To install batteries: Turn the unit over. Remove the battery compartment
cover. Insert 4 AA (UM-3) batteries following the polarity diagram. Place the
ribbon underneath the cells for easy removal of dead batteries. Replace
the battery compartment cover. We recommend the use of Alkaline or
Lithium batteries for best performance. If batteries will not be used for an
extended period, remove them for the battery compartment to prevent
leakage. Please dispose of exhausted batteries correctly.
To connect AC adapter: Plug the DC power jack into the socket labeled
PWR (10) on the rear of the unit. Connect the AC adapter to a 110 VAC
wall outlet. Ensure that the wall outlet has continuous power and is not
turned off by a wall switch.
The Power LED on the top panel will illuminate when the recorder is
receiving power.
Connection to Telephone Line:
For Standard Single-line Analog Systems (most home phones)
If you have an unused telephone outlet available to connect the P5080
Telephone Recorder, you may skip the following paragraph.
Choose the telephone outlet in your home or office where you wish to
connect the P5080 Telephone Recorder. Disconnect the existing telephone
cable from the telephone outlet. Plug the supplied duplex adapter into the
telephone outlet. Re-connect the existing telephone cable to one of the
two outlets in the duplex adapter. Use the other outlet for the connection to
the P5080 Telephone Recorder. The unit will record calls for all telephones
connected to the same phone line throughout your home or office.
Connect the supplied telephone cable into the telephone outlet. Connect
the other end of the supplied cable to the LINE IN connector (11) on the
P5080 Telephone Recorder.
For Multi-line Telephone Systems (most commercial and institutional
applications)
This model is primarily designed for standard single-line analog systems.
For some analog (not digital) multi-line systems, connection to the
telephone line is possible. Contact Technical Support for more details
on alternative connection methods and on other Telephone Recorder
models.
Recording Using The Microphone:
To use the internal microphone rather than the telephone line as the
recording source, adjust the SOURCE switch (8) on the rear panel to MIC.
The microphone is located on the top panel to the right of the PAUSE
control. Return the switch to TEL to resume telephone recording.
Playback:
The P5080 Telephone Recorder can also play back recordings you have
made of telephone calls. If recordings are made using the Extended
Recording Mode, you will not be able to playback these recordings on
other tape players. Since the recording speed is different, the playback will
be distorted. You may only playback recordings made using the Extended
Recording Mode using the P5080 Telephone Recorder.
Press the STOP/EJECT key to open cassette door. Insert cassette. Close
cassette door. Rewind cassette and push PLAY. Adjust volume control
to desired level. You may fast-forward, rewind, and pause the tape as
you would a normal tape player. NOTE: As most cassettes contain
a few seconds worth of leader tape at the beginning, any recorded
conversation will be lost if you attempt to use this portion of the tape.
Use leaderless tape or advance the tape past the leader if you wish
to avoid this problem.
Tape Head Maintenance:
Use rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean the tape head surfaces,
pinch roller (black rubber roller) and capstan (metal spindle) once every
three months. Commercial tape path cleaners may also be used.
Frequently Asked Questions:
I installed my recorder but the Power LED is dark and nothing is
working, what’s wrong?
Make sure the unit is receiving power. Check the installation instructions
above.
Do I have to connect the recorder to the telephone that I wish to
record?
No, you can connect the recorder to any available telephone jack. The
recorder will record calls made on all telephone extensions connected
to the same phone line. If you wish to record only certain calls, install
the recorder next to the telephone that you will be using so that you may
switch the recorder on and off.
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