iVR IVR-L1 User manual

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1 Welcome 4
1.1 What’s in the box 4
1.2 Product highlights 4
2 Safety Instructions 6
2.1 Product Safety 6
2.2 Other 6
3 IVR Voice Recorder 7
4 Get started 8
4.1 Insert the batteries 8
4.2 Power on/off 8
4.3 Hold function 9
4.4 Set date and time 9
4.5 Display information 9
4.6
Use the IVR Recorder with a computer 9
5 Record 10
5.1
Record with the built-in microphone 10
5.2
Record with an external microphone 11
5.3 Overlap recording 11
5.4 Add index marks 11
6 Hidden Recording 12
6.1 Hidden Recording 13
6.2 Playback functions 13
9 Lock and Unlock Voice File 15
10 Playback 16
11 Delete 18
12 Undelete functions 19
13 Radio mode 20
14 Customize settings 22
15 Update the firmware 24
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Troubleshooting
Technical data
8 Rules of Voice File Name 15
7.1 Hearing Aid Feature 14
7 Additional Feature 14
10.1.3 Rewind and forward 17
10.2 Play features 17
10.1 Playback functions 17
10.1.1 Slow, fast, normal playback 17
10.1.2 Search 17
10.2.1 Repeat a sequence 17
10.2.2
Repeat a file or folder / shuffle mode 17
13.1 Auto tune radio stations 20
13.2 Manually tune to a radio station 20
13.3 Play a preset radio station 21
13.4 Delete a preset radio station 21
13.5 Record from FM radio 21
7.2 Using the WMP plugin with SLP 14
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Welcome1
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to iVR! To fully
benefit from the support that iVR offers, visit our Website for
support information such as user manuals, software downloads,
warranty information and more: global.ivr.com.hk
What’s in the box1.1
Product highlights1.2
Recording
Records in popular MP3 format with Voice Guidance Messages.•
Choose between 10 recording modes. Uncompressed PCM stereo •
recording up to 24bit/48KHz (PCM1-5), other modes
SHQ, HQ, SP, LP and SLP for extended recording times.
An adjustable recording sensitivity avoids background noises and •
adjusts to the recording environment.
Ample internal memory offers a large recording capacity and allows •
the recording and storage of long recordings.
The • voice-activated recording mode provides hands-free recording
without having to worry about remembering to push the record
button.
The auto divide feature automatically divides long recordings into•
separate files. This makes it much easier to find, edit and archive
long recordings such as meetings or lectures.
Record while powered through USB without draining the battery.•
Records from external audio sources via line-in.•
The large signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the microphone picks up every •
detail of the human voice to give superb sound reproduction.
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Batteries
Stereo headphones
USB cable
Stereo Microphone
Voice Recorder
Hidden recording/playback and recovers files accidently deleted.
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Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.
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Playback
Adjustable playback speed to play recordings in fast and slow playback•
modes.
Set a complete or a portion of an audio file to play repeatly with the•
repeat playback option.
Enjoy MP3 and WMA music plus FM radio.•
Alarm clock with voice playback and timer recording.•
Convenience
Large backlit screen for comfortable viewing.•
Enjoy up to 47 hours of recording and 60 hours of music playback.•
Quickly transfer recordings, music and data via high-speed USB 2.0.•
Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired•
locations in a recording.
Supports up to 400 recordings in each of four available folders and a hidden•
folder to organize your files in a fast and easy way.
As a USB mass storage device, the IVR offers a convenient•
way to save, back up and move files without special software or
driver installations.
Voice guidance message gives audio announcements of recorder
operating conditions.
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Other2.2
Safety Instructions2
Product Safety2.1
Do not place objects such as coins or hairpins inside the product.
This may cause malfunction.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
This may cause damage and malfunction.
Do not expose the player to sources of moisture such as water,
beverages, chemicals, cosmetics, and so on. (Damage caused
by submersion may not be covered by warranty regardless
of the warranty period.)
This may cause damage and malfunction.
Keep away from harsh environments including humid, dusty, and
smoky areas.
This may cause malfunction.
Never dismantle, repair, or rebuild your player without authorization.
This may cause damage and malfunction.
Keep out of direct sunlight and extreme heat and cold (-5 - 40 ).
This may cause malfunction.
Do not keep the product close to magnetic substance such as
magnets, TVs, monitors, or speaker.
This may cause malfunction.
Do not clean with chemicals or detergents.
This may cause malfunction.
Do not drop or subject the device to impact.
This may cause damage and malfunction.
Do not press more than two buttons simultaneously.
This may cause damage and malfunction.
Do not disconnect the product from your PC while transferring data.
This may cause malfunction.
Do not use headphones / earphones while cycling, driving, or
operating any motorized vehicle.
This is dangerous and might be illegal in some areas.
Do not use the product while in motion, such as while driving,
walking, or mountain climbing.
This may cause injury.
Use the product in a safe place to avoid accidents.
This may cause injury.
Always be careful to steer clear of nearby objects if you use
the product while in motion.
This may cause injury.
It is not recommended to use the product during electrical storms.
This may cause injury.
Reduce volume or stop using the player if you experience
ringing in your ears.
This may cause injury.
Do not listen to music via headphones/earphones at high
volume for a long time.
This may cause injury.
Do not use headphones / earphones at high volume.
This may cause injury.
Keep headphone /earphone cords under control in order
to avoid getting caught on nearby objects.
This may cause injury.
Do not sleep with headphones / earphones in the ears.
Do not use headphones / earphones for excessive periods of time.
This may cause injury.
Try when possible toconnect the product tothe rear USB port in your PC.
In some custom-assembled PCs, improper USB
port may cause malfunction.
Do not connect any device or object other than earphones to the
Earphone jack.
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IVR Voice Recorder3
1 Headphone socket
2 Microphone socket, line-in socket
3 Built-in microphone (LEFT/RIGHT/CENTER)
4 Record / Pause / Append /Overwrite / Power On
5 Stop / Display / Delete / Undelete / Protect
6 Speaker
7 Menu / FM radio
8 Index / Folder / Repeat
9 Display
10 Record / Play indicator
11 Volume up
12 Power on/off, Play/Pause, Play speed
13 Fast forward / File selection / Menu selection
14 Volume down
15 Fast rewind / File selection / Menu selection
16 Hold switch
17 Battery compartment
18 USB socket
19 Strap hole
20 Select Mic.(L/R/C)
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Insert the batteries4.1
Slide open the battery cover.1
Place the batteries in the correct polarity as indicated and close2
the cover.
Notes
Remove the batteries if you will not be using the Recorder for an•
extended period. Leaking batteries may damage the IVR Recorder.
If the Recorder malfunctions, remove the batteries and reinsert•
them.
Stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Removing the•
batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file.
When the batteries are nearly empty, the battery indicator blinks.•
If it takes longer than 2 minutes to replace the battery,•
oyou may have t reset the time.
Power on/off4.2
To power on, press the1button until the display shows
HELLO .
To power off, press the2button while the recorder is stopped
until the display shows
BYE.
Get started4
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Hold function4.3
When the HOLD switch is in the Hold position, all buttons on the
device are inactive.
On Hold will be shown briefly on the display, and
the display will turn off. Unlock the IVR Recorder by moving the
switch to theOffposition.
Set date and time4.4
When the batteries are installed for the first time, you will be
prompted to set the date and time.
‘CLOCK’1will be shown on the display. Press the button.
The year indicator flashes.
Press the2or button to set the year.
Press the3button to advance to the settings for the month.
Repeat steps42and 3 to continue to set the month, day, 12/24-
hour system and the time in the same way.
Note
The date and time can be changed at any time using the menu.
See Customize settings on page 22 for more information.
Display information4.5
Press the• button while the recorder is stopped to rotate the
information on the display: total playback time of the current file
> time > date > remaining recording time > recording time of the
current file > recording date of the current file.
Press and hold• during recording to display the remaining
recording time.
Use the IVR Recorder with a computer4.6
As a USB mass storage device, the IVR Recorder offers a convenient
way to save, back up and move files. The IVR Recorder connects to
a computer using a USB connection and does not require special
software to be installed. The IVR Recorder is automatically displayed
as a removable drive, allowing you to simply drag and
frdrop files to and om the unit.
Notes
Do not disconnect the IVR Recorder while files are transferred from •
or to the device. Data is still being transferred while the record/play
indicator light is blinking in orange.
Do not format the drive of the IVR Recorder on a computer.•
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Record with the built-in microphone5.1
Press the1 button while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder
Press the2 button
to start recording. The record/play
indicator light will be red. Point the built-in microphone toward
To pause recording, press the3 button. The record/play
indicator will blink, and
PAUSE will flash on the display
Press the button again to resume recording.
To stop recording, press the4 button
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the sound source.
Notes
Set the desired voice activation function and recording mode before •
s tarting recording (see Customize settings on page 22 for details).
Make a test recording to make sure that the IVR Recorder settings
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are correct.
Press and hold• during recording to display the remaining
recording time.
Press•
during recording to create a new file.
The maximum number of files in each folder is 400, for a total capacity •
of 2,000 files (400 files x 4 folders, 400 files x 1 hidden folder).
If the recording time exceeds the available capacity or the number of •
files reaches 2,000, recording stops and ‘FULL’ will be displayed.
Delete a few recordings or move them to a computer.
Do not remove the batteries during recording. This may cause the •
recorder to malfunction.
If recording for a prolonged period of time, replace the batteries•
before beginning.
The IVR Recorder can record while powered through a USB cable •
without draining the battery. Connect the recorder to a computer
using the USB cable and press the button for 1 second or longer
to start recording.
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Record with an external microphone5.2
To record with an external microphone, connect the microphone
to the microphone jack and follow the same procedure as for the
built-in microphone.
Overlap recording5.3
Follow these steps to make additions to a recording and overlap parts
of a recording.
Press the1 button while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
Press the2 or button
to select the file to which the
addition should be made.
Play or forward to the position where the addition should be made3
and press the button
to pause playback.
Press the4 button to start overlap recording. The record/
play indicator will blink and OVER / APPEND will be shown
The existing recording will be overwritten.
Press the5 button to stop recording.
Notes
The recording mode of the original file is in effect whenr•
overlapping a recording.
Overlap recording is not available in the• M (music) folderandSLPMode.
Add index marks5.4
Index marks can be used to mark certain points
ofin a recording as points reference.
Press the1button during recording to add an index mark.
The index number is displayed for one second.
Notes
The• icon indicates that the recording contains index marks.
Up to 32 index marks can be set per file.•
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Hidden Recording6.1
1
When it is in Hidden Recording mode, the red record/play
indicator light will not be activated while recording. Point the
Built-in microphone toward the sound source.
2
To pause recording, press the3button . The record/play
indicator will not blink, and PAUSE will flash on the display.
Press the button again to resume recording.
To stop recording, press the4button.
Notes
The recording file will be saved on H folder of VOICE directory
and it is set to read-only automatically which means it locks the
current voice file to prevent it from being erased.
•
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased
when you choose to erase all files from a folder. Please select Off to
unlock the file and allows it to be erased.
•
When it is in Hidden Recording mode, the current settings will be
ignored such as LED blinking, LCD screen, beep sound and so on
due to private recording.
•
IVR does not take any legal responsibility for this feature.
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Hidden Recording6
Press the button while the recorder is stopped to select
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Press the1button
while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder A/B/C/D.
When it is in the Hidden Playback mode, the recorder browses
the voice recording file of H folder of VOICE directory
automatically.
2
To pause playback, press the button. The record/
play indicator will blink in orange, Press the button
again to resume playback.
3.
To stop playback, press the STOP/DEL button. If you want
to disable this feature on the fly, press button
once that can be changed to normal mode and to desired folder.
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Playback of Hidden Recorded File6.2
When headphones are connected to the
EAR jack, the recorder
speaker will be switched off.
The recorder is in Hidden Playback mode, the folder indicator
icon will be displayed all A/B/C/D and M.
•
IVR does not take any legal responsibility for this feature.•
Notes
The•
icon indicates that the voice file contains index marks.
Up to 32 index marks can be set per file.•
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Additional Features7
Hearing Aid Feature7.1
You can listen to voices using the microphone with earphones
without using the recording function.
Press and hold the on while the recorder is
stopped to select the desired folder.
1button
To stop Hearing Aid Feature, press the STOP/DEL button.2
Using the Windows Media Player plugin with SLP mode7.2
To play Windows media in SLP mode, SLP needs the Windows Media
Player browser plugin installed.
To install CNM Codec plugin, follow these steps:
Visit the following IVR web site: http://global.ivr.com.hkr1
Download CNM Codec plugin at the web site.2
Playback SLP mode using the Windows Media Player
1 When CNM Codec is installed after following above step,
double click voice recorded file which is SLP mode such as
IC_090701_A0001.CNM on A folder of VOICE directory.
2Windows Media Player is executed and click OK right
after pop-up window for .CNM extension
3Playback SLP mode through Windows Media Player.
Checking if the plugin is installed
To see if you already have the plugin install:
Click Start, and then click Run.
1In the Open box, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
It may take several seconds for your computer to
compile a list of programs.
2Scroll down through the list and look for CNM Codec.
The plugin is installed if yes, otherwise, you need to install
Windows Media plugin for SLP mode on IVR support
page or IVR root directory.
The simplest way to uninstall CNM plugin is to use Add or Remove
Programs.
Uninstall CNM plugin
Click Start, and then click Run.
1In the Open box, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
It may take several seconds for your computer to
compile a list of programs.
2Scroll down through the list and click CNM Codec,
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Rules for Voice File Names8
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this
recorder.
IC_090701_A0001.MP3
ID : The name that has been set on the Recorder. The default
name on the is IC_.
Notes
Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.•
A file attribute of created date is set to current time and date based
on IVR Recorder.
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Lock and Unlock Voice File9
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.
When you choose to erase all files from a folder, Please select Off
to unlock the file and allows it to be erased.
Press and hold button while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
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Notes
File Protect is set to ON and Locks the file and prevents it from
being erased.
•
Unlock File is set to OFF and Unlocks the file and allows it to be
erased.
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Extension : Files recorded by this
device are saved in
MP3 or linear PCM
format with the file
extensions .WAV. Also,
it is saved with .CNM ext-
sion using high compressed
voice algorithm for SLP.
File number : A serial number automatically
assigned by a Recorder.
Folder name : It indicates the folder A, B, C and D.
YYMMDD (Date) : Created date on Voice Recorder of
CLOCK menu.
Press the button to select the menu until
protected is displayed “ProTec”.
2
Press the button to enter lock file menu and OFF is displayed. 3
Press the b
utton to select the ON for locking voice file
and OFF for unlocking.
4
Press the button to confirm.5
Each file should be set to OFF if you want to erase a folder or
all folders. The protected file won’t be erased before setting OFF
due to locking file
•
Format the IVR voice recorder, it erases all files on IVR voice
recorder even though files are locked. Before formatting,
please save the voice files on each folders in your PC using USB.
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Playback10
Note
When headphones are connected to the
EAR jack, the recorder
speaker will be switched off.
Notes on using the IVR Recorder as a music player
The recorder supports music files in .wma and .mp3 formats that•
can be transferred from the computer to the music folder of the
recorder. Files with copy protection (digital rights management) are
not supported.
The IVR Recorder supports up to two folder levels within the music •
folder. Each folder can hold up to 999 entries (files and folders).
Press the•
button to open a selected folder/file. Press the
button to return to the folder one level higher.
Press the•
button during music playback to change the equalizer
mode (Normal > Classic > Jazz > Rock > Pop > Normal).
Press the1 button
while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
Press the2 or button
to select the file to play back.
Press the3 button. The playback time will be shown on the
display, and the green LED will light.
Adjust the volume using the4 and + / - buttons.
To stop playback, press the5 button. The total playback
time of the current file will be shown on the display.
Press the6 button again to continue playback from the
previous position.
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Note on using the IVR Recorder as a IVR Recorder
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Press the• button during voice playback to change the noise cancel
mode (Normal > LCF (Low Cut Filter) > VOC (Voice Filter) > Normal).
Notes
The•
icon indicates that the voice file contains index marks.
Up to 32 index marks can be set per file.•
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Playback functions10.1
Slow and fast, normal playback10.1.1
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to switch
between normal, slow and fast playback.
Search10.1.2
Press and hold the or button during playback to scan backward
or forward in the current file at a fast speed. Release the button to
resume playback at the selected speed.
Rewind and forward10.1.3
Press the or button during playback to rewind to the beginning
of the file being played or forward to the next file, respectively. If the
file contains index marks, playback begins at that point.
Play features10.2
You can set the Voice Recorder to play files repeatedly or randomly.
Repeat a sequence10.2.1
To repeat or loop a sequence in a song, press the1 button
at the chosen starting point.
[A – B] flashes on the screen.
Press the2 button again at the chosen end point.
The repeat sequence begins.
Press the3 button to stop playback or press the
button to return to normal playback.
Repeat a file or folder / shuffle mode10.2.2
Press and hold the1 button for 1 second or longer during
playback to switch between play modes
(repeat file, repeat folder,
shuffle folder or normal playback).
Icon Meaning
Play one file repeatedly
Play all files within folder repeatedly
Play all music files within folder randomly
Note
Shuffle mode is available only in the
M (music) folder.
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Delete11
Press the1 button while the recorder is stopped to
select the desired folder.
Press and hold the2 button for 1 second or longer.
DELETE appears on the screen.
Press the3 or button to select a delete option:
Icon Meaning
FILE Delete a single file
FOLD Delete all files in a folder
Delete all index marks in a file
Press the4 button.
Press the5 or button to select the file, the folder
Press the6 button again.
N (No) is displayed.
Press the7 or button to select
Y (Yes).
Press the8 button to confirm.
Note
Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
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Undelete functions12
To recover a file that was accidentally erased. If files were
recorded after deleting a recorded file, recovery is not available.
Press and hold the MENU button while the recorder
is stopped to select the desired folder.
Press the button to select the menu until Undelete
is displayed “Undele”.
1
2
H
Press the button to enter Undelete Menu and NO is
displayed.
3
Press the button to select the YES for undelete.
4
Press the button to confirm.
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Notes
• It is only be available right after the file is erased on
IVR voice recorder.
If you update a file on IVR voice recorder using PC or recording
function was activated just after file was removed, IVR voice
recorder will not be able to restore erased data.
•
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When IVR voice recorder is out of space, please back it up for
future use.
•
Error “ER” will be displayed, if it could not recover the erased voice
file.
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Radio mode13
Connect the headphones. The supplied1
headphones serve as a radio antenna.
Press and hold the2 MENUbutton for 1 second or
longer to enter radio mode..
Auto tune radio stations13.1
Press the1 MENU button while the recorder is in radio mode to
open the menu.
Press the2 or button to select
AUTO .
Press the3 button again.
N (No) is displayed.
Press the4 or button to select
Y(Yes).
Press the5 button to confirm. The radio automatically tunes
radio stations and saves the frequencies as presets. The radio can
store up to 20 radio stations as presets.
To fine-tune frequency, quickly press the1 or button.
To search for the next stronger signal, press and hold
5
or.
Press the
2
button to save the frequency as a preset.
Adjust the volume using the
3
+ and – buttons.
To exit radio mode, press and hold the MENU button for 1
4
second or longer.
Note
Press the button while the recorder is in radio mode to switch
between stereo and mono reception.
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Manually tune to a radio station13.2