Archos AV340, AV320, AV380 user manual Recording MP3 Music

6Recording MP3 Music

With the AV 300 series, you do not need a computer to create MP3 music fi les. It is capable of recording from the built-in microphone, an external dynamic microphone, an analog line source ( from a HiFi system, Boombox, CD Player, etc.), or from a digital SPDIF audio source. Before the actual recording begins, there is a pre-recording screen which will allow you to adjust your recording settings before the actual recording begins.

1.From the home screen, select AudioCorder then click on ENTER/GO œ.

2.In the pre-recording screen, adjust the recording level* by nudging the joystick to the right or left. Click on the bottom function button to start recording. Attention, fi rst time recording you should adjust your Settings.

3. You can click on Settings to reveal the recording	4. Once you have clicked on the Start button, you
parameters screen as shown above. Be sure to set the	can pause the recording by clicking the same
correct Source. You will hear silence during recording	function button (now labelled Pause), or stop the
and playback if the incorrect source is chosen.	recording by clicking on the STOP Ó button.

*You should try some test recordings before deciding on which recording level gives the best sound quality. Don’t be tricked by the volume of the headphones which can be adjusted by moving the joystick up and down

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