VR-C10 - Dictaphone AUDIOLINE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Dictaphone
Brand	AUDIOLINE
Model	VR-C10
Dimensions (approx.)	100 x 50 x 20 mm
Weight (approx.)	80 g
Power Supply	2x AAA batteries (not included)
Recording Media	Internal memory (up to 4 GB, estimated)
Recording Format	MP3 / WAV
Recording Modes	Voice activation (VOX) & manual
Playback Functions	Play, pause, stop, fast forward, rewind
Microphone	Built-in directional microphone
Speaker	Built-in speaker
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm
USB Connectivity	USB 2.0 for data transfer
Display	LCD screen with backlight
Battery Life (estimated)	Up to 20 hours recording
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C
Special Features	Voice activation, noise reduction
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with soft dry cloth; avoid solvents
Safety Precautions	Keep away from moisture; do not immerse
Spare Parts Available	Batteries, USB cable, headphones (standard accessories)
Repairability	User-replaceable batteries; professional repair for other issues
General Information	Includes pocket clip; user manual available in PDF

Frequently Asked Questions - VR-C10 AUDIOLINE

How do I start recording?

Press the Record button. The red LED will light up. Press again to stop.

What batteries does the VR-C10 need?

It uses two AAA batteries. Ensure correct polarity.

How do I transfer files to my computer?

Connect via USB cable. The device appears as a removable drive; copy files.

Can I use it as a voice recorder for meetings?

Yes, it has a voice activation mode to start recording when sound is detected.

How to delete recordings?

Select the file and press the Delete button. Confirm on screen.

The device won't turn on. What should I do?

Check batteries are installed and have power. Replace if necessary.

Is there a password feature?

No, the VR-C10 does not have password protection. Keep it in a safe place.

How do I set the date and time?

Go to Menu > Settings > Date/Time. Use the navigation buttons.

What is the maximum recording time?

With the internal memory, you can record up to 280 hours in low quality (est.).

Can I use a microSD card?

No, the VR-C10 does not have an expansion slot. It uses internal memory only.

USER MANUAL VR-C10 AUDIOLINE

Operating instructions 13

ALLGEMEINE HINWEISE

Bedienungsanleitung

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TASTENSPERRE

Declaration of Conformity/CE mark....14

Unpacking 14

Fitting/changing batteries....15

User controls....16

Display indicators....16

Switching on 17

Save options 17

Setting the recording mode....18

Recording notes 18

Recording using VOS voice controlled recording....19

Starting the next recording immediately 19

Remaining recording time 19

Playing back notes....20

Searching for a note automatically (auto-scan)....20

Deleting individual notes....21

Deleting all notes....21

User lock....21

Earpiece connector 21

Troubleshooting 22

Care instructions 22

Warranty 22

Technical data....23

SAFETY INFORMATION

Operating manual

Please read these operating instructions carefully. Do not open the unit yourself under any circumstances and do not try to carry out your own repairs. For any claims under the warranty, please refer to your dealer.

Batteries

The batteries required are supplied with the unit. If the batteries have to be changed, you will need two type AAA 1.5V batteries. Please use new high-quality batteries.

Disposal

f the useful life of the batteries or the complete equipment has expired, please dispose of these in accordance with the statutory requirements and in a manner friendly to the environment. Never open used batteries, short circuit them or throw them into the fire.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY/CE MARK

This product complies with the basic requirements. This is confirmed by the CE mark.

For the complete Declaration of Conformity, please use the free download from our web site www.audioline.de.

UNPACKING

The following parts will be found in the package:

■ VoiceRecorder with 2 x batteries ■ audio cable

■ Operating manual ■ earphone

■ 2 x batteries type AAA

FITTING/CHANGING BATTERIES

■ Slide the battery cover on the rear to the right using slight pressure and open the battery compartment.
■ Now insert the two batteries taking care to ensure that the polarity is correct. The wrong polarity can damage both the batteries and the unit.
■ Close the battery compartment.

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The current battery capacity is shown in the display:

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Never change the batteries during a recording, as otherwise a complete loss of data can occur.

Battery life (AAA)

Recording mode up to 21 hours

Playback via loudspeaker up to 23 hours

Playback via headphones up to 24 hours

USER CONTROLS

1 Multifunction button with
Forward/Rewind
Menu button

2 Volume

3 Erase

4 Slide controller HOLD

5 Loudspeaker

6 Record button REC/STOP

7 PAUSE button

8 Playback button PLAY/STOP

9 Display

10 EAR connector

11 Microphone

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DISPLAY INDICATORS

1 SP = Standard mode, LP = Long-play mode
2 VOS mode on/off
3 Indication of battery capacity
4 Recording active
5 Playback active
6 User HOLD switched on
7 Seconds display
8 Minutes display
9 Indication of note number from 1 to 99

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SWITCHING ON

To switch on the VoiceRecorder, press the REC/STOP button once.

Make sure that the HOLD slide switch on the right-hand side has not been moved upwards. Otherwise, it will not be possible to switch the VoiceRecorder on and the display will show the message HOLD for a few seconds.

The VoiceRecorder cannot be switched off, as it is fitted with a circuit for extending the battery life and will therefore switch itself off. If no control actions are performed within one minute, the unit will switch itself off automatically. The display will go off and the unit must be switched on once more.

SAVE OPTIONS

You can save your notes, messages, ideas, private thoughts, etc. in an archiving folder.

The archiving folder can store up to 99 recordings.

The maximum recording time is 126 minutes in standard mode and 256 minutes in long-play mode. You will obtain the best recording quality in standard mode.

SETTING THE RECORDING MODE

The maximum recording time is 126 minutes in standard mode and 256 minutes in long-play mode. The recording mode currently selected will be shown in the display with SP = Standard mode and LP = Long-play mode. You can change the recording mode at any time.

■ Press the MENU multifunction button down in the middle once with the unit switched on.
■ Now select the required recording mode SP (Standard) or LP (Long-play) with the ◀◀▶ multifunction button. The selection will be shown in the display.
■ Press the MENU multifunction button down in the middle twice and the display will return to normal.

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RECORDING NOTES

■ Make sure that the HOLD slide switch is in the OFF position (slide switch down).
■ If the unit has not yet been switched on, press the REC/STOP button to switch the unit on.
■ Press the REC/STOP button to start recording. The display will show the message "REC" and the red recording LED will come on. During recording, the length of the message and the number of the message will be shown in the display. Now speak into the microphone at the top of the unit.
■ You can interrupt the recording with the PAUSE button. If the recording is interrupted for more than 10 minutes, the recording will be terminated.
■ The recording is terminated by pressing the REC/STOP button again. Each recording is automatically identified with a number between 1 and 99.

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If the capacity is reached or if the maximum recording time is exceeded, the display will show the message "FULL". In order to record new notes, you must first delete old or unimportant recordings.

When VOS is switched on, any pauses that occur during recording will not be recorded. When you are not speaking, the VoiceRecorder switches the recording to Pause (display shows "VOS"). When you speak again, the unit continues recording automatically.

Switching VOS on or off

If the unit has not yet been switched on, press the REC/STOP button to switch the unit on.
■ Press the MENU multifunction button twice and choose whether you want to switch the function on or off by means of the ◀◀ or ▶buttons. When the VOS mode is switched on, the VOS indicator will appear in the display.
■ Press the MENU multifunction button down in the middle once and the display will return to normal.
■ Press the REC/STOP button to start voice controlled recording.

STARTING THE NEXT RECORDING IMMEDIATELY

You can start the next recording immediately while a recording is being made. To do this, press the multifunction button ▶▶▶ up once. The present recording will be stopped and the next recording will be started immediately under a new number.

Hold the PAUSE button pressed for two seconds during a recording. The display will now show the remaining recording time for the currently set recording mode (SP or LP). The current recording length will be shown again after 15 seconds.

PLAYING BACK NOTES

■ Make sure that the HOLD slide switch is in the OFF position (slide switch down).
■ Press the PLAY/STOP button to switch the unit on.
■ Now select the required message using the ◀◀◀ or ▶multifunction button. The number of the note will be shown in the display.
■ The note can be played back by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.
■ You can interrupt the playback with the PAUSE button and then continue with the PAUSE or PLAY/STOP button. If playback is interrupted for more than 10 minutes, playback will be terminated automatically.
■ Press the PLAY/STOP button again to terminate playback.
The volume can be adjusted in 20 steps by means of the VOL. – and VOL. + buttons on the right-hand side.

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During playback:

If you want to fast forward or fast rewind within a long note, hold the ◀◀ or ▶◀ multifunction button pressed until you reach the required position.

■ While you are listening to a note, you can switch automatically to the previous or next note. To do this, simply press the multifunction buttons ◀◀ (rewind) or ▶▶ (forward) briefly.

SEARCHING FOR A NOTE AUTOMATICALLY (AUTO-SCAN)

If you want to search for a particular note, you can use the SCAN function. With this function, only the first 5 seconds of the note are played back in each case before changing automatically to the next note.

■ To do this, press the PLAY/STOP button for two seconds. The display will show SCAN. The SCAN function always starts from the currently selected note number.
■ When you have found the right message, press the PLAY/STOP button again to listen to this note in full.

DELETING INDIVIDUAL NOTES

■ First select the note that you want to delete. To do this, use the multifunction buttons ◀◀ (rewind) or ▶(forward).
■ Then press the ERASE button for two seconds. The note will be played back and the message "ERAS" will flash in the display.
■ Press the ERASE button again to erase the note. If, however, you want to cancel the erase procedure, wait until the ERAS message goes off.

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DELETING ALL NOTES

■ Hold down the ERASE button and then the REC/STOP button. The display will show the message "ALL ERAS".
■ Press the ERASE button again to delete all notes. If, however, you want to cancel the erase procedure, wait until the ALL ERAS message goes off.

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USER LOCK

The HOLD slide switch is located on the right-hand side. If this function is switched on (switch in the direction of the arrow), the unit can no longer be used. In this way, accidental recording or playback cannot occur during transportation, for example. Whenever any button is pressed, the display will show the message "HOLD".

EARPIECE CONNECTOR

Your VoiceRecorder can be used with an external earpiece or headpone.

You can also play back recorded notes via other audio devices. To do this, connect the cable supplied to the connector EAR and to the matching connector for the audio input of the required unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The display is blank.

• Switch the unit on by means of the REC/STOP button.
  -Check the battery capacity.
  -Check that the polarity of the batteries is correct.

No notes are recorded

• Check the setting of the HOLD switch.
  -Check whether the maximum memory capacity or the maximum number of notes has been exceeded.
  -Check the battery capacity.

No notes are recorded

-Check the volume setting.
- If you want to listen to the notes via the inbuilt loudspeaker, then an earpiece or headphones must not be connected.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

The surface of the case can be cleaned with a dry, soft and lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents, particularly aggressive solvents. Never leave the unit in a damp or dusty place. Avoid proximity to sources of heat such as radiators and do not expose the unit to direct sunlight.

WARRANTY

AUDIOLINE equipment is manufactured and tested in accordance with the most up to date production methods. Selected materials and highly developed technology ensure trouble-free operation and long life. If your unit should develop a fault within the guarantee period, however, please contact the shop where you bought your AUDIO-LINE equipment exclusively and have your purchase receipt available for inspection. The warranty period is 24 months from the day of purchase. The warranty does not apply to batteries or rechargeable batteries even when these are included with the unit.

Warranty conditions: Within the guarantee period, all defects due to material or manufacturing faults will be repaired free of charge. The guarantee is invalidated if the equipment has been tampered with by the purchaser or third parties. Any damage caused by improper handling or operation, by incorrect positioning or storage, by

improper connection or installation or by excessive force or other external influences is not covered by the guarantee. In the case of complaint, we reserve the right to repair or replace defective parts or to exchange the equipment. Exchanged parts or exchanged equipment become our property. Claims for compensation are excluded insofar as they do not relate to criminal intent or gross negligence on the part of the manufacturer. All guarantee claims according to these conditions must be raised exclusively with your dealer. Rights under the guarantee can no longer be enforced after the expiry of 24 months from purchase and delivery of our products. In the case of unnecessary or unjustified demands on the customer service department, we will levy our usual service charges for materials, time, postage and packing. Any complaints must be reported as soon as a problem is found. The guarantee is valid within the German Federal Republic.

TECHNICAL DATA

Recording time Standard mode	(SP): 126 min.Long-play mode (LP): 256 min.
Size	31 x 16 x 109 mm (WxDxH)
Weight	34g without batteries
Power supply 3V (2 x 1.5V)
Operating time ca. 21 hours in recording modeca. 23 hours in playback mode via loudspeaker at medium volumeca. 24 hours in playback mode via earpiece at medium volume
Storage medium FLASH memory 8MB
Number of notes 99
Output power 80mW
Frequency range 500 to 3,400 Hz
Recording source Built-in condenser microphone
Output	Earpiece/headphones mini plug m
Loudspeaker	20 mm, 8 Ohm, dynamic
Ambient temperature 0 to 40°C

Technical data are subject to change without previous notice.