SCHEDULED RECORDING ............15 OTHER SETTINGS ..............17 START AND STOP OF THE RECORDING......... 18 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........19 ACUSTEK LIMITED REPAIR AND WARRANTY POLICY ..20 SUPPORT AND CONDITIONS OF SALE ........22 Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev.
The GEM-PRO PCB recorder is equipped with a very high sensitive and wide dynamic range microphone capable of recording conversations at long distance of up to 15 meters.
DEVICE BODY AND CONTROLS Micro SD slot Microphone V (-) Negative contact Side switch ON power contact V (+) Positive contact Side switch OFF power contact Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 5...
NOTE: every GEM PRO PCB that leaves our factory have been tested and ready to be used with the provided SD card. Note: The GEM-PRO PCB micro SD card contain specific data and should NOT be used in any other devices, including smartphones, digital cameras, etc.
See below the link of recommend SD card manufacturers to use with our GEM PRO PCB: 16GB: https://www.transcend-info.com/Products/No-423 32/64/128GB: SanDisk Ultra microSDXC 128GB CLASS 10 The GEM-PRO PCB file can be accessed by inserting the SD card onto the host PC. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2...
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IMPORTANT: for the correct functioning of any of our recorders, is of crucial importance to select the correct product as the wrong selection, will compromise the correct setting configurations. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 9...
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“Select image file”. - The software will let you select the location. Make sure you select the SD Card that the GEM-PRO PCB is connected to. (as shown in the picture below) - Once you select “rcimage” and then “Open” the GEM Manager will load the recordings (if any) or showing the Battery Level, Serial Number, Firmware Version and so on.
uLaw - μ-law algorithm (best compression for evidence use); ADPCM - 4-bit lossy compression; Important! Do not remove the microSD card during recording or while saving the settings. Doing so may damage the image file. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 11...
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Setting higher sampling rates (16/22/44KHz) without compression results in maximum power consumption. To set the optimal quality consult the battery and power consumption table. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 12...
This selection is for setting the reaction time on a voice threshold detection. In fast mode it reacts immediately when the sound exceeds the selected threshold, but the power consumption in the VAS- Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 13...
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When AGC function is disabled, this selected volume is fixed: MAX - maximum sensitivity, i.e. recording from a distance; MIN - the minimum sensitivity, recording from a short distance. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 14...
SD card and the GEM-PRO will record accordingly. Once sure about the record settings, click on “Add event”, the event line will be listed in the below box (see above right picture). The length of the Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 15...
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The recorder will turn on the recording at the defined time. Leave the recorder OFF IMPORTANT: in order to save and therefore activate the configurations, you must click on “OK”. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 16...
Password protected access: Access to the recordings and settings will only be possible upon entering a password. If the password is lost, access to the recordings will not be possible, memory and settings will need to be formatted. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 17...
The recording stops when either the card is full or the slide switch is moved to OFF position. Stop sequence is indicated by three LED flashes. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 18...
Q: Recorded sound is distorted in very loud sequences. A: Enable AGC function in recorder's settings to prevent microphone overloading by loud sounds. Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 19...
+353 -1- 4433054 or email at info@acustek.com to obtain an RMA number. Returns will be authorized in accordance with the following policy: If it is deemed that the part should be returned, an Acustek representative will send you an RMA form. Completely fill out the RMA form, and place the form in the box with the item(s) being returned.
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RMA number, which must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. By choosing to request an RMA number from Acustek, it is implied that the customer has agreed to the terms of the Acustek RMA Policy.
Acustek manufacturing facility. SUPPORT AND CONDITIONS OF SALE If you have not purchased the GEM-PRO PCB audio recorder directly from ACUSTEK, please contact your local representative in the first instance.
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ACUSTEK LTD Swords Co Dublin IRELAND Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 23...
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