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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the PDR300/302 digital voice recorder. Please print out this manual for easy reference. Unpack the unit and make sure all the accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packaging materials, should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
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6. FOLDER / BOOKMARK 7. ERASE 8. RECORDING QUALITY 9. USB plug 10. Built-in Microphone
* Notes: Make sure the polarity (+/-) of the batteries matches the marks inside the battery compartment. Do not mix old and new batteries, carbon and alkaline. Remove batteries when the product is not in use for extended periods of time.
Power ON
Note: The PDR300/302 enters the date setting mode immediately upon powering ON for the first time. See instructions for Setting the Date elsewhere in the manual. Press PLAY to turn on the unit.
Power OFF
1. 2. 3. Press and hold STOP to power OFF the unit The unit will also power OFF automatically if left idle for three (3) minutes. The time will continue to display on the screen even when the power is turned OFF.
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Recording Condition
CONF (conference) is used in more open areas where the recording source is far from the recorder. DICT (dictation) is used is a more closed setting when the recording source is close to the recorder. 1. Press and hold OK / MENU for two (2) seconds to enter menu. or until CONF or DICT displays 2. Repeatedly press and flashes (if CONF is previously selected, CONF will be displayed. If DICT is previously selected, DICT will be displayed). 3. Press VOL + or VOL - to choose desired recording condition. 4. Press OK / MENU button to confirm and go to next menu. or to go to next or previous menu or press STOP 5. Press to exit menu.
Backlight
To light backlight for seven (7) seconds each time a button is pressed, the Backlight function must be activated. 1. Press and hold OK / MENU for two (2) seconds to enter menu. or until LT ON or LT OFF flashes on the screen (if LT ON has 2. Repeatedly press been previously chosen, backlight will turn on and LT ON is displayed. If LT OFF is previously selected, LT OFF will be displayed). 3. Press VOL+ or VOL - to choose LT ON or LT OFF. 4. Press OK / MENU to confirm and go to next menu. or to go to next menu or press STOP to exit menu. 5. Press
Press once and DAY will display. Day will blink. Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or decrease to current day. Press OK / MENU to confirm and go to next menu. (Pressing or before confirmation will restart the date setting again from Year). 10. Press or to go to next menu or press STOP to exit menu.
Select File
You can select a specific file for playback. 1. Select the folder first. or to select the file you want. If the desired file is in the current folder, can 2. Press or to select it directly in STOP or PLAY mode. press
STOP Mode
1. 2. 3. In STOP mode, the Memory Remaining and other system parameters (such as Recording Condition, Quality, PLAY ONE / ALL, Current Time, etc) will display on the screen. To see other information on the current recorded file (such as Date and Time of Recording, Bookmark, etc.) press OK / MENU. If no button is pressed for 3 minutes, the unit will enter power OFF mode.
Recording Mode
Setting Recording Mode Choose from two (2) recording modes manual recording and VAR. 1. In stop mode, select folder (A, B, C, or D). See Select folder for more detail. 2. Press RECORD to start recording. The LED lights steadily. 3. To pause recording, you can press RECORD once, press again to resume recording. When paused, the LED will blink. 4. During recording, press OK / MENU repeatedly to view elapsed recording time and remaining time 5. If VAR is activated, adjust the sensitivity LOW, MID, HIGH by pressing VOL+ or VOL-. 6. To stop and save recording, press STOP . Notes: Up to 99 files can be stored in one folder (396 files total). When this is reached, FULL will show on the screen. If the recording time is longer than 15 hours or memory is full, FULL will also show and the recording operation will stop.
Playback Mode
Normal Playback 1. In STOP mode, select a folder (A, B, C, or D) or to select a file. 2. Press 3. Press PLAY to begin playback. 4. Press STOP once to pause playback, and press PLAY to resume. 5. File information can be shown by pressing OK / MENU while playing (such as Date and Time of Recording, Bookmark, etc.) 6. If no button pressed for 5 seconds, the unit will return to the elapsed play time display 7. Press and hold REVERSE or FORWARD button to do a quick search within a file. or once to skip one file forward or backward. 8. Press 9. Press STOP twice to stop playback. Adjusting the Playback Speed 1. Select file for adjusting playback speed. 2. Press PLAY to begin playback. 3. Press PLAY once to change playback speed to FAST PLAY, FAST will show on the display. 4. Press PLAY again to change playback speed to SLOW PLAY. SLOW will show on the display. 5. Press PLAY again to return playback speed to NORMAL.
Bookmarks
Creating a Bookmarks This feature allows you to create a quick reference point in a recorded message (PL ONE mode only). 1. During playback, press FOLDER / BOOKMARK once to set a bookmark, the Bookmark icon will flash with XX-YY (XX: current bookmark number. YY: total bookmarks in the file). 2. Maximum number of bookmarks is 29, if this limit is reached, FULL will flash on the screen. 3. The Bookmark icon appears on the screen, for the or . bookmarked file that when browsing using 4. Under STOP mode, file information can be shown by pressing OK / MENU. 5. Additional bookmarks can also be made. For example, adding a bookmark at 10 sec. will display 1-1; adding another bookmark at 30 sec. will display 2-2 (first number is the current bookmark
Cut Mode
Erase unwanted parts from a recording (available in PL ONE mode only). 1. Start playback of the file with the unwanted part. 2. Press ERASE once to mark the beginning of the unwanted part. CUT-S flashes on the display. 3. Press ERASE again to mark the ending of the unwanted part. CUT-E flashes on the display. 4. Press ERASE once again within five (5) seconds to confirm cutting (editing) (or press STOP to cancel). WAIT will show on the display. 5. After the cut is successful, the unit will enter STOP mode. Note: CUT cannot be made while the battery is low and the battery icon is blinking.
Connecting to a PC*
To load your recorded files to a PC, use a USB cable or the attached built-in USB plug to connect. When connected to a PC, LCD will show PC SYNC. In this mode, unit will not turn on. *Notes: The USB connection will not charge the unit. It serves as data transfer only. Be sure the unit is turned OFF before connecting to your PC. When uploading/downloading files, please do not unplug the USB. This may cause damage to the player and it may not function normally.
PC Link Installer
The PC Link Installer can be used to play the .voc files. The .voc files can also be converted and saved as .wav files. How to access the conversion file: Download from Polaroid website: www.polaroid.com click Support and select PDR300, or PDR302.
SPECIFICATIONS
Memory: (512MB / 2GB), Flash Connectivity 3.5mm mic. jack 3.5mm headphone jack USB (built-in plug) Power Requirement Battery: 3V (2 x AAA, not included) System Requirements: MS windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 1.8 x 4.1 x 0.9 (45mm x 105mm x 22mm)
These markings are located on the bottom, side or back of the unit. CAUTION: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Non- userserviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to a service professional. The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Dripping warning: "This product shall not be exposed to any dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on or near the product." Ventilation warning: "The normal ventilation of the product shall not be impeded for intended use." (Minimum distances must be kept around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation, especially while use of the apparatus is in tropical and/or moderate climates.) CLEANING Always disconnect unit from power supply before attempting to clean it. Use soft cloth moistened with soapy water, and wipe gently. Do not use solvents or abrasive materials.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained in a secure place for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be observed. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, and swimming pool or even in a wet basement. 6. VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so that its location and position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 7. HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 9. GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION - Precautions should be taken to ensure that the grounding or polarization of the appliance is correct.
IC NOTICE (CANADA) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada.