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Useful Features
-Recording from a Microphone-
Recording from a Microphone (continued)
„ Sound-actuated recording (Mic Syn-
chronized recording)
About the pause function
The unit automatically pauses when the microphone
does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more.
(The pause function does not work for approximately 10
seconds after a recording starts.) When the microphone
picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.
Notes:
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While making a mic recording, do not connect any-
thing to the OPTICAL/LINE IN jack on the portable
MD.
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To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power
type microphone.
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Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not
be made properly.
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Use a microphone with a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter
stereo mini plug.
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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 while recording.
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Press the REC button.
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Press the or button to adjust the re-
cording level.
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Press the ENTER/SYNC button to select
the recording sensitivity.
MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit
d e t e c t s --- 2 4 d B o r m o r e ( T h e unit
can start recording from quiet
sounds).
MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit
d et ec ts --- 12 dB or mo re .
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When a sound, such as person speaking,
is picked up by the microphone, recording
will begin automatically.
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When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in,
the portable MD will provide power for the microphone's
operation.
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If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not
operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction.