RCA Microcassette Recorder 34000 User Guide

Features During Recording  
Introduction  
The digital voice recorder is designed to fit in  
your pocket and for ease of use. It allows for  
labelling 199 messages and a maximum  
recording time of 238 minutes.  
Buttons and Controls  
Recording From an  
External Device  
You can record information from an audio  
source by following the instructions below.  
Before recording, you may want to adjust the  
volume control of the device from which you  
will be recording.  
FCC Information  
Limited Warranty  
What your w arranty covers:  
34000  
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Pressing PAUSE during a recording pauses  
for a maximum of 30 minutes. Pressing  
PAUSE or REC resumes the recording.  
REC  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes  
or modifications not expressly approved by  
Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the  
user’s authority to operate this product.  
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)  
energy,and if not installed and used properly,this  
equipment may cause interference to radio and  
television reception.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.  
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STOP  
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indicator  
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Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
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For how long after your purchase:  
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Each press of SEARCH Forward advances the  
recorder to the next available message for  
recording.This is useful when you want to  
record back-to-back messages; you eliminate  
pressing REC/STOP to stop and REC/STOP  
to resume recording.  
One year.  
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(The warranty period for rental units begins  
with the first rental or 45 days from date of  
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes  
first.)  
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Before You Begin  
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Battery  
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Parts Checklist  
Make sure your package includes the following  
items:  
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What w e w ill do:  
From an External Audio Source  
1. Make sure the voice recorder and the  
external source are in the off positions  
before connecting.  
REC MODE/  
PAUSE button  
Provide you with a new or, at our option, a  
refurbished unit.  
When the maximum recording time is  
reached or 199 messages are recorded,  
recording additional messages is not  
possible. Refer to theErasing Messages”  
section to learn how to delete messages.  
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The exchange unit is under warranty for the  
remainder of the original product’s warranty  
period.  
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Speaker  
MIC jack  
Earphone  
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2. Connect the MIC INPUT jack on the voice  
recorder to the MIC OUT, Earphone, or  
AUDIO OUT jack on the audio source using  
an audio cable.  
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How to m ake a w arranty claim :  
Pressing PLAY/STOP during a recording  
displays the total time remaining for  
recording.  
Microphone  
Earphone  
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc.,  
which were originally provided with the  
product.We recommend using the original  
carton and packing materials.  
VOL dial  
MIC  
3. Press the REC/STOP button on the voice  
recorder to turn it on.  
You can monitor a recording by using the  
earphone jack.  
Recorder  
Include evidence of purchase date such as the  
bill of sale.Also print your name and address  
and a description of the defect. Send via  
standard UPS or its equivalent to:  
4. Press REC/STOP again to begin recording  
and at the same time turn on the external  
audio source. (Refer to the operating  
instructions of the external source.)  
Clip - Allows user to attach to shirt pocket or  
belt.  
Two “AAA” Batteries  
Playing Messages  
If this equipment does cause interference to  
radio or television reception (which you can  
determine by turning the equipment off and  
on), try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
REC (Record indicator) - Lights when the  
recorder is on.  
Before you begin to play messages, you may  
want to find a quite place to listen to the  
messages because of the size of the speaker.  
You can also use the earphone, instead, in  
places where it is too loud to use the speaker.  
Thom son Consum er Electronics, Inc.  
11721 B Alam eda Ave.  
Socorro, Texas 79927  
Installing the Batteries  
1. Press and slide off the battery compartment  
cover.  
5. When finished, press the REC/STOP and turn  
off external source.  
PLAY/ STOP - Used for playing messages,  
scanning messages,and turning on the recorder.  
Press again to stop playing messages. Press  
during recording to display the total time  
remaining.  
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange  
Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the  
antenna for the radio or television that is  
“receivingthe interference).  
Notes:You may need to adjust the audio of  
the external device to avoid sound  
distortion.Also, you can use the earphone  
to monitor the recording.  
Insure your shipment for loss or damage.  
Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage  
or loss en route to Thomson.  
2. Insert 2 AAA-size alkaline batteries into the  
battery compartment. Be sure the (+) cap  
end of each battery is installed as shown on  
the diagram in the battery compartment.  
Installing the batteries incorrectly can  
damage the unit.  
1. Make sure the HOLD switch is in the off  
position.  
Move the unit away from the equipment  
that is receiving interference.  
SEARCH (>> forw ard) - Advances the  
messages one at a time during playback.  
Pressing and holding scans forward through the  
messages during playback.During recording,  
press SEARCH to advance to the next available  
number for recording.  
2. Press REC/STOP, PLAY/STOP, or REC MODE/  
PAUSE to turn on the recorder.  
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to  
you freight prepaid.  
If these measures do not eliminate the  
interference, please consult your dealer or an  
experienced radio/television technician for  
additional suggestions.Also, the Federal  
Communications Commission has prepared a  
helpful booklet,“How To Identify and Resolve  
Radio TV Interference Problems.This booklet is  
available from the U.S. Government Printing  
Office,Washington, DC 20402. Please specify  
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering  
copies.  
Specifications*  
SP recording time: 118 minutes  
What your w arranty does not cover:  
3. Press PLAY/STOP to begin playback.  
4. Adjust the VOL control.  
External microphone  
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual  
provides information regarding operating  
instructions and user controls. For additional  
information, ask your dealer.)  
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and  
snap into place.  
LP recording time: 238 minutes  
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5. Press PLAY/STOP to stop playback.  
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SEARCH (<< backw ard) - Moves backward  
through the messages one at a time during  
playback. Pressing and holding scans backward  
through the messages during playback.  
Note: Make sure the recorder is in the  
STOP position when installing or  
replacing batteries.  
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Dimension: 28 x 127 x 15.5mm (W x H xD)  
Weight: Approx. 33g without batteries  
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Note: The message number, recorder status,  
and time appear in the display.  
Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
Batteries.  
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Power Source: DC3V with twoAAA” alkaline  
batteries  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Products which have been modified or  
incorporated into other products.  
RECORD MODE/ PAUSE - Used to turn on the  
recorder and select the recording speed. Also  
used to pause during playback or recording of  
messages.  
Features During Playback  
PHONE jack  
Mic in or external input jack  
Checking the Battery Level  
Press the PLAY/STOP or REC button to check  
the battery level.  
Battery LifeTime:  
Approx. 10 hrs at  
recording mode  
Products purchased or serviced outside the  
USA.  
Pressing PAUSE during playback pauses for a  
maximum of 30 minutes. Pressing REC  
MODE/PAUSE or PLAY/STOP resumes  
playback.  
Approx.6.5 hrs at  
speaker play at volume 5  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning  
damage.  
ERASE - Used to erase one or all messages  
together with the REC/STOP button.  
Product Registration:  
Approx. 8 hrs at  
earphone play at  
volume 5  
Important Battery  
Information  
Pressing and holding PLAY/STOP for  
REC/ STOP - Used for recording messages,  
turning on the recorder, and erasing messages.  
Please complete and mail the Product  
Registration Card packed with your unit. It will  
make it easier to contact you should it ever be  
necessary.The return of the card is not required  
for warranty coverage.  
approximately two seconds scans through  
each message one at a time allowing you to  
listen to each message for approximately  
five seconds. If you press the PLAY/STOP  
button during SCAN, playback will resume  
from the selected message number.  
HOLD - Used to lock buttons to protect the  
recorder from being turned on accidentally.  
Memory Medium: Built in flash memory  
Maximum Message Number: 199  
Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer  
play.Carbon-zinc or nickel cadmium  
rechargeable batteries can substantially reduce  
play time.  
Fully Charged  
Half Charged  
Needs Charging  
How state law relates to this w arranty:  
VOL (Volum e) dial - Increases the audio.  
Maximum Output Power: 80mW at THD 10%, 8  
ohms  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,  
and you may have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
When the battery display flashes, replace the  
batteries immediately.  
PHONE (Earphone) jack - Monitor recordings  
and messages and used as an output jack.  
If you’re not going to use your unit for a  
month or more, be sure to remove batteries  
because they can leak and damage the unit.  
Pressing SEARCH forward during playback  
moves forward through the messages one by  
one. Pressing and holding SEARCH forward  
scans forward through all the messages.  
Pressing SEARCH backward moves backward  
through the messages one by one. Pressing  
and holding SEARCH backward scans  
Recording/Playback Frequency Response: 500  
Hz-3,500 Hz  
Note: Refer to the Specifications”section  
for the battery life.  
If you purchased your product outside the  
USA:  
MIC jack - Used for an optional external  
microphone and as an input jack.  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your  
dealer for warranty information.  
Recording Source: Built-in omnidirectional  
electret condenser microphone, external E.C.M.  
jack  
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner,  
according to federal, state,and local  
regulations.  
Turning the Voice Recorder  
ON/OFF  
Pressing either the PLAY/STOP, REC MODE/  
PAUSE, or REC/STOP button turns the voice  
recorder on.The voice recorder turns off  
automatically approximately two minutes after  
no buttons have been pressed.  
Display  
The display tells you the function and status of  
the unit.  
Input: Plug-in power microphone (mini plug/  
mono) IMP below 3k ohm  
Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with  
a different battery type,if inserted incorrectly,  
if all batteries are not replaced at the same  
time,if disposed of in fire,or if an attempt is  
made to charge a battery not intended to be  
recharged.  
backwards through the messages.  
Refer to theErasing Messagessection to  
learn how to delete messages.  
Output: Earphone (mini plug/mono) IMP over  
8 ohm  
You can listen to your messages by using the  
earphone jack, especially useful for noisy  
places.  
Loud Speaker: 20 mm, 8 ohms dynamic speaker  
Condition for use: 0-40ºC  
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Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking  
batteries can cause skin burns or other  
personal injury.  
Recording Messages  
With your new voice recorder, you can record  
and store up to 199 messages.  
*Specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Erasing Messages  
Erasing messages is only possible in the STOP  
position. You can either erase each message  
one at a time or all the messages.  
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Service Information  
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Shows the current recording or  
recorded message (01 - 199).  
1. Make sure the HOLD switch is in the off  
position.  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing  
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain  
service,refer to the warranty included in this  
guide or call 1-800-448-0329. Attach your sales  
receipt to the booklet for future reference, or  
jot down the date this product was purchased  
or received as a gift.This information will be  
valuable if service should be required during  
the warranty period.  
1. Make sure the HOLD switch is in the off  
position.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
2. Press REC/STOP, PLAY/STOP or REC MODE/  
PAUSE to turn on the recorder.  
Shows the battery level  
Recording speed  
2. Press REC/STOP, PLAY/STOP or REC MODE/  
PAUSE to turn on the recorder.  
THE LIGHTNING  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS  
3. Press RECORD MODE to select the  
recording speed.  
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SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
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(OR BACK). NO US ER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
" D A N G E R O U S  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
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Status (HOLD,REC,PLAY,  
PAUSE, STOP, ERASE, SCAN,  
no InF)  
3. Search for the message you want to erase by  
using SEARCH backward or forward.  
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ACCOMPANYING  
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4. Point the built-in microphone toward the  
sound source and press the REC button.  
4. Press and hold ERASE until ERASE flashes in  
the display and the message you want plays,  
then release the button.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
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Recording time for each  
message (in minutes and  
seconds).  
5. Press REC again to stop recording.  
Purchase Date__________________________  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE  
Note: The message number, recorder  
status, and time appear in the display.  
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
5. Press ERASE again to erase the message.The  
message is erased and all the messages are  
renumbered when the erasure is complete.  
For example, if you erase message 2, the unit  
shows the next message as message 2.  
Note: If the display does not come on  
after the batteries are replaced, check the  
plus/ minus polarities of the batteries to  
make sure they are positioned correctly. If  
the display still does not come on, remove  
the batteries and contact your local dealer  
for inspection or repair.  
Name of Store__________________________  
Recording Speeds  
Model 34000  
15508040 (Rev. 1 E/S)  
99-43  
SP (Standard Mode)  
118 minutes  
Note: To erase all of the messages, press  
REC and ERASE at the same time for  
approximately three seconds.  
LP (Long Play Mode) 238 minutes  
Printed in Korea  
Notes: A better sound can be obtained in  
the SP mode, but only half as many  
messages can be recorded. The speed can  
only be selected when the recorder is in  
the STOP position.  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
© 1999 Thom son Consum er Electronics, Inc.  
Tradem ark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
 

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