P3 International P5085 Operating Manual - page 5
To install batteries: Turn the unit over. Remove the battery compartment
cover. Insert 4 AA (UM-3) batteries following the polarity diagram. Place the
ribbon underneath the cells for easy removal of dead batteries. Replace
the battery compartment cover. We recommend the use of Alkaline or
Lithium batteries for best performance. If batteries will not be used for an
extended period, remove them for the battery compartment to prevent
leakage. Please dispose of exhausted batteries correctly.
To connect AC adapter: Plug the DC power jack into the socket labeled
PWR (12) on the rear of the unit. Connect the AC adapter to a 110 VAC
wall outlet. Ensure that the wall outlet has continuous power and is not
turned off by a wall switch.
The Power LED on the top panel will illuminate when the recorder is
receiving power.
Connection to Telephone Line:
For Standard Single-line Analog Systems (most home phones)
If you have an unused telephone outlet available to connect the P5085
Telephone Recorder, you may skip the following paragraph.
Choose the telephone outlet in your home or office where you wish to
connect the P5085 Telephone Recorder. Disconnect the existing telephone
cable from the telephone outlet. Plug the supplied duplex adapter into the
telephone outlet. The duplex adapter is the piece without the attached
coiled cable. Re-connect the existing telephone cable to one of the two
outlets in the duplex adapter. Use the other outlet for the connection to the
P5085 Telephone Recorder. The unit will record calls for all telephones
connected to the same phone line throughout your home or office.
Connect the supplied telephone cable into the telephone outlet. Connect
the other end of the supplied cable to the LINE IN connector (13) on the
P5085 Telephone Recorder.
For Two-line Analog Systems (many home-office situations):
The P5085 Telephone Recorder is a single-line device. It can only record
from one phone line at a time. It can however be connected to two-line
phones. If you use your second line for fax or modem communications
and do not desire recording this line, follow the above instructions for
single-line installation.
When I play back the tape, the voice sounds funny, Why?
If the voice sounds like a cartoon (either too high or too low in pitch), then
you likely have the wrong speed selected for that specific recording. Switch
the SPEED switch on the rear panel to the other speed. If this does not
help then check that the tape heads are clean (see section on tape head
maintenance), If this does not work, replace the cassette.
When I play back the tape, the beginning of some words are cut
off, Why?
This tape was likely recorded using the Voice Controlled System (VCS).
VCS automatically starts and stops the recording when it detects
conversations. When the recorder starts it takes a fraction of a second for
the motor to respond. This slight delay can lead to the beginning of the first
word being cut off. If possible use the Line Activation Mode (by switching
VCS Off). The sensitivity of the VCS is factory preset to a level useful
by most. However, it can be adjusted if necessary. (see the section on
adjusting VCS sensitivity).
Can I play tapes made on my recorder on other tape players?
You can play tapes that were recorded at normal speed on other tape
players. You may note a slight difference in pitch of the recorded voices
due to slight differences in recording speed. Tapes recorded at extended
recording speed will not be playable on other players as the tape speed is
not standard. If necessary, a recording made at extended recording
speed can be copied to another tape recorder but connecting a “dubbing
cable” (available at Radio Shack
®
and other electronics stores) from
the EAR output of the recorder to the microphone or auxiliary input of
a standard recorder.
What is the LINE VOLT switch for?
This switch is factory preset to match the line voltage for standard telephone
lines (-48 VDC) and should normally not be changed. It can be adjusted to
match alternative telephone line voltages for use with KSU or PBX systems.
Contact Technical Support for more information on this.
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT CONVERSA-
TIONS ARE ONLY RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF
THE JURISDICTION WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS UTILIZED.
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