•A LOGICAL MENU STRUCTURE
MAKES SET-UP EASY
A large illuminated display with a wide viewing angle makes it
easy to configure the PORTADISC’s 5 User Set-Ups, and to
display information while working in the field. There are four
main menu headings.
DISPLAY
Shows Track Number, Level Meters
and Battery Life, plus Track Time,
Disc Time, Disc Time Remaining,
Margin Indicator, Clock and Date.
INPUT
Used to select and set Source (Mic.
Line, Digital, Internal Mic, Off), Mic
Attenuation (0dB, -15dB, -30dB),
Bass Roll-off (Off, 75Hz, 150Hz),
Limiter (Off, Ganged, AGC, On), Phantom Power (On/Off)
and Digital Input (Coaxial, Optical, USB).
SET-UP
Used to set up Clock and Date, Date
Format (DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY,
YY/MM/DD), Peak Hold (Off, 1
Second, On) and Display Contrast.
SYSTEM
Used to set up Record Mode
(Stereo/Mono), Track Increment
(Auto/Manual), Threshold Level
(-30dB, -40dB, -50dB, -60dB), Auto
Start (Yes/No), Auto Cut (Yes/No),
Auto Pause (Yes/No), Pre-Record
(Yes/No), Headphone Monitor (Stereo,
Mono-L, Mono-R, Both), Repeat Mode
(Off, All, One, A-B), Digital Output
(On/Off) and Auto Power Down
(Yes/No).
udio acquisition.
PORTADISC™ itself, suitably
equipped journalists and sound
recordists can now record and edit
finished programmes and news
pieces in the field and transfer
them via e-mail or ISDN, or
write them to CD, etc.
POWER &
ACCESSORIES
A COMPLETE LOCATION RECORDING SYSTEM
SUPPLIED AS STANDARD
The HHB PORTADISC™ MDP500 is
supplied as standard with a
protective soft case and
carrying strap. The case
features a cable/mic
pouch, windows for the
transport keys and
front panel, plus a
sealable flap providing
access to all the main
connectors.
To ensure maximum flexibility when
recording on the move, the PORTADISC™ can be powered by
three separate sources, all of which are supplied as standard.
Rechargeable battery power is supplied by a caddy of 8 Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries which locates quickly and securely behind
a panel at the rear of the unit. Much less susceptible to the
‘Memory Effect’ associated with conventional Ni-Cads, the NiMH
batteries power the PORTADISC™ for in excess
of 3 hours in record and 3.5 hours in
playback. An AC mains adaptor / charger
(supplied) connects via the PORTADISC’s
DC input and recharges the batteries
while the recorder is in use. The DC
input can also be used to power the
PORTADISC™ from any 12-15V DC source.
In addition, a second, empty caddy is also
supplied which can be loaded either
with another set of rechargeable batteries or standard AA type
batteries. Depending on quality, the life of the alkaline batteries
is approximately 2.5 hours in record and 3 hours in playback.
Battery life is permanently indicated as a percentage in the
bottom right hand corner of the display, with the icon
flashing when battery life falls below 10%. In order to
preserve power, the PORTADISC™ shuts off
automatically if left in Stop mode with
none of the buttons pressed for more
than 10 minutes. This function can be
disabled if required.
HHB MINIDISCS
HIGH PERFORMANCE RECORDING MEDIA
Optimised for professional audio use, HHB MiniDiscs are
recommended for demanding field recording applications.
Available in 74 and
80 minute
recording times,
HHB MiniDiscs
exhibit block error
rates up to 10
times lower than
conventional,
consumer media.
A precision, sputter
coated recording layer ensures more than one million read /
write cycles while a superior foil shutter design protects the
disc from dust contamination.
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