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NEAL 9103 Operating Instructions Manual

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9102 & 9103
Operating Instructions
505-9102 V3

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  • Page 1 9102 & 9103 Operating Instructions 505-9102 V3...
  • Page 2 The leading provider of high integrity, custom-designed interview recording equipment. NEAL recorders are in use with many law enforcement organisations in the UK in addition to law enforcement organisations in countries world-wide. Our products, whether used for investigation, disciplinary or interviews, provide a complete and evidential account of what has been said.
  • Page 3 9103 • Microphones • Remote Monitor • Page 12 SAFETY NOTICE Page 13 QUICK GUIDE 9102 Dual CD Recorder Page 14 QUICK GUIDE 9103 Triple CD Recorder Page 15 CONFIGURATION GUIDE Change of parameters • Storing configuration • Config Time And Date •...
  • Page 4 We recommend you use a good quality 700MB CDR from a reputable manufacturer for all recordings. Recording time on a 700MB disk is 77 minutes. Note: NEAL interview recorders will not operate with re-writable (CDRW) discs. 9102 makes two audio recordings simultaneously. Producing two identical copies on two separate CDs.

  • Page 5: Display Icons

    INSERTION AND EJECTION OF DISCS We recommend you use a good quality 700MB CD from a reputable manufacturer for all recordings. Recording time on a 700MB disk is 77 minutes. Insert a CD into each section with the label uppermost. Feed in the disc until it is captured •...
  • Page 6 9102 & 9103 MAKING AN INTERVIEW RECORDING Step by step guide to get you started Connect the mains power supply to the rear of the recorder then the mains power plug into the suitable mains socket outlet. Connect the two microphones to the rear of the recorder. place the microphones suitably spaced to record the interviewer and interviewee.
  • Page 7 To stop recording press the stop button. This will cease recording on • all recorder sections. The display shows STOP. If required you can again press record and re-commence recording, • pressing stop to stop recording. In order to eject the discs, the recorder must be in the stop mode. •...

  • Page 8: Monitor Output

    The signal alarm indicates silence at the microphone, microphone not connected, microphone cable broken, or a fault in the recording chain of either channel. OPTIONAL CARRYING BAG An optional carry bag is available for the 9102/9103. This provides protection for the recorder and storage pockets for PSU, microphones and interview CDRs.
  • Page 9 DATA FACILITIES • The CD Recorder produces CDs to the CD-Extra format. Each CD contains both audio and data but still conforms to the audio CD standard. • If the CD is inserted into any media player (CD player, DVD player, windows media player etc) it will play the Audio section of the CD.
  • Page 10 9102 & 9103 WHEN USING 9102/9103 WITH AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) If an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is being used, the AC mains wall socket and the recorder power switch should be left switched on at all times. The recorder should be switched on and off using the UPS front panel power switch and the recorder front panel power switch in the correct sequence.
  • Page 11 FAULT ALARM INDICATIONS When a disc reaches its end or the system develops a fault the alarm sounds continuously. If more than one alarm is active, the various messages are presented and repeated in sequence. NO RECORDING MEDIA If any discs are absent when record is pressed, then the Record mode is not engaged and the alarm sounds momentarily.

  • Page 12: Remote Monitor

    9102 & 9103 CONNECTIONS Switch off the power to this equipment before making any connections to the sockets on the rear of the equipment. UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) If not using an uninterruptible power supply, connect the in-line AC mains to DC adaptor to the recorder and connect the mains adaptor to the AC mains supply using the power lead supplied, with13A plug to IEC figure- of-eight mains socket (IEC 320 C7).

  • Page 13: Safety Notice

    SAFETY NOTICE The wires in the mains lead for the in-line power supply supplied with this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue = Neutral Brown = Live If the mains plug needs to be removed and if the colours of the wires in the mains do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or is coloured black.
  • Page 14 9102 & 9103 QUICK GUIDE FOR 9102 Dual CD Recorder Switch On using the power button. • Wait until status display continuously shows the time in the first row • and date in the second row: Check that the CD is a CD-R types.
  • Page 15 QUICK GUIDE FOR 9103 Triple CD Recorder Switch On using the power button. • Wait until status display continuously shows the time in the first row • and date in the second row: Check that the CD is a CD-R types. •...
  • Page 16 9102 & 9103 TECHNICAL CONFIGURATION GUIDE SET-UP Operational parameters of the machine can be customised within the set-up menu. Parameters set will be retained even after the loss of power. To enter the set-up menu, access is via codes entered •...
  • Page 17 TIME ZONE SUB MENU Note: When changing the time and date ALWAYS check or change the TIME ZONE FIRST. The time zone has a major effect on the time and therefore MUST be set prior to changing the time and date. Set letter of country: Press record to increment through the alphabet until you reach the first letter of the country in the •...
  • Page 18 9102 & 9103 QUICK GUIDE FOR SETTING THE TIME STEP 1 Press and hold the eject button for the duration of • this first step. Press the record button 2 times. • Press the stop button 7 times until set ‘SETUP TOP •...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 9102 & 9103 NOTES...
  • Page 21 NOTES...
  • Page 22 - Low quality CDRs have a short life and may not replay after a number of years. - The CD recordings from the NEAL CD interview recorders can be replayed on any CD player, most DVD players and a wide range of Software /Audio Programs.
  • Page 23 CASSETTE HIGH SPEED COPIERS A FULL RANGE OF ACCESSORIES Including sealed interview CDs, sealing labels and transcription systems. For more information on the NEAL product range please visit www.neal.co.uk contact the NEAL Sales team on +44 (0) 191 418 1199 or email...
  • Page 24 Canford Audio Limited. Crowther Road, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 0BW, UK tel: +44 (0)191 418 1199 fax: +44 (0)191 418 1100 sales@neal.co.uk www.neal.co.uk...