National Geographic NG3800 Instruction Manual

Summary of NG3800

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    Ng3800 amplified nature listening and digital recording device instruction manual manual part #: 266045.

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    Here are the main parts of the national geographic™ ng3800 a: microphone b b: parabolic dish a c c: 8x optical viewfinder d: on/off switch e: record button f: playback button h g g: frequency control (on f j reverse side) e h: headphone jack d i: battery compartment j: headphones i warning! Warning ...

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    Introduction the ng3800 is a versatile device for which you will soon find a variety of uses. The audio detecting system is powerful enough to pick up faint sounds up to 100 meters away. Faint bird songs are readily detected and amplified so this is ideal for studying birds and wildlife. In addition...

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    Battery information: this unit uses one 9 volt battery. Always use a fresh battery. If the unit will not be used for an extended term remove the battery. Do not try and recharge a non-rechargeable battery. Do not take a battery apart. Do not short circuit the terminals. Do not dispose of battery in ...

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    3) insert a fresh 9 volt battery and snap the (+) and (-) terminals to the unit’s battery clip. Do not try and reverse the terminals. The battery will only fit one way. 4) replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the retaining screw. The unit is now ready for use. The viewfinder: the ng3800...

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    While listening, simply turn the frequency controller dial until you achieve the desired noise reduction. Sound recording: your ng3800 is equipped with a digital recording chip that can capture approximately 12 seconds of sound. To activate the recording function, simply push the record button (pict...

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    If your tape recorder has a monitor function; that is if the recorder’s earphone jack let’s you hear sounds as they are being recorded you can record longer sound clips by plugging a patch cord into the ng3800 earphone jack and the tape recorder’s line in or mic jack, and plugging the headphones int...