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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  

 

by the mechanism. 

  To eject a disc, if a recording is being made, first stop the recording by pressing  the stop button,  

 

 then press the eject button.

  If not using an uninterruplible power supply, failure of the mains during a recording will prevent ejection  

 

of the discs. Restoration of mains power will cause the discs to be finalised and ejected.

  The Recorder should 

NOT

 be transported with discs inserted.

DISPLAY ICONS

The display shows icons representing the status of each section

  

Media presence

 - Indicator shows that a disc is present and ready for use.

  

No media

  

Alarm

 - Alarm symbol is used to signify an alarm condition.

  

End of media

  

Low media

  

Disc failure

During normal operation, the media presence indicators

  

alternate with:    

W

 - During recording

   

F

 - During finalisation

   

E

 - During ejecting

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Summary of Contents for 9102

Page 1: ...505 9102 V3 9102 9103 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...o an unmatched range of secure audio recording and transcription systems for legal applications particularly criminal evidence interviews The NEAL reputation for quality ease of operation and reliability makes it the preferred choice of many government agencies and large corporations worldwide Part of the Canford Group since 1996 the NEAL range still includes cassette based systems for those who v...

Page 3: ...Low Disc Page 9 Uninterruptible Power Supply Page 10 Fault Alarm Indications No Recording Media Wrong Recording Media Inserted Prerecorded Disc Inserted Audio Signal Alarm End of Disc Alarm Disc Alarm Single Eject Page 11 Connections UPS Microphones Remote Monitor Page 12 SAFETY NOTICE Page 13 QUICK GUIDE 9102 Dual CD Recorder Page 14 QUICK GUIDE 9103Triple CD Recorder Page 15 CONFIGURATION GUIDE ...

Page 4: ...recorder sections disc A disc B and disc C RECORDER GENERIC FEATURES Two audio channels are recorded on each CD This enhances audio quality reducing instances of inaudible recordings Each of the two audio channels are connected to an external microphone LED displays show the recording level on the two audio channels The Recorder ensures that all media being recorded must be inserted and running co...

Page 5: ...nterruplible power supply failure of the mains during a recording will prevent ejection of the discs Restoration of mains power will cause the discs to be finalised and ejected The Recorder should NOT be transported with discs inserted DISPLAY ICONS The display shows icons representing the status of each section Media presence Indicator shows that a disc is present and ready for use No media Alarm...

Page 6: ...mplete initialisation Any media present will be ejected Wait until the display shows the time and the date then insert blank discs in all sections with CD label uppermost Wait until the status display shows STOP To start recording press the record button Record can only be engaged if all the discs are inserted The alarm sounds for a period of between 5 and 20 seconds All discs are now recording Wa...

Page 7: ...n The recorder will eject the disks after finalisation which takes a period of about two minutes During finalisation and ejecting the display shows FINALISING then EJECTING To switch off press the power button The display will indicate that the recorder is shutting down and will blank the display and the power will go off when this process is complete Note During recording the power button is inop...

Page 8: ...evel for a continuous period of more than 60 seconds the alarm sounds continuously The alarm is silenced when the signal level is restored or the Record mode is disengaged The Record mode is disengaged at end of disc or by selecting stop A silent period of approximately 60 seconds is allowed after the start of any period of Record before the alarm sounds The signal alarm indicates microphone silen...

Page 9: ...r media player separately in order to play the audio section The start time of the log file is the time at which the record button is pressed The start time of the audio file is the time at which the system actually commences making audio recordings There may be a difference between these two times of up to 15 seconds The finish time of both files is the time at which the stop button is pressed NO...

Page 10: ...and hold the UPS power switch until the UPS green LED is off If the AC mains fails during recording the UPS alarm will sound intermittently and the green LED will flash If this happens follow the instructions on the next page to stop recording and eject the discs as soon as possible Then power down the recorder by pressing the UPS power switch In normal use the battery in the UPS will remain trick...

Page 11: ...nds momentarily AUDIO SIGNAL ALARM If an audio channel fails the alarm sounds until signal is restored Once signal is restored then the alarm is silent If the audio signal fault remains the alarm sounds continuously Stop all recording to silence the alarm See AUDIO FACILITIES section page 8 END OF DISC ALARM If a disc reaches its end then the alarm sounds continuously Press stop to silence the ala...

Page 12: ...he connections to the 3 pin XLR plug of the microphone inputs are as follows input pin 3 signal ground at 3V pin 2 0V ground pin 1 Use 2 core screened cable with the screen connected to pin 1 REMOTE MONITOR The audio outputs from the rear panel remote monitor socket are only enabled when the recorder is in the record mode and the remote monitor switch on an external remote monitor unit is closed o...

Page 13: ...rminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red CONNECTIONS Switch off the power to this equipment before making any connections to the sockets on the rear of the equipment MALFUNCTION In the event of any apparent malfunction in the operation of the equipment first switch off wait at least ten seconds and switch on again Contact service personnel if the malfunction remains LITHIUM BATTERY...

Page 14: ...atus display will then change to Ĉ the disc present symbol Press record Wait until start alarm is silent before starting interview During recording the date changes to elapsed time after one minute A typical status display is At end of recording press stop The display changes to Press eject Wait for CDs to Finalise and eject approx Two minutes The display shows When the discs are being ejected the...

Page 15: ... display will then change to Ĉ the disc present symbol Press record Wait until start alarm is silent before starting interview During recording the date changes to elapsed time after one minute A typical status display is At end of recording press stop The display changes to Press eject Wait for CDs to Finalise and eject approx Two minutes The display shows When the discs are being ejected the dis...

Page 16: ...crement Press the record button to decrement STORING CONFIGURATION Any change to a configuration setting is automatically stored by moving on to a display of a new sub menu item When in sub menu return to the set up menu by pressing eject when EXIT is shown on the bottom line of the sub menu When in set up menu either press record or stop to select exit and press eject to exit from configuration r...

Page 17: ...ent through the countries To exit toTop Level menu cycle through to end of alphabet until EXIT then press eject Set city or area Press record to increment through the time zones within the country previously selected This could be a city or an area Press stop to decrement through the time zones with the country To exit toTop Level menu cycle through to end of alphabet until EXIT then press eject F...

Page 18: ...ll up until CONFIGTIME AND DATE shows in LCD display Press the eject button to get into theTIME AND DATE setting STEP 3 Press the eject button until the digit that needs changing is selected It will flash when it is selected Press record scroll up or stop button scroll down to select the correct value STEP 4 When the correct time is set press the eject button to come out of time set Press the stop...

Page 19: ...18 NOTES ...

Page 20: ...9102 9103 19 NOTES ...

Page 21: ...20 NOTES ...

Page 22: ...dows Media Player or with a dedicated CD copier Low quality CDRs have many errors within them ONLY use good quality CDRs from a reputable manufacturer 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 In accordance with UK ...

Page 23: ...RS DVD AUDIOVISUAL INTERVIEW SYSTEMS CD FIXED LOCATION AND PORTABLE INTERVIEW RECORDERS NEAL INTERVIEW EQUIPMENT Including sealed interview CDs sealing labels and transcription systems For more information on the NEAL product range please visit www neal co uk or contact the NEAL Sales team on 44 0 191 418 1199 or email sales neal co uk A FULL RANGE OF ACCESSORIES ...

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 ...

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