OzSpy AF-FS2 Forus Digital Voice Recorder User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: OzSpy

OzSpy AF-FS2 Forus Digital Voice Recorder

USER MANUAL

Be Sure to read this user manual before using the recorder. Keep this manual in good custody as it may be useful later
Please read this manual carefully before use.

Main Features

High-quality Design
Comfortable Grip & Dynamic Design
Long Recording Time
In LP mode, 270 hours (4GB).
USB Digital Interface
Download and Upload files Easily through PC connection.
TOR (Telephone Operated Recoring) Function
When you pick up the telephone handset, recording starts automatically.
When you put down the handset, recording ends and is saved automatically.
Automatic Power Off
Power automatically turns off when the recorder is not in use for more than three minutes.
Recording Quality Mode
Recording quality can be selected using four modes, XQ/HQ/SP/LP.
VOR (Voice Operated Recording) Function
When sound is not detected in recording, recording is paused temporarily and when sound is detected, recording is restarted automatically to use memory and battery efficiently.
Microphone Sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted according to the distance from the sound source and the ambient noise level.
Repeated Playback
Any desired recorded file can be played repeatedly.
Quick Message Search
Desired recorded message can be easily searched by scan function while playing back.
Beep Sound
Beep sound can be set to sound at every press of the button.
High quality recording
You can record the sound to PCM format in XQ recording mode.
Section Repeat Playback
Time Indicator for Remained Recording
All in One Menu Button
Recorded Message Monitoring
Recording can be monitored through earphone during recording.
File Search (Intro Scan)
Intro scan function consecutively plays the first 7 seconds of each file for easy search of the recorded messages.
Playback Speed
It is possible to set playback speed in 7 steps, 50/70/100(normal)/130/150/175/200%.
Hearing Aids
You can listen to the voice coming from the microphone on earphones and adjust the sound levels without using the recording
Firmware Upgrade Function
Time Stamping Function
Each recording has data & time stamping for convenient files management.

Name of Each Part

Front

Back

Package Contents

Putting the batteries

1.Push the Battery cover downside.
2. Insert two batteries with the correct polarity as indicated by the + and – symbols and close the cover.

Notes: Recorded files will not be erased during replacing the batteries.

Warnings: In case of malfunction, please remove the batteries out of the recorder and put the batteries into the recorder again.

Current Time Setting

Notes: If you set up the current time, the file name of each recording is saved with time and date when recording begins. So you can see when you record each file. This is a time stamping function.

Power ON/OFF

Power

HOLD Setting

HOLD function locks all the button functions to prevent unwanted use and the discharge of the batteries.

HOLD Setting

Notes: HOLD switch performs locking function during playback or recording and manual power off function at STOP mode.

Volume Adjustment

Volume can be adjusted from level 0 to 20 at STOP mode or during Playback

Volume Adjustment

Recording

In recording, please position the built-in microphone toward the sound source

Recording

Notes:

Press the Play/Pause button while recording to display the recording remaining time and if you press once more, the current recording time is displayed.
Press MENU button while recording in order to change the previous setting of VOR function.

Using

Playback

Playback Speed Adjustment

Section Repeat Playback

Intro Scan

Deleting the Recorded File

Warnings: The ERASE operation is cancelled if any other button is pressed during the selected file number is flickering or the ERASE button is not pressed again in 5 seconds.

Delete

Quick Format Setting

This function is used to erase the recorded files quickly.

Quick Format Setting

TOR(Telephone Operated Recording) Mode Setting

You can record your telephone conversation automatically just by picking up the telephone handset.

For automatic telephone recording, TOR mode has to be set to ON.

TOR

Warnings: Please note that TOR function can work with tel adaptor only supplied by FORUS ELECTRONICS

Using User-Friendly Functions

Menu function chart
Setting Menu
Connecting to an
External Device
Others

Menu Structure:

Set Up Menu:

Set Up Menu

Connecting to an External Device

Recording through an External Microphone

External Microphone

Warnings: Please check the recording sound level works while recording

Connecting to an Audio System

Warnings: Please check the recording sound level works while recording.

Notes: Adjust the recording sound volume with the volume control of the audio system. Recording quality may be affected by the performance of the external device.

Connecting to an Audio System

Listening through an Earphone

Recording a Telephone Conversation

Notes:

The digital telephone cannot be connected to the Voice recorder.
The input volume of the recorded sound is affected by the telephone and phone line condition. If input volume is too low, disable the VOR function.

Connecting to a PC

To download recording files into PC, please connect the recorder into PC by using USB cable as below.

Connecting to a PC

Warnings:

After connecting the Recorder to PC, try not to touch the Recorder since it may cause the malfunction of the device.
During downloading and uploading data from/into recorder, do not remove USB CABLE.
It makes your recording data useless or unable to recorver.

Others

Precautions

Important information on safe and efficient operation. Read this information before using your voice recorder.

For the unit

1. Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit. It may cause a malfunction.
2. Do not leave the unit in such a location as described below.
– A place of very high temperature (60 C)
– A place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources
– A car with its windows closed (especially in summer)
– A place subject to excessive moisture like a bathroom
– A place subject to excessive dust
3. Do not apply heavy forces to the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) unit, or it may cause breakage or abnormal display taking into account the properties of liquid crystal.
4. If you place cards using magnetism such as cash cards or transportation pass cards near to the speaker of the unit, the magnetism may be transformed due to magnetic influence so that the magnetic cards cannot be used any more.
5. Our company does not reimburse you for any loss from the use of the Voice recorder or any demand of indemnity from a third party.
6. Message loss due to malfunctions, repairs, etc is not a responsibility of ours. Please understand this.

For the Battery

1. Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat the battery, or do not put the battery into a fire.
Electrolyte such as an alkaline solution may flow out, so you may get it in your eyes, or it may cause the generation of heat, or the breakdown of the battery.
2. When the skin or clothes are stained with electrolyte such as an alkaline solution, wash the stain out with water immediately. If you get it in your eyes, seek immediate medical treatment after washing out the area of the eye with water.
3. Do not use the different kind of batteries together.
4. When the unit is not in use for a long time, remove the battery from the unit.

For your safety

1. Do not repair, disassemble or modify this unit by yourself.
2. If smoke or deformation occurs due to the generation of heat, remove the battery from the unit immediately.
3. Do not use this unit in an airplane or place where the use of electronic machines are prohibited.
4. Do not use during you are driving or walking. It may cause an accident.

Troubleshooting

Check the following items before asking a technical support.

When using Voice Recorder:

When using Voice Recorder

When using Tel-adapter

Specifications

FCC note :

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION :

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.