GARMAY 48GB Digital Voice Recorder Instruction Manual

GARMAY 48GB Digital Voice Recorder

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Product: GARMAY Digital Voice Recorder
  • Model: NO. 2159
  • Version: 2-Year Warranty, Lifetime Warranty for returnable and replaceable

Product Usage Instructions

• Button Introduction
  The GARMAY Digital Voice Recorder features the following buttons:

  • Turn on: Press the power button to turn on the recorder.
  • Turn off: Press and hold the power button to turn off the recorder.
  • Record: Press the record button to start recording.
  • Save: Press the save button to save the current recording.
  • Playback: Press the playback button to play recorded files.
  • Play / Pause: Press the play/pause button to play or pause the recording.

• Fast forward & Next / Rewind &

  • Previous: Use these buttons to navigate through recorded files.
  • Adjust Volume: Use the volume buttons to adjust the playback volume.
  • Delete: Press the delete button to delete selected files.

• Basic Operation

  • Turn on: Press the power button to turn on the recorder.
  • Turn off: Press and hold the power button to turn off the recorder.
  • Record: Press the record button to start recording.
  • Save: Press the save button to save the current recording.
  • Playback: Press the playback button to play recorded files.

• How to Transfer Files to the Phone

  • To transfer files to your phone, follow these steps:
  • Connect the voice recorder to your computer using the provided USB cable.
  • Copy the desired files from the voice recorder to your computer.
  • Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.
  • Copy the files from your computer to your phone.

• How to Format on the Computer

  • To format the recorder and SD card on your computer, follow these steps:
  • Connect the voice recorder to your computer using the provided USB cable.
  • Access the voice recorder as a removable drive on your computer.
  • Right-click on the voice recorder drive and select “Format”.
  • Choose the desired file system (e.g., FAT32) and click “Format”.

• Charge

  • To charge the GARMAY Digital Voice Recorder, follow these steps:
  • Connect the voice recorder to a computer or USB power source using the provided USB cable.
  • The battery indicator will show the charging progress.
  • Once fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from the voice recorder.

• File Management and Setting
  The GARMAY Digital Voice Recorder allows you to manage files and adjust settings. Follow the instructions below:

  • Music: Access the music library on the voice recorder.
  • Record: Access the recording library and adjust recording settings.
  • Recording Library: View and manage recorded files.
  • Storage Way: Choose the storage location for recordings.
  • Record From: Select the recording source (e.g., built-in microphone, external microphone).
  • Recording Settings: Adjust various recording settings.
  • Record Format: Choose the file format for recordings.
  • Set Rec Bit Rate: Adjust the recording bitrate.
  • Recording Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity level for recording.

• FAQ

  • Q: What should I do if the file format is not supported?
  • A: If you encounter a file format not supported issue, try formatting the recorder and SD card on your computer. Please refer to Page 6 for detailed instructions.
  • Q: How can I ensure that important files are not lost?
  • A: To avoid losing files when the recorder fails, regularly copy important files to your computer.
  • Q: How can I know if the recorder is recording?
  • A: You can turn on the recording indicator to know if the recorder is recording. Please refer to Page 15 for instructions.
  • Q: Can I customize the screen lighting time?
  • A: Yes, you can customize the time when the screen is closed. Please refer to Page 17 for display settings.
  • Q: How can I obtain high-quality recording?
  • A: Make sure to turn on the noise reduction mode before use to obtain high-quality recording.
  • Q: Why is there a delay when entering recording for the first time?
  • A: Under normal circumstances, there may be a delay of 4-7 seconds when entering recording for the first time. Subsequent entries will have a shorter delay of 2-3 seconds. If you delete a file and immediately enter recording, it may be delayed by about 4-6 seconds due to the recorder reading the program.
  • Q: What should I do if I receive a suspected used product?
  • A: If the product you received is suspected to have been used, please contact our customer service email to replace the new product.

WARRANTY

• LIFETIME WARRANTY
• 2-YEAR for returnable and replaceable

LIVE SUPPORT

• Hey friend,If you have any doubts about using our product,or you received the broken product or missing any accessories, don’ t need to return or refund,which waste your time and money,just feel free to contact us to get free replacement or full refund, we will try our best to sever for you!

Customer support team Email:garmay-assistant@outlook.com.
User guide video on YouTube:

Important Tips

1. Please note that the following two conditions will result in “file format not supported”:
2. Shut down the recorder suddenly during recording!
3. The recording time is too short for 1-3s. Solution: Format the recorder and SD card on the computer.Please refer to Page6.
4. Tip: If there are important files, please copy them to the computer regularly to avoid losing files when the recorder fails.
5. Record indicator: If you want to know whether the recorder is recording, please turn on the recording indicator. Please refer to Page15.
6. Screen lighting time setting: If you do not want to close the screen, or you want to customize the time when the screen is closed, please set the display settings refer to Page17.
7. Be sure to turn on the noise reduction mode before use to obtain high-quality recording!
8. Under normal circumstances, you may delay 4-7 seconds when entering the recording for the first time, but only 2-3 seconds from the second time. If you delete a file and immediately enter recording, it will be delayed by about 4-6 seconds because the recorder is reading the program.
9. If the product you received is suspected to have been used, it is that Amazon wrongly delivered the product returned by another buyer. In this case, please contact our customer service email to replace the new product.
10. When contacting the customer service email, please attach the product image or Amazon order number (17 digit format: XXX-XXXXXXXXX), because we have sold more than 10 models of tape recorders on Amazon. If we do not have accurateinformation about your product, we may resend the wrong mode item to you.

Button introduction

1. Earphone hole
2. Volume+
3. Volume-
4. Delete
5. REC
6. SAVE
7. Previous/rewind
8. Next/fast forward
9. Play/pause/confirm
10. Return
11. A-B repeat
12. Display
13. Speaker
14. USB socket
15. TF card slot
16. Turn on/off
17. Built-in MIC

Basic operation

1. Turn on: Turn the power switch button to the ‘ON’ position, the screen lights up and shows ‘WELCOME’ , the recorder is on.

2. Turn off: Turn the power switch button to the ‘OFF’ position, the screen goes out, the recorder is off . When powering on, hold and press and hold the button for 3s in any state, the screen light goes out and enter the ‘dormant state’. In the dormant state, press and hold the again, the ‘dormant state’ release.

3. Record: Press ‘REC’ to enter recording state and automatic start recording.

4. Save: Press ‘SAVE’ button to save the recording.

5. Playback: In home page, press to choose ‘FOLDER’, click to enter. click again to enter recording files, press to Choose the recording file and press to play.

6. Play / Pause: In the state of playing or recording, press the button to pause the current playback or recording, and press the button again to continue the current playback or recording.

7. Fast forward &Next/Rewind&Previous: Press to switch to the next file, press to switch to the previous file; hold and press for fast forward, hold and press for rewind.

8. Adjust Volume: In any state, press the ‘+/-’ button to adjust the volume.

9. Delete: In the music file or recording file playing interface, press the “Delete”button, then press the / button to select “Yes” or “No”, if select “No”, Press the button to exit , if select “Yes” then press button to confirm deletion and delete the current file;

10. How to transfer files to the phone: This recorder currently only supports mobile phones with OTG function Android system, and the OTG converter need to purchased separately.
    Step:

11. Open “Setting” in the phone, search for “OTG” and turn on. ➁.Connect the recorder and OTG through the USB, and then insert the OTG into the phone.

12. Above the phone screen shows that OTG is connected.

13. How to format on the computer

    •   *  **Tip:** Please copy important files to your computer desktop before formatting

    • Formatting steps on windows :
    • Please turn off the recorder first, then connect ct the computer with the USB cable attached to the package.
    • After connecting the computer, find the mobile hard disk corresponding to the SD card or recorder.
    • Select the mobile hard disk and press the right mouse button. At this time, some menu options will pop up. Select”Format”.
    • Formatting steps on MACBOOK:
    • Search for “disk utility” on MACBOOK
    • Then select the mobile hard disk corresponding to the SD card or recorder in the “disk utility” interface
    • In the upper right menu, select “Erase”

14. Charge（2-3 hours full charge）

    • Connect to computer for power supply:
    • Connect one end of the usb cable to the interface of the recorder, and the other end to the USB interface of the computer charging interface.
    • Please use the USB cable that comes with the machine. If you use other cables, it may not be connected normally or th e interface may be damaged; (2)Power bank or socket power supply:
    • It is allowed to supply power while recording.The recorder does not need to be turned off when Power Bank or socket power supply,
    • If you need to record while charging. Remember to turn the switch of the recorder to “ON”, and remember to press ‘SAVE’ button when recording is over!
    • 13. Transfer files on computer:
    • Connect to computer by using the supplied USB cable.There are two connection types to choose: Charge & transfer , Charge & play.
    • Charge & transfer MEANS: It is not allowed to record or play files while connected to a computer.
    • Charge & play MEANS: It is allowed to record or play files while connected to a computer.
    • When the connection is successful， looking for the “Removable Disk”on computer.
    • Click to enter, copy your files to your computer, you can also share, rename, delete, copy, paste files and download music and more
    • Note: 1.After all operations are completed, please remove the hardware safely to avoid data loss.
    • If the hard disk is not recognized after the USB cable is connected to the computer, please turn off the recorder before connecting to the computer and try again .
    • If your recorder has set a password, you must enter the password after connecting to the computer to connect successfully.

File management and setting

Music

In home page, select ‘Music’, press button to enter music settings page, press to select settings, and press button to save your settings after finished.

• All songs Resume (Breakpoint playback)
  • When you play to a certain point and turn off the recorder, when you turn it on again, selecting this button will return to the last playback time.
• Play mode
• Repeat
• Shuffle
• Repeat settings
• Repeat mode
• Replay times
• Replay interval
• Sound settings
• Equalizer
• Variable speed playback
• Artists
• Albums
• Genres
• Playlists

Record

In home page , Press the / button to select the “RECORD”, press the button to confirm and enter.

• Recording library
  • Click to view all recorded files.
• Storage way
  • There are two storage paths. Press the button to select the storage path button to confirm.
  • Internal memory: stored in the recorder,
  • External memory: stored in the SD card.，and press the button to confirm.

Record from

1. Microphone
   • This microphone refers to the built-in microphone of the recorder not the external microphone，which means record from this recorder.
2. Line in
   • The line in recording source requires a pair of recording lines,
   • For example, if you want to record the audio from your mobile phone or computer to the recorder, you can do this by connecting the mobile phone (computer) to the recorder , and playing the audio on your mobile phone (computer)， record to the recorder while playing audio.

Recording settings

1. In home page, Press button to select Record.
2. Press button to enter.
3. Press button to choose the record settings, click the button to enter.

Record format

• Recording in WAV or MP3 format

Set rec bitrate

Recording sensitivity

• There are 1 to 7 levels of sensitivity adjustment available. The higher the number the louder the sound can be captured, but the noise is relatively louder.

Recording monitor

• After you turn it on, support earphone to listen to the recording when in recording process.

Sound control settings (voice activation)

1. If set the voice-activated switch to “on”, at this time the recorder can start recording automatically when the sound source is detected.
2. When the sound source is not detected, the machine will automatically pause the recording, thus avoiding invalid recording during the silent period;
3. There are 1~7 levels of sensitivity to choose from;The larger the value, the more obvious the sensitivity of the sound source detection，But the captured noise will be relatively louder;
   • Tip: The default voice switch of this unit is “off” when it leaves the factory.
   • Note: Even if you turn on the voice activation mode, it will not automatically record. You need to manually press the ‘REC’ button to enter the recording. At this time, the voice-activated mode will take effect and automatically capture when there is sound.

Segment record
There are 30/60/90/120 minutes of different time periods, you can choose it as your individual needs. After you select, it will automatically save the file as the time.

Timed recording (Auto record)

Turn on/off auto record (Record On/Off)

• A. Press Auto record to set auto record setting.
• B. Press Record on/off to choose turn on/off auto record.
• Start Time: Press ‘+/-’to set the time you want to start auto recording, press to confirm the time.
• End Time: Press ‘+/-’ to set the time you want to save your auto recording.

Timed recording period

• a.Once: It can only be run once
• b.Daily: It will operate every day, from Monday to Sunday.
• c.Work day: It will operate every working day, from Monday to Friday.
  • Note: Please confirm or synchronized the system time of device.

Noise reduction switch

• Please keep the noise reduction mode turned on for better recording quality

Noise reduction settings

• There are 1~7 levels of sensitivity to choose from;The larger the value, the more obvious the sensitivity of the sound source detection，But the captured noise will be relatively louder.

Record light switch

• If you select “ON”, the red indicator light will be on when recording. If you select “Off”, the indicator light will not be on when recording.

Play mode
Repeat:

• Repeat off: According to the orders to play the file.
• Repeat 1: Loop the current file.
• Repeat all: Loop through all file contents.
• View: Browsing the files for seconds.

Repeat settings:

1. Repeat mode:
   • Press button to enter A-B repeat mode,
   • Press A/B button to start A-B repeat setting.
2. Repeat times:
   • Between 0-10 times, press the“+/-” to select, then press button to confirm. 3)
3. Repeat interval:
   • In 0-10 seconds, press the “+/-” to select, then press button to confirm.

Sound settings

1. Equalizer:
   • There are many styles for you to select, you can choose it as your individual needs.
   • (Techno, Classical, Jazz, Hip hop, Funk and Rock)
2. Variable Speed Playback:
   • Using “+/-” to set variable playback speed, press button to confirm. 0 to +8 are quick playback speed, -1 to – 8 are for slow playback speed.
   • The normal speed is 0, remember to press the key to save the setting.
3. Set
   • In home page , Press the button to select the “Set”, press the buttonto confirm and enter.

Display settings

1. Backlight timer: There are 4 different brightness timer mode for you to select, 10s/20s/30s/always on. （This is the time setting for the screen to light up. If you select “Always on”, the screen will not automatically shut down until it is shut down.）
2. Bright adjust: Brightness can be set from dark-bright, press‘+/-’ to adjust. Press button to confirm and save the setting.
3. Screensaver: There are 4 modes of screensaver to choose.

Password setting

1. Password switch: The default is off. You need to select Turn on or off.
2. Set password: Select the password reset, Press to enter setting.
3. The screen will display ‘Enter the old password’, the original password is “ 0000” , you can just click button to enter.
4. Press “+/-” button to set the new pass word numbers. Press to move to the next step. Press button again to confirm.
5. If the password function is on when you connect to your computer, you will need toenter the correct password, or you cannot connect to the computer.
   • TIP: If you forget your password, just enter “8888” to unlock it.

Shutdown settings(Sleep timer)

1. Set sleep timer: Range:1-99 minutes. Press button to confirm after finish your setting. It will automatically turn off at this time. (The recording will be automatically saved arrived the sleep time )
2. Power off time
   • There are 5/10/20/30 minute timer shutdown options here.

Date and time

1. Time settings
   • Select ‘date and time’and press “ ” button to enter ‘Time settings’.
   • Press ” ” button to select set time format, and then click ” ” button to choose ‘12-hours/24-hours’
   • Click‘Set time’.
   • Then press VOL “+/-”button to set ‘Hour’ and ‘Minute’.
   • After finishing the time settings, press the ” ” button to confirm and save the settings.
2. Date settings
   • Select and press ” ” button to enter.
   • Then press ” ” button to select date format, and then click “ ” button to choose ‘DD MM YYYY/MM DD YYYY/YYYY MM DD’.
   • Then press VOL“+/-”button to adjust the numbers.
   • Then press the ” ” button to switch the position of the numbers.
   • After finalizing the date settings, Press the “ ” button to confirm and save the settings.
   • Tips: The size of the numbers is adjusted by the VOL ” + / – ” button, and the position of the numbers is switched by the ” button

Language

• The default language is English. There are 26 different languages for you.

Information

• Disk space: It displays the available space and total space.
• Player information: View product firmware version and release date.
  • Note : If the device setting error, please contact our customer service.

Format Device
It will format the disk and erase all data on the device, so remember to back-up important files before execution.

1. Click button to enter, then press“+/ -”keys to select YES/NO.
2. Press button to confirm. Afterchoose ‘Yes’, the device will start to format and delete all data. It will complete the process when the device restarts.
   • NOTE: Please DO NOT power off when you format a device. If the device is incorrectly cut off, it will appear as a disk error.

Factory settings

• Press key to enter, then press “+/-” keys to select “YES/ NO”.
• Press button again to confirm

Folder

1. In home page, press button to select the ‘RECORD’ .
2. Press button to view it ;
3. Here you will see a “RECORDER” folder, and downloaded music, and there is no a folder here to put all the music together, you could create a new folder on your computer to put all the music here together.
4. Press button for exit or return; press DELETE button and select ‘YES/NO’ to delete the file you choose.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications-parameter

off — about 15-18 hours; WAV format: 1536kbps mode — Fully charged — screen off — about 13-16 hours;
**Music| ** MP3| 8KHz–48KHz 8Kbps– 320Kbps
**Record| ** MP3 format| 32kbps,64kbps, 128kbps,192kbps
WAV format| 512kbps,768kbps, 1024kbps,1536kbps
Operating| 0°C to 45°C
Languages| 25 languages
Supported operating system| Windows 98 Second Edition/MillenniuMEdition/2000/XP/ Windows /Mac

Technical Specifications –storage capacity

Fo rm at| Record quality| storage capacity (8GB)| Storage Capacity

(16GB)

| Storage Capacity

（ 32GB ）

---|---|---|---|---

W A V

| 512KBPS| 36h| 72h| 144h
768KBPS| 24h| 48h| 60h
1024KBPS| 18h| 36h| 54h
1536KBPS| 12h| 24h| 48h

M P 3

| 32kbps| 575h| 1150h| 2300h
64kbps| 287h| 574h| 1147h
128kbps| 143h| 286h| 572h
192kbps| 96h| 192h| 384h
Note: The above time is the storage capacity time, not

the time the battery can record continuously.

Fo rm

at

| Record quality| Storage capacity (48GB)| Storage Capacity

(64GB

| Storage Capacity

（ 72GB

---|---|---|---|---

W A V

| 512KBPS| 288h| 576h| 720h
768KBPS| 84h| 108h| 120h
1024KBPS| 72h| 90h| 108h
1536KBPS| 60h| 72h| 84h

M P 3

| 32kbps| 4600h| 9200h| 9420h
64kbps| 2296h| 4592h| 4732h
128kbps| 1144h| 2288h| 3288h
192kbps| 768h| 1536h| 1581h
Note: The above time is the storage capacity time, not the time the battery can record continuously.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if the product has been used for more than one month but stopped working, and Amazon does not allow me to return it?
  • A: Please contact our after-sales email address with your order number and explain your problem, we will provide you with a solution.
• Q: What should I do if the recording content exceeds the storage space? Overwrite or unable to save?
  • A: If the recording content exceeds the storage space, it will prompt that the disk space is full—stop recording. (Will not overwrite)
  • NOTE: There are two storage methods: one is stored in the recorder, and the other is stored in the TF card (SD). If one of them is full, please switch the storage method manually!
• Q: How to avoid background sound?
  • A: When the recorder collides with a hard table, the background sound may increase, so please try to avoid rubbing with hard objects, such as gently laying it down on the table.
• Q: Why can’t some songs be played on this unit?
  • A: The audio format is incorrect. Please download the audio format that matches this machine.
• Q: What should I do if the internal softw are of this product is damaged?
  • A: This is caused by abnormal operation, please contact our customer-service team to solve it.
• Q: Failed to connect to your Computer Supplied USB cable is required. If you failed to connect to the computer, try the following ways:
  • a. The USB cable is damaged,.Contact customer service to replace the usb cable
  • b. The computer outlet is loose, try another outlet.
  • TIPS: If the recorder is not used continuously, Please charge and discharge the product every two months to ensure the battery life.

PLEASE NOT DO

• Do not allow children to play with the device alone;
• Do not drop or hit it, Or it may cause data loss or other appearance damage;
• Do not use chemical/cleaning reagents to wipe the device, or it will damage the surface and corrode the appearanc e of the main body;
• Do not use overload power, or use hea vy objects to forcibly bend or squeeze the power cord;
• Do not unplug the power supply with wet hands;

Customer support team Email: garmay-assistant@outlook.com.

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