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Starting to record automatically in response to sound - the VOR function, To cancel the VOR function

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Starting to record automatically in response to sound - the VOR function x STOP z REC/PAUSE N/ENT v, V You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON," to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. 1 Select the (Recording) tab t "VOR" in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop or recording mode, and then press N/ENT. 36 GB (The (FM radio) tab is displayed only on the ICD-UX513F.) 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "ON," and then press N/ENT. "VOR" is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE. " " appears in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and " " flashes. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to "OFF" in step 2. P Notes • The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set "Mic Sensitivity" in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the "Mic Sensitivity" setting, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "OFF" in the menu. • If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause recording during VOR recording, only " " flashes. • During synchronized recording (page 43) and the FM recording (page 69) (for ICD-UX513F only), the VOR function does not work.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Getting Started	8
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package	8
Index to parts and controls	9
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)	10
Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS)	11
Step 2: Recharging the Battery	12
Recharging the battery using a computer	12
Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor	14
When to charge/replace the battery	14
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On	15
Turning the power on	15
Turning the power off	15
Step 4: Setting the Clock	16
Setting the clock after recharging the battery	16
Setting the clock using the menu	16
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window	19
Basic Operations	20
Recording	20
Listening	24
Erasing	29
Other Recording Operations	31
Changing the Recording Settings	31
Selecting a recording scene for each situation	31
Starting to record automatically in response to sound - the VOR function	36
Recording on a Memory Card	37
Recording via Other Devices	41
Recording with an external microphone	41
Recording from other equipment	42
Operation during Recording	45
Monitoring the recording	45
Other Playback Operations	46
Changing the Playback Settings	46
Convenient playback methods	46
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer - the noise cut function	47
Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function	48
Selecting the sound effect	49
Selecting the playback mode	51
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm	53
Playback via Other Devices	55
Recording with other equipment	55
Editing Files	56
Arranging Files in a Folder	56
Moving a file to a different folder	56
Copying a file to the other memory	57
Erasing all files in a folder	58
Using a Track Mark	60
Adding a track mark	60
Erasing a track mark	61
Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time	62
Dividing a File	63
Dividing a file at the current position	63
Dividing a file at all the track mark positions	64
Protecting a File	66
Listening to the FM Radio	67
Tuning in an FM Radio Station	67
Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies	67
Tuning in a preset radio station	68
Recording FM broadcasts	69
Presetting FM Radio Stations	70
Presetting FM radio stations automatically	70
Presetting FM radio stations manually	70
Erasing preset FM radio stations	71
Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings	72
Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio	72
Switching the scanning sensitivity	73
Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones	74
About the Menu Function	75
Making Settings for the Menu	75
Menu Settings	76
Utilizing Your Computer	93
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer	93
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer	93
Structure of folders and files	95
Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer	99
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer	100
Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back	101
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)	101
Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder	101
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory	103
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software	104
What you can do using Sound Organizer	104
System requirements for your computer	105
Installing Sound Organizer	106
The Sound Organizer window	108
Additional Information	109
Using a USB AC Adaptor	109
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet	110
Precautions	111
Specifications	114
System requirements	114
Design and specifications	115
Battery life	118
Troubleshooting	120
Troubleshooting	120
Message List	131
System Limitations	136
Display Window Guide	138