Mini Gadgets PRMA256USB User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDING

PEN IN GOLD

SKU: PRMA256USB

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE DIGITAL VOICE RECORDING PEN IN GOLD

Please read this manual before operating the black and silver recorder pen and keep it handy.

This fully functional pen can capture up to 10 hours of audio even while you're writing. It is perfect for secret shoppers, journalists, and private investigators taking covert footage. Also convenient for business people and students who want a convenient way to take memos and record meetings and lectures for later review.

Usability is easy. Start and stop recording simply by pushing the pocket clip forward and back. You can even record while writing, since this a real pen. This model features 256MB of internal storage which can hold 10 hours of audio files. Easily transfer your files or charge your pen's battery using the included USB cable. The software includes several ways to search your files and an automatic file introduction feature that can play the first few seconds of audio until you find the file you want.

Your purchase should include: 1 x Recording Pen in Gold 1 x Plug-in Recording Controller 1 x USB Cable 1 x Earphones 1 x Software Disc 1 x Instruction Booklet

GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR RECORDING PEN IN GOLD

Figure 1: Pen Model

Figure 2 Figure 3

Figure 4: Remote

Microphone

Pocket Clip

Indicator

Light

Jack

Next 

Previous 

Play ||

Stop (Power Off) 

Menu M

OPERATING THE RECORDING PEN IN GOLD

HOW TO INSTALL SOFTWARE (Windows Only)

Installing the manager software enables you to save the recorded contents by USB port to PC and to move and save the saved contents to the voice recorder.

NOTICE: Before connecting the pen with the PC, be sure the pocket clip is in the off position—the tail of the pen— otherwise the recorded files may be damaged.

1. Connect the pen to your PC using the included USB cable

• You may be prompted to open, run, install or scan new hardware. Click “Cancel.”

2. Go to

http://mgidownloads.com/Software/

3. Click “PRMA.zip”

4. Go to Start > Computer > Downloads

5. Right click the PRMA zip file > Click “Extract all”

6. Open the PRMA folder

7. Double click “MemoQ_DriverInstaller” from the drive

8. Click “Run” when prompted

9. Click “Next” when prompted by InstallShield Wizard

10. Allow InstallShield Wizard to run

11. Click “Finish” when prompted by InstallShield Wizard

12. Double click the new “USB Voice Manager” icon on your desktop

• From here, you can manage the recording pen. You can

see things like remaining time, remaining battery life, etc.

USING THE PROGRAM MANAGER

WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB cable while deleting files, saving into the computer or voice recorder, and formatting. File data may be damaged.

CAUTION: Stop the voice recorder before using the manager program. The file data may be damaged. CAUTION: If the voice recorder folder isn’t created (connected to) in the manager window, close the window and disconnect the USB cable from the voice recorder and reconnect it, and then open the manager.

Commands

Save (Copy) files from the pen to the PC

1. Click Find Folder and select the folder with the files you want to save

2. Select the files you want to save

3. Click the Copy to PC button to save the selected files

Save (Copy) files from the PC to the PC

1. Click Find Folder and select the folder with the files you want to save

2. Select the files you want to save

3. Click the Copy to Pen button to save the selected files

Play files from the PC

1. Double click the file saved in the PC to play

Format (initialize) the memory of the pen

1. Click Initialize Memory

2. Click “Yes”

• By formatting the memory, all the contents on the pen will be deleted permanently

• Any files you want saved should be imported to your PC before formatting the pen

Delete files

1. Select the file you want to delete

2. Click the Delete button

Record Mode Setting

1. Use the Select Recording Mode dropdown menu to select your desired recording mode

• XHQ ≈ 4.5 hours

• HQ ≈ 9 hours

• LP ≈ 18 hours

Voice Operated Recording (VOS)

1. Select or deselect the VOS box to turn this feature on and off

A B C

D E

H G

A: Find Folder

B: Upper Folder

C: Select View

D: Refresh Window

E: Initialize Memory

F: Voice Operated Recording

G: Select Recording Mode

H: Time Remaining on Pen

I: Battery Status

J: Copy from Pen to PC

K: Copy from PC to Pen

L: Delete File from Pen

USING THE REMOTE

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Allow the device to charge 4 – 6 hours before using.

HOW TO CHARGE THE PEN

1. Plug the charging cable into the jack on the pen

2. Plug the USB stick into your PC or an AC adapter (not included)

• The green indicator light will be solid while charging

• The green indicator light will flash when fully charged

HOW TO CHECK THE REMAINING BATTERY LIFE

1. Push  on the remote

2. Plug the remote into the pen jack

3. Wait 3 seconds

• Low battery (less than 30%): LED light is off

• Medium battery (30%–70%): LED light blinks for 5 seconds

• High battery (70%–100%): LED light is on for 5 seconds

HOW TO SELECT RECORDING MODE

NOTE: You can set up VOS during this process as well

1. Push  on the remote

2. Plug the remote into the pen jack

3. Push and hold the M on the remote for 5 seconds

• XHQ High Sound Quality: Blue light is on or flashing

• HQ Standard Sound Quality: Green light is on or flashing

• LP Long Time Sound Quality: Red light is on or flashing

4. Push and hold the M on the remote to save the recording mode

HOW TO USE VOICE OPERATED RECORDING (VOS)

NOTE: You can select the recording mode during this process as well

1. Push  on the remote

2. Plug the remote into the pen jack

3. Push and hold the M on the remote for 5 seconds

• The indicator light will turn on (you can select the recording mode here)

4. Push the  on the remote to turn

VOS on and off

• VOS off: the indicator light is solid

• VOS on: the indicator light is blinking

HOW TO RECORD MANUALLY

1. Push the pocket clip towards the head of the pen

• The pen is now recording audio

• There is no indicator light while the pen is recording

2. Push the pocket clip towards the tail of the pen

• The pen has stopped recording audio

HOW TO USE PLAYBACK

1. Plug the remote into the pen jack

2. Plug the earphone into the remote jack

3. Push || to start playback

4. Push || to pause playback

5. Push  to skip to the next file

6. Push  to skip to the previous file

7. Push  to stop playback

IMPORTANT NOTE: The pen will not record audio while the remote is plugged in to the pen

HOW TO USE AUTO SEARCH

1. Plug the remote into the pen jack

2. Plug the earphone into the remote jack

3. Push and hold || for 3 seconds

• Starting with the first audio file, the first 5 seconds of each file will play before automatically going to the next

4. Push || again when you hear the

file you want to listen to entirely

HOW TO DELETE FILES USING THE REMOTE

1. Push and hold the  for 3 seconds

• You will hear a beep

• The file will play to confirm

you have selected the desired file

2. Push the  on the remote

• You will hear a 2-second beep

RETRIEVE THE FILES TO YOUR PC

1. Plug the device into your PC using the USB cable.

2. Locate “MEMOQ” inside the (My) Computer folder.

• AutoPlay MEMOQ > Open folder to view files

Or…

• Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk

3. Open the MEMOQ drive.

4. Open the VOICE folder.

5. Double click the file you want to view.

• VLC Player is recommended for watching videos.

TROUBLESHOOTING

THE DEVICE WON’T TURN ON

• Charge the device for at least 4 hours before the first use.

• Make sure the charging cable is securely inserted into the

device and into the power source.

THE DEVICE ISN’T CHARGING

• Replace the battery or charging cable.

• If you are charging via a wall power source, you may need to

charge via your PC. The A/C adapter might be bad.

MY COMPUTER DOESN’T RECOGNIZE THE DEVICE

• Unplug the device from your PC and reboot the device.

• Unplug the device from your PC and reboot your PC.

• Try using a different USB slot on your PC.

• Replace the USB cable.

THE SOUND OR VIDEO IS UNCLEAR

• The device needs charging.

I HEAR A 5-SECOND BEEP IN THE EARPHONE

• The battery is low

o Charge the device

• There are 99 individuals audio files on the pen

o Delete files you no longer need o Cut and paste files from the pen to your PC

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