Recording audio

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Microphone

Press shutter button to record.

Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter is required for long recordings.

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Turn the mode dial to the audio-recording position (1); a blue screen is displayed. In stand-by, the monitor and data panel show the approximate recording time available. Above the data panel frame counter, the unit of the remaining time is displayed: M - minute, S - second.

Remaining recording time

Recording audio.

Press shutter to stop.

3

Recording countdown

To begin recording, press and release the shutter button (2). A bar graph (3) and the frame counter will display the amount of recorded time. The recording will stop when the shutter-release button is pressed again or the remaining time has elapsed.

When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth.

Camera Notes

When turning the camera on, the lens can be prevented from extending. Press and hold the down the central key of the rear controller when turning the mode dial from off to the audio recording position.

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