How to set the time and date on a Mac:
How to set the time using the factory file:
● Connect the USB cable to the device and the other end to the USB port of the computer
and open the device
● Inside, you should find a text file named factory
● Here you can edit the time and date, as well as other options
○ VOR: 0 (0 = Continues/ 1 = Voice-activated)
○ BIT RATE: 3 (0-7 = 7 is a higher audio bitrate)
○ GAIN: 7 Does not function for this specific device
○ SEG: (300) Does not function for this specific device
○ DATE: 2021-05-15 Edit the date
○ TIME: 15:40:00 Edit the time
● Once the Time and date have been changed, choose “Save”
● Safely eject the unit from your computer and immediately make a brief recording to
make sure the time and date were saved accurately
● Plug the device back into the Mac and review the recordings
VLC Media Player (Recommended for optimal usage)
How to download VLC Media Player on a Mac computer
● Go to www.videolan.org and click the “Download VLC”
● It will open a new window and begin downloading
● If it does not automatically start downloading, press the “Click Here” and select one of
the mirrored sites
● Once completed, a new file named VLC will be visible on the desktop
● Open the folder, and in the folder, move the VLC to the “Applications Folder” by dragging
and dropping it
● Once in the “Application Folder,” the VLC player will complete the installation
● Open VLC Media Player in the applications folder and drag your video files to the “Drag
Here” dialog box to open and play
● If the VLC player is not installed, a change to the security and privacy settings is needed
● To access your security and privacy, click on the Apple icon on the taskbar and select
“System Preferences”
● Select “Security and Privacy”
● Make sure the lock icon on the bottom of the screen is open and set to “Make Changes”
● Select the button “Open Anyway”
● VLC will now be fully installed
