CX-R189 Digital Voice-Activated Recorder with Integrated Speaker INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation.
PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
PRECAUTIONS PROTECT YOUR HEARING: Hearing experts 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, discontinue use and seek medical advice. www.cobyusa.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product. 14. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................ 7 FEATURES............................................................................................... 8 GETTING STARTED.................................................................................
FEATURES 128MB Integrated Flash Memory Over 50 hours of Recording Time Voice Activated System 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 External Microphones USB Port for Fast File Transfers Audio Transcoding Software Included Requires 2 x “AAA” Batteries (not included) Page Coby Electronics Corporation
GETTING STARTED CX-R189 at a Glance 1 Top View 1. Microphone In 2 3 2. Integrated Microphone 3. Headphone Out Front View 4. Record Indicator 4 5. Display 6. Reverse 5 7. Forward 8. Mode/Pause 9. Erase 6 7 10. Integrated Speaker 8 9 Bottom View 11. USB Port 10 11 www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED Right View 12. Record/Stop 13. Play/Stop 14. Repeat/File/Time 15. Volume + 16. Volume Rear View 2 17. Battery Compartment Cover 18. Microphone (MIC) Sensitivity Switch 19. Voice 3Activated System (VAS) Switch 20.
GETTING STARTED LCD Display Current Folder Status Recording 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 Indicator Date (Month, Day) Time (Hours, Minutes, Seconds) www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED Connecting Power The CX-R189 operates on 2 x “AAA” batteries. Loading Batteries 1 1. Open the Battery Compartment Cover. 2. Insert 2 x “AAA” batteries, taking care to match the “+” and “–” battery polarities with the markings inside the compartment. 2 3. Close the Battery Compartment Cover. Please note that the cover is hinged; do not attempt to remove the cover. 3 indicates that the batteries are charged. indicates that the batteries are empty and should be replaced.
GETTING STARTED Connecting Headphones (Optional) The CX-R189 is equipped with both an integrated speaker and a headphone output jack that can be used to connect headphones or an external speaker system. The Headphone Out jack will accept headphones or speakers with a 3.5mm connector plug. If headphones or speakers are connected to the Headphone Out jack, the integrated speaker will be disabled.
OPERATION Setting the Date and Time After the batteries have been loaded properly, the recorder will be in Standby mode. The display will read “1M01D” (month, day) and “0:00” (hour, min). Press to enter Standby mode and set the date and time as follows: 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. The display will read “SET” 2. Press again. The display will read “SET DATE”. 3. Press . The “Year” indicator will flash. 4. Press or to adjust the year and then press The “Month” indicator will flash. 5.
OPERATION To set the Recording mode quality: 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. The display will read “SET” 2. Press to adjust the Recording Quality (HP, MP, SP, or to set. The recorder will return to Standby or LP) and then press mode. Setting the Record Sensitivity Set the MIC SENS switch on the rear of the recorder to the LOW position to record sounds that are very close to the microphone.
OPERATION Making Recordings 1. While in Standby mode, press (File/Time) to select a folder location. 2. Press to start recording. The red Record indicator will light up. Speak into the integrated microphone located at the top of the recorder. If you have connected an optional, external microphone to the Microphone In jack located at the top of the recorder, the integrated microphone will be disabled. Press to view the remaining Recording Time. Press to pause the recording.
OPERATION Playing a Recording If the recorder is in Time mode, press to enter Standby mode. 1. Press (File/Time) to select a folder (A, B, C, D). The Recording Number indicator in the upper-right corner will display the total number of recordings in the selected folder. 1 2. Press or to select a recording. The Time indicator at the bottom will display the length of the selected recording. 2 3. Press to play the selected recording. During playback: Press Press to pause playback.
OPERATION Scanning Your Recordings (Intro) You can set the recorder to play back the first 5 seconds of each recording. 1. Press (File/Time) to select a folder (A, B, C, D). 2. Press and hold to play the first five seconds of each recording in the selected folder. The display will read “SCAN”. Erasing Your Recordings If the recorder is in Time mode, press to enter Standby mode. 1. Press (File/Time) to select a folder (A, B, C, D).
files, and use the included software to convert your recordings for playback on your PC in WAV format. PC CONNECTION & SOFTWARE USB Driver Installation (Windows 98SE Only) It is not necessary to install the USB driver if your computer is running Microsoft Windows ME/2000/XP or newer. Computers running these operating systems will recognize your player automatically when connected. If your computer is running Windows 98 SE, a USB driver must be installed.
PC CONNECTION & SOFTWARE 4. Install the program 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 finished, click the “Finish” button.
PC CONNECTION & SOFTWARE Transferring Recordings to Your PC 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the recorder to your computer. The recorder display will read “USB”. On your PC, a new “Removable Disk” icon will appear. You can access this icon from the “My Computer” function. 2. Double-click the Removable Disk icon to view the files on your recorder. Four folders (A, B, C, D) will be available for browsing. These folders are the folders to which files have been recorded.
PC CONNECTION & SOFTWARE 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 Playing Recordings The CX-R189 uses special LP/MP/SP/HP formats to record. These formats can only be played with the Voice Manager program. Browse Files on PC Browse Files on CX-R189 Ｂｒｏｗｓｅ Ｂｒｏｗｓｅ Ｃｏｎｖｅｒｔ Ａｂｏｕｔ Ｅｘｉｔ Convert About Exit Play Browse the voice recorder files in the left panel. (Click the “Browse” button to navigate the folders as you would on a computer). Select a file to play (files are named “ICRXXXX.LP”).
PC CONNECTION & SOFTWARE Select a file to convert (files are named “ICRXXXX.LP”). Select a location on your computer to save the recorded file in the right panel. (Click the “Browse” button to navigate the folders on your computer). Select the WAV 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 recorded at a 8Kbps sample rate.
SUPPORT If you have a problem with this device, please check our website at www. cobyusa.com for Frequently 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 Hours: 8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST, seven days a week Phone: 718-416-3197 or 800-681-2629 Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Web: www.cobyusa.com www.cobyusa.
SPECIFICATIONS Memory Integrated Flash Memory Max. Recording Time ~50.5 hours (LP mode) Integrated 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 Dimensions 1.73” x 3.98” x 0.55” (WHD) Weight (excl. batteries) 1.76 oz Specifications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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