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Two Readiness Modes
When the recorder is about to work, its power consumption is almost the same as
the recorder has in Record mode. To reduce power consumption when the recorder
works from the rechargeable battery, there are two additional modes: readiness
mode and high readiness mode. While switching from the stand-by mode into the
Record mode, the recorder can be
- in the readiness mode
- in the high readiness mode
While turning on recording, the recorder goes through the next succession of
operations:
- scanning of the memory card for previously made recordings and free
memory space (it is important for correct work in the circular mode). Thus
the recorder switches in to the readiness mode. The operation takes no
more than 40 sec.
- preparing the recorder hardware for work. The result of this operation is the
High Readiness mode. This takes not more than 5 sec.
In the Readiness mode, the recorder’s power consumption is low so the recorder can
remain without charging for some days. It takes 5 seconds for the recorder to switch
from this mode to the Record mode. After the period of time that was previously set
in the recorder’s settings, the recorder will switch into stand-by mode again.
In the High Readiness mode, the power consumption is high. It takes less than 1
second for the recorder to switch into the Record mode. After you stopped recording,
the recorder switches into the High Efficiency mode again. The recorder will stay
in this mode if it has an external power source. If the external power source is not
connected, in a certain period of time that is set in the recorder’s settings, the recorder
will switch into the Readiness mode and then into the stand-by mode.
