AEQ PAW 120 User Manual

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AEQ PAW 120
Professional Digital Portable Recorder
USER'S MANUAL
ED 02/07
Software version 3.14
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  • Page 1 AEQ PAW 120 Professional Digital Portable Recorder USER’S MANUAL ED 02/07 Software version 3.14...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.6. Fast deleting an audio recording..............3. PRESET MENU......................12 4. SETUP MENU....................... 5. FILE / FOLDER MANAGER..................6. EDITION........................6.1. Edition display....................19 6.2. Audio edition....................7. USB..........................8. SOFTWARE UPDATE....................23 9. SPECIFICATIONS......................24 10. FAQ..........................AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 3: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION. What is PAW120? AEQ PAW120 is a professional hand-held digital audio recorder. It is smart, easy to use and has extensive features. The PAW120 allows user to record, playback and edit, it supports the MP2, MP3, BWF and WAV formats. The recorder also can connect with a PC via USB interface for audio files uploading or downloading.
  • Page 4: Features

    Two modes of operation for VOR (Voice Operated Record) system: Pause REC or Split Track. • Variable voice control trigger level. • Customized mute time delay. • Automatic level control. • Standard Windows FAT16 file system. • Optional external stereo microphone with direct-contact feature and self-lock system. • Document management. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 5: Front Panel Keys Functions

    • Toggles between play and stop. 11 - A-B key: • Selects the position of marker A or B in the edition mode. • In all other modes, put the display into high brightness for 5 sec. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 6: Left Side Keys Functons

    In the sub-menus, allows selection of a character or a number (for names changing). 3 - LINE OUTPUT: • Stereo line output 3.5 mm Jack connector. 4 - Headphone output: • Stereo headphone output 3.5 mm Jack connector. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 7: Top Face

    “ ” key. If the AEQ PAW120 recorder is off and you connect it to the computer through the USB cable, the unit will automatically turn on and a sub-window will appear giving the possibility to select “USB Power” or “USB Transfer”. Make a selection and press the ”...
  • Page 8: Play/Record Window Description

    12 - Current status: ■ Stop, Ο Monitoring/pre-record (EE) mode, ● Record, ► Play, Forward, Rewind and ▐ ▌Pause. 13 - File counters: The upper counter indicates the total number of recorded files. The lower counter indicates the number of the file ready to be played. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 9 18 - Play progress & free disk space bar (3 colour): During playback the entire bar corresponds to the selected file. The “filled-in” part indicates the playback progression. In stop or record mode, it indicates the remaining record space available in the memory. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 10: Using The Paw120

    2. USING THE PAW120. Introduction and general information. The AEQ PAW120 is a hand-held recorder designed for a wide range of applications and functions, which are described in this manual. The operating concept is designed around a system of preset templates where all the required operating settings are stored.
  • Page 11: Voice Operated Recording

    There are two modes of operation for the VOR system: Split Track: each VOR operation will create a new TAKE • Pause Rec: each VOR operation will be added to the previous, thus creating a • continuous TAKE. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 12: Playback

    2.5. SETTINGS STORAGE IN A TEMPLATE. Templates are used to store the custom settings for the AEQ PAW120. These templates contain settings of: input device, levels, filter selection, microphone powering, type of compression, mono or stereo mode, etc.
  • Page 13: Preset Menu

    3. PRESET MENU. All the settings and parameters of the AEQ PAW120 are made through a selection of MENUs. There are two sets of menus: one is used for the selection of the pre-set choices and the other is used for storing the different settings of the machine.
  • Page 14 (record or play) and press “OK”. Work directories can only be created in the “MANAGER” menu. The other directories, like “USER0001.DIR”, are the ones that include graphical information as well as editing information and should not be used to store other audio files. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    The selected character can be changed by using the “+”and “-“ ouput volume buttons. Press the “ “ key to jump to the next character. Maximum 6 characters can be entered. To validate the new name press the “ ” key to go to the next step. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 16 4158 - 89A C microphone), “EXT- MIC” (external Datos definidos por el USUA RIO microphone), “LINE” (line signal), “LINE HI” (high level line signal: +0 dB fixed gain) and “LINE LO” (low level line signal: +24 dB fixed gain). AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 17 Press “OK” to validate. • Set speaker mode: The AEQ PAW120 has a built-in speaker for audio monitoring. The speaker can be turned “Off” or set to “Auto”. In the “Auto” mode the speaker is active during playback or editing only.
  • Page 18: File / Folder Manager

    “OK”. Then select “Rename” and press “OK”. The selected character can now be changed by using the “+” or “-“ output volume keys. Press the “ ” key to move to the next character. Press “OK” when completed. A maximum of 8 characters can be entered. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 19 Editing is only possible on audio files recorded with the AEQ PAW120. All imported audio files via USB can not be edited. If the selected audio file is shown with the icon it can be edited;...
  • Page 20: Edition

    6. EDITION. The AEQ PAW120 is fitted with a simple audio editor. It only allows to remove sections of unwanted audio. This is done by setting 2 edition markers (A and B) and then deleting the portion between these 2 points.
  • Page 21 If you need a file where these changes are applied, go to the “MANAGER” menu to select the edited file, press “OK”, then “Wipe” and press “OK” again. This function creates a new file that is a copy of the original audio file where the edition cuts have been applied. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 22: Usb

    7. USB. The USB port of AEQ PAW120 recorder has two purposes: file download and external DC powering. As the internal memory of the PAW120 cannot be removed, audio can be extracted either through the line output in normal playback mode or alternatively via the USB port to the PC/MAC.
  • Page 23 If the system is Windows98 or Windows2000, must stop/remove safely first, then the USB connection between the PAW120 and computer can be stopped, otherwise it can cause data mission. Note: Make sure the machine is full battery while communication. AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 24: Software Update

    Note: Must safely remove the disk first for the Windows98 or Windows2000 user, it can cause damage and upgrade failure. Make sure the battery is sufficient when updating the software. If you have any questions, e-mail our technical department at [email protected], or contact [email protected] in the USA and Canada.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Unbalanced line-out 3.5mm stereo plug • Stereo earphone output,3.5mm stereo plug • USB1.1 interface Physical • Dimensions..............121.4 x 51.5 x 23.0 mm • Operating temperature............0~70ºC • Operating humidity............20%-80% Power Supply • Internal Batteries............2 x AA batteries • Consumption..............3V, maximum 100mA AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 26 Boost Filter gain supply EXT MIC +6dB 34dB 20-20kHz IECM-1 EXT MIC +9dB 19dB 100-20kHz COND EXT MIC +9dB 19dB 100-20KHz INT MIC ――― ――― LINEH LINE HI ――― ――― ――― LINEL LINE LO 24dB ――― ――― ――― AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 27 128kbps mono, 256kbps stereo, 12 kHz 96kbps mono, 192kbps stereo, 11.025 kHz 88kbps mono, 176kbps stereo 8 kHz 64kbps mono, 128kbps stereo CCITT µ Law Same as CCITT Same as CCITT a Law a Law G.729.a 8 kHz 8kbps mono AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 28 256kbps MUSIC 48000Hz MP1L2 stereo BWF format 64kbps SPEECH 48000Hz MP1L2 mono WAV format 8kbps STENO 8000Hz G.729.a mono Attack and Decay Time Sampling frequency ATTACK TIME DECAY TIME 48kbps 10ms 92ms 32kbps 15ms 137ms 8kbps 61ms 551ms AEQ PAW120...
  • Page 29: Faq

    Right/Left Channel the result is still single channel space can be saved When the volume is on Weak output signal Low volume setting maximum, the highest signal output is +1dBu AEQ PAW120...

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