MUTE recording

You can make mute recording while maintaining the continuity of the ABS time (or LTC), or insert a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs.

• Creating a mute space during recording

You can create a mute space during audio recording (analog or digital) in both the NEW FILE and INSERT mode.

The following description assumes that all preparation for recording is made.

1.Press the [RECORD] key to start recording.

2.Press and hold down the [MUTE] key from the desired position (the MUTE indicator is lit).

The unit mutes recording.

The headphones and analog outputs are also muted.

3.To stop muting, release the [MUTE] key (the MUTE indicator turns off).

The unit continues recording a signal.

Press and hold down

Release the [MUTE] key.

the [MUTE] key.

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Tips:

Pressing the [MUTE] key during playback mutes all the (both analog and digital) audio outputs except the monitor outputs (PHONES and MON OUT).

• Inserting a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs

You can insert a mute space at the beginning of an audio file or between songs while stopped. This operation is possible only in the INSERT mode.

The following assumes that the audio file is stopped at the beginning or at the end of the last recording.

1.Press the [AUDIO RDY - INSERT] key to turn on the INSERT indicator.

2.Press the [SHIFT] key to turn on the SHIFT indicator.

3.Press the [MUTE] key to turn on the MUTE indicator.

The unit performs mute recording for a duration set by the "Mute time setting" menu in the Setup mode. The Mute time is initially set to 3 seconds.

After finishing mute recording, the unit stops.

See "Chapter 15: Setup mode" for details about the "Mute time setting" menu.

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DV40 specifications

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