Talking Products Micro-Speak Plus 4GB User manual

4GB Micro-Speak Plus User Guide Text
Important Notes
Please read all instructions carefully before using this product and retain this document for future reference.
Micro-Speak is not recommended for children under 3 years.
Do not allow your Micro-Speak to come into contact with water.
Micro-Speak contains a non-replaceable, rechargeable battery. Please do not attempt to open the case and
remove the battery. Warranty is void if the case is opened for any reason.
To avoid damaging your ears with excessive noise, please adjust the volume level before you listen to a track
using earphones.
Features
The following two paragraphs will assist users with a visual impairment to locate buttons and features.
The speaker and microphone are hidden behind the grill on the top half of the unit. The Record Button is located
below the speaker grill in a central position. There is an LCD display below the Record Button and three
navigation buttons are located below the LCD display. These navigation buttons consist of a square Play/Pause
button in the centre with the Previous Button located to the left and the Next Button to the right.
There are volume control buttons and an earphone socket located on the right side. The Power ON/OFF switch is
located on the bottom edge to the left side. Slide the switch to the left positon to turn ON and slide to the right to
turn OFF. A USB Socket is located to the right of the Power Switch.
Audible prompts and beep sound confirmations will assist you with certain functions during use.
Special Note
The backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off for this model. This will not matter for the majority of users,
but it has been done due to the restrictions of the software and primarily to assist users with low vision. Please
note the backlight on the LCD screen is only enabled for the standard version of the Micro-Speak but that model
does not include audible prompts.
Welcome message
When using Micro-Speak for the first time slide the Power Switch to the ON position and the MICRO-SPEAK
name will appear on the screen for 3 to 4 seconds. Micro-Speak will then go into Play Mode and the pre-recorded
welcome message will be ready to play. Press the Play/Pause button once to hear the message and alter the
volume to suit your requirements.
NOTE: After the Micro-Speak is powered ON, you will hear an audio prompt that will state the unit is ready to use
followed by the status of the Battery. There are four battery levels, comprising of High, Medium, Low and Empty.
Battery charging instructions are detailed below.

How to charge the battery
Before using your Micro-Speak for the first time, please charge the battery as follows.
a. Turn your Micro-Speak OFF and connect it to a USB port on a Computer using the USB cable provided.
b. The battery icon on the screen will flash to indicate charging and you will hear an audio prompt to confirm the
USB cable has been connected and the unit is charging.
c. When the Micro-Speak is fully charged the battery icon will stop flashing and you will hear an audio prompt to
confirm charging is complete.
d. Disconnect the USB cable after the battery has finished charging.
NOTE: For the first 3 times of use we recommend that you charge your Micro-Speak for 12 hours. We also
suggest that you use up the power completely before you recharge. This process will help you to achieve the
maximum recharging capacity from your Micro-Speak. Subsequent charges should be approximately 2 to 3
hours.
NOTE: Your computer must be turned on for the Micro-Speak to charge via USB. DO NOT overcharge your
Micro-Speak or it may shorten the battery life.
USB Mains Plug Adapter
As an alternative method of charging, you can connect your Micro-Speak to a USB Mains Plug Adapter using the
cable provided. Please visit our website or call us for more details.
How to record
a. Slide the Power Switch to the ON position, the LED will turn green and you will hear an audio prompt to confirm
the unit is ready to use.
b. Press the Record button once, the LED will turn red and you will hear 1 beep. After 2 or 3 seconds the screen
will display the word RECORDING and the time lapse to indicate that recording is in progress.
c. Speak clearly into the Microphone. Alter your distance from the microphone to suit your application.
d. If you wish to pause your recording at any time, press the Play/Pause button. You will hear 2 beeps to confirm
that recording has paused. To resume recording, press the Play/Pause button again and you will hear 1 beep to
confirm that the recording has resumed.
e. When you have finished recording, press the Record button once and you will hear 3 beeps to confirm that your
message has been saved. The LED will turn back to Green.
f. Repeat the steps above to create additional recordings.
g. After each recording has been saved, Micro-Speak will automatically return to Play Mode.
NOTE: Depending on the length of your recorded message it may take a few seconds before your message is
ready to play. The file name will be displayed on line two of the screen.
NOTES: Each saved recording will be given a unique file name. All the recordings will be saved onto the internal
memory within a folder called RECORD.

How to playback and pause
a. Press the Play/Pause button once to start the playback.
b. If you wish to pause the playback at any time press the Play/Pause button once. To resume playback press the
Play/Pause button again.
How to Fast Forward and Fast Reverse
While a track is being played back you can press and hold the Previous or Next button. This will move the
playback status back or forward at a fast rate to enable you to find a chosen time point. As you press and hold
the button, the screen will display the time lapse to indicate your position within the track. Release the button
when you wish to resume playback. Please see special note below.
How to find tracks
While a track is paused or being played back, press the Previous or Next button to select and play a different
track. The screen will display the name to help you find the track you require. As per note above, the backlight
for the LCD screen is disabled for this model.
Volume Control
To increase the volume press the + button and to decrease the volume press the – button.
Earphone Socket
Use the earphone socket on your Micro-Speak for personal listening, but please remember to adjust the volume
level before you wear your earphones.
How to delete a track
a. Select the track you wish to delete and press the Play/Pause button.
b. While the track is being played, press and hold the Play/Pause button. You will hear an audible prompt to
confirm the playback has been paused. You will then be asked if you wish to delete the file or not.
c. Press the Previous or Next button to move the cursor onto either <YES> or <NO>. When the cursor is on
<NO> you will hear 2 beeps and when the cursor is on <YES> you will hear 1 beep. Press the Play/Pause button
to confirm your choice and you will hear an audible prompt.
NOTE: You can also delete files by connecting your Micro-Speak to a Computer or Mac using the USB cable
provided.
Connect to a Computer or Apple Mac
a. Connect Micro-Speak to an available USB socket on a Computer or Mac using the USB cable provided.
b. The first time Micro-Speak is connected to a Computer, it will install the drivers and may require the Computer
to be rebooted depending on your operating system.
c. The Computer or Mac will recognize Micro-Speak as a USB mass storage device and it will appear as a
‘Removable Drive’ within the file explorer window.

d. Your recordings will appear in a folder named RECORD. You can move or copy tracks to and from your
Computer as you would with any USB storage device. Use the RECORD folder to store new tracks to play on
your Micro-Speak, but please note that you can only playback WAV or MP3 files.
Power Saving
If the Micro-Speak is left with the power ON and not used for 15 minutes the unit will automatically power OFF.
To turn the Micro-Speak back on again simply slide the power switch to OFF position and then slide the power
switch to the ON position.
Technical Specification
Recording format: WAV, 192kbps, 48kHz, 16 bit, Mono
Recording capacity: 48 hours
Memory size: 4GB
Playback formats: WAV and MP3
Built-in Battery: 400mAH Lithium-ion Polymer battery
Battery Life: Approx. 4 hours recording or playback
Signal to noise: 70dB
Frequency response: 160Hz to 16kHz
Operating Temp: 0 to 40 Deg C
Storage Temp: -10 to +55 Deg C
Certification: CE, RoHS and EN-71
Size: 105 x 60 x 22mm
Product Code: MIC-4GB-APY
Trouble shooting
Micro-Speak has been designed to work reliably in normal conditions, but it is possible that problems may occur.
Please check the following suggestions before contacting our Customer Service department.
Problem: No Green LED and nothing on the screen?
Solution: Battery may be flat. Recharge the battery.
Problem: Track will not play?
Solution: Micro-Speak will only play WAV or MP3 tracks
Problem: Can’t record?
Solution: The memory might be full. Try deleting some files.
Problem: Playback has frozen?
Solution: Try reboot. Switch the unit OFF and ON.
Problem: ‘Format Error’ is appearing on the screen?
Solution: This is because one of your recordings is too short. Micro-Speak cannot playback recordings that are
less than 2 seconds long. You will need to remove the corrupt file from the memory by connecting the Micro-
Speak to a computer. The file causing the error can be found by identifying the one with the smallest file size.
TIP: We advise you to back up your recordings to a Computer on a regular basis. Save them to a folder on your
hard drive to avoid accidental loss.

Support and Warranty
Micro-Speak is provided with a one-year warranty for problems found during normal usage. Mistreating your
Micro-Speak or opening the case will invalidate this warranty. Any data stored on your Micro-Speak and any
consequential loss is not covered by this warranty. The battery can NOT be replaced.
All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee.
Contact Us
For assistance and technical support, please contact our Customer Service team via email on
[e-mail]
Talking Products Ltd
Unit C8
The Premier Centre
Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 9DG
ENGLAND
Tel: [phone]
Web Site: www.TalkingProducts.com