Record screen
This screen opens when you press the REC/READY [º] key to start recording standby mode and stays open when you
press the REC/READY [º] key again to start recording.
1Recorder operation
ºRecording
πRecording paused ª Recording stopped
2Record level meter
The input signal level of the selected input appears as separate L and R channels. The right end of the meter lights up for a while when the signal level is too high.
3File number
The number of the file currently recorded is indicated.
4Elapsed recording time
The elapsed recording time appears in hours: minutes: seconds.
5Remaining recording time
The remaining recording time appears in hours: minutes: seconds.
6Current function of the F1 key
This shows the function currently assigned to the F1 key. On the Recording screen, pressing it divides the recording file.
Setting screens
Use this unit’s various setting screens to make various set- tings, conduct operations and show information.
NOTE
Although the various setting screens are also used to execute functions and display information, for example, in addition to making settings, we call them “setting screens” in this manual.
Setting screen structure
Most of the setting screens are accessed by first pressing the MENU button to open the MENU screen, but some screens can also be accessed directly using dedicated keys. See also the setting screen list on the next page.
Operation basics
Use the MENU, CURSOR [§/¶/˙/¥], ENTER, F1, F2 and HOME keys and the DATA wheel to conduct most operations on the various setting screens.
The keys have the following functions.
MENU key:
Press this key to open the MENU screen (except when the MENU screen is already open or the Record screen is open). When the MENU screen is open, press this key to return to the Home screen. This key is inoperative when the Record screen is open.
CURSOR [§/¶] key:
Use this key to select an item.
CURSOR [˙] key:
When a setting screen is open, moves the cursor (part highlighted in inverse) to the left within the screen.
CURSOR [¥] key:
When a setting screen is open, moves the cursor (part highlighted in inverse) to the right within the screen. In many cases, the ENTER key can also be used this way.
ENTER key:
Use this key to confirm the selection.
F1/F2 key:
Use these keys to switch a setting screen to another and to select YES/NO or BACK/NEXT for answering a confirmation message.
HOME key:
When a setting screen is open, press to return to the Home screen.
DATA Wheel:
Use this to change the value of the selected item.
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