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RECODE-1 Por table Analog to Digital Mp3 Recorder with Anti-Distor t T echnology [...]
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3 T able of Contents Safety Instructions FCC Information Listening for a Lifetime W e lcome Features Features Connections Memory Getting Started Getting Star ted Returns and W arranty Getting Connected Connecting a Source to the RECODE-1 RECODE-1 Playback Mode Recording with the RECODE-1 Utilizing Expandable SD Memory Connecting the RECODE-1 to a P[...]
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4 Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK CAUTION : T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-ser viceable parts inside. Only refer servicing to quali - fied service personnel. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash & arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you[...]
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5 Safety cont. power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polar- ization means of an appliance is not defeated 12. Power -Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to [...]
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6 FCC Information (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORT ANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! : This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by V ocopro may void your authority , granted by the FCC, to use this product. 2. IMPORT ANT: When connecting this product t[...]
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7 FCC Information cont. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install your unit in a cool, dry , clean place - away from windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transform- ers, v motors). T o prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain and water . 3. Do not operate the uni[...]
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8 Listening for a Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. V ocoPro and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out[...]
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9 W elcome Thank you for purchasing the RECODE-1 from V ocoPro, the singer’s ulti- mate choice. With years of experience in the music enter tainment business, V ocoPro is a leading manufacturer of Karaoke equipment, and has been pro - viding patrons of bars, churches, schools, clubs and individual consumers the opportunity to sound like a star wi[...]
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10 Features Features: • 512 MB Internal Memor y - Expandable with SD Memor y Card Reader (SD Card Not Incuded) • Anti-Distor t T echnology ensures flawless recording • Includes RCA to Stereo Cables • Review your Mp3 recordings instantly with the included Headphones • Includes Carr ying Bag Connections: • Audio Input: Stereo Line-in • [...]
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11 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the RECODE-1. T ake a few minutes to look through this manual. Before setting up, please make sure the following accessories are included. • RECODE-1 recorder/media player (1) • CARRYING BAG for RECODE-1 (1) • HEADPHONES (1) • RCA to 1/8” Stereo Cable (2) Returns and Warranty In the unlikely eve[...]
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12 Getting Connected Connecting a Source to the RECODE-1 What you will need: • RCA to 1/8” Stereo Cable (Included) • Mixer or Audio Output Device 1. Connect one end of the cable to the output of your mixer 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the INPUT of the RECODE-1 Mixer[...]
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13 Getting Connected cont. RECODE-1 Playback Mode What you will need: • 1/8” to RCA Cable • Headphones Y ou are able to immediately review your tracks on the RECODE-1 as soon as the recording is com- plete Using Headphones: 1. Connect the head phones to the HEAD- PHONE/LINE OUT jack at the base of the RECODE-1 2. Press PLA Y to enable playbac[...]
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14 Getting Connected cont. Using 1/8” to RCA Cable: 1. Connect the end of the 1/8” cable to the HEADPHONE/LINE OUT on the RECODE-1’ s base and connect the RCA end to an input device such as a STEREO/MIXER or AMP . ?[...]
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15 Recording with the RECODE-1 The RECODE-1 has 512 MB of internal memory that will provide approximately 8 hours of available time (128 kbps). 1. Power on the RECODE-1 by holding the POWER button, hold until POWER LED lights up 2. Ensure that the RECODE-1 is connected to your source via the included 1/8” to RCA cable 3. Hold the RECORD button to[...]
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16 Recording cont. Utilizing Expandable SD Memory • SD Memor y Card (Not Included) 1. Ensure that the RECODE-1 is OFF 2. Inser t your SD Memory Card into the slot on the bottom of the RECODE-1 3. The RECODE-1 will now record directly to the SD Memor y Card 4. When removing the card from the RECODE-1, ensure that the power is OFF . T o remove the [...]
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17 Recording cont. Connecting the RECODE-1 to a PC or MAC Computer What you will need: • PC (WINDOWS XP) or MAC (OSX) computer with USB inputs 1. Press and Slide open the USB connector on the RECODE-1 2. Connect to a USB INPUT on your PC or MAC computer 3. The RECODE-1 will appear as a single drive if there is no SD card present, two drives will [...]
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18 Descriptions & Functions FRONT VIEW 1. POWER - Hold the POWER button to turn the unit on or off. The POWER INDICA TOR will be lit green if the unit is on. 2. RECORD - Hold the RECORD button to initiate recording mode, the RECORD INDICA TOR will blink, and then press PLA Y to star t recording. 3. PLA Y - Enable playback mode to review recorde[...]
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19 Descriptions cont. the red lights are lit. The level indicator will stay lit after power on if batter y power is low . [...]
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20 Descriptions cont. REAR VIEW 10. BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT - Slide the cover upwards to reveal the compar tment for the single AAA batter y . LEFT SIDE VIEW 11. USB SLIDER - Slide this upwards to reveal the USB connector for transferring files to or from your computer . 12. VOLUME CONTROL - Press the + side of the button to increase the volume outpu[...]
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21 Descriptions cont. BOTTOM VIEW 13. HEADPHONE JACK/LINE OUT - Connect the included headphones or 1/8” to RCA line to connect to any RCA input capable device. 14. SD CARD SLOT - Inser t an SD memory card here to expand the RECODE-1’ s memory . T o remove the card, press the card in to release it. TOP VIEW 15. LINE INPUT - Connect the 1/8” to[...]
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22 T roubleshooting 1. Recode-1 will not save new recordings • Ensure that the internal & SD memor y card are not completely full. 2. Recording file is corrupt & will not play • Replace the batter y with a new one. • The batter y may have been too weak, replace prior to your next recording. 3. Recording file cuts off unexpectedly duri[...]
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23 T roubleshooting cont. 5. The recording sounds too loud or too quiet when it is played back • Check the volume level of the RECODE-1 and set it to a satisfactory setting.[...]
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