Acustek GEM-PRO PCB Operator's Manual

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COVERT PRO AUDIO RECORDER
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  • Page 1 GEM-PRO PCB COVERT PRO AUDIO RECORDER Operator Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: General Description

    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.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Exporting format: WAV, using dedicated software Scheduled recording: selectable daily period, week period or calendar Operating mode select: Slide switch Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 4...
  • Page 5: Device Body And Controls

    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...
  • Page 6: Power Supply And Consumption

    2bit rate ADPCM ADPCM 5,5kHz 1,85mA 1,6mA 1,6mA 8kHz 4,2mA 2,5mA 2,2mA 1,7mA 11kHz 5,2mA 2,9mA 2,6mA 16kHz 7,3mA 3,3mA 3,1mA 2,2mA 22kHz 9,4mA 4,8mA 44kHz 17,8mA 9,6mA Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 6...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 8: Preparing A New Micro Sd Card

    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...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 “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.
  • Page 11: Configuring The Recorder

     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...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13: Voice-Activated Settings

    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...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15: Scheduled Recording

    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...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17: Other Settings

    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...
  • Page 18: Start And Stop Of The Recording

    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...
  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    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...
  • Page 20: Acustek Limited Repair And Warranty Policy

    +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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Support And Conditions Of Sale

    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.
  • Page 23 ACUSTEK LTD Swords Co Dublin IRELAND Ver 2.30 GEM-PRO PCB Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 23...

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