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3. Using the AudioCorder

You can record audio either from the built-in microphone or from an ex- ternal line-level analog source if you use the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter.

In the Home Screen, highlight the AudioCorder icon and press OK to display the pre-recording screen.

All audio recordings made by your ARCHOSdevice are saved in the Music/ Recordings folder. If you wish to keep them in a different location, you can use the Move function of the Archosfile browser after recording (see: Using the Browser).

The icon flashes in the status bar while recording.

Audio files recorded by your ARCHOSdevice will be tagged as follows: Artist =

(Archos: Audio Recordings), Album = (Unknown).

3.1AudioCorder settings screen

This screen allows you to adjust audio input settings for your recordings. Use / to highlight a different parameter, then use / to select a different setting.

Set Title

-allows you to give a personalized title to the recording (See: Using the Virtual Keyboard).

Format

-you can choose between PCM (uncompressed) and ADPCM (compressed) WAV format.

Source

-choose between microphone or analog line-in(only with the optional DVR Station or DVR Travel Adapter).

Sampling

-choose the sample rate for your recording (a higher rate gives higher sound quality but a larger file).

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Archos 504 user manual Using the AudioCorder, AudioCorder settings screen