Hyun Won FTM1280 User manual

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Features Contents
Features
Name of Each Part
Package Contents
Preparation before use
Installing the Battery
Power ON/OFF
Setting up HOLD Function
Adjusting the Volume
Selecting VOICE/MP3 Mode
Selecting a Folder
Preparing
Connecting to an Audio System
Recording through an External Microphone
Listening through an Earphone
Recording a Telephone Message
Connecting to a PC
Connecting to an External Device
Precautions
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Warranty
Others
Controls and Functions
Recording
Playback
MP3 Playback
Section Repeat Playback
Fast File Search(Intro Scanning)
Using MENU Mode During Playback
Using MENU Mode In STOP Mode
Setting Current Time/Alarm/
Programmed Recording Time
Deleting the Recorded Files
Using
Voice Recording and MP3 Playback
You can make voice recordings
as well as play back mp3 files.
Deluxe Design
Small and lightweight, this voice
recorder is easy to carry and
prominent with deluxe design.
Long Recording Time
With 128MB of memory, you can record
up to 37 hours and 10 minutes of voice.
USB Digital Interface
You can download MP3 files,
save and edit voice recordings,
and send email via computer.
Telephone Message Recording
You can record the important
telephone messages.
Automatic Power Off
Power automatically turns off
when the recorder is not in use
for more than one minute.
VOR Recording
With this mode, the recording
time can be used to its maximum,
since the recorder operates only
when an audible sound exists.
File Search (Intro Scan)
Intro scan function consecutively
plays the first 7 seconds of each
file for easy search of the
recorded messages.
Microphone Sensitivity
Selection
Microphone sensitivity can be
adjusted according to the
distance from the sound source
and the ambient noise level.
Repeated Playback
Desired file can be played repeatedly.
Section Repeat Playback
Desired section can be played
back repeatedly.
Quick Message Search
Desired message can be easily
searched by scan function
while playing back.
Beep Sound Setting
Beep can be set to sound at
every press of the button.
Additional Recording (Append)
You can add the recording to the
same file number without affecting
the original.
Remaining Recording
Time Display
You can check the remaining
recording time.
Built-in Folders
Provides four built-in folders: A, B, C and
D, for easy file management.
Variable Playback Speed
This function allows you to adjust
the playback speed to the desired
setting and is useful when studying
a foreign language.
EQUALIZER Mode Setup Function
You set the BASS, TREBLE, or
LOUDNESS of the sound.
SOUND Mode Setup Function
When playing back an MP3 file, you
can select SOUND mode from POP,
JAZZ, ROCK, or CLASSIC.
Recorded Message
Monitoring
Recording can be monitored
through earphone during recording.
Hearing Function
You can listen to the voice coming
from the microphone on earphones
and adjust the soundlevels without
using the recording function.
Alarm Clock Function
You can use the recorder as an
alarm clock by setting it to play
back the desired file (voice or
MP3 file) at a preset time.
Programmed Recording
Function
You can program the recorder to
automatically start voice
recording at a preset time.
Preparing

NameofEachPart
4
Left Side
Top Bottom Back Right Side
3
Front
LCD Display
Voice Recorder
DVR-Manager
CD-ROM
Earphone
Hand strap
User's Manual/
Warranty
Battery External device
connection cable
Telephone
recording adapter External Microphone
Telephone
connection cord Carrying Case
USB connection
cable
Name of
Each Part
Microphone/
Input terminal Earphone/
Output terminal
Battery cover
USB port
connection
terminal
JOG
button
MENU
button
Volume
Control
button
Function/A B
Repeat
( ) button
Preparing
Recording
indicator
LCD
Display
REC/STOP
button
Repeated Playback
indicators
Section Repeat indicator
MIC sensitivity
indicator
Recording/Playback
Sound Level indicator
File Number indicator
Recording Quality
indicators
Folder indicators
MP3 mode display VOR Recording indicator
Alram indicator
P-REC indicator
POP, CLASS, JAZZ, ROCK, BASS Mode indircators
Battery Level
indicator
HOLD indicator
Recording/
Playback Time
indicator
Built-in
Speaker
HOLD
switch
ERASE
button
Built in Mic

Preparationsbeforeuse
Setting up HOLD Function
HOLD function locks all the button functions to prevent
unwanted use and the discharge of the battery.
HOLD switch performs locking function during playback or
recording and manual power off function at STOP mode.
Power ON/OFF
Adjusting the Volume
Volume can be adjusted from level 0 to 20 at STOP mode
or during Playback.
Press the + or - VOL button to adjust the volume.
Selecting VOICE/MP3 Mode
While in STOP mode, press the FUNCTION/A B
REPEAT( ) button to switch to VOICE or
MP3 mode.
Selecting a Folder
Folder can be selected during playing back and recording.
While in VOICE mode, press the MENU button
once to display the current folder and the number
of files. Then, push the JOG button up or down to
change the folder.
Installing the Battery
1. Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow 2.
Insert the battery, with the
negative (-) polarity facing
down, and then put the cover
back on.
Recorded files will not be erased during replacing the battery.
Checking the battery level
Full
Normal
Weak
Exhausted
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of
and press the REC/STOP button to
power on the recorder.
Power ON
Power OFF
Automatic Power OFF - The power automatically turns off
when the recorder is not in use for more than one minute at STOP mode.
Manual Power OFF - Slide HOLD switch in the direction
of arrow at STOP mode.
Preparing
Battery
cover

ControlsandFunctions
REC/STOP button
Press briefly
Press and hold
(longer than 3 seconds)
Recording starts/stops
Activates the add-recording function
JOG button
(PLAY/STOP function)
Briefly press straight down
Press straight down and hold
In STOP
mode
During
Recording
Playback starts/stops
Intro Scan Function: The first 7
seconds of each file is played.
Displays remaining recording time for the duration the button is
held down.
JOG button
(REW function)
Briefly push down
Push down and hold
Briefly push down
Push up and hold
In STOP
mode
During
Playback
Menu
Status
Displays the value that comes before the currently displayed MENU mode
JOG button
(FF function)
Briefly push up
Push up and hold
Briefly push up
Push up and hold
In STOP
mode
During
Playback
During
Recording
Menu
Status
Scans through files one by one in the forward direction
Rapidly scans through files in the forward direction
Plays the next file
Rapidly moves to a later section of
the current file and resumes playback
Stops recording of the current file, moves to the next file and
resumes recording
Displays the value that comes after the currently displayed
MENU mode
Scans previous files one by one
Rapidly scans previous files
Movestoanearliersectionofthecurrentfileand
resumesplayback.Whenpushedagain,moves
tothepreviousfileandresumesplayback.
Rapidly moves to an earlier section of the
current file and resumes playback
MENU button
Press briefly
Press and hold
Press briefly
Press and hold
In STOP
mode
During
Recording
During
Playback
VOR Setup
Remaining Playback Time Display Repeat Playback Setup
Playback Speed Setup
Remaining Playback Time Display Repeat Playback Setup
Listen & Repeat Setup EQ Setup BASS Setup TREBLE
Setup LOUDNESS Setup
In
VOICE
mode
In MP3
mode
In MP3
mode
In
VOICE
mode
Folder Selection Recording Quality
Setup VOR Setup MIC Sensitivity
Setup Repeat Playback Setup
Listen & Repeat Setup Beep Sound
Setup Playback Speed Setup
Current Time Setup Alarm Time Setup
Programmed Recording Time Setup
EQ Setup BASS Setup TREBLE
Setup LOUDNESS Setup Repeat
Playback Setup Listen & Repeat Setup
Alarm Time and Alarm File Setup
Using

ControlsandFunctions(Continue)
FUNCTION/A B
REPEAT button
Press briefly
Press and hold
In STOP
mode
During
Playback
Switches between VOICE mode and MP3 mode
Current Time Setup Alarm Time Setup
File Info Display (The alarm time and programmed
recording time are displayed only if they are already set.)
Sets or cancels A-B Repeat Playback
In STOP
mode Manual Power Off
ERASE button
Erasing a File
Erasing a Folder
Erasing All Data
VOL button
Press + button
Press - button
Briefly press the button. When the file number blinks,
briefly press the button again.
Briefly press the button. When the file number blinks,
press and hold the button for 5 seconds.
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. When all the
folders blink, press and hold the button again for 5 seconds.
Increases volume
Decreases volume
HOLD switch
Button Lock Function Setup
To Start Recording
Press REC/STOP button.
Recording begins with the red light on the recording indicator.
The display shows the current folder, file number,
recording elapsed time and the recording sound level.
To Continue Recording onto the Next File Number
To record the next file number while recording,
press JOG button upward.
The recorder stops recording onto the current file number and
continues recording onto the next file number.
To Stop Recording
Press REC/STOP button once again.
The redlightgoes off and recording stops.
To Add Recording
Press and hold REC/STOP button for
more than 3 seconds at STOP mode.
The recorder attaches the message to the current file number.
Recording
To record, please position the built-in microphone toward the sound source.
To check the recording time remaining: Press the JOG button in while
recording to display the recording time remaining.
Press MENU button during recording in order to change the previous setting
of VOR function.
Using

Playback
Select the folder which contains the file to play.
For folder selection, please refer to page 6.
In stop mode, push up or pull down the JOG button
to select the file number to play back.
For careful search, press the button briefly.
For quick search, press and hold the button for a few seconds.
Press JOG button in.
The Recorder starts playback with the file number,
playback elapsed time and playback sound level.
To Start Playback
To Stop Playback
Press JOG button in again.
Now, press JOG button in again to resume playback from the previous stop position(Pause Function).
To Skip to Other Files during Playback
Press JOG button up briefly during playback.
The Recorder stops playing current file
and starts playing the next file.
Press JOG button down briefly during playback.
The playback returns to the beginning of the current file.
If you press REW once again, it plays the preceding file.
To Search the Desired Section within a File
Push up and hold JOG button during playback.
The file is fast forwarded and playback resumes
when you release the button.
Pull down and hold JOG button during playback.
The file is rewinded and playback resumes
when you release the button.
In stop mode, push up or pull down the JOG button
to select the file number to play back.
For careful search, press the button briefly.
For quick search, press and hold the button for a few seconds.
Press the JOG button straight down. The file number
and playing time are displayed and playback starts.
To Start Playback
To Stop Playback
Press JOG button in again.
Now, press JOG button in again to resume playback from the previous stop position.
To Change to Another MP3 File During Playback
During playback, briefly push up the JOG button to stop playback of
the current file and to play the next MP3 file.
During playback, briefly push down the JOG button to move the
beginning of the current file. Briefly push down the button again to
play the previous MP3 file.
MP3Playback
In MP3 Mode
Using

Section Repeat Playback
Fast File Search (Intro Scanning)
Press FUNCTION/A B () button at the
starting point of the desired section.
'A' appears and 'B' flickers.
Press FUNCTION/A B () button again
at the ending point of the desired section.
'B' appears and the section from 'A' to 'B' is repeated.
Press FUNCTION/A B( button once again to
cancel Section Repeat Playback and continue normal
playback.
Press and hold JOG button for more than 3 seconds
at STOP mode.
This function enables fast file search by playing back
the first 7 seconds of each file.
SectionRepeatPlayback/
FastFileSearch(IntroScanning)
During playback, press the MENU button once to
display the remaining playback time of the current file.
During playback, press the MENU button twice to display REPEAT PLAYBACK mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select the desired mode as follows:
REP NONE REP FILE REP FOLDER REP ALL.
During playback, press the MENU button four times
to display the playback time and to start playback.
UsingMENUModeDuringPlayback
In VOICE Mode
REP NONE:No repeat. REP FILE:Repeat
one(current) file.
REP FOLDER:Repeat all
the files in one(currrent) folder.
REP ALL: Repeat all the
files in the Recorder.
If Recording Quality is Set to LP Mode : During playback, press the MENU button. Then, you can set
"Remaining Playback Time Repeat Playback Playback Speed Listen and Repeat".
If you pressed the MENU button during playback and MENU mode is displayed, the display
automatically changes to show the playback time when no button is pressed for 10 seconds.
To complete the selection and exit from the setting menu, please wait for a moment
or press buttons other than MENU and JOG buttons after setting the desired mode.
To go on to the next mode setting, please press MENU button once again
after setting the desired mode.
Using
LT-LEP ON: Select to turn on
the Listen & Repeat function. LT-REP OFF: Select to turn off
the Listen & Repeat function.
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button three times to display LISTEN & REPEAT mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select LT-REP ON or LT-REP OFF.
You can repeatedly listen to and repeat after the A-B section of the recording
you have set with the section Repeat Playback function.

During playback, press the MENU button once to
display the remaining playback time of the current file.
During playback, press the MENU button twice to display REPEAT PLAYBACK mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select the desired mode as follows:
REP NONE REP ALL REP FILE
During playback, press the MENU button four times to display EQ mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select the desired mode as follows:
EQ NONE EQ POP EQ JAZZ EQ ROCK EQ CLASSIC
During playback, press the MENU button five times to display
BASS mode. Then, you can push the JOG button up or down
to select the desired value for BASS between -12dB and +12dB.
UsingMENUModeDuringPlayback
In MP3 Mode
REP NONE : No repeat. REP FILE : Repeat one(current)
file.
REP ALL : Repeat all the files in
the Recorder.
During playback, press the MENU button six times
to display TREBLE mode. Then, you can push the
JOG button up or down to select the desired value
for TREBLE between -12dB and +12dB.
If the MENU button is pressed while EQ NONE is displayed, the mode changes to No. BASS,
and if the MENU button is pressed while EQ POP, JAZZ, ROCK, or CLASSIC is displayed,
the mode changes to No. LOUDNESS.
Using
LT-LEP ON: Select to turn on
the Listen & Repeat function. LT-REP OFF: Select to turn off
the Listen & Repeat function.
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button three times to display LISTEN & REPEAT mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select LT-REP ON or LT-REP OFF.
You can repeatedly listen to and repeat after the A-B section of the recording
you have set with the section Repeat Playback function.

Using
UsingMENUModeDuringPlayback
During playback, press the MENU button eight
times to display the playback time and to start
playback.
If you pressed the MENU button during playback and MENU mode is displayed, the display
automatically changes to show the playback time when no button is pressed for 10 seconds.
To complete the selection and exit from the setting menu, please wait for a moment
or press buttons other than MENU and JOG buttons after setting the desired mode.
To go on to the next mode setting, please press MENU button once again
after setting the desired mode.
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button once to display
the current folder and the number of files. Then, push the JOG
button up or down to change the folder.
UsingMENUModeInSTOPMode
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button twice to display RECORDING
QUALITY mode. Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select
the desired setting as follows: REC HQ REC SP REC LP.
HQ : High quality mode SP : Standard quality mode LP : Long recording mode
The VOR (Voice Operating Record) function activates the recorder only when sound is
present and pauses during silence.
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button three times to display the current VOR mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select VOR ON or VOR OFF.
VOR ON : Select to use VOR recording function. VOR OF : Select not to use VOR recording function.
In VOICE Mode
During playback, press the MENU button seven
times to display LOUDNESS mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to
select LOUD ON or LOUD OFF

While in STOP mode, press the MENU button
eight times to display the current VARIABLE
SPEED PLAYBACK mode. Then, you can push the
JOG button up or down to select the desired speed
as follows: SP R:75 SP R:100 SP R:150.
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button four times to display MIC
SENSITIVITY mode. Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to
select the desired setting as follows: MIC HI MIC LO MIC US.
UsingMENUModeInSTOPMode
MIC HI: Select in case the sound
source is distant or the
ambient noise level is low.
MIC LO:Select in case the sound
source is close or the
ambient noise level is high.
MICUS:Selectthistomanually
setthemicrophone'ssensitivity.
If the JOG button is pushed
straight down while in this mode,
MIC SENSITIVITY mode is
displayed and you can use the
Hearing function.
LT-LEP ON: Select to turn on the Listen &
Repeat function. LT-REP OFF: Select to turn off the Listen & Repeat function.
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button five times to display the
current REPEAT PLAYBACK mode. Then, you can push the JOG button up
or down to select the desired mode as follows: REP NONE REP FILE
REP FOLDER REP ALL.
REP NONE: No repeat. REP FILE:
Repeat one(current) file. REP FOLDER:Repeat all
the files in one(currrent)
folder.
REP ALL: Repeat all the files
in the Recorder.
To complete the selection and exit from the setting menu, please wait for a moment
or press buttons other than MENU and JOG buttons after setting the desired mode.
To go on to the next mode setting, please press MENU button once again
after setting the desired mode.
Using
While in STOP mode, press the MENU button six times to display LISTEN & REPEAT mode.
Then, you can push the JOG button up or down to select LT-REP ON or LT-REP OFF.
You can repeatedly listen to and repeat after the A-B section of the recording
you have set with the section Repeat Playback function.