Operating instructions
For controlling all functions is used one slide switch and multifunctional LED.
Before using the recorder you must have ready formatted SDHC card with FAT32 file
system.
Card must be formatted with FAT32 file system only and can’t contain any
other files or folders, than image files, created by the recorder and can’t be used by
other equipment, like PDA, digital camera, etc...
When the card is used for the first time
and doesn't contain any files, the recorder will first create all image files required for the
recording. This process will start after you insert the card and turn the slide switch to ON. The
LED will start flashing quickly for approximately 2 minutes (depending on a card size, for
32GB card could be a longer time). When it's done, the normal recording will start. Each card
contains one or several files named “rcimage.raw”, “rcimage.ra1”, etc. All those files are used
by the Record Manager to open your records. Each audio record is stored into those files and
no other separate file will appear on the card. Do not remove or insert the card, when the
recording or the initial card formatting is in progress.
Start and stop the recording
This action is operated by using a slide switch. The slide switch works in parallel with the
internal timers for scheduled recording. For example, when the slide switch is in ON position,
the recording is not interrupted regardless the settings of scheduled recording. When the timer
activates the recording, it still continues until the scheduler reaches the scheduled stop time
regardless the position of slide switch.
Before the recording starts, the LED flashing sequence will follow. When the LED flashes 5
times, it means some failure of the micro SD card and the recording didn’t start. When it
flashes only ones, the card is full and recording can’t be started. Flashing 2 to 4 times
indicates available memory space. (4 flashes – more than 75% space available, 3 flashes –
more than 50% space available, 2 flashes – less than 25% space available). The recorder
should store up to 255 records. If this count has exceeded, the card is considered as full. When
the recording is in progress, the LED makes short flashes each 2 seconds. This function
should be disabled for discrete recording. When the voice activated recording is enabled, the
LED flashes only, when the sound level is above selected threshold and recording is in
progress. The recording is stopped when the card is full or by moving the slide switch to OFF
position. Stop sequence is indicated by 3 LED flashes.
Power supply for recorder
The recorder should be powered by small coin cell batteries with any chemistry (Zinc-Air
batteries gives the longest recording time in comparing the smallest size). When Zinc-Air
batteries are used, the sticker must be removed first. Keep in mind that this type of battery has
a self-discharge effect. When the sticker is removed, the batteries are discharging regardless if
the battery is inserted in the recorder or not. The usual usage limit is about 2-3 weeks after
removing the sticker.
