TS-market PAPYRUS-III User manual

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
PAPYRUS-III
PAPYRUS-III Titan
USER MANUAL

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................3
1 DESCRIPTION AND USE.....................................................................................4
1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................4
1.2 Technical characteristics.......................................................................................5
1.3 Package contents...................................................................................................5
1.4 Appearance and functions.....................................................................................7
1.5 Operating Instructions.........................................................................................11
1.6 Computer requirements.......................................................................................12
2 PREPARATION PROCEDURES AND OPERATION ORDER ......................... 13
2.1 Battery Charging.................................................................................................13
2.2 Software installation ...........................................................................................13
2.3 Connection to the PC..........................................................................................19
2.4 Launch the «Papyrus Tool» software..................................................................19
2.5 Description of the «Papyrus Tool» software.......................................................20
2.6 The recording settings.........................................................................................24
2.7 Setting up clock and timer ..................................................................................26
2.8 Setting up a PIN-code.........................................................................................30
2.9 Memory testing...................................................................................................38
2.10 Downloading and playback of audio files...........................................................39
2.11 Deleting of the recorded data..............................................................................44
2.12 Restore of deleted data........................................................................................44
2.13 Setting up remote control Unit............................................................................45
2.14 Remote control operation....................................................................................46
2.15 Using the device..................................................................................................47
3 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 50
4 TECHNICAL SERVICE....................................................................................... 52
5 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 53
6 TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS............................................................... 54
7 UTILIZATION...................................................................................................... 55
8 PRODUCT LIFETIME AND MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY .................. 56
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INTRODUCTION
It is essential to familiarize yourself with this user manual (UM)
before turning on the digital voice recorders Papyrus III and Papyrus III
Titan (referred as the device below).
Observe all precaution measures when using the device.
Check the content according to the part 1.3 of UM before use.
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1DESCRIPTION AND USE
1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 The digital voice recorder Papyrus-III (Papyrus-III Titan)
(referred as the device below) is the professional audio recording
device intended for high quality recording of audio information in a
noisy environment.
1.1.2 The meetings, talks, interview and other indoor and outdoor
activities can be audio recorded using the device with built-in or external
microphones. The voice can be recorded from the distances of up to 5
meters indoor and 1-2 meters outdoor in the city environment using built-
in microphone.
1.1.3 The digital voice recorder Papyrus-III has a remote control.
The wireless remote control can be used to start and stop the recording
and to check the condition of built-in battery. The area of remote control
operation is not less than 3 meters in the direct eyesight.
To work at a distance with a digital voice recorder Papyrus-III
Titan remote control function is available only when recording using
the remote microphone.
1.1.4 The device automatically switches for usage of the
external/internal microphone when the external microphone is
connected/disconnected.
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1.2 Technical characteristics
1.2.1 Technical characteristics of the device are given in Table 1.
Table 1
Parameter
Value
Internal memory, Gb
32
Sampling rate, kHz
32
16
Recording time, h
76
153
ADC resolution, bit
12
Dynamic range, dB
82
Power supply
Built-in Li-Ion battery
1320 mA·h
Current consumption in power off mode, mA
not more than 0,3
Standby current consumption in voice
activated recording mode, mA
not more than 0,5
Current consumption in RC mode, mA
not more than 1
Current consumption in recording mode
(under fully charged battery), mA
not more than 10
Continuous recording time from fully charged
battery, h
not less than 160
Transfer time of full volume of audio
information to the computer’s hard drive
«Papyrus-III» /«Papyrus-III TITANIUM»,
min
not more than 320/80
Dimensions, mm
77х43х11
Temperature range, ˚C
from 0 to plus 50
1.3 Package contents
1.3.1 The package content of the device is given in Table 2.
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Table 2
Name
Number
Appearance
Digital voice recorder
«Papyrus-III»
1 pc.
External microphone
1 pc.
USB - micro USB cable
1 pc.
Charger (220 V)
1 pc.
Vehicle charger 12 V
1 pc.
Remote control unit
1 pc.
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Table 2 continued
Name
Number
Appearance
USB flash drive with
software («Papyrus Tool»)
1 pc.
Case with compartments
1 pc.
User manual
1 pc.
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Certificate
1 pc.
-
1.4 Appearance and functions
1.4.1 The device has compact and user-friendly design.
The device has exceptionally user-friendly interface and does not
require any prior training before use. Only basic skills of working with
programs in Windows operation system are required.
Audio information is recorded into the internal memory, making
the device «invisible» for kinematic voice recorder detectors.
The voice recording in noisy environment is possible due to high
dynamic range of recorded signals.
1.4.2 A special software «Papyrus Tool» must be installed to the
computer before using the device (see part 2.2 of UM). The flash drive
with the software is included in the package (see Table 2).
When the device is connected to the computer (see part 2.3 of UM),
the user may change settings of recording quality, voice activation
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settings (recording is automatically started when a preset acoustic level is
exceeded – Voice Activation System «VOX»), settings for protection
from unauthorized access to information and enabling/disabling of RC
function.
The audio recordings can be listened to only after the device has
been connected to the computer and files with extension «wav» have
been downloaded from the internal memory of the device to the hard
drive of the computer.
1.4.3 The device has built-in microphone, external microphone
connection port, LED indicator, device operation control button,
recording control slide switch, and micro USB port.
The appearance of the device is presented on Pictures 1 and 2.
Picture 1 – The appearance of the device (1)
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Picture 2 – The appearance of the device (2)
The control button and LED indicator on the top panel of the
device are used to control the operation mode of the device (Picture 1).
The upper side panel of the device contains micro USB port (1),
external microphone connection port (2), built-in microphone (3) and
recording slide switch (4) (Picture 2).
The various operation modes of the device and the corresponding
colors of the LED indicator (Picture 1) are given in Table 3.
Table 3
The device mode
LED indicator signal and color
The device is not
connected to
computer/charger
When the control button is pressed (Pic. 1)
Blinking: recording is
in progress
Shining: recording is
stopped
Green color: Battery is
100% full
Red color:
Battery is 25% or less
level
The device is
connected to
computer/charger
When the control button is not pressed (Pic. 1)
Blinking: recording is
in progress
Shining: recording is
stopped
Green color: Battery is
100% full
Red color:
Battery is being
charged from USB port
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1.4.4 The remote control unit, included in the package, allows to
start/stop of the recording, and also to check the device status.
ATTENTION! An on / off recording by remote control from a
digital voice recorder «Papyrus-III TITAN» is possible only when
connecting a remote microphone.
ATTENTION! Before attempting to use remote control, unit
check if remote control function is activated in the device (see part 2.6).
The appearance of the remote control unit is given on Picture 3.
Picture 3 – Remote control Unit
There are four control buttons and the status LED indicator on the
front panel under the movable protection cover. Buttons functions of the
remote control are listed in Table 4. The remote control vibrates in
response to commands.
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Table 4
Button
Purpose
Vibration response
Stop recording
2 long vibrations
Start recording
1 long vibration
Operation mode control
(recording start/stop)
1 or 2 long vibrations
Battery charge level control
Short vibrations (3, 6 or
9), corresponding to the
charge level of battery,
from empty to full
The full list of the remote control vibration signals is given in
Table 6.
1.5 Operating Instructions
1.5.1 ATTENTION! If an incorrect PIN code is entered three
times in a row, all audio files will be automatically deleted from the
device memory.
1.5.2 It is strongly prohibited to disassemble the device to avoid its
break down.
1.5.3 Protect the device from mechanical damage, moisture,
temperature difference, direct sunlight.
1.5.4 Do not use physical force while disconnecting the USB-cable
from the device.
1.5.5 Do not use physical force while connecting/disconnecting the
external microphone to/from the device.
1.5.6 Avoid overheating of the device (over 80° C) – this may
cause battery inflammation or explosion.
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1.5.7 The product is designed for use in normal environmental
conditions (temperature range from 0oC to +40oC; relative air humidity
from 30 to 80 %; atmospheric pressure from 645 to 795 mm mercury).
1.5.8 The built-in battery should be charged periodically while
the Product is in use. The battery should be charged at least once for half
a year even if the Product was not in use.
1.6 Computer requirements
1.6.1 The computer with the equal or higher parameters must be
used with the device:
•operational al system: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista,
Windows 7;
•free space on the hard drive of not less than 16 Gb;
• port USB 2.0 (1.1);
•audio card.
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2PREPARATION PROCEDURES AND OPERATION
ORDER
2.1 Battery Charging
2.1.1 The internal battery of the device can either be charged via
the USB port of the computer or the mains line of 220 V using charger
included in the set or by use of vehicle electrical network (12V). The
color of battery LED indicator (Picture 1) changes from red (battery is
empty) to green (battery is charged) throughout the charging process. The
total charging time is no longer than five hours.
2.1.2 For built-in battery charging from USB port the PC connect
the device as given in part 2.3 of UM.
2.1.3 For built-in battery charging from 220 V mains line connect
the micro USB - USB cable from the set to the micro -USB port of the
device (point 1 on Picture 2) and to the USB port of the Charger.
2.1.4 For built-in battery charging from a vehicle electrical network
connect the micro USB - USB cable from the set to the micro-USB port
of the device (feature 1 on Picture 2) and to the USB port of the Vehicle
charger 12 V connected to the vehicle electrical network.
2.2 Software installation
2.2.1 Place USB flash drive with software («Papyrus Tool») from
the package (Table 2) to USB port of the PC. Launch «setup.exe» file
located on the USB flash drive for «Papyrus Tooll» software installation.
ATTENTION! Disconnect the device from the computer before
«Papyrus Tool» installation.
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ATTENTION! The «Papyrus Tool» software must be installed
with administrator rights.
2.2.2 Select the language of the software interface from the
language selection window, and follow the directions to install software
(Pictures 4 – 7).
Picture 4
Picture 5
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Picture 6
Picture 7
2.2.3 The programs «WinAMP» and «Adobe Reader» are
necessory for the «Papyrus Tool» software to function correctly. The
instalation of these programs will be suggested automatically by the
installation wizard.
If these two programs have been installed previously, the
installation process of the «Papyrus Tool» software should be finished.
Follow the installation instructions to install «WinAMP» and
«Adobe Reader» programs (Pictures 8 – 17).
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Picture 8
Picture 9
Picture 10
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Picture 11
Picture 12
Picture 13
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Picture 14
Picture 15
Picture 16
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Picture 17
2.3 Connection to the PC
2.3.1 Connect the micro USB - USB cable from the set to the
micro USB port of the device (feature 1 on Picture 2) and to the USB
port of the computer.
2.4 Launch the «Papyrus Tool» software
2.4.1 Turn on the power of the computer and wait until the
operation system is loaded.
2.4.2 Connect the device to the PC (following instructions from
part 2.3 of this manual).
ATTENTION! During the first connection of the device to the
computer wait for the message from the computer that the voice
recorder is detected. If the message does not appear, wait several
minutes.
2.4.3 Press the «Start» button and select «Programs →
Papyrus Tool → Papyrus Tool».
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2.5 Description of the «Papyrus Tool» software
2.5.1 Software window
2.5.1.1 The appearance of the software window is shown on the
Picture 18.
Picture 18 - Appearance of the «Papyrus Tool»
software window
2.5.2 Control panel
2.5.2.1 The control buttons of the device are located on the
control panel (Picture 19):
•«Record» – begin recording;
•«Stop» – stop recording;
•«Download» – download information to the computer;
•« Delete» – delete from the device memory.
Picture 19 - Control panel
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