Table of Contents Powering on the PUMA-5 Slide 3 Time & Date Set Slide 4 Recording Slide 5 PUMA-5 Side-Mounted Buttons Slide 6 Hold Button Slide 7 Modes Slide 8-9 Dictation Mode Slide 10-11 Reverting to Contact Mode Slide 12...
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Setup – Power On Ensure Power Switch is in the • “ON” position. Pull the Battery Protector Tab. • This will power up the device and • present you with Time & Date Settings. The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
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Year. When correct year is selected, click “Next”. Follow this process for Month, Day, 12 or 24 Hour Clock, Hour, Minute and AM/PM. When completed, select “OK” Automatic Time/Date Sync available with PUMA Management Software. The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
Recording Creating a Recording: Press the REC Button. • To Stop, press STOP Button. • Pausing: While recording in progress, • press the Pause Button. To Un Pause, press REC Button. • Recordings are recorded in a non-editable format. *Buttons / Soft Keys will change based on the selected function The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
PUMA-5 Side Mounted Buttons The side mounted buttons on the PUMA-5 are deactivated while in Contact and Tactical Mode. Only Record and Stop buttons are accessible when used in conjunction with the custom holster. The custom holster comes in a variety of finish materials and fasteners.
Hold Button Activating Hold: Hold Button is located at top of side buttons. *Hold can only be activated while recording. Start Recording • Press Hold Button for 1 second. • Hold Activated. • (All buttons de-activated) To Turn Off, press Hold Button for •...
Modes Selecting Modes: Press the Menu Key. • Press Enter to Enter PUMA 5 • Modes. The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
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Modes Selecting Modes: Use the “+” or “-” keys to choose • from: Contact • (Non-Editable) Tactical • (Non Editable w/ no visual or audible notifications) Dictation • (Editable format, allows for Insert, Append or Overwrite) The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
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Modes - Dictation Selecting Dictation: Scroll to Dictation. • Press the OK button. • The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
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Modes - Dictation Activating Dictation: Press the side mounted Record • Button. This process generates a dictation capable of being edited. It’s created in a separate format than a Contact or Tactical Recording which are non-editable. To Stop, press the side mounted •...
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Modes – Reverting to Contact Activating Contact: Press the front facing REC button. • Notice that this immediately puts the recorder back into “Contact” mode and deactivates the side buttons. The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
Playback Playback of a File: Press the “-” or “+” button to • begin navigating through recordings. Press the Play button to begin • playback when the desired file is selected. During playback, use Soft Keys to select from Stop, Mute or Speed. Rewind and Fast Forward located on the side.
Deleting Deleting a File: Press the “+” or “-” button to • navigate to desired recording. Press the Menu button. • Press the “-” button once to • highlight “File”. Press the “Enter” button. • Press the “Enter” button again to •...
Setting Options PUMA-5 Individual Settings Notification Beep • RED LED Record Indicator Light • Power Save • Each of the above settings can be individually adjusted or turned on/off, depending on a users preference and situational circumstance. The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
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Setting Options - Beep Notification Beep: Press the Menu Button • Select Record, press Enter • Select Record Notification, press • Enter Select from On or Off • Press OK when desired option is • selected. Use the “-” or “+” buttons to navigate up and down through the Menu Options.
Setting Options – Record Light Record Light: Press the Menu Button • Select Display, press Enter • Select Record Lamp, press Enter • Select from On or Off • Press OK when desired option is • selected. Use the “-” or “+” buttons to navigate up and down through the Menu Options.
Setting Options – Power Save Power Save: Power Save is defaulted to 1 Min. • Power Save does NOT apply • during Recording. Settings include: 1 , 5, 10, 15 Minute or Off • The unit will enter sleep mode when it senses no Function or Motion.
Charging Charging Instructions: Plug Micro USB Cable into PUMA-5. • Plug other end into Computer, MDC • or AC Adapter. Charge Weekly • (Based on individual usage, charging times/frequency will vary. Micro USB Port located on the bottom of the device.
Downloading Audio Download Based on Department Policy: Plug micro USB into bottom of • PUMA-5 Plug other end of cable into • desired download computer. • Cut/Paste files to computer file folder, use Speech Exec Pro Software or use PUMA Management for a Secure/Automated upload.
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Accessories PUMA-5 Accessories Remote Switch • Docking Station • Telephone Coupler • Cell Phone Recording Mic • Lapel Microphone • The Experts in Law Enforcement Recording...
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Starting a Recording using the Remote Switch: Insert the 90˚ connection of the • Remote Switch into the EAR jack of the PUMA-5. Begin Recording by pressing • down on the REC button on top of the Remote Switch To Stop, depress the REC button.
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