Polaroid PDR400, Instruction Manual

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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Standard Recording
To use the standard, user-controlled recording function, follow these instructions.
1.
Make sure the VOX function is set to “VOX Off” as described on the previous page of
this manual.
2. Select a file folder by pressing FOLDER.
3. To begin recording, press REC / STOP .
4. During recording, the REC indicator light and the elapsed time will display on the LCD
screen.
5. Speak into the built-in microphone or connect an external microphone through the
Microphone Jack.
6. Press REC / STOP again to stop recording.
Note: For best recording results, a recording distance of 5 to 9 inches is suggested.
Voice Activated (VOX) Recording
Voice activation allows recording to be triggered by a voice or other sound.
1.
Press to enter the Sound menu.
2. Press to enter Record Setting.
3. Press or to find VOX settings.
4. Press to enter.
5. Press or and find VOX On.
6. Press to select.
7. Press REC / STOP (the REC indicator and VOX ON will light and elapsed time will
appear on the LCD screen).
8. Speak into the built-in microphone or a connected external microphone to begin
recording.
9. Recording will begin once sound is detected.
10. If no sound is detected for a few seconds, recording will stop.
11. To stop recording manually, press REC / STOP .
Notes:
•
The first few sounds will activate the recording, but may not actually be recorded.
•
Avoid too much variation in voice level during recording. Recording will stop
automatically after two (2) seconds if no sound is detected.
•
For best recording results, a recording distance of 5 to 9 inches is suggested.