Maycom HandHeld Users Manual Contents 1. Introduction ·Docking Station 2. Unpacking ·Accessories 3. Conventions 4. Power sources ·Alkaline batteries ·Battery pack ·Docking Station 5. Controls 6. Display information 7. Connections 8. Getting started 9. The main menu ·User profile ·System settings ·Audio settings ·Item manager ·USB mode 10. Configuration editor ·Installation ·Start configuratior editor ·New profile ·Modify profile ·Remove profile 11. Recording ·Preparations ·Record level ·Pre recording/recording ·Placing markers 12. Play back ·Item info ·Select an item ·Play back ·Markers ·Fast forward/fast rewind 13. USB transfer ·Installation ·Operation Technical specifications General Conditions Warranty card 1. Introduction Well known as an important industry innovator Maycom has achieved another major breakthrough in digital audio capture. With a highly appealing and stylish design, fully featured but compact in size, the Maycom HandHeld offers rugged and reliable digital portable recording for both professional and consumer usage. The HandHeld is very easy to operate, doesn't contain difficult features and is mainly meant for making high quality recordings. The HandHeld can be configured via the configuration editor for Windows, which makes it very easy and fast to configure a Handheld recorder. The HandHeld is equipped with an internal microphone, but it is also possible to connect one or two external sources like a CD-player, mixing console or your own high quality microphone. The main features of the HandHeld recorder are: Recording, Playback and USB file transfer between HandHeld and a computer. · · · · · · · · Superb audio quality MPEG-2 layer II and linear processing Removable compact flash card media storage Built-in high quality microphone Illuminated LCD display Operates on standard alkaline Rechargeable smart battery pack system Plug & Play USB computer connector The Handheld recorder is based on the industry standard compact flash cards to store high quality, digital audio. The cards are robust, are able to operate in severe environmental conditions and can be changed very quickly. Audio recording capacity depends on the size of flash card but could be approximately 6 hours using a 320 MB flash card at 128 kb/sec. Through its USB connection the handheld can be directly ported to your local or central PC system for further editing of the various stored files. Docking Station The Docking Station is a fully equipped multifunctional portable and desktop device. It acts as the recharger for the smart battery pack, but also provides (additional) loudspeaker functionality and external interface options. It offers connections for two balanced XLR inputs (line or microphone), a headphone and PC (through USB). Maximum portability is secured through the 12 volts DC (100-240 VAC mains adapter) which automatically adapts to the local power system. Page 2 of 26 2. Unpacking Please unpack the HandHeld and check whether all the standard accessories have been provided. Use the checklist below: · · · · · HandHeld recorder 4 alkaline batteries CD-Rom with manual, configuration editor and drivers Quickstart manual Battery clip (red) If this list is not complete please contact your dealer or the sales department of Maycom, e-mail : sales@maycom.nl. Accessories Besides the standard accessories the HandHeld can be supplied with optional accessories: · · · · · · · · Rechargeable battery pack (charging via the Docking Station), with unique power level indicator Carrying bag for HandHeld or both HandHeld and DockingStation USB cable Mono microphone or line cable Stereo microphone or line cable Tripod Compact flash card Docking Station For more information or a quotation please contact your dealer or the sales department of Maycom e-mail : sales@maycom.nl or visit www.maycom.nl. Page 3 of 26 3. Conventions Notations The following notations are used to represent units of measure. dB kbps Hz kHz kg kB MB Decibel Kilobits per second Hertz KiloHertz Kilogram Kilobyte Megabyte Page 4 of 26 4. Power sources The HandHeld can be powered by three sources: alkaline batteries, a rechargeable battery pack* and via the Docking Station*. The first two are inserted on the back of the HandHeld. The picture below shows the HandHeld with the back-cover already removed. Figure 1 Alkaline batteries When alkaline batteries are used, observe that the polarity of the cells match the polarity indicated on the sticker (3). Use four AAA-type or LR03-type alkaline cells only. The indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries only, for all other types of batteries Maycom cannot guarantee proper functionality. Insert the compact flash card (1) first and lift up the lid (2). Insert the cells one by one between the springs (4) and the lid (2). Never use partially empty and full cells together. Never leave the cells inside the HandHeld when the recorder will not be used for a longer period. This prevents the cells from running empty and leaking acid inside the HandHeld. 5 minutes before the batteries run empty the HandHeld will give a visible warning on the display and a short beep in the headphone or loudspeaker. Longer warning beeps are given 3,2 and 1 minute before complete discharge. The last 10 seconds the HandHeld will beep continuously. If at this point a recording still takes place the recorder will automatically stop and shut down. Important!: If the batteries are empty take care of proper disposal. Battery pack The second and more convenient power source is a rechargeable NiMH battery pack*. This pack is equipped with a smart battery system that delivers the highest performance in operating time, lifetime and reliability. The smart battery system also enables you to check the battery state of charge even if the pack is not attached to the HandHeld or the Docking Station. Page 5 of 26 4. Power sources Figure 2 2 1 Press the button (1) and the four LED's will indicate the state of charge of the battery pack (2). Every LED represents 25% of full charge. If the last LED is flashing, this indicates that there is between 0% and 1% energy left and the HandHeld will either not start on this pack or will shutdown after a few minutes. Besides on the battery pack itself the charge indicators are also visible on the HandHeld display. To insert a battery pack inside the HandHeld remove the back-cover. Make sure you have inserted a compact flash card first if you want to make a recording. Flip down the lid (2 in figure 1). Insert the pack and press it against the springs until it clicks into place. 5 minutes before the pack runs empty the HandHeld gives a visible warning on the display and a short beep in the headphone or loudspeaker. Longer warning beeps are given 3,2 and 1 minute before complete discharge. The last 10 seconds the HandHeld will beep continuously. If at this point a recording still takes place the recorder will automatically stop and shut down. Important!: The NiMH battery pack can only be recharged inside the Docking Station. Use Maycom equipment only for recharging the pack. See Docking Station manual. If the temperature drops below 0º the performance of the NiMH battery pack can drop with 20% of its full capacity. Docking Station The Docking Station* can also be used to power the HandHeld recorder. Via the Docking Station it is even possible to connect the HandHeld to a mains adapter or cigarette lighter adapter. For more information see the Docking Station manual. * optional accessory Page 6 of 26 5. Controls This section shows all the various controls of the Handheld and describes their function. 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 6 11 12 13 10 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 Record indicator led Power On/Off button Switch on/off. The Handheld will boot up and enter the standby mode. The power button is only enabled when the HandHeld recorder is idle. When pressing the power button in any other functional mode (like menu, playback or recording), the HandHeld recorder ignores your request and will continue with the current action. Function button left The function is shown in the display above and will be activated by pressing once. Up/down buttons Control the menu and recording level by pres sing up ( ) or down ( ). Function button right The function is shown in the display above and will be activated by pressing once. Volume control up/down For headphone and internal speaker. Marker button mode 1. Starts new recording and switches from pre record to record mode. 2. Sets next marker during a recording. Go to previous item Skip to previous item. When pressed together with button 7: go to previous marker in cur rent marker item. Fast rewind Search for a certain part within the audio. Play/pause button Press once to playback the recording. Press again to pause. Go to next item Skip to next item. When pressed together with marker button 7: go to next marker in current item. Record switch Slide up: activates pre-record mode. Slide down: stops a recording. Fast forward Search for a certain part within the audio. button 7: go to next marker in current item. Page 7 of 26 Figure 4 5 6. Display info 6 9 7 2 4 8 1 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Item number. This number indicates the current selected item. This item will play when the play button is pressed. Use previous or next item button to select a different item. Info bar. The info bar shows all kind of information. When pressing the right function button INFO repetitive, all information about the current item will be shown: time stamp, profile name author and filename. Left function button indicator. This shows the current function of the left function button (in this case: enter the menu). Right function button indicator. This shows the function of the right function button (in this case: toggle the information in the info bar). Remaining disk capacity. This bar indicates the available amount of disk space. Black is used, white is free space. Battery indicator. This bar indicates the amount of energy left in the batteries or the smart battery pack. black is full, white is empty. The indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries only. Item length counter. Shows the length of the current item in H:MM:SS. Marker information. In this example it shows that the current position within the audio equals the marker 02 position. In total there are 89 markers being set in this item. Current position indicator. Current position within the current item in H:MM:SS. Page 8 of 26 7. Connections All connections for the HandHeld are easily located at the bottom of the HandHeld: Figure 5 1 2 1. 2. Stereo headphone connector, switches off the internal loudspeaker when a headphone connector is inserted. Multi I/O, for interfacing with external microphones and Docking Station. This connector is coded and recognizes which cable is inserted and the HandHeld will automatically be setup for this cable. This setup is done according this table: Type of Cable Mono No Cable Mono Cable Stereo Cable Internal Microphone External Microphone or Line Profile Mode Stereo L = Internal Microphone R = Internal Microphone L = Internal Microphone R = ExternalMicrophone or Line L = External Microphone or Line R = External Microphone or Line External Microphone or Line (Left channel) Page 9 of 26 8. Getting started This chapter helps you to quickly start a first recording with your HandHeld. More detailed information you can find in the respective manual chapters. 1. 2. Open the back-cover and insert a compact flash card (figure 1). Insert a power source, either a charged battery pack* or 4 alkaline batteries. Note the polarity indicated on the sticker in the battery compartment and finally cover the batteries with the battery clip. This prevents movement of the batteries. Close the back-cover and switch on the HandHeld recorder by pressing the button above the display. If applicable, connect any external accessories like a headphone or external microphone(s). After the HandHeld has powered up, slide the red record switch in the upward position. The HandHeld enters pre-recording mode and the red LED flashes. The display shows you input peak level information, disk-, battery- and mode-status. When the input level is too low or high, you should use the up/down buttons for adjustment. Once you have set the required record level, press the marker button and the HandHeld starts it's actual recording. The actual recording is indicated by the continuous LED indicator, a large dot and a running counter on the display. During a recording it is possible to change the headphone / loudspeaker volume and the input gain. By pressing the marker button you can add markers. Slide back the red record switch to stop a recording. A new track is created. To avoid accidental loss of data: The power button is only enabled when the HandHeld recor der is idle. When pressing the power button in any other functional mode ...