Kenwood MZ-B3 Dictating, Indicator, Stop, To release the digital VOR function, To stop dictating

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zVarious ways of recording

Dictating

(Digital VOR function)

You can dictate easily using the digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. You do not have to press any buttons to suspend recording while dictating.

		Microphone
	VOR	VOR
	indicator	VOR
	indicator	ON/OFF
		ON/OFF

p (stop)

1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording.

To record, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 6).

2 Press VOR ON/OFF.

The VOR indicator lights up.

3 Speak into the microphone. Hold the recorder and keep it close to your mouth – around 4 inches (10 cm) from your mouth. The VOR indicator lights up while your voice is recorded, and flashes while nothing is recorded.

To release the digital VOR function

Press VOR ON/OFF.

The VOR indicator goes off, and the recorder switches to normal recording.

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To stop dictating

Press p.

The recorder will switch back to normal recording when you record next time.

Notes

∙You cannot record with the built-in microphone while an external microphone is connected to the MIC PLUG IN POWER jack.

∙This recorder's VOR function is designed for dictation, not for recording interviews or conferences.

∙As long as VOR is on, the batteries are used even while nothing is being recorded (the VOR indicator flashes).

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Contents Portable MiniDisc Recorder Owner’s Record InformationFor Customers in the USA Welcome Table of contents Power sources Additional informationLid BottomSlide Open and open Alkaline batteriesPress Recording an MD rightSound source Microphone Display window while recordingLid down to close Insert an MD with the labelTo listen in stereo sound Play PressDisplay window while playing back If the play does not startStop IndicatorDictating To release the digital VOR functionTo stop recording Stereo microphone To MIC Plug in Power Mono monauralRecording in stereo with an external microphone VariousPortable CD player, portable MD player, etc To 2 or Red White RK-G128 not supplied To MIC Plug in PowerRecording from other equipment To record from a monaural playerTrack marking to divide a recording Track marking while recordingContinue to next page m Track marking important points Tips on track marksTips on recording To know the remaining time, etc ∙ While in stop mode∙ While recording Ways Setting the clock to stamp the recorded timeIf you make a mistake while setting the clock RecordingCharging the built-in battery for the clock Playing tracks repeatedly To switch to normal playbackListening at a fast speed Various waysTips on playback To know the time and track nameVarious To lock the controls Hold functionListening with other equipment To listen with a monaural playerTrack marking Track numbers increase Track marking a recordingEditing recorded Various ways To add track marks while recordingPause Erasing a track markErase a track mark Track numbers decrease Appears for about 2 secondsPstop Play Erasing a trackTo erase a part of a track To erase other tracksErasing a whole disc RREC PstopUsing on a lithium ion rechargeable battery Using on house currentTo wall outlet AC-E45HG AC power adaptor not supplied To DC Batteries Record When to charge or replace the batteriesBattery lifea Ing bPrecautions For Customers in the USA To remove the manganese dioxide lithium batteryYou cannot record using a timer Mechanical shock or vibrationAdditional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/SolutionAdditional information Symptom Cause System limitationsError messages Error message Meaning/RemedyTR Full System SpecificationsGeneral How MiniDiscs work What is the MD?Optional accessories Premastered MDsShock-Resistant Memory Quick Random AccessHow the MiniDisc got so small User TOC Music Data AreaLooking at the controls RecorderCurrent location Display windowRecorded portion Disc length Remote controller Carrying caseSony MZ-B3 E Sony MZ-B3 E