P3 International P5085 Operating Manual - page 9
Tape Transport Controls (2):
The P5085 Telephone Recorder features familiar keys for operation of
the tape deck. RECORD, PLAY, REWIND, FORWARD, STOP/EJECT,
and PAUSE.
RECORD: Starts record mode. Note that the PLAY key should also be
depressed when RECORD is pressed.
PLAY: Starts tape playback.
REWIND: Rewinds tape for review of recordings.
FORWARD: Winds tape forward to find desired recording.
STOP/EJECT: When pressed, when one of the above modes is
selected, will stop tape. Otherwise will open Cassette Door (1) for
removal/replacement of cassette.
PAUSE: Temporarily stops tape transport during PLAY or RECORD
mode. Do not leave PAUSE engaged for extended periods or damage
to tape may occur.
Recording:
The P5085 Telephone Recorder features 2 different recording modes. Line
Activation Mode and Voice Control System (VCS) Mode.
Line Activation Mode is set as the default from the factory and is used
in most applications. When the VCS switch (5) on the rear panel is set
to OFF, the recorder is in Line Activation Mode. See the section below
on VCS Mode for more details.
Press the STOP/EJECT key to open cassette door. Insert cassette. Close
cassette door. To record telephone calls press the REC and PLAY tape
transport keys simultaneously. Place a call. You will observe the tape
moving when you begin the call. The Level LED will flicker while recording.
Adjust monitor switch if you wish to listen to telephone conversation during
recording. Unit will feedback if monitor is left on and handset is brought
too close to the recorder during recording. If this happens turn the monitor
switch to off (O). When call is completed, hang up.
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.
Recording Using The Microphone:
To use the internal microphone rather than the telephone line as the
recording source, adjust the SOURCE switch (10) on the rear panel to
MIC. The microphone is located on the top panel to the right of the PAUSE
control. Return the switch to TEL to resume telephone recording.
Playback:
The P5085 Telephone Recorder can also play back recordings you have
made of telephone calls. If recordings are made using the Extended
Recording Mode, you will not be able to playback these recordings on
other tape players. Since the recording speed is different, the playback will
be distorted. You may only playback recordings made using the Extended
Recording Mode using the P5085 Telephone Recorder.
Press the STOP/EJECT key to open cassette door. Insert cassette. Close
cassette door. Rewind cassette and push PLAY. Adjust volume control
to desired level. You may fast-forward, rewind, and pause the tape as
you would a normal tape player. NOTE: As most cassettes contain
a few seconds worth of leader tape at the beginning, any recorded
conversation will be lost if you attempt to use this portion of the tape.
Use leaderless tape or advance the tape past the leader if you wish
to avoid this problem.
Voice Control System (VCS):
The Voice Control System mode (VCS) is different from line activation in
that the recorder ignores the DC voltage available on the telephone line.
Rather, the recorder will record based on the presence of an audio signal.
This mode is recommended only for use with non-standard telephone
lines (e.g. KSU or PBX analog lines). Connect the recorder to the voice
path and select VCS On from the rear panel. When you press the Record
key, the tape will record for a few moments (even though the phone line is
inactive) and then stop. If you use the VCS mode and during a phone call,
there is an extended moment of silence, (e.g. being placed on hold) the
tape will stop recording. When conversation resumes, the tape will restart.
You may miss a fraction of the first spoken word while the recorded comes
up to speed. Again, it is recommended only to use VCS mode for use with
non-standard telephone lines.
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