Record Your Life RYL-K9 Pro User manual

User Manual
Model Name: RYL-K9 Pro
Professional Digital Voice Recorder
Be sure to read this user manual before using the recorder.
Keep this manual in good custody as it may be useful later.
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Made in Korea

User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction of Unique Features --------------------------------------------------------------
2. Before use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2-1. Package Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2-2. Product Features : Recording / Playback / Convenience ---------------------------------
3. Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-1. Product Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2. Other ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Name of Each part -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Getting Started ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-1. Insert the batteries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-2. Power on / o ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-3. Hold function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-4. Set date and time -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-5. Display information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5-6. Use the device with a computer ----------------------------------------------------------------
6. Recording -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6-1. Record with the built-in microphone ---------------------------------------------------------
6-2. Record with an external microphone ---------------------------------------------------------
6-3. Using Edit function ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6-4. Add Index marks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6-5. Covert Recording -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6-6. Hearing Aid function -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6-7. Recording Mobile Phone Conversation -------------------------------------------------------
6-8. Recording Telephone Conversation -----------------------------------------------------------
6-9. Recording Clearly using Triple Built-in Microphones -------------------------------------
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7. Playback -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7-1. Playback functions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7-2. Play features -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. Management of Recording File ----------------------------------------------------------------
8-1. Set date and time -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8-2. Display information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8-3. Use the device with a computer ----------------------------------------------------------------
8-4. Structure of Recording le -----------------------------------------------------------------------
8-5. Lock and Unlock Voice File -----------------------------------------------------------------------
8-6. Delete --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8-7. Recovery of Deleted le --------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Menu Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Audio Player, FM Tuner --------------------------------------------------------------------------
11. Firmware update -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12. Trouble Shooting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13. Specication -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14. Warranty & Customer Service -----------------------------------------------------------------
15. Introduction of compatible useful optional recording accessories -----------
16. Why we develop this product ----------------------------------------------------------------
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1. Introduction of Unique Features
- Unique Features -
1) Recording:
(1) Covert Recording ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17
(2) Mobile Phone Recording ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
(3) Telephone Recording ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20
(4) Triple Built-in Microphones ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
(5) Hearing Aid --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
(6) Recording File Editing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
(7) Scheduled Recording ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28
2) Management of Recording File:
(1) Recovery of deleted le --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
(2) Time Setting & Time Stamp --------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
3) Voice Guidance: Voice guidance message gives audio announcements of
recorder operating conditions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
4) Compatibility with useful recording accessories:
(1) External Battery Pack ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37
(2) Useful Recording Accessories ----------------------------------------------------------------- 37
5) Recording Mode & Recording Format:
(1) Various Selectable Recording Modes ------------------------------------------------------- 28
(2) Long Time Recording ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
6) Audio Player, FM Tuner ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
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- Main Features -
1) Telephone Recording:
(1) Telephone Recording On/Off via Telephone Recording Adapter ---------------------------- 20
(2) Time Display and Recording File name is saved as recording time & date -------------- 24
(3) Telephone/Cell Phone Recording compatible with telephone and cell phone ----------- 20
2) Voice Recording:
(1) Long time recording up to 2,287 hours ------------------------------------------------------------ 35
(2) Big Letters on the display for catching information easily ------------------------------------ 10
(3) Various Recording Modes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
- Normal Recording with Beep Sound
- Silent Recording Mode without Beep Sound
- Covert Recording with No LCD Display
(4) The most advanced recording option
- Changing the le No. in recording ----------------------------------------------------------------- 14
- Recording to the recorded le (One le) --------------------------------------------------------- 15
(5) Current time display function ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
(6) VAR (Voice Activated Recording) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
3) Covert Recording:
(1) Secret Recording with No LCD Display ----------------------------------------------------------- 17
(2) Covert Recording up to 120 hours using external battery pack ----------------------------- 37
4) User-friendly menu & functions of the recorder:
(1) Recovery of deleted le ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
(2) Hearing Aid function for the people who has difculty in hearing --------------------------- 18
(3) File Editing available ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
(4) Intro Scan function -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
(5) Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment (Hi/Low) ----------------------------------------------------- 28
(6) Playback Speed Selectable from slow / normal / fast speed --------------------------------- 21
(7) Easy menu key ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
(8) Display time to be left for recording ----------------------------------------------------------------- 14
(9) Outer Speaker with Amp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
(10) Total 2,000 Files in 5 Folders (A/B/C/D/H) ------------------------------------------------------ 35
(11) External Power Supply thru USB: When the recorder is connected to PC, it is recognized as USB disk.
On this status, press & hold play button for 2 seconds. Then, the recorder will be changed to recording available mode.
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2. Before use
2-1. Package Contents
2-2. Product Features
Recording
• Records in audio format with Voice Guidance Messages.
• Choose between ten recording modes. Uncompressed PCM stereo recording modes
(PCM1~PCM5) for audio CD-like quality, two stereo modes including SHQ and HQ and three
mono modes including 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 hand-free recording without having to worry
about remembering to push the record button.
• The auto divide feature automatically divides long recordings into separate les. This makes it
much easier to nd, edit and archive long recordings such as meetings or lectures.
• Record while being powered through USB without draining the battery.
• Record from external audio sources via line-in cable.
• The large signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the microphone picks up every detail of the human
voice to give superb sound reproduction.
• Covert recording/playback without LCD display available.
• The device recovers recording le accidently deleted.
• Locking a le keeps important data from being accidentally deleted.
What’s in the box
Voice Recorder
Batteries USB cable
Stereo Earphone User manual
Audio Cable
Ear microphone
Telephone Recording Adapter

Playback
• Adjustable playback speed to play recordings in fast and slow playback modes.
• Set a complete or a portion of an audio le to play repeatedly with repeat playback option.
• Enjoy music of digital format plus FM radio.
• Alarm clock with voice playback and timer recording.
• Voice guidance message gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions.
Convenience
• Voice guidance message gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions.
• Large backlit screen for comfortable viewing.
• Enjoy up to 55 hours of continuous operation.
• Quickly transfer recordings, music and data via high-speed USB 2.0.
• Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly nd desired locations in a recording.
• Supports up to 400 recordings in each of four available folders and a hidden folder to organize
your les in a fast and easy way.
• As a USB mass storage device, this device offers a convenient way to save, back up and
move les without special software or driver installations.
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3. Safety Instructions
3-1. Product Safety
• 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, cos-
metics, 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.
• Try to connect the product to USB port directly 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.
This may cause damage and malfunction.
3-2. Other
• 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.
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4. Name of Each Part

5. Getting Started
5-1. Insert the batteries
1) Slide open the battery cover.
2) Place the batteries in the correct polarity as indicated and close the cover.
► Notes
• Remove the batteries if you will not be using the device for an extended period. Leaking bat-
teries may damage the device.
• If the device 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 le.
• If it takes longer than 2 minutes to replace the battery, you may have to reset the time.
5-2. Power on/off
1) To power on, press the ▷｜｜ button until the display shows HELLO.
2) To power off, press the ▷｜｜button while the recorder is stopped until the display shows
BYE.
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5-3. Hold function
When the HOLD switch is in the Hold position, all buttons on the device are inactive. On Hold
will be shown briey on the display and the display will turn off. Unlock the device by moving the
HOLD switch to the Off position.
5-4. Set date and time
When the batteries are installed for the rst time, you will be prompted to set the data and time.
1) ‘CLOCK’ will be shown on the display. Press the ▷｜｜button.
The year indicator ashes.
2) Press the｜◄◄ or ►►｜button to set the year.
3) Press the ▷｜｜ button to advance to the settings for the month.
4) Repeat step2and 3 to continue to set the month, day, 12/24- hour system and the time in the
same way.
► Notes
The date and time can be changed at any time using the menu.
Refer to Menu settings on page 28 for more information.
5-5. Display information
1) Press the STOP/DEL button while the recorder is stopped to rotate the information on the dis-
play: total playback time of the current le > time > date > remaining recording time > recording
time of the current le > recording date of the current le.
2) Press ▷｜｜ during recording to display the remaining recording time.

5-6. Use the device with a computer
As a USB mass storage device, the device offers a convenient way to save, back up and move
les. The device connects to a computer using a USB connection and does not require special
software to be installed. The device is automatically displayed as a removable drive, allowing
you to simply drag and drop les to and from the unit.
► Notes
• Do not disconnect the device while les 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 device on a computer.
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6. Recording
6-1. Record with the built-in microphone
1) Press the INDEX button while the recorder is stopped to select the desired folder.
2) Press the ◎ REC/|| button to start recording. The record/play indicator light will be red. Point
the built-in microphone toward the sound source.
3) To pause recording, press the ◎ REC/|| button. The record/play indicator will blink, and
PAUSE will ash on the display.
Press the ◎REC/|| button again to resume recording.
4) To stop recording, press the STOP/DEL button.
►Notes
• Set the desired voice activation function and recording mode before starting recording (Refer
to Menu settings on page 28 for details).
• Make a test recording to make sure that the Menu settings are correct.
• Press ▷｜｜ during recording to display the remaining recording time.
• Press ►►｜ during recording to create a new le.
• The maximum number of les in each folder is 400, for a total capacity of 2,000 les (400 les
× 4 folders, 400 les × 1 hidden folder).
• If the recording time exceeds the available capacity or the number of les 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 device 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 ◎REC/|| button for 1
second or longer to start recording.

6-2. Record with an external microphone
To record with an external microphone, connect the microphone to the microphone jack and fol-
low the same procedure as for the built-in microphone.
6-3. Using EDIT function
APPEND: Add recording to an already recorded le
OVER WRITE: Overwrite recording to an already recorded le
<APPEND>
1) Select 21 on menu mode and “off” blinks.
2) Press｜◄◄ or ►►｜ button to set ON and press ►｜｜.
3) Press►｜｜ button while APPEnd blinks ►｜｜ and choose a recorded le to execute Ap-
pend recording.
4) Press ►｜｜ button to pause and PAUSE blinks.
Press recording button and a recorded le plays and press recording button again while play-
back of a recorded le. Then, it appends recording from the last part of an already recorded le.
<OVER WRITE>
1) Select 21 on menu mode and “off” blinks.
2) Press｜◄◄ or ►►｜ button to set ON and press ►｜｜.
3) Press｜◄◄ or ►►｜button to move to OVER WRITE and OVER blinks.
4) Press ►｜｜ button to set OVERWRITE and playback a recorded le to execute OVER-
WRITE recording.
5) Press ►｜｜button to pause before a desired part to overwrite plays.
Press recording button. If a recorded le plays the desired part to overwrite and press recording
button again. Then, it overwrites recording to an already recorded le.
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► Notes
• The recording mode of the original le is in effect when editing a recording.
• Editing recording is not available in the M (music) folder and SLP Mode.
• It is required to set EDIT off after using EDIT function is completed.
6-4. Add Index marks
Index marks can be used to mark certain points
in a recording as points of reference.
Press the button during recording to add an index mark.
The index number is displayed for one second.
► Notes
• The INDEX icon indicates that the recording contains index marks.
• Up to 32 index marks can be set per le.
• During playback of recorded le, it is available to add index mark by pressing Menu button.

6-5. Covert Recording
1) Press the index button to make all A,B,C,D folders displayed on the LCD shown as below
images.
2) If you press Recording button, ‘Hid’ message will appear on the LCD and there is no display
on the LCD shown as below images.
Even though there is no display on the LCD, recording is proceeding until you press Stop but-
ton.
3) If you press Stop button and complete Hidden Recording, the LCD turns out to normal display
mode.
To playback Hidden Recording les, it is also required to press the index button to make all
A,B,C,D folders displayed shown as below images and press Playback button.
► Notes
• The recording le will be saved on H folder of VOICE directory and it is set do read-only auto-
matically which means it locks the current voice le to prevent it from being erased.
• Locking a le keeps important data from being accidentally erased when you choose to erase
all les from a folder. Please select Off to unlock the le and allows it to be erased.
• When it is in Hidden Recording mode, the current settings will be ignored such as LED blink-
ing, LCD screen, beep sound and so on due to covert recording.
• Manufacturer & seller do not take any legal responsibility for this feature.
※Connect to PC and check [H] folder
When [H] folder is not found on PC, it is available to nd [H] folder by setting the option of Win-
dows explorer shown as below image.
Windows explorer’s [Tools] – [Folder Option] – [View] – File & Folder – Hidden File & Folder –
Select ‘Display Hidden File & Folder’ – Click Conrm.
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6-6. Hearing Aid Function
<Using Hearing Aid Function>
You can listen to voices by connecting earphones to the earphone jack rst.
1) Press and hold INDEX button at stop mode and the device executes Hearing Aid function.
2) Press +,- button to adjust sensitivity during Hearing Aid operates.
3) To stop Hearing Aid function, press the STOP/DEL button.
<Recording on Hearing Aid mode>
1) Press ◎REC/|| button and the device starts recording the sound from the earphone as it
sounds like.
2) To stop recording on Hearing Aid mode and save a recording le, press STOP/DEL button.

► Notes
If earphones are disconnected from the earphone jack, Hearing Aid function terminates auto-
matically.
If an external microphone or audio cable is connected to the microphone jack, Hearing Aid func-
tion terminates automatically.
6-7. Recording Mobile Phone Conversation
Universal Cell Microphone works with every telephone and cell phone to record your phone
conversation.
1. How to connect the universal cell microphone
1) Plug a microphone to the microphone jack on the recorder
2) Place single earphone on your ear
3) Then, also place your cell phone or telephone above the earphone. <Instruction #1>
When you talk to someone on cell phone or telephone, just press recording button on the
recorder.
<Instruction #1> < Instruction #2 & 3 >
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6-8. Recording Telephone Conversation
6-9. Recording Clearly using Triple Built-in Microphones
The large signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the microphone picks up every detail of the human voice
to give superb sound reproduction.
Select Microphones according to recording purposes
1) In case of recording general meeting: Pull down a switch of the device to meeting direction.
Left & Right Microphones are activated to record.
2) In case of recording interview: Push up a switch of the device to interview direction. All Left,
Right & Center Microphones are activated to record.
•The digital telephone cannot be connected to the Voice recorder.
• To record only when you talk on the telephone, select Voice Activated Recording
and press REC button. (For details, refer to menu settings page)
•If Voice Activated Recording function does not work properly, set MIC sensitivity low.
(For details, refer to menu settings page)
•The input volume of recorded sound is affected by telephone and telephone line condition.
If input volume is too low, disable Voice Activated Recording function.
(For details, refer to menu settings page)