Digital Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer (VR383)
USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................
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Brief Description ........................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes ..................................................................................................
Other Notices ................................................................................................
Key Features ......................................................................................................
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Front View ..................................................................................................... 3
Back View .....................................................................................................
Left View ....................................................................................................... 4
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Right View ....................................................................................................
Top View .......................................................................................................
LCD Displays ...............................................................................................
Clock Mode ............................................................................................
Recorder Mode .......................................................................................
Getting Started ..................................................................................................
Package Contents ..........................................................................................
Installing the Batteries ..................................................................................
Using the Digital Voice Recorder .....................................................................
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Clock Mode ................................................................................................... 7
Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................
Turning Alarm Setting On or Off ...........................................................
Changing the Alarm Time ....................................................................... 8
Turning Off Ringing Alarm ....................................................................
Recorder Mode .............................................................................................. 9
Recording Messages ...............................................................................
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Marking Indexes while Recording .......................................................... 9
“FULL” Displayed On-Screen ............................................................... 10
Playing Back Messages ........................................................................... 10
Functions during Playback ...................................................................... 10
Playing Back Indexed Messages ............................................................. 11
Section Repeat Playback ......................................................................... 11
Introduction Scanning ............................................................................. 12
Erasing Messages .................................................................................... 12
Voice Recorder Settings .................................................................................... 13
Changing Voice Recorder Settings ............................................................... 13
FILE Setting (Current Folder) ....................................................................... 14
MODE Setting (Recording Quality) ............................................................. 14
MIC Setting (Microphone Quality) ............................................................... 14
VOX Setting (Voice Activated Recording) ................................................... 14
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Take precautions when handling all battery types. They can cause injuries, burns,
or property damage as a result of contact with conducting materials, heat,
corrosive materials or explosives.
The voice recorder is a precision instrument. Never attempt to take this device
apart. There is a serious danger of powerful electric shocks.
Do not immerse the voice recorder in water.
Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the
voice recorder, as there is a danger of electric shock should it become exposed.
Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display, as the liquid crystals
can be harmful to your health.
Do not use or store the voice recorder in locations that may adversely affect the
product such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.
is designed with safety features such as the Laser Lock switch in order to protect the
consumer from the potential dangers associated with the laser pointer. Oregon
Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from
those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of
the product.
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Notes on Copyright
Voices or sounds recorded using your voice recorder cannot be used in ways that
infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for
personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the recording of performances,
entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are
also asked to note that the transfer of memory containing data protected under
copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed.
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Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. The use of the voice recorder can
cause malfunctions in the control devices of other equipment.
Do not subject the voice recorder to impact or shock while recording.
KEY FEATURES
Cleaning your Voice Recorder
Cleaning
FRONT VIEW
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
1. LCD Status Display
Shows various statuses.
2. REC Button
Monitor Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Body
Clean with a damp cloth; dry immediately.
Starts or stops recordings.
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3. LASER Button
Emits laser beam for pointing
purposes.
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Do not use benzene, thinner, or similar cleaning agents to clean your voice
recorder, as these may cause permanent damage not covered by the warranty.
Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD screen as it is easily damaged.
4. Speaker
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BACK VIEW
Storing your Voice Recorder
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5. RESET Hole
Returns all settings to default
value.
6. BATTERY LOCK Switch
Locks Battery Door to prevent it
from sliding off.
7. Battery Compartment
Stores batteries.
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Remove the batteries before storing the voice recorder for long periods of time.
Then, remove the device from the pouch and keep it in a well-ventilated place in
order to prevent molding.
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Check all major functions when the voice recorder is unused for a long period of
time. This is to ensure the full operation of the device.
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Maintain a regular internal testing and cleaning of your voice recorder.
OTHER NOTICES
Statement of Responsibility
Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses (such as the
costs of recording or the loss of income from recording) incurred as a result of faults
with this product.
Oregon Scientific will not be held liable for any bodily injury, death, property
damages or any other claims of whatever nature resulting from the misuse or
negligence of the VR product, whether intentional or unintentional. The product
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LEFT VIEW
LEFT VIEW
RIGHT VIEW
LCD DISPLAYS :
CLOCK MODE
CLOCK MODE
8. Pocket Clip
9. MODE/INDEX Button
1. Lock Status
Displays status of BUTTON LOCK.
2. Date Display
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MODE: Selects operation mode.
INDEX:
During recording, marks index.
During playback, marks
index for repeating.
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Displays date (day/month or year)
3. Time Display
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Displays time (in HH:MM:SS,
AM/PM format)
10.DISP/SET Button
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DISP: Selects information
4. Alarm Icon
Indicates whether the alarm is
enabled or disabled.
shown on LCD.
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SET: Enters and confirms
various settings.
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5. Battery Level Indicator
Displays the current level of
battery usage.
RIGHT VIEW
11. ERASE Button
Erases a message.
RECORDER MODE
RECORDER MODE
12. REVIEW Button
Replay message or skip to
previous message.
6. REC Icon
Message is recording when
REC icon is flashing.
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13. PLAY Button
Plays current message.
14. SKIP Button
7. Recording Quality Icon
Indicates quality and type of
messages recorded.
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Skips to the next message.
15. VOL+ / VOL- Buttons
Adjusts settings / volume output.
16. BUTTON LOCK Switch
Locks all control buttons to
prevent activation.
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8. Current Folder Icon
Current folder in which messages
are stored (Folder A or B).
9. Current Message
Shows the current message’s
number.
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17. LASER LOCK Switch
Locks LASER button to prevent
activation.
10. Recording Time
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Shows the amount of recording
time elapsed.
11. Voice Activated Recording
Indicator
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
Voice Activated Recording
enabled / disabled.
18. Earphone Connector
19. Laser Beam Emitter
20. Microphone Connector
Accepts external condenser
microphone (sold separately).
21. Microphone
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12. Battery Level Indicator
Displays the current level of
battery usage.
13. Total Number of Messages
Stored
Total number of messages
stored within current folder.
14. Remaining Recording Time
If “REMAIN” is displayed,
Recording Time displays the
total remaining recording time
left on the device.
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GETTING STARTED
PACKAGE CONTENTS
USING THE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Your voice recorder has two operation modes: Clock Mode and Recorder Mode.
You can toggle between the two modes as follows:
When you unpack your voice recorder, make sure to keep all the packing materials
in a safe place, in case you need to later transport the device or return it for servicing.
Press MODE/INDEX
or wait 30 seconds
In the box, you will find:
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VR383 Voice Recorder with Laser Pointer
AAA-sized Batteries (UM-4)
Carrying Pouch
Earphone (mono)
Clock Mode
Recorder Mode
User Manual
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Press
Your voice recorder is shipped with two AAA-sized (UM-4) batteries.
1. Switch the Battery Compartment
Lock to the left and remove the
battery door.
2. Insert the two AAA batteries into
the compartment, making sure to
align them correctly with the
battery graphics inside.
CLOCK MODE
Setting the Date and Time
Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust values.
3. Place the battery door back on
and switch the lock to the right.
4. The voice recorder automatically
prompts you to change the date
and time if installation is
successful.
Press &
Press
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hold DISP/SET
DISP/SET
1. Normal Clock Operation 2. Change the Hour
3. Change the Minute
Press DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
4. Change the Year
5. Change the Month 6. Change the Date
Press DISP/SET
7. Return to normal
Clock Operation
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Turning Alarm Setting On or Off
RECORDER MODE
Recording Messages
Press MODE/INDEX
or wait 30 seconds
To view the remaining recording time left, press DISP/SET while recording. The
word “REMAIN” will appear on-screen with the remaining recording time displayed.
Press VOL+ /
VOL- to turn
alarm setting
on / off
Clock Mode
Alarm Mode
Wait 3
seconds
1. Press REC in any mode to 2. Date and time of
start recording messages. recording is displayed.
3. Current message’s
elapsed recording
time is displayed.
Press MODE/INDEX
Changing the Alarm Time
Press REC
You can change the alarm time by following the instructions below.
Press VOL+/VOL- to adjust values.
Wait 1
second
4. Recording ends.
“BUSY” displayed
while storing message.
5. Message is stored.
Device returns to
Recorder Mode.
Press
Press &
DISP/SET
hold DISP/SET
1. Normal Clock Operation
2. Alarm Mode
3. Change the Alarm’s Hour
Marking Indexes while Recording
Indexes may be added to messages while recording so that you can search and listen
to specific portions of a message easily. Up to a total of 99 indexes may be marked
in messages in the same folder. A single message may also have multiple indexes.
To mark an index:
Press DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
4. Change the Alarm’s Minute
5. Return to Alarm Mode
Press
Wait 1
MODE/INDEX
second
The alarm setting is automatically turned on when the alarm time has been changed.
Turning Off Ringing Alarm
1.Message recording in
2. Index is inserted into
recording.
3. Current number of indexes in
message displayed right after.
progress.
When the alarm sounds, press any button (except the LASER button) to stop the
ringing. It will also automatically stop after 30 seconds.
Wait 1 second
If the voice recorder is in Recorder Mode, the alarm will not sound even if
it is enabled. Instead, the Alarm Indicator will blink for 30 seconds or until
any button is pressed.
4. Device returns to message
recording
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“FULL” Displayed On-Screen
Playing Back Indexed Messages
In the following circumstances, the word “FULL” will be displayed:
During the playback of an indexed message, the functions will differ slightly from normal:
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Pressing REC when the memory is already full.
Pressing REC when the current folder already has
99 stored messages.
During recording, the memory is used up.
Pressing MODE/INDEX during recording when there
are already 99 indexes saved in the current folder.
Functions
Descriptions
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Skip to Previous Index
Press REVIEW during the 1 second of the current
message’s playback. If the current index is at the
beginning of a message, pressing REVIEW will
playback the message from the start.
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Delete messages or indexes to make extra room for
recording or indexing.
Replay Current Index
Skip to Next Index
Press REVIEW after a second of playback.
Press SKIP.
Playing Back Messages
Section Repeat Playback
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not in the midst of a recording,
the LCD screen will show the current message that you are accessing. It will also
display the total number of messages stored in the current folder. To play back the messages:
When a message is playing back, you can choose to repeat a selected section of the message.
1. Press SKIP to access the next message stored. Press REVIEW to access the
previous message stored.
2. When you have selected a message, press PLAY to start the playback.
Press
Press
MODE/INDEX
MODE/INDEX
Functions During Playback
1.Device plays back
a message.
2.Start of the section to 3.End of the section to be
be repeated is marked.
repeated is marked.
During the playback of messages, the voice recorder can perform a number of dif-
ferent functions:
Wait 1 second
Functions
Descriptions
Display Remaining Playback Time Press DISP/SET during playback.
Adjust Volume
Press VOL+ or VOL-.
Press
MODE/INDEX
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5.Section repeat stopped.
Device continues
normal playback.
4.Selected section is
automatically looped
repeatedly.
Skip to Previous Message
Press REVIEW during the 1 second of
the current message’s playback.
Replay Current Message
Skip to Next Message
Press REVIEW after a second of playback.
Press SKIP.
Scanning Forward through
Current Message
Press and hold SKIP.
Scanning Backwards through
Current Message
Press and hold REVIEW.
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Introduction Scanning
VOICE RECORDER SETTINGS
You can scan the first 5 seconds of all recorded messages within the current folder.
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not in the midst of a playback
or a recording:
Your voice recorder has five different settings that can be configured:
Italicized and underlined options are product default options.
Press & hole
Wait 5
seconds
Setting
Description
Options
FILE
Currently active folder selected. Folder A / Folder B
MODE
Different recording quality and SP (Standard Play) / EP (Extended
recording capacity.
Play) / LP (Long Play)
1.Recorder Mode
2.Word “INTRO” and
3.Next message plays
for 5 seconds. This
continues until all
current message
interchangeably
blink. Current
MIC
Adjust sensitivity of microphone. Auto / Hi / Lo
Enable/disable voice detection. On / Off
Button press confirmation tone. On / Off
messages are played
VOX
BEEP
message plays for
5 seconds.
or
is pressed.
Erasing Messages
Changing Voice Recorder Settings
When the unit is in Recorder Mode, and the device is not in the midst of a playback
or a recording, you can choose to erase the messages stored:
Press VOL+/VOL- to select between options for each of the settings.
Press
Press
Press &
hold DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
1.Recorder Mode.
Press SKIP / REVIEW
to choose message.
2.“ERASE” and
currently selected
message blinks.
3.“BUSY” displayed while
message is erased.
1.Recorder Mode
2.Select currently
active folder.
3.Select recording quality.
Press DISP/SET
Wait 1 second
Press
DISP/SET
Press
DISP/SET
4.Select microphone
sensitivity.
5.Enable/Disable
voice detection.
6.Enable/Disable beep tone.
4.Message erased. Device
returns to Recorder Mode.
Press DISP/SET
7.Return to Recorder Mode
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FILE Setting (Current Folder)
It is advisable to lock the laser when the function is currently not in use.
To activate the laser pointer, press and hold the LASER button.
LOCKING THE LASER
Choose the current folder (Folder A or Folder B). Each can carry up to 99 messages
and indexes.
MODE Setting (Recording Quality)
The LASER LOCK switch can be used to prevent the
accidental activation of the laser beam. When locked, the
LASER button is disabled, and the laser beam cannot be
emitted. Simply slide the switch position to lock or unlock
the laser.
You can choose between three different recording quality options.
Option
SP
Description
Standard Play
Extended Play
Long Play
Recording Quality Length of Recording Time
High
84 minutes
102 minutes
136 minutes
EP
Medium
Low
OTHER FEATURES
LP
LOCKING RECORDER BUTTONS
MIC Setting (Microphone Sensitivity)
You can choose between three different microphone sensitivity options.
This feature disables all recorder buttons, thus preventing
the accidental recording, playback, and erasing of messages.
Simply slide the switch position to lock or unlock the
recorder buttons.
Option
Auto
Hi
Description
Microphone sensitivity automatically set.
The LASER button is still active when the recorder
buttons are locked. The LASER LOCK switch is
separate from this function and is the only way to
lock the LASER button.
High sensitivity - clearer & louder recording, more susceptible to
noises & distortions.
Lo
Low sensitivity - lower volume in recording, less susceptible to
noises & distortions.
RESETTING THE UNIT
Using the RESET Hole
VOX Setting (Voice Activated Recording)
Your voice recorder may need to be reset if the device is not functioning properly. Use
a blunt stylus and press into the RESET Hole to return the device to default values.
This setting pauses a recording automatically when no noise is detected for 2 seconds.
The recording resumes when voice is detected again.
Recorded messages are not erased after the RESET Hole has been pressed.
BEEP Setting (Beep Tone)
Full Reset
The beep tone setting, if enabled, causes the unit to beep whenever a button is pressed
(excluding the LASER button).
You may need to perform a FULL RESET if the unit does not function properly even
after the RESET Hole has been pressed. To perform a FULL RESET, press and hold
the ERASE button while using the blunt stylus to press into the RESET hole.
LASER POINTER
Your voice recorder is integrated with a laser pointer that can emit red laser beam for
pointing purposes.
Recorded messages are COMPLETELYerased from all folders after a Full Reset.
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL EARPHONE
USING THE LASER POINTER
You can use the included earphone to privately listen to messages. When the ear-
phone is plugged in, the speaker is disabled automatically.
Take extreme precaution to protect your eyes while using the laser pointer.
Do not look at the laser pointer directly when the laser beam is emitting, as
this can permanently damage your eyes. Point the laser away from you and
any other people at all times.
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Continued:
Using the earphone to listen to very loud messages may cause permanent ear
damage. Only use the earphone during Playback Mode, and lower the volume of
the recorder before listening.
Problem Symptom
Check This
Remedy
Problem
with
External
Micro-
phone
No sound is
recorded with
the external
microphone.
External microphone Plug in fully the external
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
not plugged in.
microphone to the
To use an external microphone for recording, insert the microphone’s plug into the
Microphone Connector. The voice recorder’s microphone is then automatically disabled.
Microphone Connector.
Condenser type
Plug in a condenser type
The external microphone connecting must be a condenser type. Other types
of microphones will not work with you voice recorder.
external microphone external microphone.
not used.
Cannot
The word
The maximum amount Erase some messages or
TROUBLESHOOTING
Record
“FULL” is
of 99 messages has
choose another folder with
Messages
displayed on the been reached within fewer messages.
LCD screen.
This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may
encounter with your voice recorder. If your voice recorder is not operating as you
think it should, check here before arranging for servicing.
the current folder.
The storage capacity Erase some messages.
of the recorder has
Problem Symptom
Check This
Remedy
been filled.
No
Power
The voice
Batteries are
Replace with new
batteries.
recorder cannot exhausted.
Cannot
Mark
The word
The maximum
amount of 99
Erase messages with
be turned on.
“FULL” is
indexes from the current
folder, or select another
folder with fewer indexes.
Batteries are
inserted incorrectly. correctly.
Insert the batteries
Indexes
displayed on the messages has been
LCD screen.
reached within the
current folder.
Buttons
Do Not
Work
Pressing voice
recorder buttons are locked.
yield no responses.
Voice recorder buttons Unlock the LOCK switch.
Word
The word
Battery compartment Close the battery
not closed and locked. compartment and lock it
with the Compartment Lock.
Shown
on LCD
Screen.
Device
Not
“DOOR” is
displayed on the
LCD screen.
Pressing LASER LASER button is
button yields no locked.
response
Unlock the LASER
LOCK switch.
The word
“BATT” is
displayed on the
LCD screen.
New batteries ars
required.
Replace current batteries
with fresh ones.
No
Sounds
Playing back
messages yield
no sound.
Volume is not
turned up.
Press VOL+ during
playback.
Operable
Earphone is plugged Disconnect the earphone
in but not used.
Operation
Not
Normal
Certain functions Device requires
do not perform. reset.
Reset the unit with a blunt
stylus pressed against the
RESET Hole. Perform a
FULL RESET if necessary
(all stored messages will be
lost).
from the device, or listen
via the earphone.
Alarm does not
sound.
Alarm is disabled.
Turn on the alarm setting.
No Alarm
The device is in
Recorder Mode.
Return to Clock Mode by
pressing MODE/INDEX.
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FCC NOTICE
SPECIFICATIONS
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.
Type
Description
Recording Medium
Recording Time
Non-volatile flash memory
Standard Play (SP):
Extended Play (EP):
Long Play (LP):
84 min.
102 min.
136 min.
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:
Speaker
20mm diameter
100mW
Maximum Power
Earphone Jack
3.5mm diameter
8Ω
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Microphone Jack
3.5mm diameter
2KΩ
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific for compliance
could void the warranty and your authority to use this equipment.
Laser Pointer
Battery Type
Battery Life
Red in color, approx. 10 mm in visual projection
2x AAA 1.5V Alkaline Battery
Approx. 40 hours of continuous recording.
Approx. 5 hours of continuous playback.
Size
32mm(W) x 124.5mm(L) x 16mm(T)
43g without battery
Weight
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LASER RADIATION
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
LASER DIODE
LASER DIODE
Wavelength 640-660nm
Wavelength 640-660nm
Max. Output
<
5
mW
Max. Output
<
1
mW
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CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION:
Complies with 21 CRF 1040.10
In case of electrostatic discharge, the product may not function properly and requires
manual reset. Upon reset, messages recorded will remain intact. If a message is
being recorded, the message will be discarded.
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