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Operating Guide for the JNN-Q25 Voice Recorder

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Exceptional performance
The JNN-Q25 recorder is a superb device with exceptional audio quality and many
powerful features including voice activation, delayed recording, massive memory and an
excellent DISPLAY. It compares favorably with recorders costing more than five times as
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Unfortunately, the instructions provided by the manufacturer (Attachment 1) are sometimes
misleading and the software can be erratic, especially for, settings, voice activation (VOX)
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and automatic recording (see paragraph xx).

If you plan to use the device covertly, or in a way recordings might be produced in court,
you are strongly advised to read this booklet line by line and test each operation. This will
ensure you get the maximum benefit from your JNN-Q25 and don’t get into trouble by using
it.
1.2 Using the device as a standard recorder
The device can function as a simple recorder by using only the ON-OFF switch and A(+)
and B(-) buttons. This is the recommended method for most users and in most
circumstances.
Do not modify the default settings unless there is a good reason to do so.

1.3 Lawful and ethical recording
It is lawful and ethical to use the device openly (“overtly”) – in almost all countries – to
record with the knowledge of the people present. Even for overt recording of routine
meetings and lectures, permission should be obtained from the senior person present.

It is permissible in the UK and most other countries to use the device “covertly” without the
knowledge of the people being recorded. This is usually known as “single party
authorisation” and it is both legal and lawful. The position is less clear for a recording when
none of the people present are aware of it.
Always risk assess (see Appendix xx) the benefits of covert recording and the potential
consequences. Work on the basis that the recording will be revealed and forensically
examined in a court.
The Verbal Judo Tongue Fu (VJTF) program (Attachment xx) identifies the countries in
which single party authorisation and covert recording are allowed. It also explains optimum
placement of the device, how to enhance and transcribe recordings and to ensure your
objectives are achieved.

Important points from the VJTF program include:
• Assume, especially in contentious cases, that your opponents will covertly record
interviews, telephone other conversations and that these may be produced in evidence;

• A court will decide – on a case by case basis - whether a recording is lawful and
admissible in evidence or not;
~ The relevance of the recording, its purpose, probity, fairness and whether admission
is in the interests of justice;

1 This booklet was correct at the time of publication in January 2019, but future versions of the JNN-25Q may
be different.

© MJ Comer @ Paragnosis Fraud Solutions 2019