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Recording a few seconds in advance - the Pre-Recording function

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If the peak level OVER indicator lights in red when the recording level exceeds -1 dB, or " " appears on the display window, distortion may occur. Reduce the recording level. Recording a few seconds in advance - the Pre-Recording function Adjust the OVER indication maximum level of the sound to about -12 dB. 5 Make other settings for recording, such as "LIMITER" (page 44), "LCF(Low Cut Filter)" (page 43), etc., in the menu. 6 To start recording, press X PAUSE or N PLAY/ENTER. MENU z REC N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP > FF/ v, . FR/ V 7 To stop recording, press x STOP. 34 GB The pre-recording function allows you to record sound sources for approximately 5 seconds prior to the point when recording is actually started. This is useful for recording during interviews or when making an open-air recording so that you will not miss an opportunity to start recording.

Section	Page
Notice for users	3
Table of Contents	4
Techniques for Better Recording	7
Getting Started	10
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package	10
Index to parts and controls	11
Step 2: Inserting the Batteries	13
When to replace batteries	14
To operate with the AC power adaptor	15
Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On	16
Turning the power on	16
Turning the power off	16
Step 4: Setting the Clock	17
Setting the clock after inserting batteries	17
Setting the clock using the menu	17
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window	19
Preventing Accidental Operation - HOLD	21
Locking the buttons of the PCM recorder	21
Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder	21
Basic Operations	22
Recording	22
Listening	26
Deleting	30
Other Recording Operations	32
Changing the Recording Method	32
Recording using the remote commander	32
Manual recording	33
Recording a few seconds in advance - the Pre-Recording function	34
Recording on a memory card	36
Recording across memory media - Cross-Memory Recording	39
Changing the Recording Settings	41
Selecting the recording mode	41
Setting the microphone sensitivity	42
Cutting out low frequency - the LCF function	43
Preventing sound distortion- the LIMITER function	44
Recording via Other Devices	46
Recording with an external microphone	46
Recording from other equipment	47
Other Playback Operations	49
Changing the Playback Method	49
Changing the display during playback	49
Listening the playback sounds with the headphones or external speakers	50
Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback - Easy Search	51
Selecting the playback mode	51
Playing back repeatedly	52
Changing the Playback Sounds	54
Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC function	54
Adjusting the playback tones - Key Control	55
Reinforcing the bass sound - Effect	56
Playback via Other Devices	58
Recording with other equipment	58
Editing Tracks	60
Adding a Mark to a Track	60
Using a track mark	60
Adding a “TAKE” or “KEEP” to a file name	62
Protecting a track	64
Arranging Tracks	65
Copying a track to the other memory	65
Dividing a track into two	66
Deleting all tracks in a folder	69
About the Menu Function	71
Making Settings for the Menu	71
Menu settings	72
Utilizing Your Computer	83
Using the PCM recorder with Your Computer	83
Connecting the PCM recorder to your computer	84
Structure of folders and files	85
Copying Tracks from the PCM recorder to Your Computer	87
Copying Files from Your Computer to the PCM recorder and Playing Them Back	88
Using the PCM Recorder as a USB Memory - Data Storage Function	90
Disconnecting the PCM Recorder from Your Computer	91
Additional Information	92
Precautions	92
Specifications	95
System requirements	95
Battery life	100
Troubleshooting	102
Troubleshooting	102
Error Messages	108
System Limitations	112
Display Window	113
Index	116