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Rec Mode
The recorder can record in the linear PCM
format (For DM-520). High resolution
recording at a high sampling rate and high
bit rate equivalent or superior to that of
a music CD is possible. Moreover, it also
supports the MP3 and WMA formats.
1
Select the recording format.
[
PCM
]:
This is an uncompressed audio format
which is used for music CDs and the like.
[
MP3
]:
MPEG is the international standard
established by a working group of the
ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
[
WMA
]:
This is an audio compression encoding
method that was developed by the
Microsoft Corporation in the US.
2
Select the recording rate.
[
PCM
]: [
48kHz/16bit
] or [
44.1kHz/16bit
]
[
MP3
]: [
320kbps
] to [
128kbps
]
[
WMA
]: [
ST XQ
],[
ST HQ
],[
ST SP
], [
HQ
], [
SP
], [
LP
]
• To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set
other than [
LP
] in Rec Rate.
• When the external monaural microphone
is used while [
Rec Mode
] is set to a stereo
recording mode, it enables recording only
with the L channel microphone.
Menu setting method
,
Rec Menu
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet
recording needs.
[
High
]:
Highest recording sensitivity suitable
for conferences with large crowds and
recording audio at a distance or low
volume.
[
Middle
]:
Suitable for recording meetings and
seminars with a small number of people.
[
Low
]:
Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for
dictation.
• When you would like to clearly record
a speaker’s voice, set [
Mic Sense
] to
[
Low
] and hold recorder’s built-in stereo
microphone close to the speaker’s mouth
(5-10 cm) before recording.
Set the method for adjusting the recording level
[Rec Level] (For DM-520)
You can set the device to automatically or
manually adjust the recording level.
[
Manual
]:
Recording is performed by manually
adjusting the recording level.
[
Auto
]:
Recording is performed by automatically
adjusting the recording level. This is useful
for when you will be recording right away.
Adjust the recording level:
Press the
9
or
0
button while
the recorder is recording or paused
to adjust the recording level.
• The recording level will be automatically
adjusted when the recording level is set
to [
Auto
]. Set the recording level to
[
Manual
] to use the recording level
adjustment feature.
• When the unit is set to [
Manual
],
the limiter function will be disabled.
Distorted sound will be recorded
during [
OVER
] is displayed. Adjust the
recording level so that [
OVER
] is not
displayed.
