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Connecting Power

The CX-R189 operates on 2 x “AAA” batteries. 

Loading Batteries

Open the Battery Compartment 
Cover. 

Insert 2 x “AAA” batteries, taking 
care to match the “+” and “–” battery 
polarities with the markings inside the 
compartment.

Close the Battery Compartment 
Cover.

Please  note  that  the  cover  is 

hinged;  do  not  attempt  to  re-

move the cover.

 indicates that the batter-

ies are charged.

 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.

Connecting an External Microphone (Optional)

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 
microphone will be disabled.

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Summary of Contents for R189 - CX 128 MB Digital Voice Recorder

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation CX R189 Digital Voice Activated Recorder with Integrated Speaker...

Page 2: ...hock 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 w...

Page 3: ...perts 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...

Page 4: ...rt 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 provid...

Page 5: ...A 70 provides information with re gard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of ante...

Page 6: ...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 pro...

Page 7: ...witch 13 OPERATION 14 Setting the Date and Time 14 Recording Options 14 Setting the Record Mode Quality 14 Setting the Record Sensitivity 15 Setting Voice Activated System Recording VOX 15 Making Reco...

Page 8: ...em 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 Exte...

Page 9: ...189 at a Glance Top View Microphone In Integrated Microphone Headphone Out Front View Record Indicator Display Reverse Forward Mode Pause Erase Integrated Speaker Bottom View USB Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 10: ...rd Stop Play Stop Repeat File Time Volume Volume Rear View Battery Compartment Cover Microphone MIC Sensitivity Switch Voice Activated System VAS Switch Hold Switch 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 GETTING...

Page 11: ...cording Quality Playing Recording Indicator Voice Activated System Indicator Recording Number or Year Repeat Mode Repeat Repeat All Battery Level Recording Active Indicator Date Time Remaining Indicat...

Page 12: ...tes that the batter ies are charged 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...

Page 13: ...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 curre...

Page 14: ...st the month and then press to set The Date indicator will flash Press or to adjust the date and then press to set The Hour indicator will flash Press or to adjust the hour and then press to set The M...

Page 15: ...crophone 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 f...

Page 16: ...the recorder will pause recording automatically when no sound is detected Press to stop and save the recording Do not remove the batteries while recording or otherwise interrupt the recording process...

Page 17: ...uring playback Press to pause playback The display will flash PAUSE Press again to resume playback Press to play the next recording Press and hold to scan quickly through the current re cording in a f...

Page 18: ...A B C D The Recording Number indicator in the upper right corner will display the total number of recordings in the selected folder Press or to select a recording to erase The Time indicator at the b...

Page 19: ...er 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 d...

Page 20: ...am in the specified folder Do not alter the installation folder to prevent the driver from malfunctioning Click the Next button to continue The installation process will begin When the process is fini...

Page 21: ...to which files have been recorded It is 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...

Page 22: ...Page 22 Coby Electronics Corporation Using the Voice Manager Software After the program has been installed you can run the Voice Manager software from the Windows Start Menu PC CONNECTION SOFTWARE...

Page 23: ...play files are named 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...

Page 24: ...V 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...

Page 25: ...ly Asked Questions FAQs and firmware updates If these resources do not resolve the problem please contact Technical Support COBY Electronics Technical Support Address 56 65 Rust St Maspeth NY 11378 Ho...

Page 26: ...d 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 10 hours recording 6 5 hours playback at volume level 5 Unit Dim...

Page 27: ...www cobyusa com Page 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...COBY Electronics Corp 56 65 Rust Street Maspeth NY 11378 www cobyusa com www ecoby com...

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