INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ICR-B35

Digital Voice Recorder

SANYO'S HELP-LINE Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product. 1-877-999-1840 (Weekdays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific time) LlNEA DE CONSULTA SANYO Llame gratis al nmero indicado a continuacin si tiene dificultades al utilizar este producto. 1-877-999-1840 (Das laborables de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM hora del Pacfico) 1AD6P1P1314--A ICR-B35 Issue Number 2, Printed in China ENGLISH ESPAOL

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...2 CONTROLS..3 POWER SUPPLY.. 4 BEFORE OPERATION.. 6 SELECTING THE MENU MODE..8 RECORDING..11 PLAYBACK..14 ERASING..17 VOICE ALARM TIMER.. 20 CLEANING THE CABINET. 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. 22 FCC INFORMATION. 23 SPECIFICATIONS.. 24 WARRANTY (For USA).. 25 WARRANTY (For Canada).. 29

Important Information:

Notes on clock setting Be sure to set the date and time of the units clock before you start using it. (See Adjusting the date and time in BEFORE OPERATION section.) Backup recommendation To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the unit, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded massages on a tape recorder, etc.

PRECAUTIONS

If the line of rectangles in the battery indica) disappear during recording, stop tor ( the recording immediately and replace the batteries. Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the batteries while operating the unit. Before erasing, make sure that the battery indicator is full. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not insert pins, etc., inside the unit. Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks. Do not use where there are extremes of temperature (below 5C (35F) or exceeding 35C (95F)).
WHAT TO DO IF. If the operation of the unit or display is not normal, 1. Open the battery compartment lid. 2. Remove the batteries. Wait 2 minutes, then reinstall the batteries. 3. Press the reset switch (back of the unit) using a small ball-point pen, etc. 4. Resume operation.

CONTROLS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Earphone jack (EAR) External microphone jack (MIC) Built-in microphone (MIC) Record button (m)/Pause Repeat button (REPEAT) Stop button (n)/On, Off select button Play button (a)/Pause Cue index button (CUE INDEX) Fast forward/Fast backward buttons (d, c) Volume buttons (VOLUME) Speaker Erase button (ERASE) Time/Set button (TIME/SET) Menu button (MENU) Display Play speed switch (PLAY SPEED) Record mode switch (REC MODE) Hold switch (HOLD) Battery compartment External DC jack (EXT DC 3V, bottom of the unit)

POWER SUPPLY

Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment lid. 2. Install two AAA batteries (not supplied). Observe proper polarity.
Battery indicator ( ) The line of rectangles is the battery gauge. Black rectangles show the battery condition. : Full, good condition or (LOW BATT appears.): Weak or exhausted battery, must be replaced. CAUTION: Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a month or longer. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR AMERICAN USERS: SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CANADIAN USERS: When the batteries have become discharged, they must be disposed of in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws. AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor (SANYO Model No. 3CV120US, not supplied) to the EXT DC 3V jack. (The batteries are automatically disconnected.) The center pin of the EXT DC 3V jack is positive (+).

BEFORE OPERATION

Earphone Connect an earphone (8 ohms, cord length less than 2 meters (6 feet 6 inches), not supplied) to the EAR jack. (The speaker is automatically disconnected.) Note: Be sure to reduce the volume before connecting or disconnecting the earphone. External microphone Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. (The built-in microphone is automatically disconnected.) Turning the power on and off Press the n button to turn on the power. The display appears as shown right for example and the unit is in the standby mode. To turn off the power, press the n button for at least 1 second in the stop mode. Auto power off function The power turns off automatically when 5 minutes have elapsed after entering the stop, playback pause or recording pause mode. Hold function The HOLD switch (back of the unit) disables the buttons (m, n, a, c or d) from operating, to prevent playback or recording due to accidental operation.
Set the HOLD switch to ON. HOLD ON appears briefly on the display. For normal use, set the switch to OFF. HOLD OFF appears briefly on the display. Adjusting the date and time 1. Press the MENU button repeatedly until the date and time display appears. 2. Press the TIME/SET button. The year display blinks. 3. Press the c or d button repeatedly to select the year. 4. Press the TIME/SET button. The month display blinks. 5. Set the month, day, hour and minute by following steps 3 - 4 above. The time can be set accurately by pressing the TIME/SET button when a time signal is heard. 6. Press the n button to return the original display. Changing the clock to the 12-hour (or 24-hour) display 1. Press the MENU button repeatedly until 12/ 24 appears. 2. Press the TIME/SET button. 24H (or 12H) blinks. 3. Press the c or d button once. 12H (or 24H) blinks. 4. Press the TIME/SET button.

SELECTING THE MENU MODE

1. Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the desired menu mode. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: FOLDE (Folder) v EDIT v AUTO PAUSE v Date and time v VAS v REC v BEEP v ERASE GUARD v 12/24 v Original display returns 2. To change the setting of a sub-menu in the selected menu mode, press the TIME/SET button so that the display blinks. 3. Press the c or d button to select a new sub-menu. (See Various menu modes below.) 4. Press the TIME/SET button to set it. 5. Repeat steps above to change other settings. 6. Press the n button to return to the original display. Various menu modes FOLDE (Folder): Selecting folder mode PERS wv BUSI wv LECT wv OTHER wv ALARM PERS: Personal BUSI: Business LECT: Lecture OTHER: Others ALARM: Voice alarm

EDIT: Selecting edit mode OVER WRITE wv INSER (Insert) OVER WRITE: Overwrite recording INSER: Insertion recording (INSERT appears on the display.) AUTO PAUSE: Selecting auto pause time mode PAUSE 03SEC wv PAUSE 04SEC w. v PAUSE 10SEC wv PAUSE OFF wv PAUSE 01SEC wv PAUSE 02SEC wv. Note: The initial setting of the auto pause function is ON (3 seconds). Date and time (See Adjusting the date and time.) VAS (Voice activated system): Selecting VAS mode VAS OFF wv VAS ON VAS OFF: To manually start and stop recording VAS ON: Recording begins when the unit picks up sound, and stops after the sound stops. Press the + or VOLUME button to set the microphones sensitivity when recording begins. The VAS sensing level appears on the display (VAS 01 ~ VAS 10). VAS appears.
REC: Selecting recording time mode REC STAND (Standard) wv REC LONG REC STAND: For better sound quality (The unit can record for up to approx. 33 minutes.) REC LONG: For longer recording (The unit can record for up to approx. 197 minutes.) BEEP: Selecting beep mode BEEP ON wv BEEP OFF BEEP ON: Every time the operation buttons are pressed, a beep sound will be heard. BEEP OFF: No beep sound ERASE GUARD: Selecting erasing guard mode (See Erasing guard.) GUARD OFF wv GUARD ON GUARD OFF: You may erase the data. GUARD ON: You cannot erase the data. appears on the display. 12/24: (See Changing the clock to the 12-hour (or 24-hour) display.) Original display returns

RECORDING

1. Press the n button to turn the power on. 2. Set the REC MODE switch (back of the unit) to select the desired recording mode. DIC (Dictating): appears. appears.
CONF (Conference): LECT (Lecture):

appears.

Note: If an external microphone (not supplied) is connected, the recording mode cannot be changed. appears. 3. Select the desired folder name, VAS and recording time modes. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 4. Press the m button (red). Recording starts with new file (Red) number. Example: The display appears as shown below. Folder name Current file number Total file number
Elapsed recording time 5. Press the n button to stop the recording at any time.
Note: The unit can record up to file number 99 for each folder (except ALARM folder). When the recording time is full, MEMOR FULL appears briefly. In this case, erase the unnecessary file. If the CUE INDEX button is pressed during recording, an index mark is made (INDEX number appears briefly) and recording continues. (Up to 10 index marks, for each file, can be made. But, Index marks cannot be deleted individually.) File number Each time a recording is made, a file number is automatically placed in the memory at the beginning of the recording. Temporarily stopping recording (Recording pause) Press the m button. The elapsed recording time blinks on the display. To resume recording, press the button again.

EDIT THE RECORDED DATA Overwrite recording To overwrite recorded material (Previous recorded material will be erased.) 1. Select the OVER WRITE edit mode. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 2. Locate the desired point during playback, then press the a button to pause. Elapsed playing time blinks. 3. Press the m button. Over writing recording starts from the paused position. (The CUE INDEX button will not function during over writing recording.) 4. Press the n button to stop the recording. Insertion recording To insert into a file (Previous recorded material will remain.) 1. Select the INSER (Insert) edit mode. INSERT appears on the display. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 2. Locate the desired point during playback, then press the a button to pause. 3. Press the m button. Insertion recording starts from the paused position. (The CUE INDEX button will not function during insertion recording.) 4. Press the n button to stop the recording. Notes: The edit mode (OVER WRITE wv INSER) can be changed by pressing the CUE INDEX button during play back paused. In case of paused recording, the mode can be changed to play back. Press the a button.

PLAYBACK

1. If you recorded the sound with the REC LONG mode (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE), you can change the playback speed while playing. Set the PLAY SPEED switch (back of the unit) to SLOW, STD, or FAST. SLOW: Slow-speed playback STD: Standard-speed playback FAST: Fast-speed playback If you recorded the sound with the REC STAND mode, you cannot change the playback speed while playing. (Standard-speed playback) 2. Select the desired folder name. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 3. Press the a button. Folder name Current file number Total file number
Elapsed playing time To start playback from the desired file, select the file number by pressing the c or d button, then press the a button. If no data was recorded in the selected folder, NO DATA appears. 4. Press the + or VOLUME button as desired. 5. Press the n button to stop playback at any time. Temporarily stopping playback (Playback pause) Press the a button. Elapsed playing time blinks. To resume playback, press the button again. -14-

Auto pause When the end of the file is reached during playback, AUTO and PAUSE appear in turn. The unit pauses automatically for the preset auto pause time. After the set time elapses, the next file playback begins. Press the a button during auto pause to return to the normal pause mode. File skip Press the c or d button to skip to the desired file. In case the auto pause is set, if the c button is pressed during playback, the unit enters the auto pause mode at the end of the file. Press the c button again to play back the next file. File search If the c or d button is pressed during playback, the unit will search at high speed in the forward or reverse direction while the button is being pressed. When the button is released, normal playback will continue. Index search If an index mark was made in the file, press the CUE INDEX button during playback. The unit will search for the next index point and playback starts from this point.
Repeat 1. Press the REPEAT button during playback. appears. The unit plays back repeatedly the last 5 seconds of recorded content in the selected file. (If the recorded times are shorter than 5 seconds, repeat playback starts from the beginning of the current file.) 2. Press the REPEAT button again to return to normal playback. Time display Press the TIME/SET button repeatedly during recording, playback and stop mode. The display changes as follows. In recording mode Recording time mode, Current file number/ Total file number, Remaining recording time v Current time v Original display returns. Example of remaining recording time: Recording time mode

Remaining recording time

In playback mode Recorded date/time v Current time v Recording time mode, Current file number/Total file number, Remaining playing time v Original display returns In stop mode Recording time mode, Remaining recording time v Current time v Original display returns -16-
To secure the unit In case the unit is used by unauthorised persons, you can set the security mode. To switch security mode on/off during power off, press the TIME/SET and MENU buttons simultaneously. The buttons must be pressed for 4 seconds long. The display shows SECUR ON/ SECUR OFF.

ERASING

Important Note: Before erasing, make sure that the battery indicator is full. Preparations 1. Press the MENU button to select FOLDE. 2. Press the TIME/SET button. The folder name blinks. 3. Press the c or d button to select the folder to be erased, then press the TIME/SET button. 4. Press the n button to return to the original display. Erasing one file in memory 1. Press the c or d button to select the file number to be erased. 2. Press the ERASE button once. The file number and ERASE blink. 3. While the display is blinking, press the TIME/ SET button. ERASE appears briefly. The file memory in the selected folder is erased. All the file numbers after the file that was erased are reduced by one. -17-

Erasing one folder memory 1. Press the ERASE button twice. The folder name, file numbers and ERASE blink. 2. While the display is blinking, press the TIME/ SET button. ERASE appears briefly. All memories in the selected folder are erased. Erasing all memories 1. Press the ERASE button three times. MEMOR ALL ERASE blinks. 2. While MEMOR ALL ERASE is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE appears briefly. All memories in all folders are erased. Partial erasing (A-B erasing) 1. Press the c or d button to select the file number. 2. Press the a button to start playback. 3. Press the a button again to pause at the starting point you want to erase (point A). 4. Press the ERASE button. ERASE START blinks. 5. While ERASE START is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE remains. Playback starts. 6. Press the ERASE button at the ending point you want to erase (point B). ERASE END blinks. 7. While ERASE END is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE appears briefly. The section between points A and B in the selected file is erased. Playback pause is issued.
Notes: The ERASE button will not function during recording and playback. Erase all function can only be operated if in the actual selected folder there is at least one file. Erasing guard Erasing guard functions to prevent accidental erasure. 1. Press the MENU button repeatedly to select ERASE GUARD. 2. Press the TIME/SET button. 3. Press the c or d button to select GUARD ON. appears. 4. Press the TIME/SET button. In the erasing guard mode, the ERASE button will not function.

VOICE ALARM TIMER

1. Press the n button to turn the power on. 2. Select the sub-menu ALARM of FOLDE. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) FOLDE ALARM appears. 3. Press the n button to return to the original display mode. 4. Press the c or d button to select the file number (01/02 or 02/02). 5. Press the m button to record your alarm message. 6. Press the n button to stop. 7. Press the TIME/SET button. OFF or ON blinks. 8. Press the c or d button to select ON. or appears. 9. Press the TIME/SET button. The year display blinks. 10. Set the timer ON time by using the TIME/SET, c or d button. (Refer to Adjusting the date and time.) 11. Press the MENU button to select the other folder as desired. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) When the alarm ON time arrives, the voice alarm will be activated as shown below: At stop mode: Beep 1 time & Voice message (If voice message is recorded.) Beep 10 times (If no voice message is recorded.)

During playback mode: The operation is the same as At stop mode as above. And, it goes back to the previous point and pauses. During recording mode: Beep 1 time (Recording will not be interrupted.) At power off mode: Beep 1 time & Voice message (If voice message is recorded.) Beep 10 times (If no voice message is recorded.)

CLEANING THE CABINET

Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft cloth, moistened with lukewarm water. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol since they will mar the finish of the surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACCTION The unit does not operate. The batteries are discharged or not installed. Insert two new AAA batteries. appears. The batteries are discharged. Insert two new AAA batteries.
HOLD appears when the operation button is pressed. Hold function is set. Set the HOLD switch to OFF. No sound. The earphone is plugged in. Unplug the earphone. The volume is turned down completely. Press the + VOLUME button to adjust the sound level. Cannot erase. The erasing guard is set. ( appears.) Cancel the erasing guard. Refer to Erasing guard. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. The sound was recorded with the REC LONG mode. Set the PLAY SPEED switch (back of the unit) to STD. Operation or display is not normal. The unit must be reset. See WHAT TO DO IF on page 2.

FCC INFORMATION

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. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sanyo may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency response 150 Hz - 3,400 Hz (Standard mode) 150 Hz - 3,000 Hz (Long mode) Output power 100 mW (DC max.) Power source DC: DC 3V (2 AAA batteries) Loudspeaker 8 ohms (1.1" Dia.) Output terminal EAR: 8 ohms (1/8" Dia.) Dimensions Approx. 1.8" (W) x 3.7" (H) x 0.6" (D) Weight Approx. 2 oz (without batteries)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Because its products are subject to continuous improvement, SANYO reserves the rights to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation.
For USA SANYO SERVICE PLUS LIMITTED WARRANTY DICTATION PRODUCTS ONLY
OBLIGATIONS In order to obtain factory warranty service for Sanyo Dictation Products, call the toll-free number below. The unit must be packed in the original carton or a well-padded sturdy carton in order to avoid shipping damage. Note: Do not return this unit to the retail store for service. To obtain Service Plus Warranty service, product operation information or for problem resolution, call

Toll Free 1-877-999-1840

Weekdays 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Pacific Time THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO DICTATION PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL USER, AND DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE OR SALES SLIP MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.
Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO FISHER COMPANY (SFC) warrants this SANYO Dictation product against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods of LABOR and PARTS specified below. SFC will, at its option, within two business days after its receipt of any dictation product that fails to conform to this warranty at SFCs designated facility, either (a) repair such product or any of its parts which fail to conform to this warranty or (b) ship a replacement product. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased at retail.

LABOR 1 YEAR

PARTS 1 YEAR
EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the appropriate models instruction manual, or (B) the repair of any product, whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. This warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, antenna, knobs, batteries or routine maintenance. This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFC including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect, or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions, shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect line voltage, fire, flood, or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear. -26-

The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation or liability. THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. S/D R1
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for your own personal records. Model No. Serial No. (Located on back or bottom side of unit) Date of Purchase Purchase Price Where Purchased
21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 -28-
For Canada THE SANYO COMFORT WARRANTY BUSINESS SYSTEMS DICTA RECORDERS
WARRANTY APPLICATION New, unused Sanyo Dicta Recorder products purchased in Canada are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR for parts and NINETY DAYS for labour, from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. This warranty only applies in favour of the original retail purchaser of the warranted product. SANYO CANADA INC.S RESPONSIBILITY During the warranty period, SANYO Canada Inc. will repair, or at our option, replace a Sanyo Dicta Recorder product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship. Replacement PARTS are warranted for the remaining portion of the warranty period. WHAT IS NOT COVERED (a). Dicta Recorder products purchased outside Canada. (b). Dicta Recorder products purchased in a used condition. (c). Problems due to product set-up and installation. (d). Adjustments that are outlined in the Operating Manual. (e). Accessory items including carrying cases, cassette tapes and cables. -29-
(f). Damage in or due to transportation. (g). Damage due to improper maintenance, accident, abuse, misuse or negligence. ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASERS RESPONSIBILITY You, the original retail purchaser, must present your original, dated bill-of-sale together with this warranty to SANYO Canada Inc. or to an authorized Sanyo Service Depot when you make a claim under this Warranty. You, the original retail purchaser, are responsible for any costs of TRANSPORTING the product to and from SANYO Canada Inc. or an authorized Sanyo Service Depot. You also are responsible for the cost of any MAINTENANCE necessary in respect of the product. WARRANTY BECOMES VOID This warranty becomes void if the products serial numbers are altered or removed or if any repair to the product is made other than by SANYO Canada Inc. or by an authorized Sanyo Service Depot. LIMITATIONS (a) SANYO Canada Inc. reserves the right to change or improve the design of the model of the product warranted hereunder without incurring any obligation to make any modifications to or to install any improvement in or on the product. (b) In no event shall SANYO Canada Inc. or any of its Authorized Dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product. -30-

STATUTORY WARRANTIES The above provisions do not preclude the operation of any applicable provincial statute which in certain circumstances may not allow some of the limitations and exclusions described in this Warranty. Where any terms of this Warranty are prohibited by such a statute, they shall be deemed null and void but the remainder of this warranty shall remain in effect. HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Please contact the Sanyo Authorized Dealer from whom the product was purchased, or contact us directly at: SANYO Canada Inc. 300 Applewood Crescent Concord, Ontario L4K 5C7 (905) 760-9944 1-800-263-2244 SDR 99/11 (R8) For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for your own personal records. Model No. Serial No. (Located on back or bottom side of unit) Date of Purchase Purchase Price Where Purchased

SANYO Canada Inc. -31-

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ICR-B50

Digital Voice Recorder
SANYO'S HELP-LINE Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product. 1-877-999-1840 (Weekdays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Pacific Time) LlNEA DE CONSULTA SANYO Llame gratis al nmero indicado a continuacin si tiene dificultades al utilizar este producto. 1-877-999-1840 (das laborables de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM, hora del Pacfico) ENGLISH 1AD6P1P1429--A ICR-B50, Issue Number 2, Printed in China ESPAOL

ENGLISH

CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES... 2 PRECAUTIONS... 2 CONTROLS... 3 POWER SUPPLY... 4 BEFORE OPERATION... 5 SELECTING THE MENU MODE... 7 RECORDING.... 9 PLAYBACK... 12 ERASING... 15 VOICE ALARM TIMER... 17 PC (Personal Computer) CONNECTION.. 18 CLEANING THE CABINET... 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE... 24 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT... 25 FCC INFORMATION... 30 SPECIFICATIONS... 30 WARRANTY (For USA).. 31 WARRANTY (For Canada)... 34

Important Information:

Notes on clock setting Be sure to set the date and time of the units clock before you start using it. (See Adjusting the date and time in BEFORE OPERATION section.) Backup recommendation To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the unit, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded massages on the PC, etc.

ACCESSORIES

Audio cable x 1 CD-ROM x 1 Parallel port adaptor x 1 Case x 1

PRECAUTIONS

If the line of rectangles in the battery indicator ( ) disappear during recording, stop the recording immediately and replace the batteries. Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the batteries while operating the unit. Before erasing, make sure that the battery indicator is full. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not insert pins, etc., inside the unit. Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks. Do not use where there are extremes of temperature (below 5C (40F) or exceeding 35C (95F)). WHAT TO DO IF. If the operation of the unit or display is not normal, 1. Open the battery compartment lid. 2. Remove the batteries. Wait 2 minutes, then Fig. 1 reinstall the batteries. 3. Press the reset switch (back of the unit) using a small ball-point pen, etc. (Fig. 1) 4. Resume operation.
Important Information: Because its products are subject to continuous improvement, SANYO reserves the rights to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. 2

CONTROLS

1. Earphone jack (EAR) 2. External microphone jack (MIC) 3. Built-in microphone (MIC) 4. Record button (m)/Pause 5. Repeat button (REPEAT) 6. Stop button (n) - ON/OFF button 7. Play button (a)/Pause 8. Cue index button (CUE INDEX) 9. Fast forward/Fast rewind buttons (d, c) 10. Volume buttons (VOLUME) 3 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

Fig. 2

Speaker Erase button (ERASE) Time/Set button (TIME/SET) Menu button (MENU) Display Play speed switch (PLAY SPEED) Record mode switch (REC MODE) Hold switch (HOLD) Battery compartment External DC jack (EXT DC 3V, bottom of the unit) Digital I/O jack (DIGITAL I/O, bottom of the unit)

POWER SUPPLY

Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment lid. 2. Install two AAA batteries. Observe proper polarity. 1 2
Fig. 3 ) Battery indicator ( The line of rectangles is the battery gauge. Black rectangles show the battery condition. : Full, good condition or (LOW BATT appears.): Weak or exhausted batteries, must be replaced. CAUTION: Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a month or longer. IMPORTANT NOTE: SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor (SANYO Model No. 3CV-120US, not supplied) to the EXT DC 3V jack. (The batteries are automatically disconnected.) The center pin of the EXT DC 3V jack is positive (+). 4

BEFORE OPERATION

Earphone Connect an earphone (8 ohms, cord length less than 2 meters (6 feet, 6 inches), not supplied) to the EAR jack. (The speaker is automatically disconnected.) Note: Be sure to reduce the volume before connecting or disconnecting the earphone. External microphone Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. (The builtin microphone is automatically disconnected.) Turning the power on and off Press the n button to turn on the power. The display appears as shown right. The unit is now in standby mode. To turn off the power, press the n button for at least 1 second in the stop mode.

Fig. 4 Auto power off function The power turns off automatically when 5 minutes have elapsed after entering the stop, playback pause or recording pause mode. Hold function The HOLD switch (back of the unit) disables the buttons (m, n, a, c or d) from operating, to prevent playback or recording due to accidental operation. Set the HOLD switch to ON. HOLD ON appears briefly on the display. For normal use, set the switch to OFF. HOLD OFF appears briefly on the display. 5
Adjusting the date and time 1. Press the MENU button repeatedly until the date and time display appears.
Fig. 5 2. Press the TIME/SET button. The year display blinks. 3. Press the c or d button repeatedly to select the year.
Fig. 6 4. Press the TIME/SET button. The month display blinks. 5. Set the month, day, hour and minute by following steps 3 - 4 above. The time can be set accurately by pressing the TIME/SET button when a time signal is heard. 6. Press the n button to return the original display. Changing the clock to the 12-hour (or 24-hour) display 1. Press the MENU button repeatedly until 12/24 appears. 2. Press the TIME/SET button. 24HOUR (or 12HOUR) blinks. 3. Press the c or d button once. 12HOUR (or 24HOUR) blinks. 4. Press the TIME/SET button.

SELECTING THE MENU MODE

1. Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the desired menu mode. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows:

Fig. 7

FOLDER v EDIT v AUTO PAUSE v Date and time v VAS v REC v BEEP v ERASE GUARD v 12/24 v Original display returns 2. To change the setting of a sub-menu in the selected menu mode, press the TIME/SET button so that the display blinks. 3. Press the c or d button to select a new submenu. (See Various menu modes below.) 4. Press the TIME/SET button to set it. 5. Repeat steps above to change other settings. 6. Press the n button to return to the original display. Fig. 8 Various menu modes FOLDER: Selecting folder mode PERS wv BUSI wv LECT wv OTHER wv ALARM PERS: Personal LECT: Lecture ALARM: Voice alarm EDIT: Selecting edit mode OVER WRITE wv INSERT OVER WRITE: Overwrite recording INSERT: Insertion recording (INSERT appears on the display.) AUTO PAUSE: Selecting auto pause time mode PAUSE 03SEC wv PAUSE 04SEC w. v PAUSE 10SEC wv PAUSE OFF wv PAUSE 01SEC wv PAUSE 02SEC wv. Note: The initial setting of the auto pause function is ON (3 seconds). 7 BUSI: Business OTHER: Others
Date and time (See Adjusting the date and time.) VAS (Voice activated system): Selecting VAS mode VAS OFF wv VAS ON VAS OFF: To start and stop recording manually VAS ON: Recording begins when the unit picks up sound, and stops after the sound stops. Press the + or VOLUME button to set the microphones sensitivity when recording begins. The VAS sensing level appears on the display (VAS 01 ~ VAS 10). VAS appears. REC: Selecting recording time mode REC STAND (Standard) wv REC LONG REC STAND: For better sound quality (The unit can record for up to approx. 80 minutes.) REC LONG: For longer recording (The unit can record for up to approx. 110 minutes.) BEEP: Selecting beep mode BEEP ON wv BEEP OFF BEEP ON: Every time the operation buttons are pressed, a beep sound will be heard. BEEP OFF: No beep sound ERASE GUARD: Selecting erasing guard mode (See Erasing guard.) GUARD OFF wv GUARD ON GUARD OFF: You may erase the data. GUARD ON: You cannot erase the data. appears on the display.

12/24: (See Changing the clock to the 12-hour (or 24-hour) display.) Original display returns 8

RECORDING

1. Press the n button to turn the power on. 2. Set the REC MODE switch (back of the unit) to select the desired recording mode. DIC (Dictating): appears. appears.
CONF (Conference): LECT (Lecture):

appears.

Note: If an external microphone (not supplied) is connected, the recording mode cannot be changed. appears. 3. Select the desired folder name, VAS and recording time modes. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 4. Press the m button (red). Recording starts with (Red) new file number. Fig. 9 Example: The display appears as shown below. Folder name

Current file number

Total file number
Elapsed recording time 5. Press the n button to stop the recording at any time.

Fig. 10

Note: The unit can record up to file number 99 for each folder (except ALARM folder). When the recording time is full, MEMORY FULL appears briefly. In this case, erase the unnecessary file. 9
If the CUE INDEX button is pressed during recording, an index mark is made (INDEX number appears briefly) and recording continues. (Up to 16 index marks, for each file, can be made. Index marks cannot be deleted individually.)
Fig. 11 File number Each time a recording is made, a file number is automatically placed in the memory at the beginning of the recording. Temporarily stopping recording (Recording pause) Press the m button. The elapsed recording time blinks on the display. To resume recording, press the button again. EDITING THE RECORDED DATA Overwrite recording To overwrite recorded material (Previous recorded material will be erased.) 1. Select the OVER WRITE edit mode. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 2. Locate the desired point during playback, then press the a button to pause. Elapsed playing time blinks. 3. Press the m button. Over writing recording starts from the paused position. (The CUE INDEX button will not function during over writing recording.) 4. Press the n button to stop the recording.
Insertion recording To insert into a file (Previous recorded material will remain.) 1. Select the INSERT edit mode. INSERT appears on the display. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 2. Locate the desired point during playback, then press the a button to pause. 3. Press the m button. Insertion recording starts from the paused position. (The CUE INDEX button will not function during insertion recording.) 4. Press the n button to stop the recording. Notes: The edit mode (OVER WRITE wv INSERT) can be changed by pressing the CUE INDEX button during play back paused. In case of paused recording, the mode can be changed to play back. Press the a button.

PLAYBACK

1. Set the PLAY SPEED switch (back of the unit) to SLOW, STD, or FAST. SLOW: Slow-speed playback STD: Standard-speed playback FAST: Fast-speed playback 2. Select the desired folder name. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) 3. Press the a button. Fig. 12

Folder name

Current file number Elapsed playing time
Total file number Fig. 13
To start playback from the desired file, select the file number by pressing the c or d button, then press the a button. If no data was recorded in the selected folder, NO DATA appears. 4. Press the + or VOLUME button as desired. 5. Press the n button to stop playback at any time. Temporarily stopping playback (Playback pause) Press the a button. Elapsed playing time blinks. To resume playback, press the button again.
Auto pause When the end of the file is reached during playback, AUTO and PAUSE appear in turn. The unit pauses automatically for the preset auto pause time. After the set time elapses, the next file playback begins. Press the a button during auto pause to return to the normal pause mode. File skip Press the c or d button to skip to the desired file. In case the auto pause is set, if the c button is pressed during playback, the unit enters the auto pause mode at the end of the file. Press the c button again to play back the next file. File search If the c or d button is pressed during playback, the unit will search at high speed in the forward or reverse direction while the button is being pressed. When the button is released, normal playback will continue. Index search If an index mark was made in the file, press the CUE INDEX button during playback. The unit will search for the next index point and playback starts from this point. Repeat 1. Press the REPEAT button during playback. appears. The unit plays back repeatedly the last 5 seconds of recorded content in the selected file. (If the recorded times are shorter than 5 seconds, repeat playback starts from the beginning of the current Fig. 14 file.) 2. Press the REPEAT button again to return to normal playback.
Time display Press the TIME/SET button repeatedly during recording, playback and stop mode. The display changes as follows. In recording mode Recording time mode, Current file number/Total file number, Remaining recording time v Current time v Original display returns. Example of remaining recording time: Recording time mode Remaining recording time Fig. 15 In playback mode Recorded date/time v Current time v Recording time mode, Current file number/Total file number, Remaining playing time v Original display returns In stop mode Recording time mode, Remaining recording time v Current time v Original display returns To secure the unit In case the unit is used by unauthorised persons, you can set the security mode. To switch security mode on/off during power off, press the TIME/SET and MENU buttons simultaneously. The buttons must be pressed for 4 seconds long. The display shows SECURI ON/SECURI OFF.

ERASING

Important Note: Before erasing, make sure that the battery indicator is full. Preparations 1. Press the MENU button to select FOLDER. 2. Press the TIME/SET button. The folder name blinks. 3. Press the c or d button to select the folder to be erased, then press the TIME/SET button. 4. Press the n button to return to the original display. Erasing one file in memory 1. Press the c or d button to select the file number to be erased. 2. Press the ERASE button once. The file number and ERASE blink.
Fig. 16 3. While the display is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE appears briefly. The file memory in the selected folder is erased. All the file numbers after the file that was erased are reduced by one. Erasing one folder memory 1. Press the ERASE button twice. The folder name, file numbers and ERASE blink. 2. While the display is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE appears briefly. All memories in the selected folder are erased. Erasing all memories 1. Press the ERASE button three times. MEMORY ALL ERASE blinks. 2. While MEMORY ALL ERASE is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE appears briefly. All memories in all folders are erased. 15
Partial erasing (A-B erasing) 1. Press the c or d button to select the file number. 2. Press the a button to start playback. 3. Press the a button again to pause at the starting point you want to erase (point A). 4. Press the ERASE button. ERASE START blinks. 5. While ERASE START is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE remains. Playback starts. 6. Press the ERASE button at the ending point you want to erase (point B). ERASE END blinks. 7. While ERASE END is blinking, press the TIME/SET button. ERASE appears briefly. The section between points A and B in the selected file is erased. Playback pause is issued. Notes: The ERASE button will not function during recording and playback. Erase all function can only be operated if in the actual selected folder there is at least one file. Erasing guard Erasing guard functions to prevent accidental erasure. 1. Press the MENU button repeatedly to select ERASE GUARD. 2. Press the TIME/SET button. appears. 3. Press the c or d button to select GUARD ON. 4. Press the TIME/SET button. In the erasing guard mode, the ERASE button will not function.

VOICE ALARM TIMER

1. Press the n button to turn the power on. 2. Select the sub-menu ALARM of FOLDER. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) FOLDER ALARM appears. 3. Press the n button to return to the original display mode. 4. Press the c or d button to select the file number (01/02 or 02/02). 5. Press the m button to record your alarm message. 6. Press the n button to stop. 7. Press the TIME/SET button. OFF or ON blinks. or appears. 8. Press the c or d button to select ON. 9. Press the TIME/SET button. The year display blinks. 10. Set the timer ON time by using the TIME/SET, c or d button. (Refer to Adjusting the date and time.) 11. Press the MENU button to select the other folder as desired. (See SELECTING THE MENU MODE.) When the alarm ON time arrives, the voice alarm will be activated as shown below: At stop mode: Beep 1 time & Voice message (If voice message is recorded.) Beep 10 times (If no voice message is recorded.) During playback mode: The operation is the same as At stop mode as above. And, it goes back to the previous point and pauses. During recording mode: Beep 1 time (Recording will not be interrupted.) At power off mode: Beep 1 time & Voice message (If voice message is recorded.) Beep 10 times (If no voice message is recorded.)
PC (Personal Computer) CONNECTION
Important Note: Your PC must run the Windows98 operating system with parallel port. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Playing back/Editing a data file recorded with your PC
Digital voice recordings can be transferred to the PC for playback or editing. Before you start, install the PC Memo Scriber program on the PC as follows. 1. Load the PC Memo Scriber CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. The set-up program starts automatically. Note: If the set-up program doesnt start 1) Choose [Run] on the Start menu. 2) Type the following line: D:\PCMEMO\setup.exe D (is the drive letter) should be replaced by the CD-ROM drive letter on your PC. 3) Click [OK]. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Installing the Acrobat Reader 1. Double-click on [ar405eng.exe] in the Manual folder on the CD-ROM. The [ar405eng.exe] name may differ between the countries. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Operation 1. Connect the unit to the PC using the Parallel port Adapter as shown in Fig. 17.

Parallel port

DIGITAL I/O jack
DIGITAL I/O cable Fig. 17
2. Press the n button to turn on the power. 3. Operate your PC. (Follow the instructions on the CD-ROM.) When the PC Memo Scriber program is properly started on the PC, PC CONNECT appears on the display and the control buttons on the unit will not function.
Enrolling/Transcribing a data file (using ViaVoice)
ViaVoice is not supplied and please purchase the ViaVoice. Enrolling 1. Disconnect the DIGITAL I/O cable. 2. Connect one end of the audio cable to the EAR jack and the other end to the LINE-IN jack on the PC. 3. Press the n button to turn on the power. 19
4. Press the REPEAT and CUE INDEX buttons at the same time to select ENROLL. 5. Operate the PC and start ViaVoice. (Follow the instruction manual supplied with ViaVoice.) Notes on operating ViaVoice For ViaVoice Millennium: 1) On the desktop of Windows, select [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. Double-click [IBM ViaVoice Options] icon. The IBM ViaVoice Options screen appears. 2) Select [Sanyo ICR-B50 Wavefile] in the [Input Device] field. 3) Click [Add/Modify] or [Add User]. The ViaVoice User Wizard screen appears. 4) Select First Voice Model [Sanyo ICR-B50 Wavefile] in the Voice Model field. Select [Sanyo ICR-B50 Wavefile] in the Device field. 5) Click [Next]. The Setting Up and the Enrollment will go on. If the recorded voice from the ICR-B50 cannot be recognized using the Audio Setup Wizard, follow the steps below. 1) On the desktop of Windows, select [Start] > [Programs] > [Accessories] > [Entertainment] > [Volume Control]. 2) On the Menu bar, click [Options] > [Properties]. 3) Click [Recording] in [Adjust volume for]. 4) Click the [Line-In] check box in [Show the following volume controls]. 5) Click [OK]. 6) In the [Recording control], click the [Select] check box under [LineIn].
6. Speak into the unit to record your voice. Notes on enrolling (Fig. 18) It is important to place the unit in a proper position to achieve maximum recognition precision during the transcription process. Place the unit 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 inches) away from your mouth. To prevent the microphone from picking up your breathing, do not place the microphone right in front of your mouth. Hold it a little bit to the side. When speaking, do not touch the unit or do not breathe into the microphone.
Fig. 18 7. To stop enrolling, press the n button. 8. After enrollment is completed, disconnect the audio cable.
Important Note: When you attempt to transcribe a data file of the ICR-B50, be sure to enroll by using the ICR-B50. If you enroll data by using the headset supplied with ViaVoice, an extremely low recognition rate results. Note: IBM ViaVoice Millennium must be used. IBM and ViaVoice are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Creating a data file for transcription 1. Press the n button to turn on the power. 2. Select the DICTATING recording mode. 3. Select the STANDARD recording time mode. 4. Press the m button, then start dictating (when dictating, pay attention to Notes on enrolling). Transcribing a data file Note: Only the data file recorded under the DICTATING recording mode and the STANDARD recording time mode can be used for transcription. 1. Connect the unit to the PC using the DIGITAL I/O cable and Parallel port Adapter. 2. Operate the PC and select a file to be transcribed. (Follow the instructions on the CD-ROM.) 3. Click [ ]. ViaVoice starts automatically and the selected file will be transcribed.

CLEANING THE CABINET

Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft cloth, moistened with lukewarm water. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol since they will mar the finish of the surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACCTION The unit does not operate. The batteries are discharged or not installed. Insert two new AAA batteries. appears. The batteries are discharged. Insert two new AAA batteries.
HOLD appears when the operation button is pressed. Hold function is set. Set the HOLD switch to OFF. No sound. The earphone is plugged in. Unplug the earphone. The volume is turned down completely. Press the + VOLUME button to adjust the sound level. Cannot erase. The erasing guard is set. ( appears.) Cancel the erasing guard. Refer to Erasing guard. Operation or display is not normal. The unit must be reset. See WHAT TO DO IF on page 2.
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FCC INFORMATION

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Model Number Trade Name Responsible Party Address Declaration of Conformity : ICR-B50 : Sanyo : SANYO FISHER COMPANY : 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency response Output terminal 200 Hz - 4,600 Hz (Standard mode) EAR: 8 ohms (1/8" Dia.) 200 Hz - 3,400 Hz (Long mode) Dimensions Output power Approx.1.8" (W) x 3.7" (H) x 0.6" (D) 100 mW (DC max.) Weight Power source Approx. 2 oz (without batteries) DC: DC 3V (2 AAA batteries) Loudspeaker 8 ohms (1.1" Dia.) 30
For USA SANYO SERVICE PLUS LIMITTED WARRANTY DICTATION PRODUCTS ONLY
OBLIGATIONS In order to obtain factory warranty service for Sanyo Dictation Products, call the toll-free number below. The unit must be packed in the original carton or a well-padded sturdy carton in order to avoid shipping damage. Note: Do not return this unit to the retail store for service. To obtain Service Plus Warranty service, product operation information or for problem resolution, call

Toll Free 1-877-999-1840

Weekdays 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Pacific Time THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO DICTATION PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL USER, AND DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE OR SALES SLIP MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.
Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO FISHER COMPANY (SFC) warrants this SANYO Dictation product against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods of LABOR and PARTS specified below. SFC will, at its option, within two business days after its receipt of any dictation product that fails to conform to this warranty at SFCs designated facility, either (a) repair such product or any of its parts which fail to conform to this warranty or (b) ship a replacement product. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased at retail.

LABOR 1 YEAR

PARTS 1 YEAR
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For Canada THE SANYO COMFORT WARRANTY BUSINESS SYSTEMS - DICTA RECORDERS
WARRANTY APPLICATION New, unused Sanyo Dicta Recorder products purchased in Canada are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR for parts and NINETY DAYS for labour, from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. This warranty only applies in favour of the original retail purchaser of the warranted product. SANYO CANADA INC.S RESPONSIBILITY During the warranty period, SANYO Canada Inc. will repair, or at our option, replace a Sanyo Dicta Recorder product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship. Replacement PARTS are warranted for the remaining portion of the warranty period. WHAT IS NOT COVERED (a). Dicta Recorder products purchased outside Canada. (b). Dicta Recorder products purchased in a used condition. (c). Problems due to product set-up and installation. (d). Adjustments that are outlined in the Operating Manual. (e). Accessory items including carrying cases, cassette tapes and cables. (f). Damage in or due to transportation. (g). Damage due to improper maintenance, accident, abuse, misuse or negligence.

ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASERS RESPONSIBILITY You, the original retail purchaser, must present your original, dated bill-ofsale together with this warranty to SANYO Canada Inc. or to an authorized Sanyo Service Depot when you make a claim under this Warranty. You, the original retail purchaser, are responsible for any costs of TRANSPORTING the product to and from SANYO Canada Inc. or an authorized Sanyo Service Depot. You also are responsible for the cost of any MAINTENANCE necessary in respect of the product. WARRANTY BECOMES VOID This warranty becomes void if the products serial numbers are altered or removed or if any repair to the product is made other than by SANYO Canada Inc. or by an authorized Sanyo Service Depot. LIMITATIONS (a) SANYO Canada Inc. reserves the right to change or improve the design of the model of the product warranted hereunder without incurring any obligation to make any modifications to or to install any improvement in or on the product. (b) In no event shall SANYO Canada Inc. or any of its Authorized Dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product. STATUTORY WARRANTIES The above provisions do not preclude the operation of any applicable provincial statute which in certain circumstances may not allow some of the limitations and exclusions described in this Warranty. Where any terms of this Warranty are prohibited by such a statute, they shall be deemed null and void but the remainder of this warranty shall remain in effect.
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