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2.2.2
Button Safeguard Mode
REMINDER: Button Safeguard Mode must be selected via the Security Tab within the Configuration Window of
the Configuration and Download Utility (see Section 4.4.3.)
To power on and begin recording:
In Button Safeguard Mode the SSABR unit will power on
1
and begin recording under one of two
circumstances:
1.
The on-board timer initiates a scheduled recording session (see Section 4.4.2).
2.
The Safeguard key-sequence is pressed (see Table 2-4).
Table 2-4: Button Safeguard Key-Sequence
Step
Action
Time/Message Display
1
Power-on the unit by pressing
and releasing the
REC/PLAY/STOP button.
The firmware version will be displayed
(for example, “0140”) for a brief moment
followed by the remaining record time
available
2
.
2
Press and hold the REW button
for three seconds.
The phrase, “-go-”, will appear for 5
seconds indicating Button Safeguard has
been disabled.
3
While continuing to hold the
REW button press the
REC/PLAY/STOP button
The phrase “RECD”
3
will appear,
followed by the remaining record time
available
2
.
4
Release the buttons
The remaining record time available
2
will
display, along with a blinking dot to
signify recording has begun.
Depressing any of the keys without first following the Safeguard key-sequence will cause the message “SAFE” to
be displayed on the LCD.
To stop a recording:
In Button Safeguard Mode the SSABR unit will stop recording under one of two circumstances:
1.
The on-board timer terminates a scheduled recording session (See Section 4.4.2).
2.
The Safeguard key-sequence is pressed (see Table 2-4).
Once the recorder is stopped, any new attempt to begin recording again will result in a new track being
created. After stopping, the unit will display the remaining record time available
2
.
(In the case of a
scheduled recording, the recorder will stop when the Safeguard key-sequence is pressed or when the end of the scheduled
recording session is reached.)
After 30 seconds of being stopped, the SSABR will automatically power-off.
1
See Section 2.3 if the headphones are inserted
2
If the option to display the remaining record time is disabled, only a blinking dot (“.”) will show (See Section 4.4.3 for
more information).
3
If the unit is already recording, it will be stopped and “STOP” will appear on the LCD.
