forus VRF4GB User manual

FORUS TELEPHONE VOICE
RECORDER
SKU: VRF4GB
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE FORUS TELEPHONE
VOICE RECORDER
Please read this manual before operating the VRF4GB and keep it handy.
The Forus Telephone Voice Recorder is a feature-rich device adaptable to
almost any situation. This recorder plugs into a wall jack or runs on batteries
and can be set to automatically answer. This product has four recording
quality modes so you can choose between extra-high quality (XQ), high
quality (HQ), standard quality (SP), and long play (LP), which can store up to
270 hours of audio. The device has multiple playback speeds and user
friendly file management with four folders and is compatible with almost all
operating systems. With 4GB built-in memory that is stored as an MP3 file
and adjustable microphone sensitivity, this is the device for all of your voice
recording needs.
Your purchase should include:
1 x VRF4GB Telephone Recorder
1 x Instruction Booklet
1 x Stereo Earphone
1 x USB Cable
2 x AAA Batteries
1 x Audio Cable
1 x Hand Strap
1 x Telephone Connection Kit (Adapter, Headphone Cable, Phone Cord)
1 x External Microphone

GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR FORUS TELEPHONE VOICE
RECORDER
OPERATING THE FORUS TELEPHONE VOICE RECORDER
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Allow the device to charge 4 –6 hours before
using.
HOW TO CHARGE THE DEVICE
1. Insert the USB Cable to your device at the USB Port.
2. Insert the USB Cable directly into the UBS port of your
computer.
The display screen will read “USB”.
HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES INTO YOUR DEVICE
1. Slide the back cover down using the thumb grip and set aside.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment with
the correct polarity.
3. Replace battery cover.
HOW TO TURN ON YOUR DEVICE
1. Press and hold the Record/Stop Button for three seconds.
HOW TO CONNECT TO AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
1. Plug the external microphone into the device’s
input/microphone connection.
2. Record as usual.
HOW TO RECORD
1. Press the record button. The device will begin recording.
2. To stop recording, press the record/stop button again, and the
device will save the file and stop recording.
RETRIEVE THE FILES TO YOUR PC
1. Plug the device into your PC using the USB cable.
2. Locate “Removable Disk” inside the (My) Computer folder.
AutoPlay Removable Disk > Open folder to view files
Hold Switch
USB Port
Volume Control
Erase Button/
Section Repeat

Or…
Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk
3. Open the Removable Disk drive.
4. Open the [folder name] folder.
5. Double click the file you want to view.
VLC Player is recommended for watching videos.
TROUBLESHOOTING
THE DEVICE WON’T TURN ON
Charge the device for at least 4 hours before the first use.
Make sure the charging cable is securely inserted into the
device and into the power source.
THE DEVICE ISN’T CHARGING
Replace the battery or charging cable.
If you are charging via a wall power source, you may need to
charge via your PC. The AC adapter might not be working.
THE DEVICE HAS CRASHED
You need to reset the device.
MY COMPUTER DOESN’T RECOGNIZE THE DEVICE
Unplug the device from your PC and reboot the device.
Unplug the device from your PC and reboot your PC.
Try using a different USB slot on your PC.
Replace the USB cable.
THE SOUND OR VIDEO IS UNCLEAR
The device needs charging.
OTHER PROBLEMS
Call our technical support at 770–694–6923

SPECIFICATIONS
Recording Time
20 Hours
Audio Quality
XQ: 16KHz
HQ: 11KHz
SP: 8KHz
LP: 8KHz
Audio Format
MP3
Water Resistant
No
Battery Life
20 Hours
Type of Memory
Internal
Memory Capacity
4GB
Recording Capacity
2GB ≈ 1 hour
4GB ≈ 2 hours
8GB ≈ 4 hours
16GB ≈ 8 hours
32GB ≈ 16 hours
USB Interface
2.0 USB
Player Software
VLC recommended
Operating Systems
Windows 2000
Windows Me
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Mac OSX
Linux