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Changing Recording mode, Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) on and off

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Recording Settings Changing Recording mode 1. Press the [MENU/ENTER] button for at least two (2) seconds while the main screen is displayed, press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select [REC MENU] → [REC MODE], then press the [MENU/ENTER] button. 2. Press the [VOL +/-] buttons to select the desired Recording mode option, then press the [MENU/ENTER] button. VOL MENU ENTER 3. Press the [STOP/ESC ] button twice. The recorder displays the main screen. ESC STOP Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) on and off Note: · You can turn the ALC function on or off when recording audio to folders A - D. • Turning the ALC function on Slide the [ALC] switch located on the side panel of the unit to "ON." The recording level will automatically be adjusted in response to the input level. ALC ON • Turning the ALC function off Slide the [ALC] switch (located on the side panel of the unit) to "OFF." You can change the recording level in increments (see page 12). ALC OFF (The recording level will be displayed.) Note: · You cannot adjust the recording level when you are recording audio from a connected external device (see page 14). POCKETRAK CX Reference Manual 17

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Starting Up	4
Part names and functions	4
Front, side and back panels	4
LCD screen	7
About the screens	8
Navigating the list screen	8
Setting the current date and time	9
Recording	10
Before recording	10
Attaching the wind screen (protection against wind and sibilance)	10
Selecting a Recording mode	10
Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) function on or off	10
Setting the microphone sensitivity	10
Using an external microphone	10
Attaching the recorder to a tripod or a microphone stand	11
Recording a musical performance	11
Adjusting the recording level	12
Simple recording (musical practice, meeting, etc.)	13
Recording from an external audio device (such as a CD player)	14
Recording Settings	16
Changing the Recording mode (Selecting a sound quality)	16
Changing Recording mode	17
Turning the ALC (Auto Level Control) on and off	17
Setting the recording EQ (equalizer)	18
About recording EQ options	18
Selecting a recording EQ option	19
Customizing the recording EQ	20
Setting the recording peak limiter	21
Setting the High Pass Filter (HPF)	21
Setting Stereo Wide recording	21
VAS (Voice Activated System) recording	22
Setting the voice sensing level (VAS value)	22
Setting the Auto Divide function (AUTO DIVIDE)	23
Recording with the self timer	24
Changing the LED setting	25
Playback	26
Playing back files	26
Playing back tracks from the Playlist	27
Indicators displayed during playback	27
Fast forwarding and fast reversing	28
Using headphones	28
Playback Settings	29
Changing the playback speed	29
Playing back specific sections of a track	30
Using the Skip playback function	30
Using the A-B Repeat playback function	31
Using the Phrase playback function	31
Playing back the same track repeatedly	32
Playing back with less noise (Clear Voice)	33
Setting the sound EQ (equalizer) (applicable only to the M and L folders)	34
About the sound EQ options	34
Selecting a sound EQ option	35
Customizing the sound EQ option	36
Editing Files	37
Dividing files	37
Using the fade in and fade out effects	39
Applying the fade in effect	39
Applying the fade out effect	40
Inserting and deleting index marks	40
Inserting index marks	40
Deleting index marks	40
Deleting	42
Managing the Recycle Bin	42
Activating the Recycle Bin function	42
Displaying the Recycle Bin folder	42
Playing back a file in the Recycle Bin folder	43
Restoring a file from the Recycle Bin folder	43
Emptying the Recycle Bin folder	44
Deleting a selected file	45
Deleting all files from a folder	46
Formatting a microSD card (Deleting all data)	46
Using the Timer Functions	47
Programming Timer recording	47
Programming the alarm	48
About the Menu Settings	50
Menu and menu item list	50
Setting the menu options	51
Selecting the battery type	51
Turning the beep sound on or off	52
Activating the Auto Power Off function	52
Setting the Backlight function	52
Adjusting the LCD contrast	53
Initializing the menu settings	53
Checking the firmware version	53
Using the POCKETRAK CX with a Computer	54
Computer system requirements	54
Connecting the recorder to your computer	54
Disconnecting the recorder from your computer	55
Troubleshooting (Windows Vista/XP)	56
About files and folders	57
About the file naming rules	59
Transferring audio files from the recorder to a computer	60
Copying audio files to a CD-R	60
Using the POCKETRAK CX as a Music Player	62
Ripping CDs (Creating compatible music files from music CDs)	62
Transferring music files to the POCKETRAK CX (Sync function)	64
Playing back tracks in a specific sequence	66
Creating a Playlist	66
Importing Audio Files into Cubase AI	67
Recharging the eneloop	71
Appendix	72
Error messages	72
Troubleshooting	74
FAQ	78
Specifications	80