6 − Recording

Sync recording

If the Sync Record function is on, recording will begin automatically when the input signal exceeds the level you specify (the sync level). After recording has begun, recording will end automatically when the input signal stays

below the sync level for a specified length of time (the stop time), and will switch to the record-ready state.

Making settings

Use the menu to turn the Sync Recording function on/off and to make detailed settings. However, you can also use the remote’s SYNC key to turn this function on/off (but not make settings).

If the Sync Record function is on, SYNC will light in the home screen.

Using the menu

(For details on menu operations, refer to “Operations in the menu screens” on page 16).

1Press the MENU key to access the main menu list screen.

2Select the REC menu.
3 Select the SYNC item.

4Turn the MULTI JOG dial (or use the remote’s CURSOR § , ¶ keys) to turn the setting on/off.

5Press the front panel ˚ key (or the remote’s CURSOR ¥ key) to proceed to the screen for detailed settings.

6Set the following items.
LEVEL

Specify the sync level.

You can set this in a range of -72 dB – -24 dB (6 dB steps). (The default setting is -54 dB).

DELAY

Specify the time (in steps of one frame) from when a signal exceeding the sync level is detected until record- ing will begin. (One frame is 1/75th of a second).

You can set this in a range of -75 frames – +75 frames (the default setting is 0). If you specify a negative value, the corresponding length of audio prior to triggering will also be captured.

NOTE

When this range is converted to seconds, it is equivalent to -1.00 seconds – +1.00 seconds.

STOP TIME

Specify the length of time after which recording will automatically end when the input signal stays below the sync level.

You can specify a value of 5–30 seconds (one-second steps) or INF. By default, this will be five seconds. If you don't want recording to end automatically, choose INF.

7When you’ve finished making settings, press the front panel TIME (ESC) key (or the remote’s CLR/ESC key) to return to the home screen.

NOTE

This setting is remembered even when you turn off the power.

Using the remote’s dedicated key to turn the function on/off

Each time you press the SYNC key, the Sync Record function will turn on/off.

SYNC key

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