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EMM Tiny
Module
Operation manual
Version 06.10.15
© TS-Market
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Contents
EMM Tiny Module ................................................................ 3
Main Technical Characteristic ............................................. 5
Working with the Module..................................................... 7
Preparing for Work ................................................................ 7
Choosing the Recording Parameters ...................................... 8
Default Settings ..................................................................... 8
Voice Recording .................................................................... 9
Playing the Recordings ........................................................ 10
Connecting to a PC ........................................................... 10
To Renew Firmware ........................................................... 11
Multilingual Support .......................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 13
Support .............................................................................. 15
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EMM Tiny Module
The EMM Tiny Module is designed for professional voice recording on Flash media that can be downloaded into a PC. This module is the development of the Tesystems Company’s miniature
digital voice recorders of the EM Tiny model. The module has
extremely small size and weight, long recording time (depending
on the modication from 18 hours up to 890 hours at sampling
rate 8 k Hz, compression – 2 bits ADPCM), reduced power consumption, wide band range (100- 10,000 Hz), and a wide dynamic diapason. As the module does not have moving parts, it can
function in challenging environment: at wide temperature range,
dustiness, or shaking.
Using the supplied USB cable, the module can be connected to
a computer. The supplied software works with Windows 2000/XP
and allows storing audio recordings as standard audio les and
programming module’s parameters. The module can work in a
ash-disk mode with memory capacity depending on modication from 128 MB up to 6 GB.
The module’s rmware can be renewed using a USB interface.
The module has:
• A built-in real time clock, a calendar, and a timer that can
start recording on a preset time, once and repeatedly.
•The Voice Activating System (VAS) that allows compressing
pauses in audio messages while increasing real recording
time. This system saves memory space while the time in-
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tervals stay the same. When recordings are uploaded onto
a computer, pauses can be restored as silence or skipped
depending on previous settings.
• The LEDs that provide indications depending on modes of
operation.
• The switch that provides control of module’s work.
In ash-disk mode, the module can be used for storing and transferring any type of data. The module can function as a ash me-
dia and voice recorder simultaneously. Distribution of memory
space is assigned by the user.
Password protection provides security of audio recordings and
the module’s settings. In addition, every recording has a digital watermark containing date and time of the recording along
with the module’s identication data and history of the recording
changing.
The module’s software supports the multi language interface.
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Main Technical Characteristic
Characteristic Meaning
Signal-to-noise ratio -64 dB
Recording format
Mono
Compression algorithm Without compression, u-Law,
ADPCM 2 and 4-bits
Sampling rate 5.5, 8, 11, 16 or 22 kHz
Frequency band Up to 100… 10k Hz (depend-
ing on settings)
Input signal 2.9 Vpp with constant 1.5 V
Consumption current 3+/-0.2V
Consumption current in
stand–by mode
Not more 25 microA
Supply voltage (recording in
mono mode, without compression)
2 mA
Design PCB
PC interface USB 1.1 transfer rate up to 5.5
Mbps
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Recording time depending on the modication (sampling rate 8
kHz, 2 bits ADPCM)
Index Recording time Flash memory
capacity
1120 1120 min (18.6 h) 128 Mbytes
2240 2240 min (37.3 h) 256 Mbytes
4480 4480 min (74.6 h) 512 Mbytes
8960 8960 min (149.3 h) 1 Gbytes
17920 17920 min (298.6 h) 2 Gbytes
35840 35840 min (597.3 h) 4 Gbytes
53760 53760 min (896 h) 6 Gbytes
Without compression (linear), sampling rate 22 kHz, 220 kbits/sec, k=13.8
Without compression (linear), sampling rate 16 kHz, 160 kbits/sec, k=10
Without compression (linear), sampling rate 11 kHz, 110 kbits/sec, k=6.9
Without compression (linear), sampling rate 8 kHz, 80 kbits/sec, k=5
Without compression (linear), sampling rate 5.5 kHz, 55 kbits/sec, k=3.4
Logarithmic compression (u-Law), sampling rate 22 kHz, 176 kbits/sec,
k=11.2
Logarithmic compression (u-Law), sampling rate 16 kHz, 128 kbits/sec, k=8
Logarithmic compression (u-Law), sampling rate 11 kHz, 88 kbits/sec, k=5.6
Logarithmic compression (u-Law), sampling rate 8 kHz, 64 kbits/sec, k=4
Logarithmic compression (u-Law), sampling rate 5.5 kHz, 44 kbits/sec, k=2.8
Modied 4-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 22 K Hz, 88 kbits/sec, k=5.6
Modied 4-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 16 K Hz, 64 kbits/sec, k=4
Modied 4-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 11 K Hz, 44 kbits/sec, k=2.8
Modied 4-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 8 K Hz, 32 kbits/sec, k=2
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Modied 4-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 5.5 K Hz, 22 kbits/sec, k=1.4
Modied 2-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 22 kHz, 44 kbits/sec, k=2.8
Modied 2-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 16 kHz, 32 kbits/sec, k=2
Modied 2-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 11 kHz, 22 kbits/sec, k=1.4
Modied 2-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 8 kHz, 16 kbits/sec, k=1
Modied 2-bit ADPCM, sampling rate 5.5 kHz, 11 kbits/sec, k=0.7
k is a coef
cient t hat shows how m any times the m aximum re-
cording time decreases relatively to the maximum recording time
in the 2-bit ADPCM mode when recording mode is changed. For
instance, maximum recording time (1120 modication, without
compression, sampling rate 8 kHz, k=5) is 1120/5=224
minutes.
Sampling rate defines the recorded frequency band that is
lightly less than a half of the chosen sampling rate.
The best recording quality is in a mode without
compression, then as the quality decreases: Logarithmic, 4-bit
ADPCM, and 2-bit ADPCM. In addition, modes with high
sampling rate increase the consumption current of the module.
Working with the Module
Preparing for Work
The Module is designed as a printed circuit board (PCB) that can
be installed in to a user’s device for sound recording functions.
To operate, the module has to be connected to a power source
and an external audio source.
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There are labels on the module contacts in the description of
module’s appearance in the manual’s appendix.
The user can connect an external indicator (LED) and an external control, for instance, a switch. If the external control is connected to the module, the module built-in switch has to be in the
STOP position.
To turn on the module, after power supply is provided, set the
switch in the RECORD position for 2-3 seconds and then back to
the STOP position. The indicator has to ash three times showing
that the module has started self-testing. After 5-10 seconds, the
indicator will blink for the fourth time (the length of the fourth ash
depends on the module’s memory capacity and can be some
dozens of seconds). After this the module is ready for work.
To provide a reliable start, it is recommended to make a pause
for 30-60 seconds between turning the module off and on.
Choosing the Recording Parameters
Before recording, use the RecManager program to choose the
recording settings (for instance, quality/ compression relation).
These settings will be saved if power supply is turned off.
Default Settings
Sampling rate – 16 kHz, without compression, VAS -off, mono,
timers are off.
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Voice Recording
To turn on the recording, set the switch in the RECORD position
(or connect the K and GND contacts). The module will ash ve
times and then blinks in several sequences while recording. To
turn off the recording, set the switch into the STOP position (or
disconnect the K and GND contacts). When the module stops
recording, the indicator will ash once (the length of this ash
depends on memory capacity and can be some dozens of seconds).
During the recording process, the indicator’s blinking will show
the approximate level of supply voltage and memory capacity.
The rst sequence of ashes (1-3 ashes) shows the level of
supply voltage and the second sequence shows free memory
capacity (see the manual’s appendix for additional information):
4 ashes -0..25%, 3 ashes – 25-50%, 2 ashes -50-75%, and
1 ash -75-100%.
The sequences are going with 1.5 sec intervals; the sequences
are repeated during a period of 6 sec.
Pay attention that recording will be stopped if the supply voltage
is below the minimal level or there is not enough memory space
for the recording. It is recommended to control the indicator blinking while recording.
The Voice Activating System (VAS) mode lets considerably (up to
100 times) lower memory consumption and consumption current
while recording.
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Playing the Recordings
Download the recordings onto a PC using the RecManager program. Then play them using any audio program, for instance,
Windows Media Player.
Connecting to a PC
The module has to be connected to a PC to play/save recordings, set the module’s parameters, and make other operations.
Turn on the PC. Install the RecManager program using the supplied CD (/EdicMiniTiny/ folder)
Connect your module to a computer using the supplied USB
cable. The module LED will light. If it is the rst time connecting, OS Windows will suggest installing the drivers. Follow the
instructions in the Automatic Installation dialog windows of the
Installation Wizard. While installing, this message can appear:
The installed software has not been tested for compatibility with
Windows XP. Click Continue.
Start the RecManager program. If the program is in demo mode,
turn this mode off in the Recorder menu (Ctr+P hot key). The
computer will detect the module and the program will show the
module’s ash media content.
As you nished your operations, exit the program. Disconnect
the USB cable.
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Notes: While exchanging data with the computer using the
RecManager program, do not turn off the module at this time due
to possible loss of data.
When the module is connected to a PC, audio recording is impossible. When audio recording is turned on, the connection to
a PC is impossible.
The program manual has full information about the RecManager
program. The software manual is on the supplied CD (/EdicMiniTiny/).
Our company’s support engineers constantly at work to improve
our software and the documentation. You can always download
a new version of our software and documentation for free from
our website: http://ts-market.com .
To Renew Firmware
To renew the rmware of your module, go to the website http://ts-
market.com . Follow these steps:
• Download the new rmware from the website to a PC: ET_
FW_Updater_X_X.exe (X_X is the number of a version of
the rmware)
• Connect the module to the PC
• Check that the RecManager program is closed.
• Run the new rmware
• Conrm that you want to renew the rmware
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• When the rmware is fully renewed, this message will appear. After this message, run the RecManager program
The RecManager program will show information about the
new rmware version in the status line.
Multilingual Support
You can choose English or Russian language using the program
settings. However, you can translate all buttons, messages, and
dialogs to any other language:
• Find EdicTiny_eng.lng and RecManager_eng.lng (EdicTiny_rus.lng and RecManager_rus.lng) les in Program
Files/RecManager/ folder
• On the rst line of the le change the number of the code
page according to your preferred language
• Translate all signs and messages from English (Russian)
into your language
• Rename les: EdicTiny_XXX.lng and RecManager_XXX.
lng (XXX abbreviating of a new language expressed by the
English alphabet)
After running the RecManager program, the new language will
appear in the Language menu. If you like, you can send the cor-
rected le to [email protected] . The installation program
that supports this new language will appear at http://ts-market.
com.
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Troubleshooting
If you have some problems, there are some troubleshooting tips
in the table below.
Problem Cause Solution
The indicator did not
ash three times after
power supply was
turned on and the
switch was set in the
RECORD position.
1. Power supply is not connected
2. The module was not turned on
1. Check the
connection to power
source
2. Disconnect
and after 50-60 sec
connect module’s
power supply
The indicator ashes
10 times in sequences.
1. the module
was not turned on
2. Memory
error
1. Disconnect
and after 50-60
sec connect module’s
power supply
2. Contact to
the technical support
service
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Problem Cause Solution
The
module
does not
record
The
indicator
does not
turn on
Power voltage is off Check the connection
to the power source
The
indicator
ashes 5
times in
sequences.
Power voltage is low Check the power
source
The
indicator
ashes
continuously
There is not enough
memory space for
recording
Free memory space
(delete useless recordings or/and reduce
ash memory space)
Can’t connect the
module to
a PC
The
indicator
lights
OS Windows can’t
download the drivers
See “Connecting to
a PC” or contact to
the technical support
service
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Support
If you nd any errors in our software or documentation, download
the new one from http://ts-market.com. If the errors are not eliminated, connect to our technical support service: support@ts-market.com . We will eliminate the errors as soon as possible. Also
we will appreciate the detailed information about the errors.
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