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MB2059B
User’s Guide
28 Hours Digital
Voice Recorder
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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Thank you for purchasing this Memorex audio system. The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the rear of the cabinet. We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future date. PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR IMATION ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS. Model Number: MB2059B Serial Number: _________________________________ SAFETY P
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LOCATION OF INDICATORS A B C A LP MP L HP B D REPEAT ALL C E F D K R DATE Y J REMAIN MD G I AM PM H A. Play Indicator B. Recording Quality Indicators C. Message/Year Indicators D. REPEAT 1/ALL Indicators E. Record Indicator F. Battery Indicator G. Date/Volume Indicators H. Minute/Second (Timer) Indicators I. REMAIN Indicator J. R (Record) DATE Indicator K. VOX Indicator L. Message File Folder Indicator 2
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 9 2 10 3 11 12 4 13 5 14 6 15 7 8 1. MIC (Microphone) 9. EAR (Earphone) Jack Jack 10. REC Indicator 2. Built-in Microphone 11. VOLUME Up Button 3. Display 12. VOLUME Down 4. REV Button Button 5. MODE/PAUSE Button 13. FWD Button 6. PLAY/STOP Button 14. DEL/REPEAT Button 7. REC/STOP Button 15. FILE/TIME Button 8. Speaker 3
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS REAR 1 2 3 4 1. MIC SENS (Microphone Sensitivity) Switch 2. VOX Switch 3. HOLD Switch 4. Battery Compartment (BATTERY COVER PART NO. 217−04240106−30*) *Consumer Replaceable Part. (See page 28 to order.) 4
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BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Open the battery compartment by sliding it towards the bottom of the unit. 2 Insert two (2) "AAA" size batteries (not included) following the polarity diagram. Slide the battery compartment back in place. NOTE: When replacing the batteries, the recorded messages will be saved, but the time will have to be reset. 5
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BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY INDICATORS: : The batteries are fresh. : The batteries are weak or dead; replace. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Rechargeable and Carb
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OPERATION SETTING THE TIME AND DATE 1 While the date/time appears in the display, press the FILE/TIME button to select 12 or 24 hour time display. 2 Press and hold the MODE/PAUSE button for two seconds, then release; “SET” will appear in the display. Press the MODE/ PAUSE button once again to enter the Set Date mode. 7
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OPERATION 3 2 3 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button 1 to confirm and the year will blink. Set the year using the REV 2 and FWD 3 buttons, then press the PLAY/STOP button 1 again to confirm. 4 2 1 3 Set the Month using the FWD 1 and REV 2 buttons, then press the PLAY/STOP button 3 again to confirm. Repeat this step to set the Day, Hour and Minute. After setting the minute, press the PLAY/STOP button 3 again and the date/time will be set. 8
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OPERATION TO TURN THE UNIT ON & OFF 1 2 1 To turn the unit on, press the REC/STOP 1 or PLAY/STOP 2 button. To turn the unit off, simply do not touch any button for 30 seconds, and the unit will automatically turn off and show the time. TO SWITCH BETWEEN MODES 1 3 2 1 To enter the Standby mode, press the REC/STOP button 1 or PLAY/ STOP button 2 while in the Time mode. The unit will change to the Time mode if no button is pressed in 30 seconds. To enter the Time mode, press the MODE/PAUSE button 3
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OPERATION ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1 1 2 To adjust the volume, while in the Standby mode or during playback of a file, press the VOL+ 1 or VOL– button 2; the volume number will increase or decrease to indicate the volume level (i.e. “0” is minimum and “15” is maximum). EARPHONE JACK For private listening, connect an earphone (not included) to this jack. The speaker is automatically disconnected when the earphone plug is inserted in the jack. 10
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2 OPERATION RECORDING QUALITY You can choose between four voice recording quality modes. For best sound quality, select HP (High Play) and for good quality, select MP (Medium Play). For longer recording time (reasonable sound quality), select LP (Long Play). 1 3 1 Press and hold the MODE/PAUSE button 1 for two seconds; “SET” will appear and the recording quality will blink. Press the REV 2 or FWD 3 button to select the desired recording quality. 11
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OPERATION 2 When the desired recording quality appears, press the MODE/PAUSE button twice to confirm and return to the Time mode or it will change to the Time mode if no button is pressed in 30 seconds. High Play: .................................427 min. Medium Play:............................853 min. Long Play:...............................1680 min. 12
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OPERATION SELECTING A FILE FOLDER This unit has four memory storage areas (file folders) to choose from, labeled A, B, C and D. You can store a total of 99 messages in each dividual file folder, for four file folder you can save a total of 396 messages or 1680 minutes in LP mode (853 min. in MP, 427 min. in HP) in all the folders. To select the folder: 1 2 1 Press the REC/STOP 1 or PLAY/STOP 2 button to enter the Standby mode. Press the FILE/TIME button 3 to select the desired file folder (A,B,C
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OPERATION RECORDING SENSITIVITY 1 Slide the MIC SENS switch to the LOW position if recording sounds that are close. Select the HIGH position if recording sounds that are further away. HOLD SWITCH 1 Slide the HOLD switch to the LOCK position to disable the buttons; HOLD will appear in the display if the unit is in the Standby mode. Slide the HOLD switch to the OFF position to enable the buttons again. 14
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OPERATION NORMAL RECORDING This unit is capable of recording only when sound is heard. To use this feature, see page 17. For normal recording, follow steps below. 1 Make sure the VOX switch on the rear of unit is set to OFF. Turn the unit on (by pressing the REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button) and select the desired sound quality as previously described. 2 2 Select a File Folder as described on page 13 by pressing the FILE/TIME button 1. While in the Standby mode, press the REC/STOP button 2 and the R
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OPERATION 3 Speak into the built-in microphone or insert a microphone into the MIC jack and speak into it in a normal tone of voice. Press the REC/STOP button again to stop recording. 4 2 1 Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button 1 to see the remaining recording time during recording. To pause recording, press the MODE/PAUSE button 2; PAUSE will blink in the display. To release pause, press the MODE/PAUSE button 2 again. NOTES: • The built-in audio level automatically sets the recording level. • For
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OPERATION VOICE ACTIVATED (VOX) RECORDING Voice activated recording will allow dictation only when you speak. When the unit detects a pause of a few seconds, it will temporarily stop recording until it detects sound again. 1 Slide the VOX switch on the rear of the unit to the ON position. Turn the unit on (by pressing the REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button), and select the desired sound quality as described on page 11. 2 Select a File Folder by pressing the FILE/TIME button (see page 13). 17
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OPERATION 3 Press the REC/STOP button and the REC indicator will light and the elapsed time will appear. Speak into the built-in microphone or insert a microphone into the MIC jack and when the unit picks up sound, it will record. When not recording, the REC indicator will blink and PAUSE will blink in the display until sound is detected. Press the REC/STOP button again to stop recording. NOTES: • The first few sounds activate the recorder and may not be recorded. • A variation in voice level du
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OPERATION TO PLAY BACK MESSAGES 1 Turn the unit on (by pressing the REC/STOP or PLAY/STOP button) and select a File Folder by pressing the FILE/TIME button (see page 13). 2 1 2 Select the desired message number by pressing the REV 1 or FWD 2 button; the message number and the message length will appear in the display. 19
