EDIC-mini Ray A36 Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Version: April, 2017

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EDIC-mini Ray

A36

Digital Recorder

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Short Operating Instruction for Digital
Recorder EDIC-mini Ray A36- 300h/1200h

Overlook

Miniature digital Recorder EDIC-mini Ray A36 with
OLED indicator is a professional device intended
for making high quality record of voice messages

into built-in ash memory. The recordings can be
further uploaded onto the PC. 8 microphones allow

the user to cut off interference from unnecessary
directions and increase the sensitivity from the
desired areas reducing total noise of their own
microphones, which enables it to record from

15-17 meters.

Specications:

• 8 independent sound recording channels and
ve Record Modes: As in prole, 8-ch RAW,

Stereo (2 types), High S/N;

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• VAS (Voice Activation System) to compress
pauses while recording (in As in prole

mode);

• Circular recording mode;

• Built-in real time clock;

•

2 timers to start recording at the preset time;

• Information protection system;

• Automatic Gain Control (AGC) system (in the
As in Prole mode);

• Battery level monitoring;

• The option to play records both with

headphones and the Recorder’s speaker;

• English self-teaching guide;

• The option to record while charging.

Supplied Software makes it possible to:

•

Save the recorded messages on the PC in
WAV format;

•

Restore compressed pauses (while recording
in VAS) when uploading files onto the drive;

• Set the Recorder’s parameters;

• Apply password protection of the access to the

Recorder’s settings and information;

•

Check record integrity.

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Recorder’s Appearance

8 Microphones

Speaker

Reset

OLED indicator

Rec/Stop switch

LED

Headphone connector

USB connector

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Technical Characteristics:

Last digits in the models’ names specify the
maximum recording duration in hours (built-

in memory capacity) for the Mode: 8 kHz, and
compression 2 bit ADPCM.
The Recorder has 8 independent sound recording
channels.

Battery life in record mode (8
kHz, without compression)

up to
240 hours

Battery life in stand-by mode

up to

3 years

Battery life in record mode with
VAS (audio signal below threshold)
As in prole only

up to

290 hours

Exchange rate

up to

2.25 Mb/s

Frequency band 0,1-10 kHz

Sampling rate (As in prole)

up to

40kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 72 dB

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Sensitivity of built-in microphones 15-17 m

Storage life of built-in ash

memory

up to
10 years

Charging time from USB port of

the PC

at least
3 hours

Power supply, battery capacity

Li-Pol,
420 mAh

Operating temperature range

0–40 ºС

Dimensions

99х36x8

mm

Weight 40 g

Operating lifetime

3 years

The manufacturer reserves the right to refuse in repair after
the expiration of recorder operation life.

PC system requirements:

operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.

Operating the Recorder

Battery charging. Before starting operation

charge the battery. For that connect USB adapter to
Recorder and then connect Recorder with adapter
to PC or other charger with output voltage of 5V.

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Recording

Option 1. Press the K2 button and the

Recorder switches to Record Mode and the

indicator will display “Rec” and red LED will

start flashing. To stop recording press K2 again.

Option 2. Shift the switch Rec-Stop

to "Rec" position (round mark on the case).
The recording will start. To stop recording
shift the switch to "Stop" position. In the

modes 8-ch RAW, Stereo, High S/N the
indicator is flashing for 2-3 seconds. VAS is
not provided, circular recording

and

timers are set within the current profile. See

full operation manual.

Playing back with Headphones

Connect headphones to the corresponding

connector on the Recorder’s case. Press K3,
then K1. The indicator reads a list of records with

Blinking LED indicates that charging is in process.
Battery charge level is shown at the right upper
corner of the display. Battery charging time - 3-5
hours.

Attention! Even if you do not use the Recorder

regularly, it is required to charge the battery at
least once a month. Otherwise, the Recorder may
fail - this is not the warranty case.

Connecting to the PC

When connecting to the PC carefully observe
the consistency: first connect USB-SPI to USB
port, and then connect the

adapter to the
Recorder. The Recorder switches automatically
to charging mode. Flashing LED states that the
charging is in progress.

Further operation of the Recorder is executed
with the help of RecManager Daily. Download it

from our web-site www.ts-market.com
Go to page of A36 recorder -> Product files ->
Software. After installing choose the connection
type "USB 2.0 SPI Adapter" and start operation.

Instructions

The detailed instructions for the Recorder and

RecManager program are located on page of A36
recorder -> Product files -> Manual to Software ­"Operation Manual" and "RecManager User
Manual".

In Box:

1. Recorder;

2. USB-SPI adapter;

3.

Instructions;

4.

Headphones.

K2 to fast forward, K1 to stop playback. You can

also play the record through built-in speaker of the

Recorder.

to delete. During playback K3 is used to rewind,–

numbers and record dates. Select the desired
record using K2 and K3. Press K1, then select one
of the following: K3 – to play the record, K2