorder should not be used near 
water. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, laundry tub, kitchen 
sink, wet basement, swimming pool, etc. Risk of electric shock 
may result.

5)

Unplug the VersaCorder from the AC Adapter before cleaning. 
Only use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior surfaces of the 
recorder.

6)

Do not place the VersaCorder on an unstable cart, stand, bracket
or table. The recorder may fall, causing serious personal injury 
and/or damage to the recorder may result.

7)

Heat: Never put the VersaCorder in direct sunlight in an unventi-
lated area or behind glass such as a car’s interior. The recorder 
should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

8)

AC Adapter: The AC Adapter should be positioned so it is not
walked on, pinched, or have items placed on top of it. All power
and recording cables should be routed away from walkways or
areas of foot traffic to avoid being tripped on. Always unplug the
AC power adapter by gripping the adapter unit and pulling it out
of the wall socket. Never pull on the cord. Always operate the
VersaCorder using the correct supplied AC Adapter. Adapters that
are not correctly rated can damage the recorder. If you are not 
sure of the correct AC Adapter, consult your dealer.

9)

Never insert objects of any kind into the VersaCorder through 
openings. The objects may touch dangerous voltage points or 
short out parts causing damage to the recorder.

Safety Instructions

Summary of Contents for VersaCorder Dual Speed Recorder

Page 1: ...Dual Speed Recorder INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

Page 2: ...e Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 19 22 before use It is important to read and understand all instructions For your future reference Serial No Date of purchase found inside battery...

Page 3: ...rd From a Radio 9 Recording Using the Timer 10 Tips and Notes 11 Quick Check List for Recording 11 Recording a Four Hour Radio Show 12 Using Voice Activated Recording 13 Recording a Telephone Call 14...

Page 4: ...st Forward Cue 20 Stop Eject 21 Normal Quarter Speed 22 Pause 23 Tape Counter Reset 24 Tape Counter Display 1 Day 2 Hour 3 Minute 4 Built In Microphone 5 Record or Status Light 6 Clear or Recall time...

Page 5: ...the clock time and program memories if the power cord is removed from the recorder for more than 3 minutes 1 2 3 4 1 LINE IN 2 Timer Activation Switch 3 LINE OUT 4 DC Power In Control Identification...

Page 6: ...dicated in the drawing below Be sure the negative end is against the spring Refer to the drawing below to insure correct installation of your batteries 1 Open the cover by pushing the ribbed tab down...

Page 7: ...the CLOCK Button press the HOUR Button until the appropriate hour and AM PM is indicated on the display 4 While holding the CLOCK Button down press the MIN Button and select the appropriate minute set...

Page 8: ...tape is inserted correctly close the cassette door gently STOP EJECT The VersaCorder has the ability to record in NORMAL speed for best audio quality When extended recordings of talk radio speeches an...

Page 9: ...use the red plugs of the included patch cord 4 Press the RECORD and PLAY Buttons at the same time The red light will flash Adjust the volume on the VersaCorder to the level you want or turn the volume...

Page 10: ...splay 5 To set the OFF time press the PROGRAM Button once and OFF will be displayed Follow steps 2 4 above to set the appropriate OFF time If you are recording a four hour talk show that starts at 11...

Page 11: ...med in that event will display Note If you are recording a four hour talk show that starts at 11 00 PM on Monday be sure to change the end time DAY to Tuesday 1 Has the tape been inserted correctly an...

Page 12: ...e steps to set all six timers Timer 1 On Set Timer 1 to come on at 6 min after the hour to begin recording the show If the show starts at midnight set the timer for 12 06 AM Off Set Timer 1 to go off...

Page 13: ...to record someone speaking directly into the microphone good for high background noise areas The voice activated feature on the VersaCorder can be used with a police scanner to save tape or in a 911...

Page 14: ...IVATED to ON 7 Press the PLAY and RECORD Buttons at the same time 8 Set SENSITIVITY to number 2 and test to be sure the recorder starts when someone is talking On the bottom of the VersaCorder there i...

Page 15: ...ioplus as shown in the photo It is color coded for ease of installa tion When the plugs are inserted the CCRadioplus becomes the master control for the timer and overrides the VersaCorder s timer Plea...

Page 16: ...switch on the front of the recorder to NORMAL and press the PLAY Button Note The VersaCorder will play tapes back in stereo through the headphone jack MIC IN Just about any condenser type microphone w...

Page 17: ...o record Please read the instructions on LINE IN on page 9 16 before record ing Your low level audio source must be plugged into the LINE IN jack on the side of the VersaCorder before recording from a...

Page 18: ...See page 10 for Recording Instructions 2 Is the patch cord plugged in Unless you have a CCRadioplus and have programmed it to start the VersaCorder do not plug the patch cord into the TIMER ACTIVATIO...

Page 19: ...r damage to the recorder may result 7 Heat Never put the VersaCorder in direct sunlight in an unventi lated area or behind glass such as a car s interior The recorder should be kept away from heat sou...

Page 20: ...ng occur a Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the recorder b The recorder has been exposed to rain c The recorder does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in pe...

Page 21: ...e FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company Both numbers are on the bottom of your telephone cassette recorder Note You must not connect your telephone cassette recorder to coin operat...

Page 22: ...ertain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area 3 If your VersaCor...

Page 23: ...erators This made them realize that their customers expected to hear a real live person who is willing to listen to their questions and more importantly able to respond to their inquiries with knowled...

Page 24: ...HIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Notice The changes or modifications not...

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