1 Press the REC button.
2 Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level.
Level meter indicator
0dB
4dB
3 Press the MODE button repeatedly to se- lect the recording mode (page 32).
4 Press the ENTER button to select the re- cording sensitivity.
MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit detects
(The unit can start recording from quiet sounds).
MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit detects
5 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 func- tion does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.
Notes:
●While making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE IN jack on the portable MD.
●To use a microphone, be sure it is a
•When a
•If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal- function.
●Insert the plug firmly. If you don’t, the recording will not be made properly.
●Use a microphone with a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter stereo mini plug.
●If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
●Recording sensitivity can be changed while recording.
Useful Features
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– Recording from a Microphone 
