RecorderGear TR600 User manual

USER
MANUAL

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1 Insert SD card
2 Navigation
3 Line Mode
4 Handset Mode
5 Mic Mode
6 Settings
7 Playback
8 Software
9 Software Overview
10 Specs
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Table of Contents

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1Insert SD card
The TR600 supports up to a 32GB SD card. Do not
power on the TR600 before inserting an SD card.
1. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot. We
recommend using a brand new class 10 SD card.
2. You will feel and hear a click when the card has
been inserted correctly.
3. To remove the SD card, push the card in until
you hear and feel a spring release; the SD card
will be ejected when you let go.
NOTE:
The TR600 will not power on if no SD card is
inserted.
NOTE:
If SD card is ejected when TR600 is powered on
there will be a load beep and a SD card error.

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2 Navigation
3 Line Mode
As you are navigating your TR600 use the select
keys on the top right and top left labeled “Left
Select Key” and “Right Select Key” to enter into
and select options. Use the the button labeled
“Back Button” to return to the previous screen.
(see Diagram 1)
Line mode is for connecting your TR600 directly
to an analog phone line.

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ENTER LINE MODE:
1. Connect the phone line provided to the phone
port of the TR600.
2. Connect the wall line to the line port.
(See Diagram 3)
3. Insert the SD card provided.
4. Put in the AAA batteries provided.
5. Using the power cord provided, plug the
TR600 into a wall outlet.
6. Make sure the source switch on the side of the
TR600 is slid to the PHONE position.
7. Press the right select key to enter settings.
8. Select Recording Settings.
9. Enter Manu Rec. Mode and select Line Mode.
NOTE:
The AAA batteries are used as a back up when
the TR600 is not connected to a power source.
LINE MODE SETTINGS:
The Line Mode has 2 different modes. The 2
different modes are explained below.
Both modes can be found in Recording Settings
under Auto / Manual Rec.
Manual Recording Mode:
Manual recording is when you start and stop the
recording yourself.

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1. To enter this mode first enter Recording
Settings.
2. Then enter Auto / Manual Rec and select
MANUAL.
3. To Start recording in manual mode press the
RECORD button on the TR600 when you answer
a phone call.
4. To Stop the recording press the STOP button.
Auto Recording Mode:
Auto Recording is when the TR600 automatically
begins recording when you pick up the phone
and stops when the call is completed.
1. To enter this mode first enter Recording
Settings.
2. Then enter Auto / Manual Rec and select AUTO.
NOTE:
“TRIG”(Trigger) mode also known as Voice
Activation mode will not work in line mode.
Note: You are able to change additional settings
in Recording setting. (see settings section)

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4 Handset Mode
This mode is for connecting your TR600 to Digital
PBX telephones, IP telephones, and Multi-Line
telephones.
ENTER HANDSET MODE:
1. Connect the cord of your phone line to the
TR600 phone line handset port.
2. Using the line Cord provided connect the
TR600 to the phone system through the line
handset port. (See Diagram 4)
3. Insert the SD card provided.
4. Put in the AAA batteries provided.

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6. Using the power cord provided, plug the
TR600 into a wall outlet.
7. Make sure the source switch on the side of the
TR600 is slid to the PHONE position.
8. Press the right select key to enter settings
9. Select Recording Settings.
10. Enter Manu Rec. Mode and select Handset
Mode.
NOTE:
The AAA batteries are used as a back up when
the TR600 is not connected to the power outlet
HANDSET MODE SETTINGS
AND OPERATIONS:
The Handset Mode has 2 different modes. The
2 different modes are explained below. Both
modes can be found in the Recording Settings
under Auto/ Manual Rec.
Note: Auto recording mode will not work in
Handset Mode.
Manual Recording Mode:
Manual recording is when you start and stop the
recording yourself.
1. To enter this mode first enter Recording
Settings.

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2. Then enter Auto/ Manual Rec and select
MANUAL.
3. To Start recording in manual mode press the
RECORD button on the TR600 when you answer
a phone call.
4. To Stop the recording press the STOP button.
Voice Activation Mode:
The TR600 will begin recording when noise is
detected. Using this mode will allow your TR600
to record your calls automatically in
Handset Mode.
1. To enter this mode first enter Recording
Settings.
2. Then enter Auto / Manual Rec and select TRIG.
Below are the settings you will need to adjust to
maximize the use of your TR600’s Voice Activation
Mode and are found in the Recording Settings.
Vox Trig Level:
This is the threshold to detect audio when the
handset is lifted to start recording. If it is set too
sensitive, recording may start when background
noise is present and the phone is not in use. If
not sensitive enough, it will not reliably start
recording when the phone is in use. Settings are
1 to 10 with 1 being the most sensitive and 10

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the least sensitive. The default setting is 3.
Vox Silence:
This setting monitors the duration of time the
TR600 hears silence before ending the recording.
If set too short, your recordings may be broken
into several smaller recordings. If set too long,
it may merge one recording into another to
produce one recording from two calls. The
default setting is 5 seconds and can be set
anywhere from 2-99 seconds.
NOTE:
In Handset mode Caller ID is not available.

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5 MIC Mode
In this mode you are able to use your TR600 as an
audio recorder.
Manual Recording:
1. Make sure the source switch on the side of the
TR600 is slid to the MIC position.
2. Enter into the settings and then into Recording
Settings.
3. Enter into MIC Rec. Mode and select MANUAL.
4. When on the home screen press the Record
Button to begin recording.
5. Press the Stop Button to stop recording.
Voice Activation Recording:
1. Make sure the source switch on the side of the
TR600 is slid to the MIC position.
2. Enter into the settings and then into Recording
Settings.
3. Enter into MIC Rec. Mode and select VOX.
4. The TR600 will then start recording when
sound is detected.
Below are the settings you will need to adjust to
maximize the use of your TR600’s Voice Activation
Mode and are found in the Recording Settings.

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Vox Trig Level:
This is the threshold to detect audio. If it is set too
sensitive, recording may start when background
noise is present. If not sensitive enough, it will not
reliably start recording when you are wanting to
record audio. Settings are 1 to 10 with 1 being
the most sensitive and 10 the least sensitive. The
default setting is 3.
Vox Silence:
This setting monitors the duration of time the
TR600 hears silence before ending the recording.
If set too short, your recordings may be broken
into several smaller recordings. If set too long,
it may merge one recording into another to
produce one. The default setting is 5 seconds and
can be set anywhere from 2-99 seconds.
NOTE:
You can use the Microphone port to plug in a
microphone to improve the recording quality of
your TR600.

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6 Settings
RECORDING:
A. MIC REC. Mode - Change between Manual
and Vox activation for Mic Mode.
B. Auto / Manual Rec - Change between Manual,
Auto, and Trig mode.
C. Manu Rec Mode - Change between Handset
Mode and Line mode.
D. Vox Trig Level - Adjust the level of voice
sensitivity to trigger recordings. (Level 1 - 10)
E. Vox Silence - Duration of silence needed to
stop recording. (2 - 99 seconds)
F. Max Rec. Duration - The maximum duration of
one recording file. (10 minutes - no limit)
G. Min Rec. Duration - The minimum time for a
call to be recorded. (no limit - 30 seconds)
H. Loop Rec. - Record over files when memory is
full, this is where you Activate or Deactivate Loop
Recording.
I. Low Memory Reminder - If Loop Recording
is disabled, there will be an alert in the top left
corner of your LED screen when it’s hit the limit
you set. Choose to enable the alert. (5-99 hours)
J. Play Announcement - Enable/Disable the
option to play a recorded message when an
incoming call is answered.

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K. Off Hook Voltage - The system will record the
call automatically when the line voltage is lower
than the setting. You can also test the voltage of
the line to determine the correct setting from this
screen. (15 - 30 Volts)
L. Call Out Delay Time - The time the TR600 will
record after you finish the call. (0 - 20 seconds)
SYSTEM:
A. Time - Set up the Time of the TR600.
B. Date - Set up the Date of the TR600.
C. Time Format - Change between 12 hour and
24 hour time format.
D. Date Format - Change the way the date is
formatted.
E. Time Sync. With CID - Synchronize the time
with the time stamp from the Caller ID.
F. Language - Choose the language of the TR600.
G. LCD Contrast - Adjust the contrast of the LCD
screen.
H. SD Reserved Space - Reserve a space on SD
card for Loop Recording.
I. Format SD Card - When formatted, the SD card
will erase all recorded files.
J. Default Setting - Revert all settings back to the
default settings.
V. Version - This will show the version and SSID
serial number of the TR600.

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7 Playback
There are two methods to playback your files.
1. LOG:
This is where the recordings are stored on the
TR600.
To Enter LOG:
Use the Left Select Key on Main Menu.
A. TYPE:
Filter files according to these options:
(Right Select Key)
1. All.
2. Incoming.
3. Answered.
4. Unanswered.
5. Outgoing.
6. Note.
7. Flag.
8. Trig.
9. Answering.
B. OPT: The options for your playback files:
(Left Select Key)
1. Play.
2. Flag.

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3. Remove Flag.
4. Delete - You are able to delete the log or the
recording.
NOTE:
If you delete the recording and not the log. The
log will stay on the TR600 with no recording file.
5. Search By Time
6. Search By Tel. Number.
NOTE:
To exit the Log screen press the Back Button.
2. REMOVE SD CARD:
1. Unplug the TR600 from power source.
2. Take out AAA batteries.
3. Eject the SD card .
4. Insert the SD card into your PC.
5. Open the SD card when it appears on the
desktop.
6. View your recordings on the SD card, they will
be in .WAV format.
NOTE:
To power off TR600 the batteries have to be
removed.

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8 Software
The TR600 software is for listening to files that
have been saved to the SD card. You are only able
to use this software on Microsoft Windows.
Download Software:
A. Go to the Website https://www.recordergear.
com/content/downloads/tr600.zip
B. Download the zip file.
C. Unzip the zip folder.
D. Double Click on the 20180115-Call Assistant
RGVersion 1.0.0.22
E. Follow the directions to complete installation
Using the Software:
There are two methods to use the software
provided:
1. Connecting through a PC:
a. Connect your TR600 to your PC using the Mini
USB cable provided.
b. Double click the Icon that was made from the
downloaded software.