Recording from a Microphone (continued)

Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone-

Sound-actuated recording (Mic Syn- chronised recording)

1 Press the REC button.

2 Press the or button to adjust the re- cording level.

3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button to select the recording sensitivity.

MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit detects --- 24 dB or more (The unit can start recording from quiet sounds).

MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit detects --- 12 dB or more.

4 When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically.

About pause function

The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause function does not work for approximately 10 sec- onds after a recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.

Notes:

zWhilst making a mic recording, do not connect any- thing to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD.

zTo use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone.

-When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in, the portable MD will provide power for the microphone's operation.

-If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction.

zInsert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not be made properly.

zUse a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug.

zIf the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L".

zRecording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.

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Sharp MD-MT80H operation manual Recording from a Microphone, „ Sound-actuated recording Mic Syn- chronised recording

MD-MT80H specifications

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