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. For the quality improvement of product, Specifications, design or accessory are subject to change without notice.
User Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction of Unique Features -------------------------------------------------------------- 4 2. Before use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2-1. Package Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2-2. Product Features : Recording / Playback / Convenience --------------------------------- 7 3.
7. Playback ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 7-1. Playback functions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 7-2. Play features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 8. Management of Recording File ---------------------------------------------------------------- 23 8-1.
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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 -
2. Before use 2-1. Package Contents What’s in the box Batteries USB cable Stereo Earphone User manual Audio Cable Telephone Recording Adapter Voice Recorder Ear microphone 2-2. Product Features Recording 6 • 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.
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 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.
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, 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.
• 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.
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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 batteries 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 file.
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 briefly 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 first 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 flashes. 2) Press the|◄◄ or ►►| button to set the year.
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 files. 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 files to and from the unit. ► Notes • Do not disconnect the device while files are transferred from or to the device.
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 flash on the display. Press the ◎ REC/|| button again to resume recording.
6-2. Record with an external microphone To record with an external microphone, connect the microphone to the microphone jack and follow the same procedure as for the built-in microphone. 6-3. Using EDIT function APPEND: Add recording to an already recorded file OVER WRITE: Overwrite recording to an already recorded file 1) Select 21 on menu mode and “off” blinks. 2) Press|◄◄ or ►►| button to set ON and press ►||.
► Notes • The recording mode of the original file 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.
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 button. 3) If you press Stop button and complete Hidden Recording, the LCD turns out to normal display mode.
6-6. Hearing Aid Function You can listen to voices by connecting earphones to the earphone jack first. 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. 1) Press ◎ REC/|| button and the device starts recording the sound from the earphone as it sounds like.
► Notes If earphones are disconnected from the earphone jack, Hearing Aid function terminates automatically. If an external microphone or audio cable is connected to the microphone jack, Hearing Aid function terminates automatically. 6-7. Recording Mobile Phone Conversation Universal Cell Microphone works with every telephone and cell phone to record your phone conversation. 1.
6-8. Recording Telephone Conversation • 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.
7. Playback Playback 1) Press the INDEX button while the recorder is stopped to select the desired folder. 2) Press the|◄◄ or ►►| button to select the file to play back. 3) Press the ▷|| button. The playback time will be shown on the display, and the green LED blinks. 4) Adjust the volume using +/- buttons. 5) To stop playback, press the STOP/DEL button. The total playback time of the current file will be shown on the display. 6) Press the ▷|| button again to continue playback from the previous position.
3) Rewind and forward 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. 7-2. Play features You can set the device to play files repeatedly or randomly. 1) Repeat a sequence • To repeat or loop a sequence in a song, press the INDEX button at the chosen starting point. [A - B] flashes on the screen. • Press the INDEX button again at the chosen end point.
8. Management of Recording File 8-1. Set date and time When the batteries are installed for the first 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 flashes. 2) Press the |◄◄ or ►►| button to set the year. 3) Press the ▷|| button to advance to the settings for the month. 4) Repeat step2 and 3 to continue to set the month, day, 12/24- hour system and the time in the same way.
8-3. Use the device with a computer As a USB mass storage device, the device offers a convenient way to save, back up and move files. 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 files to and from the unit. ► Notes • Do not disconnect the device while files are transferred from or to the device.
8-5. Lock and Unlock Voice File 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. 1) Press and hold STOP/DEL button while the recorder is stopped to select the desired folder. 2) Press the|◄◄ or ►►|button to select the menu until protected is displayed “ProTec”. 3) Press the ▷|| button to enter lock file menu and OFF is displayed.
8-6. Delete 1) Press the INDEX button while the recorder is stopped to select the desired folder. 2) Press and hold the STOP/DEL button for 1 second or longer. DELETE appears on the screen. Press the▷|| button. 3) Press the |◄◄ or ►►| button to select a delete option. 4) Press the ▷|| button. 5) Press the |◄◄ or ►►|button to select the file, the folder or the file containing the index marks to be deleted. 6) Press the ▷|| button again. N(No) is displayed. 7) Press the |◄◄ or ►►|button to select Y (Yes).
8-7. Recovery of deleted file To recover a file that was accidentally deleted. If files were recorded after deleting a recorded file, recovery is not available. 1) Press and hold the MENU button while the recorder is stopped to select the desired folder. 2) Press the |◄◄ or ►►| button to select the menu until Undelete is displayed “Undele”. 3) Press the ▷|| button to enter Undelete Menu and NO is displayed. 4) Press the |◄◄ or ►►| button to select the YES for undelete. 5) Press the ▷|| button to confirm.
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10. Audio Player, FM Tuner ► Notes on using the device as a music player • The device supports music files in .wma and audio formats that can be transferred from the computer to the music folder of the device. Files with copy protection (digital rights management) are not supported. • The device supports up to four 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.
1. To fine-tune frequency, quickly press the |◄◄ or ►►|button. 2. To search for the next stronger signal, press and hold |◄◄ or ►►| button. 3. Press the ▷|| button to save the frequency as a preset. 4. Adjust the volume using the + and - buttons. 5. To exit radio mode, press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. ► Notes • Press the STOP/DEL button while the recorder is in radio mode to switch between stereo and mono reception. 1.
1. Press the INDEX button while the recorder is in radio mode to switch between frequency and preset mode. 2. In preset mode, press the |◄◄ or ►►| button to select the preset radio station to be deleted. 3. Press and hold the STOP/DEL button for 1 second or longer to delete the preset radio station. 1. Manually tune to a radio station or play a preset radio station. 2. Press the ◎ REC/|| button to start recording. 3.
11. Firmware Update The device is controlled by an internal program called firmware. Regularly check www.recordyourlifeinc.com for new firmware updates. 1. Download the firmware update from www.recordyourlifeinc.com and save the file in the root directory of the device. 2. Press the MENU button ① while the recorder is stopped to open the menu. 3. Press the |◄◄ or ►► button ② to select UPDATE (A). 4. Press the ▷|| button ③. N (No) is displayed. 5. Press the |◄◄ or ►► button ② to select Y (Yes). 6.
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13. Specification ΄͑غΡΖΔΚΗΚΔΒΥΚΠΟΤ Recording Media Dimensions Weight(g) Display PC Interface Power Supply Battery Life Output Input Frequency Range Sampling Frequency Recording Time Max. Number of Files Built-in Flash Memory Features 34.8 x 17.4 x 98 (mm) 43g (excluding batteries) LCD (segment type) / Diagonal screen size: 37.58 mm USB High-speed 2.0 mini-USB 2 x AAA alkaline batteries (LR03 or R03) Playback Approx. 60hours Recording Approx.
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15. Introduction of compatible useful optional recording accessories 1) External Battery Pack ► Tips to use external battery pack: 1. The external battery pack is used mostly to record for long time in covert place. 2. Places to be installed: under desk, car etc. 3. Manufacturer shall not be legally liable for illegal covert recording.
(3) High Quality Amplifier Microphone with extension cable & clip 16. Why we develop this product We as manufacturer have developed this device to provide our world customers with following three values of the digital voice recorder. 1) To provide best digital voice recorder to the world. 2) To provide the most optimized voice recorder to meet various recording purposes. 3) To meet the demand to need covert recording in case of legal case between two parties.
FCC note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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