Dictating, Indicator, Stop, To stop dictating | Kenwood MZ-B3

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.

10

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).

SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

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

Contents

Portable MiniDisc Recorder Owner’s Record InformationFor Customers in the USA Welcome Table of contents Power sources Additional information Lid BottomSlide Open and open Alkaline batteries Press Recording an MD rightSound source Microphone Display window while recording Lid down to close Insert an MD with the label To listen in stereo sound Play PressDisplay window while playing back If the play does not start Stop IndicatorDictating To release the digital VOR function To stop recording Stereo microphone To MIC Plug in Power Mono monauralRecording in stereo with an external microphone Various Portable 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 player Track marking to divide a recording Track marking while recordingContinue to next page m Track marking important points Tips on track marks Tips 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 Recording Charging the built-in battery for the clock Playing tracks repeatedly To switch to normal playbackListening at a fast speed Various ways Tips on playback To know the time and track name Various To lock the controls Hold function Listening with other equipment To listen with a monaural player Track marking Track numbers increase Track marking a recordingEditing recorded Various ways To add track marks while recording Pause Erasing a track markErase a track mark Track numbers decrease Appears for about 2 seconds Pstop Play Erasing a trackTo erase a part of a track To erase other tracks Erasing a whole disc RREC Pstop Using 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 b Precautions For Customers in the USA To remove the manganese dioxide lithium batteryYou cannot record using a timer Mechanical shock or vibration Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Solution Additional information Symptom Cause System limitations Error messages Error message Meaning/Remedy TR Full System SpecificationsGeneral How MiniDiscs work What is the MD?Optional accessories Premastered MDs Shock-Resistant Memory Quick Random AccessHow the MiniDisc got so small User TOC Music Data Area Looking at the controls Recorder Current location Display windowRecorded portion Disc length Remote controller Carrying case Sony MZ-B3 E Sony MZ-B3 E