EVISTR L36 User Manual

Package Contents and Warranty

Confirm the package contains an authentic, new device from EVISTR. The original package comes film wrapped and has bar code information.

Package List:

• 1 x L36 Device
• 1 x Earphone
• 1 x LINE IN Cable
• 1 x External Microphone
• 1 x USB Cable (for data transfer and charging)
• 1 x VIP Card

Product Warranty

1 year warranty unless registered with VIP.

How to Insert TF Card

1. Check the TF card direction, correct direction like picture shows.

2. Insert the TF card softly, push it in, the card will be locked in the device.

3. Push the TF card, the card will jump out.

Product Sketch and Button Functions

The device features a built-in microphone, speaker, headphone jack, USB port, TF card socket, and various control buttons including Power/Play/Pause, REC, STOP, Menu, Up/Down, Left/Right (Rewind/Fast Forward), and Delete.

Button Operations:

• Built-in Mic: Captures voice and records. Avoid clicking buttons during recording.
• Earphone: Plug in earphones for playback.
• LINE-IN: Connect for LINE IN cable or external microphone.
• USB: For charging or downloading recordings to a computer.
• PLAY/PAUSE: Play recordings or turn the device on/off.
• REC: Button for recording.
• STOP: Save recording, stop playback.
• M (Menu): Access menu options. Use Up/Down to select, use PLAY to confirm. Press STOP to return to the main menu.
• UP/DOWN (+/-): Selects Menu Options. Adjusts speaker volume during playback.
• Speaker: Built-in speaker for playback without earphones.
• REW/FF: Selects left/right, hold for rewind/fast forward during playback.

Quick Start Guide

• Turn ON device: Press PLAY button for two seconds.
• Recording: Press REC button to begin recording.
• Save Recording: Press STOP button to save recording.
• Delete Recording: Press Menu button, select -> Delete -> select Delete One. To delete all files, use +/- button to choose Delete All -> Select Yes -> Use PLAY button to confirm your choice.
• Quick Delete: By pressing PLAY button to turn on the device, press REW/FF button to select a recording, and then press the DEL button on the device's right side to quickly delete the selected recording, or delete All recordings.
• RESET: When the device is in error status, push the RESET button quickly to fix it.

Operational Explanations

Hit: A short press of the button.

Press and hold: Press the button a few seconds until the screen shows the information.

Basic Operation Guide

1) Charging the device

Use the provided USB cable. Connect to a computer, USB socket, or USB Adapter. The battery can be fully charged in 3 hours. A single full charge can work up to 70 hours.

2) Download file to computer

Use the USB cable provided to connect to your computer. Find the file (L36) on your computer. Drag & Drop or Copy and Paste the recordings from the recorder file to your computer and share with friends.

3) Turn on the recorder

Press PLAY button to turn ON/OFF the recording device.

4) Recording

Hit REC button to begin recording. Press STOP to automatically save recording.

5) Pause / Resume Recording

During recording, hit PLAY button to pause recording. Hit PLAY button again to resume recording.

6) Play Recording

Once a recording is saved, hit PLAY button to play back the recorded file.

7) Adjust Speaker Volume

During playback, use +/- to adjust speaker volume.

8) Fast Forward / Rewind

During playback, press and hold FF to use fast forward. During playback, press and hold REW to rewind.

9) Previous / Next

Tap REW or FF to select, move to previous/next recording file (or music track).

10) Play Music (use as MP3 Player)

Attach the device to a computer. Transfer music files from the computer to the recorder. Detach the device from the computer and turn it on. Press the MENU button and switch to the music folder. Note: Songs should not be placed inside the RECORD folder; create a new folder for them.

11) Delete Recording

Turn on the device by pressing Play. Press REW/FF to select a file to delete, then press the DEL button to enter the delete option.

Important Notice for Using This Device

DOs

• Listen to a test file on the device to check sound levels.
• Backup data as frequently as possible.
• Charge the device via its USB cable to a computer or wall charger (charger input less than 5V 1A).
• When the battery is low (battery bar empty), save recordings and recharge immediately.
• The device supports charging and recording at the same time.
• Remember to hit STOP and save your recording each time.
• The device will not make noise during recording. It will flash the Record LED light (this function can be turned off).
• Keep this booklet for future reference.
• For any issues, problems, or questions, contact support@evistr.com.
• Contact customer service with Order ID or System Firmware Version Information, or Bar Code on the package for a more effective reply.
• Register for VIP service within 30 days to receive effective customer service and extend your recorder's warranty to 18 months.

DON'Ts

• Do not scratch the recorder body.
• If typing or writing near the device while the record function is on, it will capture the noise.
• Do not format the device unless the files have been backed up.
• Do not delete a file unless the file has been backed up.
• Do not press any buttons when the device is connected to a computer.
• Do not use non-original micro USB cables to transfer data from the device to a computer. Not all micro USB cables support data transfer.
• Do not use the Voice Activated Function unless needed. It may not record some low decibel voices you want recorded.
• Do not pause the device for a long time, as the device will automatically shut down when there is no operation (e.g., playing or recording).

Menu Options

The PLAY button works as OK/Confirm in menu options.

1. Save Position

Press Play (turn on device) -> tap M -> Save Position -> Hit PLAY. Use +/- to select save position: TF (requires TF card insertion) or Flash (built-in storage). Note: Press PLAY to confirm selection. If the TF card is not inserted correctly, when selected at TF, it will show “removed TF card”.

2. Record Settings

Press Play (turn on device) -> hit M -> use +/- to Record Settings -> hit PLAY.

• .1 Recordings library: Shows all files recorded on the device.
• .2 Record Format: You can choose to record at WAV or MP3 format.
• .3 Set rec bit rate: Below the bit rate chart.

.4 AVR Mode

AVR Switch: Turn on/off Activated Voice Record Mode.

AVR Level: Select the voice activated recorder sensitivity level.

At AVR mode, you still need to press STOP to save recordings when you complete a recording task.

Voice Activated Sensitive Level

From Level 1 to Level 5: Level 1 only picks up voice or sound above 70db, a very loud sound. Level 5 is very sensitive, so any quiet sound will be recorded (e.g., normal environmental noise will activate recording).

Note: Do not turn on this function for important lectures or meetings, as it may skip or lose some very important sentences.

System Settings

Press Play (turn on device) -> hit M -> use +/- to System Set -> hit PLAY.

• Language: English default. You can select other languages for the device. If the device is set to the wrong language, contact customer service at support@evistr.com.
• Date and time:
  • Time settings: Set time format (12/24 hour). Press +/- to adjust hour, minute. Press REW/FF to move to the next field. Press PLAY to confirm and finish setting.
  • Date Settings: Set date format (3 different display styles). Press +/- to adjust year, month, or day. Press REW/FF to move to the next field. Press M to confirm and save setting.
• Password Set:

  Password switch: OFF default. Turn it on to set a 6-digit password. Press +/- to set the numbers. Press REW/FF to move to the next field.

  Note: 1. If you forget your password, enter 18 18 18, and then hold the STOP button for more than 3 seconds to reset the device.

  2. If the password function is ON, you need to input the correct password when connecting to a computer, otherwise, it will fail to connect.

• Player Information: Displays the firmware version and release date.
• Disk space: Shows the free space and total space on the device.
• Format Device: This will format the disk and erase all data. Back up important files before proceeding. Select Yes, press PLAY to confirm. The device will reformat and erase all data. Wait until the device reboots and completes the process. Note: Do not turn off the power when formatting. If the device is mistakenly turned off, it may show as disk error.
• To correct disk error: Push and hold the power button from ON to OFF position. Connect the device to a Windows computer and format the disk from the computer to return to normal state. Note: If you are using a MAC computer, please contact customer support. Reformatting on a MAC computer requires different options.
• Factory Setting: Restores to factory default settings. Helpful if confusion arises when creating settings. Select Yes, press PLAY to confirm. The device will start to restore factory settings.

Variable Playback Speed

Press Play (turn on device) -> hit M -> use +/- to Variable Playback Speed -> hit PLAY. Use +/- to adjust playback speed from -8 to +8; the normal speed is 0. Remember to press PLAY to confirm settings.

Frequently Asked Question

1. Device Frozen: When the device is frozen, push the RESET button to reset it; files will not be deleted.
2. Restore to Factory Setting: Restores factory settings, helpful if confusions arise when creating settings.
3. Format Device: Formats the device, deleting all data. The device can also be formatted on a Windows computer or MAC computer. For MAC computer formatting, contact customer service at support-us@evistr.com for tutorials.
4. Forgot Password: If the password is forgotten, enter 18 18 18 and hold the STOP button for 3 seconds.
5. Failed connect to computer:
   • Use the original USB cable. If connection fails, try the following solutions or contact customer service at support-us@evistr.com:
   • A. If a password is set, enter the correct password when connecting to the computer.
   • B. If the cable is damaged, try an Android phone cable.
   • C. If the computer socket is loose, try another socket.
   • D. If the computer is not connected to the internet, some computers require internet access to recognize the device. Reboot the computer and connect the device again.
   • E. Do not press buttons when connecting to the computer, to avoid entering charging-only mode.
   • F. Do not interrupt the connection unexpectedly, to prevent file loss or damage.

Recording Parameter

Note: This form shows the maximum recording file time that can be stored in the device, not the battery time. Device capacity is subject to the entity.

Product Parameter

• Product Dimension: 3.82 X 1.26 X 0.51 inch (95X31X12MM)
• Screen Size: 128 x 64 LCD
• USB Socket: USB 2.0 High Speed (Charging and Data Transfer)
• Charging: Input < 1A 5V
• Record Bit Rate: 1536kbps, 512kbps, 256kbps, 128kbps, 64kbps, 32kbps
• Support System: Windows98 and later version, XP, Windows 7 /8 /10
• Earphone Output: Max 10mW+ (30Ohm), Freq 20Hz - 20KHz, S/N ratio > 90db, Distortion factor 0.05%
• Memory: 8G / 16G / 32G (Subject to the device)
• Battery: 3.7V 800mAH Lion Polymer
• Music Playback Battery Time: 12 hours (single full charged with earbud, screensaver)
• Max Recording Battery Time: Full charged, recording at 32kbps could work 47 hours
• Support Music Format: MP3 / WAV / FLAC / APE / OGG / WMA