Sh 24 - Voice recorder GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Voice Recorder
Brand	Grundig
Model	Sh 24
Recording Format	MP3, WMA
Internal Memory	4 GB (expandable via microSD up to 32 GB)
Recording Modes	HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play)
Microphone	Built-in directional microphone
Speaker	Built-in speaker
Display	LCD screen with backlight
Power Source	2x AAA batteries (not included) or internal rechargeable battery (USB charging)
Battery Life	Up to 20 hours (depending on mode)
USB Connection	USB 2.0 for data transfer and charging
Dimensions	100 x 30 x 15 mm
Weight	50 g (without batteries)
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm
Voice Activation	VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
Noise Reduction	Built-in noise reduction filter
Password Protection	Yes, for secure files
Playback Speed	Adjustable
File Organization	Folder system for easy management
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Included Accessories	USB cable, earphones, user manual
Spare Parts Available	Battery, USB cable, earphones
Care and Cleaning	Clean with soft dry cloth; avoid solvents

Frequently Asked Questions - Sh 24 GRUNDIG

How do I start recording?

Press the Record button (marked with a red dot). The red LED will light up. Press Stop to save the recording.

How do I transfer files to my computer?

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. It will appear as a removable drive. You can then copy the audio files to your computer.

What type of batteries does the Sh 24 use?

It uses 2x AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Alternatively, the internal rechargeable battery can be charged via USB.

Can I expand the memory?

Yes, the device has a microSD card slot supporting cards up to 32 GB for additional storage.

Why is my recording quality low?

Check the recording mode: use HQ (High Quality) for best sound. Ensure the microphone is not blocked and you are close to the sound source.

How do I password-protect my recordings?

Go to the Password Setting menu, enter a 4-digit code, and enable protection. Protected files will require the password to access.

How does voice activation work?

Enable VOR (Voice Operated Recording) in settings. The recorder will start when it detects sound and pause when silent, saving memory.

The device won't turn on. What should I do?

Check if the batteries are inserted correctly and have power. If using rechargeable, charge the device via USB. Also ensure the power switch is in the ON position.

How do I clean the voice recorder?

Wipe the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use water, solvents, or abrasive cleaners. Avoid moisture entering the ports.

Where can I find the full user manual?

The complete manual for the Grundig Sh 24 is available for free download in PDF format on notice-facile.com.

USER MANUAL Sh 24 GRUNDIG

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Battery, rechargeable battery, mains operation

Battery/rechargeable battery condition indicator (plus recording indicator): Lights up when recording. Goes out when the batteries/rechargeable batteries are weak. Recording is still possible until the motor stops (sound signal).

Battery operation with two 1.5V/LR6/AA batteries (alkaline-manganese), leak-proof. Remove batteries from the unit when they are exhausted or if the unit is not to be used for a long period of time. No responsibility will be accepted for damage caused by leaking batteries!

Rechargeable battery operation with rechargeable batteries 462. Charge the rechargeable batteries in the unit with the power supply/charging unit 679. Charging time approx. 22 hours. During charging, the unit can be used with all functions.

Battery/rechargeable battery compartment

Press and hold down the LID LOCK button, then remove sliding cover from the unit.

Inserting batteries: Ensure correct polarity (+/-); see figure [2]. Inserting rechargeable batteries: Observe correct polarity and position. Insert the rechargeable battery with the removed sheathing into the compartment with the lateral charging contact; see fig. [3]. Refit and close sliding cover.

Mains operation with the power supply/charging unit 679; see figure [4].

Slide the plug till the end stop into the portable dictation machine.

Inserted batteries are disconnected; the rechargeable batteries 462 is charged.

Controls and Sockets

Please open folder at beginning of booklet!

1 Playback volume control (turn)

2 DICT. indication Lights up during recording.

3 Microphone

4 Recording button Press the "▲" DICTATE" button (locks in).

5 Loudspeaker

6 Switch-on lock red-green Prevents accidental switching on.

7 Slide-switch

▶ Fast forward (search)

Stop

▶ Start playback Start recording:

Press " ▲ DICTATE" button beforehand (locks in).

Stop recording: Set sliding switch briefly to "REWIND" or "FFWD".

◀ Rewind (search)

8 Sliding cover

9 ◀ LID LOCK button: Press and slide cover down.

10 Mains/charging unit 679 connection

11 VA switch for voice-activated start/stop during recording.

12 INDEX button: end mark: Press the button briefly during recording. Info mark: Press the button longer during recording. Index mark: Press the button during playback.

13 Microphone connection

14 Earphone connection

15 Cover: Press and slide down.

General

Do not expose the unit and the steno-cassettes to temperatures above 55°C. Note on Environmental Protection

Do not throw exhausted batteries in the household refuse. Hand over the old batteries to your dealer of public collecting points when buying new ones.

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Low energy consumption – environment-friendly materials – environment-compliant packing:

Grundig dictation machines are conceived and fabricated according to the highest environmental requirements.

Accessories indicated in the text are not supplied with the unit.

Please make sure to choose only genuine accessories from Grundig. Product liability and warranty service are provided only in this case. The use of non-Grundig accessories or those which are not recommended and approved by Grundig automatically void any warranty claims towards Grundig.

Switch-on lock

Switch-on lock red green

Red visible:

Unit protected against inadverten switch-on.

Automatic switch-off

If the machine remains switched on inadvertently, the current function is continued till the end of the cassette. After emitting several sound signals, the machine switches off. To put the machine into operation again, set the slide-switch to STOP" then select the desired function.

Cassette compartment

Inserting/removing steno-cassette accessories):

Press and hold down the 🔊 LID LOCK" button and pull off the sliding cover.

Remove steno-cassette by tilting it out sideways.

For inserting the steno-cassette, see figure [1] at the beginning of booklet. Close sliding cover.

Steno-cassettes

Store steno-cassettes in their Multibox (transport precaution, accessories).

For dispatch: correspondence folder 741 (accessories) for two steno-cassettes and dictation documents (DIN A4).

Microphone and recording indicator

Conference recordings

The housing base is designed so that the dictation machine can vertically be placed on a table.

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Dictation

Speak over the dictation machine.

The figure shows the optimum position of the dictation machine. The high-quality microphone allows also for recordings over greater distances. (Microphone position see Fig. [1])

DICT. Indication

(plus battery/rechargeable battery indicator)

– Ligths up during recording.
- Goes out when the batteries/rechargeable batteries are exhausted.

Recording

Press "△DICTATE" button (locks in).

Set slide-switch to "START":

• "DICT." lights up; tape runs.
• A warning signal sounds if no cassette is fitted and at tape end.

Recording

Recording pause

Set the slide-switch to STOP":

• "DICT." goes out.
• Recording button “▲ DICTATE” remains locked in.

Set slide-switch to "START":

- "DICT." lights up; tape runs.

Text correction

Switch the slide-switch to "REWIND".

• The “▲ DICTATE” button disengages.
• The tape rewinds until you release the slide-switch ("START").

Please note:

- At end marks or info marks, the unit stops for approx. 1 s (see "Fast forward wind/rewind").

Resuming dictation

During "START", press "DICTATE" button (locks in) at desired text passage:

- “DICT.” indication lights up; tape runs.

Concluding recording

Briefly move slide-switch to “REWIND” (or “FFWD”):

- The“▲DICTATE” button unlocks.

Set slide-switch to "STOP".

Recording

Start/stop voice activated

(Voice Activation)

During speech pauses when recording (more than 4 seconds) the device stops. Recording resumes when you speak; otherwise like "Recording".

You can set different sensitivity levels for Voice Activation:

"OFF" = VA off

“LOW” = VA for dictation

"HIGH" = VA for conference recording

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Erasing recordings

Erasing words or text passages

Press and hold down the "DICTATE" button.

Keep slide-switch in “REWIND” position for duration of erasure:

- “DICT.” indication lights up.

Release "→DICTATE" button (locks in):

- The tape is rewound and is erased.

Erasure of a steno-cassette

outside the unit: With instant eraser 616 (accessories).

End mark

During recording it is possible to mark the dictations by end marks.

These end marks are recognized by all GRUNDIG dictation machines provided with the search function. See chapter “Fast Forward / Rewind”.

Info mark

Record spontaneous ideas, information or advice even within a dictation.

Use messages to communicate with staff.

Press the "INDEX" button for a longer time to record an info mark and release the button to record an end mark.

The desktop dictation and transcription machine Dt 3230 has special functions for the indication, playback and search of text passages which have been recorded with the info marks.

Note: The recording time between the text marks should be at least 10 seconds to make sure that the search function finds the marks.

Text Marks

Recording brief messages during a dictation.

You wish to record a brief message during the dictation.

1. Press and hold down the "INDEX" button.
2. Speak your message after the info mark.
3. Release the "INDEX" button after your message. The end mark sounds. You can resume the dictation.

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Recording longer messages.

You wish to record a longer message or you wish to interrupt a dication by stopping the tape to prepare a message.

Recording is still switched on.

1. Set the slide-switch to "START".
2. Press and hold down the "INDEX" button. This records the info mark.
3. After the info mark signal, set the slide-switch to "STOP".
4. Release the "INDEX" button.
5. Set the slide-switch to "START".
6. Dictate your message. You can interrupt recording as often as you wish.
7. Terminate your message by briefly pressing the "INDEX" button. When releasing the button, an end mark will be recorded.

Index mark

Press the "INDEX" button during

playback when the text passage to be marked is reached. The machine records the index mark additionally without erasing the text.

Note:

Let the person who will do your typing know what to do when an index mark is heard on the tape.

Examples: – insert correction tape.

– read enclosed index note.

- call back for consultation.

Playback

Playback

Starting playback

Set slide-switch to "START":

- A warning signal sounds if no steno-cassette is fitted.

Adjust desired volume (turn).

Concluding playback

Set slide-switch to "STOP".

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Fast Forward/Rewind

Rewind and fast forward without search

Move the slide-switch briefly to the desired function (“FFWD” or “REWIND”), let go of it and then move the slide-switch immediately to the desired function again.

Rewind with search function

Set the slide-switch to "REWIND" and hold in place. The tape winds backwards and stops, when you release the slide-switch ("START").

At end marks or info marks, the unit stops for approx. 1 s in front of the marking: release slide-switch "START"), or, if you wish to continue rewinding, keep slide-switch in "REWIND" position.

Fast forward with search

Keep slide-switch in "FFWD" position. At end marks or info marks, the unit stops for approx. 1 s after the marking. Release slide-switch, or, if you wish to continue fast forward winding, keep slide-switch in "FFWD" position.

Care and Maintenance

The housing should only be cleaned with a soft cloth which picks up dust. Polishing or cleaning agents may damage the surface.

Parts contacting the tape should be checked from time to time for contamination by tape abrasion, see illustration at the end of this booklet.

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If cleaning should be necessary, use a cotton wrapround soaked in cleaning benzine. Never use a metallic or other hard object!

• Remove the steno-cassette from the cassette compartment.
• Switch on device: “△ DICTATE” - ▶ START”. Warning signal because there is no steno-cassette in the cassette compartment! The device switches off.
• Press one of the two bolts in direction of the cassette compartment.
• Clean the tape-contacting parts: Rubber pinch roller B, capstan C, sound head D, and erase head E.

In the event of malfunctions, contact your specialised dealer.

Subject to technical alterations and alterations in styling. E. and O.E.

Figure to text "tape contacting parts", page 13

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