2–Quick start guide

Recording

Recording by using the built-in microphones is explained in the example below.

You can also use external microphones connected to the EXT MIC A(L)/EXT MIC B(R) terminals and audio equipment connected to the LINE IN terminal on the left side of the unit as recording sources.

1.Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.

2.Press the CURSOR [§/] key to select the SOURCE item.

3.Turn the DATA wheel to select "FRNT/REAR".

The built-in microphones on the front and rear

(FRONT MIC and REAR MIC) are set to the recording source.

4.Press the INPUT key to return to the Home screen.

Inserting an SD card

The SD card slot and the CD slot are equipped on the right side of the unit.

Insert an SD card in the SD card slot and push it until it clicks fully into place.

Removing the SD card

Press the inserted SD card in gently and it will disengage from the unit so that you can completely pull it out.

NOTE

Do not remove the SD card during recording and playback, and while the SD indicator is flashing (writing data).

Recording on an SD card

Before recording, insert an SD card into the unit and press the SD key to change the recording media to SD card.

NOTE

It is recommended to format an SD card on the unit before recording on the card (page 49 “Formatting an SD card”).

Using an SD card formatted on other devices or a PC may increase

the possibility of recording errors.

1.Press the REC/READY [º] key.

The unit becomes on standby for recording. The Record screen appears and REC/READY [º] key flashes.

2.Check the level meter and adjust the input level by turning the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob and the REAR MIC/LINE knob.

The input level is indicated on the L/R meter.

The indicators upper left of the knobs light when the input is too loud. Set the input level a little less than that makes the indicators lit at inputting maximum volume.

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