If you want to delate the records, ONLY use Record Manager. Also do not use any filesystem recovery tool to access the card recorder. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 3...
Frequency band: 860-880MHz RF output power: Power supply: 23A type battery Communication type: 2-way with feedback confirmation from the card Feedback type: Dual LED indication and integrated vibration alert Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 4...
DEVICE BODY AND CONTROLS Slide Activation Area LED Indicator FRONT Chip for card reading BACK Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 5...
Battery operation times in wireless audio streaming mode (in hours): Mode Operation time (hours) 8kHz transmitting only 8kHz transmitting and recording 3.5 h 16kHz transmitting only 16kHz transmitting and recording 2.8 h Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 6...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Before operating the GEM-CARD RF make sure you have the Record Manager installed on the host PC and that you have read this User Manual at least once. Following is a simple guide on how start the recording and access the audio file on your PC.
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- This is what anybody would see if getting access to the internal memory. The real content can ONLY be read, played and downloaded with the provided Proprietary GEM Manager. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 8...
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(if any) or showing the Battery Level, Serial Number, Firmware Version and so on. Double click on the selected recording to load it into the player Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 9...
- Once on the main GEM Manager interface, click on the “Option” tab located on top left hand corner and then select “Recorder Settings”. The following window will appear: Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 10...
LED located on the BACK of the GEM CARD RF to flash every 3-4 seconds while the recording is ON (picture below). If in a covert scenario, we recommend to disable this option. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 11...
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Note – if you enable or disable this function, then you must do the new pairing with the key fob remote to have this setting valid. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 12...
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This is described more in the part of the key fob remote operation. Load default configuration: the default settings will be configured as indicated in the “other” tab picture. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 13...
The move cannot be too slow or too fast. IMPORTANT: a little bit of practice will make this process Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 14...
Before you start using the key fob with the card you must pair the card and the key fob together. Always pair only one card with one key fob only if you have more than one card in the range. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 15...
If you do not see the green LED confirmation at all, then it means the card has not received your command and you must try it again. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 16...
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DS5 transmitter. NOTE: make sure that the Firmware version of the DS5 receiver is at least 2.09 or higher. This is especially for those clients that already purchased a DS5 from Acustek in the past. IMPORTANT: on your Desktop you will have the manual folder which will also include the DS5 Operator Manual where you will be able to better understand all the features and settings option.
The recorder is equipped with internal real time clock and allows scheduled recording. There are four option available: Daily timer: enables the recording scheduler to start and stop recording at the specified time period, which repeats every day. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 18...
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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 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 19...
This mode saves the battery power significantly resulting in much longer operational time. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 20...
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Enable high pass filter: this can be enabled or disabled, when enabled, it will suppress the environmental noise by using adaptive low pass filtering Load default configuration: VOX activation disabled, AGC enabled and high pass filter disabled. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 21...
DIGITAL SIGNATURE The Digital Signature is now a feature automatically available in every audio and video recorders developed and manufactured by Acustek. The GEM CARD RF has it’s own SHA-256 hardware calculation during the recording, which at the same time, makes Digital Signature in the SD card so that if there is some technical issue with battery interruption a background algorithm will prevent the failing of the Digital Signature.
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3 party tools for calculating SHA-256 signature. i.e. http://hash.online- convert.com/sha256-generator If the signature matches means that the file was not tampered. Ver 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 23...
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 1.00 GEM-CARD RF Operator Manual Rev. 2 2017 Page | 24...
+353 -1- 5584076 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.
SUPPORT AND CONDITIONS OF SALE If you have not purchased the GEM CARD RF audio recorder directly from ACUSTEK, please contact your local representative in the first instance. This product is guaranteed from manufacturing faults for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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