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Useful Features
Notes:
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Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything
to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the main unit.
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To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type
microphone.
•
When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged
in, the main unit will provide power for the
microphone’s operation.
•
If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may
not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal-
function.
●
Insert the plug firmly. If you don’t, the recording will not
be made properly.
●
Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo
mini plug.
1
Press the REC button.
2
Press the REC LEVEL (
5
5
5
5
5
or
4
4
4
4
4
) but-
ton to adjust the recording level.
3
Press the ENTER/SYNC button to select
the recording sensitivity.
MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit
detects –24 dB or more
(The unit can start recording from
quiet sounds).
MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit
detects –12 dB or more.
4
When a sound, such as person speaking,
is picked up by the microphone, record-
ing will begin automatically.
About pause function
The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does
not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause func-
tion does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a
recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound
again, recording starts automatically.
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Recording from a Microphone : continued
0dB
4dB
Level meter indicator
●
If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted
noises, set the microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
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Recording sensitivity can be changed, whilst recording.
Sound-actuated recording
(Mic Synchronized recording)
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