ZD38 Voice Recorder Manual

ZD38 Voice Recorder Manual

1: Microphone

2: 'M' button

3: Up/Down

4: Micro USB

5: Speaker

6: Play/Pause

7: Recording

8: On/Off

9: MicroSD

Before you start

This product can be charged with a 5V USB charger or the USB port of a laptop or PC. After about 2 hours the battery is fully charged. This is shown on the screen.

This product requires a MicroSD card of up to 128GB. Insert it into the MicroSD card slot (9) for use.

Instructions for safe charging, use and storage

Charging: For charging, use the USB port of a laptop or PC, or a 5V USB charger - Do not use a charger with a voltage higher than 5V - Do not charge the voice recorder or the USB cable if it is damaged - Do not leave the voice recorder unattended while charging - Only charge the voice recorder within a temperature range of 5-30 °C. Usage: Keep the voice recorder dry and only use it within a temperature range of 0-40 °C. If you have connected the voice recorder to a laptop, PC or another device, always eject the voice recorder before disconnecting the USB cable. Storage: Store the voice recorder and all accessories in a dry place, out of the reach of children - Make sure the voice recorder is charged and the 'On/Off' switch is turned off (down) before storing the voice recorder - Charge the voice recorder at least once every 6 months to keep the internal battery in good condition.

General Settings

Before first use, it is advisable to adjust the date and any other settings. Set the switch on the side to 'On' and wait for the voice recorder to start up. Use the 'Up/Down' buttons to navigate through the menu. Use the 'M' button as enter/OK, and the 'Play/Pause' button to go back a step. You can also return to the home menu at any time by holding the 'M' button for 2 seconds. The voice recorder menu is illustrated and explained on the next page of this manual.

Making sound recordings

Slide the 'On/Off' switch (8) up and the 'Record' switch (7) up to start recording. Slide the 'Record' switch back down to stop recording.

Make sound recordings at a scheduled time

Set the desired time (check 'Timed Recording' on the second page of this manual). The 'On/Off' switch should remain in the up position for this. The 'Recording' switch should be in the off (down) position. After setting the correct time, turn off the voice recorder by holding down the 'Play/Pause' button.

Play sound recordings or music

Through the menu you can find your recordings (Voice > Recordings library) or music (Music). Select the desired file and click 'Play/Pause' to play or pause and use the 'Up/Down' buttons to play the next or previous file.

Adjust volume: Press and hold the 'M' button during playback. Use the 'Up/Down' buttons to adjust the volume and press the 'M' button again.

Open playback options menu: Press the 'M' button during playback. A new menu will open:

  • Music Library: Opens the list of songs.
  • Cycle Set: 'Repeat All': Repeat all / 'Repeat One': Repeat current song / 'Shuffle': Play all songs in random order.
  • Repeat Mode: Play a section of a song or recording over and over again. Set 'A' as the beginning and 'B' as the end.
  • Equalizer: Set the equalizer to normal, pop, rock, jazz, classic or country.
  • Variable Speed: Adjust the speed of playback.
  • Delete: Delete the current song/recording.
  • Delete All: Delete all songs/recordings.

Play audio recordings on your laptop, PC, phone or tablet

Connect the voice recorder to your device. If you are using a tablet or phone, it must be OTG compatible. You will need a special adapter (in most cases USB-C to USB-A, not included). All recordings are located in the folder 'RECORD'. Most devices can play all recordings without problems. If you are unable to play the recordings, use the program 'VLC Media Player', which can be downloaded for free from www.videolan.org . If you want to cut recordings or remove noise, try the program 'Audacity', which can be downloaded for free for laptop or PC from www.audacityteam.org .

Voice recorder menu:

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Preventing and solving problems

Follow the instructions for safe charging, use and storage to avoid problems.

If the voice recorder is not working properly, for example because of errors in the memory or because files have not been deleted correctly, you can usually solve the problems by formatting the voice recorder. Please note that this will permanently erase all files on the voice recorder. For information on formatting a USB device, go to www.Google.com and search for 'Format USB flash drive' followed by your operating system 'Windows' or 'MAC'. You can leave the default file system settings (FAT32 or exFAT).

Service and warranty

For questions about this product, please send an email to klantenservice@topsjop.nl .

The voice recorder has a two-year warranty; the battery has a 1-year warranty. To make a claim under the warranty, please contact us at klantenservice@topsjop.nl. In addition to a description of the problem, please also include your order reference or order number.