C. Crane QSR-1, User Manual

Page 1: ...QSR 1 Version 1 GB ...

Page 2: ...y compartment Name and address of dealer Included Accessories AC Adapter p Item Code VCA Audio Patchcord p Item Code VPC Copyright 2001 by C Crane Company Inc Fortuna CA 95540 All rights reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced in any form or means whatsoever without permission in writing from C Crane Company Inc versacordermanual qxd Rev 6 01 4 C Cell Batteries Item Code CAL Optional Ac...

Page 3: ... 8 Recording Instructions How to Record From a Radio 9 Recording Using the Timer 10 Tips and Notes 11 Quick Check List for Recording 11 Using Voice Activated Recording 12 Recording a Telephone Call 13 Remote Switch Operation For use with the CCRadio plus 14 Playback Instructions 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 18 Audio Sources 19 Safety Instructions 20 23 ...

Page 4: ...ice Activation Switch 6 Clearor or Recall time ON OFF 7 Clock 18 Rewind Review 8 Program 19 Fast Forward Cue 9 Timer ON OFF 20 Stop Eject 10 Headphone Jack 21 Normal Quarter Speed 11 Telephone Beep 22 Pause 12 Microphome Imput 23 Tape Counter Reset 13 Volume Kuob 24 Tape Counter Display Page 4 VersaCorder 6 6 4 10 24 23 1 11 12 13 14 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 2 3 17 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 ...

Page 5: ... the well undeneath the VersaCorder and pull gently Connection to Power The VersaCorder will run on the included AC adapter it will also run on 4 C size Alkaline or NiCad batteries The batteries are necessary to keep the clock time and program memories if the power cord is removed from the recorder for more than 3 minutes VersaCorder Page 5 ...

Page 6: ... off toward the back of the unit 2 lnsert the 4 C cell batteries into the compartment as indicated in the drawing below Be sure negative end is against the spring Refer to the drawing below to insure correct installation of your batteries 3 Gently slide the cover back on to close Page 6 VersaCorder ...

Page 7: ...he display 3 While holding the CLOCK Button press the HOUR Button until the Appropriate hour and AM PM is indicated on the display 4 While holding the CLOCK Button down press the MIN Button and Select the appropriate minute setting Each time you press the MIN Button the seconds reset to 0 VersaCorder Page 7 HOUR CLOCK DAY MIN DAY Settings AM PM Indicator Current Time Seconds Counter ...

Page 8: ...the lid 2 lnsert the casette 3 Once the tape is insertd correctly close the cassette door gently The VersaCorder has the ability to record in NORMAL speed for best audio quality When extened recordings of talk radio speeches and lectures telephone conversations or any format that does not require a high fidelety recording is desired the VersaCorder can be switched into QUARTER speed mode This mode...

Page 9: ...orted 2 Put a tape in and select the speed you want to record at 3 Plug the 1 8 stereo patch cord into your radio LINE OUT or Headphone jack and the LINE IN of the VersaCorder You can use the red plugs of the included patchcord 4 Press the RECORD and PLAY Buttons at the same time The red light will flash Adjust the volume on the VersaCorder to the level you want or turn the volume off if you wish ...

Page 10: ...i spl ay 5 T o set the O F F ti me press the PR OG R A M B utton once and OF F W i l l be di spl ayed F ol l ow steps 2 4 above to set the appropri ate OF F ti me l f you are recordi ng a f our hour tal k show that starts at 11 00 PM on M onday be sure to change the OF F ti me D AY to T uesday 6 S et the T i mer S wi tch to On and press the PL AY and R E C OR D B uttons M ake sure the Voi ce A cti...

Page 11: ...cording a four hour talk show that starts at 11 00 PM on Monday be sure to change the end time DAY to Tuesday Quick Checklist for Timed Recording from a Radio 1 Has the tape been inserted correctly and rewound 2 Have you reset the counter 3 Is the Timer Switch on 4 Are the RECORD PLAY Buttons down 5 Is it set to the correct speed 6 Is your radio on and at an appropriate volume 7 Is the VOICE ACTIV...

Page 12: ... the back ground noise is high The voice activated feature on the VersaCorder can be used with a Police scanner to save tape or in a 911 center to record phone calls Recording lnstructions The VersaCorder may also be set up for a timed and voice activated Recording This might be used to record noises in a room at a certain Time of day lt could also be used to record a conference when you can Not b...

Page 13: ...C T I VAT E D to O N 7 P ress the P L A Y and R E C O R D B uttons at the same ti me 8 S et S E N S I T I V I T Y to number 2 and test to be sure the recorder starts when someone i s tal k i ng O n the bottom of te V ersa C order there i s a swi tch to i nsert a B E E P i nto y our conv ersati ons at regul ar i nterv al s to hel p adv i se both parti es they are bei ng recorded S et the swi tch to...

Page 14: ...The patchcord provided with the VersaCorder can be used with the CCRadio plus as shown in the photo lt is color coded for ease of instal lation When the plugs are inserted the CCRadio plus becomes the master control for the timer and overrides the VersaCorder s timer Please refer to page 16 of the CCRadio plus manual on Setting the Timer You can set up the VersaCorder as follows 1 Plug the patchco...

Page 15: ...is present turn up volume or refer to trouble shooting section on pages 16 17 lf you are playing a pre recorded cassette tape i e one purchased from the store the recording was most likely made in NORMAL speed Insert the cassette tape into the recorder For proper tape installation please refer to Inserting Cassette Tapes on page 8 Position the SPEED switch on the front of the recorder to NORMALand...

Page 16: ...d will not press down please try another cassette I only get the room noise when trying to record Please read the instructions on LINE IN on page 9 19 before record ing Your low level audio source must be plugged into the LINE IN jack on the side of the VersaCorder before recording from an external audio device lf nothing is plugged into the LINE IN jack the internal micro phone on the VersaCorder...

Page 17: ...r is eating my tapes If the VersaCorder starts eating your tapes please remember we rec Ommend no more than 110 minute tapes for reliable service Longer Tapes are more likely to wind around the tape mechanism and create a Problem If a 110 minute tape continues to wind around the mechanism then try a new tape or rewind and fast forward the tape before trying again If the recorder continues to jam u...

Page 18: ...Trouble Shooting Notes Page 18 VersaCorder ...

Page 19: ...r or other audio device You can connect the LINE OUT of any device through the supplied audio cables into the VersaCorder s LINE IN and record the audio from that device The headphone jack of a radio or other device can be used if there is not a LINE OUT available Since the headphone jack will vary with the vol ume control it is best to do a test recording and play back to obtain best results MIC ...

Page 20: ...ge to the recorder may result 7 Heat Never put the VeraCorder in direct sunlight in an unventi lated area or behind glass such as a car s interior The recorder should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances that produce heat 8 DC wall Adapter The DC wall adapter should be positioned so it is not walked on pinched or have items placed on top of it ...

Page 21: ...ing occur a Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the recorder b The recorder has been exposed to rain c The recorder does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance d The recorder has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 13 The user should not attempt to service this recorder beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing s...

Page 22: ... 68 dangerous voltage within the of FCC Rules You must upon product s enclosure that might be request provide the FCC of sufficient magnitude to registration number and the constitute a risk of electric shock REN to your phone company Do not open the product s case Both numbers are on the bottom of your telephone cassette recorder Note You must not connect your telephone cassette recorder to This ...

Page 23: ...umber of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area 3 If your VersaCorder causes harm to the telephone network the tele phone company may discontinue your service temporarily lf possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice isn t practical you will be notified as soon...

Page 24: ...IS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Notice The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment VersaCorder Page 24 ...