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2.2
RECORD MODES
The SSABR provides two basic record modes of operation
1
, Normal Mode and Button Safeguard Mode.
These modes are selected via the Security Tab within the Configuration Window of the Configuration and
Download Utility Software (see Section 4.4.3.)
The first mode is Normal Mode (Section 2.2.1). This mode provides the simplest way of operating the
SSABR unit. This mode is most useful when first learning how to use the SSABR unit and for non-critical
operations.
The second mode is Button Safeguard Mode (Section 2.2.1). This mode provides protection from
unintentional button presses as well as impedes the unauthorized termination of a recording when used by
an informant. This mode is very similar to the “button-lock” feature found on most cellular telephones.
Each record start and stop operation creates a new recorded track. A track is defined as the audio recorded
between each record/stop cycle. The SSABR allows recording up to 256 different tracks.
The SSABR has a built-in, automatic power-off feature. This feature powers the unit off only if it has
stopped recording or stopped playing back for a period of 30 seconds.
2.2.1
Normal Mode (non-Button Safeguard Mode)
To power on and begin recording:
In Normal Mode the SSABR unit will power on and begin recording under one of two circumstances:
1.
The REC/PLAY/STOP button is pressed.
2.
The on-board timer initiates a scheduled recording session (see Section 4.4.2).
In these cases, when the unit powers up
2
, the SSABR will first display its firmware version (for example,
“0140”) for a brief moment before displaying “RECD” followed by the remaining record time
3
. The
decimal display (“.”) will blink to signify that the unit is recording.
To stop a recording:
In Normal Mode the SSABR unit will stop recording under one of two circumstances:
1.
The REC/PLAY/STOP button is pressed.
2.
The on-board time terminates a scheduled recording session (see Section 4.4.2).
Once the recorder is stopped, any new attempt to begin recording again will result in a new track being
created. After stopping, the unit will display the remaining record time available
2
.
(In the case of a
scheduled recording, the recorder will stop when the STOP button is pressed or when the end of the scheduled recording
session is reached.)
After 30 seconds of being stopped, the SSABR will automatically power-off.
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When using an external wiring harness, the button modes affect how the external ON/OFF slide switch responds. See
Section 2.2.3 for more information.
2
See Section 2.3 if the headphones are inserted.
3
If the option to display the remaining record time is disabled, only the blinking dot will show (See Section 4.4.3 for more
information)
