3–Names and Functions of Parts

Rear panel

SD card slot cover closed.

cDirectional stereo mic pair (UNI MIC)

Set the INPUT switch to UNI MIC to make these electret condenser stereo mics the input source.

vSD card slot cover

SD card slot cover open.

bSD card slot

Insert the SD card here. (See “Inserting and removing SD cards” on page 20.)

Bottom panel

nMIC GAIN switch

Set the sensitivity of the mic input. (See “MIC GAIN” on page 27.)

mAUTO/LIMITER switch

Set this to ON to activate the limiter or automatic gain control. (See “Using the auto gain control and limiter (LEVEL CTRL)” on page 42.)

,+48V (phantom power) switch

CAUTION

Do not connect or disconnect mics when the +48V switch is ON.

.SPEAKER switch

Set this to ON to output sound from the built-in speaker. (See “Using the built-in speaker” on page 21.)

NOTE

Even when ON, no sound is output during recording, in recording standby or when headphones are connected.

/Tripod attachment screw-hole (1/4-inch)

Use this to attach the unit to a tripod or mic stand.

CAUTION

•Tighten the unit securely to the tripod or mic stand to prevent it from falling off.

•Place the tripod or mic stand on a level surface when using it with this unit.

•Some tripods use different types of screws, so it might not be possible to attach the unit directly. In such a case, purchase and use a suitable adapter.

!Battery compartment cover

Turn this ON to provide +48 V of power when a condenser mic is connected. (See “Recording with external mics (XLR)” on page 26.)

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