Panasonic RR-XR800 User manual

VQT3C56
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Operating Instructions
IC Recorder
RR-XR800
Model No.

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Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of October
2010. These may be subject to change.)
1 USB cable [K2KZ4CB00012]
Supplied accessories
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Preparation
Supplied accessories ....................................................... 2
Features ........................................................................... 4
Part names ....................................................................... 5
Screen display .................................................................. 6
Inserting the battery ......................................................... 7
Turning the Power ON/OFF .............................................. 8
Hold function..................................................................... 8
Setting the clock ............................................................... 9
Basic Operations
Recording ....................................................................... 10
Playing............................................................................ 12
Listening to the audio using earphones.......................... 13
Deleting files ................................................................... 14
Advanced Operations
Index function ................................................................. 15
Selecting recording mode............................................... 16
Switching microphone sensitivity.................................... 17
Reducing noise (LOW CUT FILTER).............................. 17
Setting the recording level manually............................... 18
Setting the recording EQ ................................................ 20
Self timer ........................................................................ 21
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)....................... 22
Changing the playback speed ........................................ 23
A-B Repeat play .............................................................23
Playback from a specified position (TIME SEARCH) ..... 24
Repeat play (REPEAT) ................................................... 24
Setting the skip interval (TIME SKIP) ............................. 25
Setting the playback EQ (SOUND EQ)...........................26
Dividing files ................................................................... 27
Recording by connecting an external microphone .........28
Copying to other devices ................................................ 29
Recording from other devices......................................... 30
Common menu ............................................................... 32
Using with a computer
System requirements...................................................... 35
Connecting this unit to a computer................................. 36
Opening folders of this unit............................................. 38
Importing files to a computer/Organising files ................ 39
File name........................................................................ 40
Folder structure on this unit ............................................ 42
Transferring music files to this unit ................................. 44
Listening to music on this unit (MP3 music files)............ 45
Creating MP3 music files................................................ 46
Other
Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions).............................. 47
Error messages .............................................................. 47
Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 49
Specifications ................................................................. 54
Care and use.................................................................. 56
Maintenance................................................................... 57
Useful Information .......................................................... 59
Table of contents
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Recording
Musical instrument play Nature observation Lesson, lecture, etc.
with speaker or earphones
(not supplied)
• Recorded file
• MP3 music file
Connecting this unit to a computer
Using a computer
• Copy/Organise (Delete) recorded files/
Play back to listen
From a computer
• Transfer recorded files and data files
Playing back
to listen
This unit supports the Linear PCM (hereinafter referred
to as “PCM”) recording. Data is not compressed in
PCM recording. Therefore, high-quality recording
is enabled, comparable to the sound quality of CD.
Using the built-in high-sensitivity stereo microphone
enables natural and realistic recording. You can enjoy
recordings of a band practice, instrument lesson, birds
singing, etc.
Features
This unit offers various types of recording settings.
You can switch to your preferred setting according
to the recording environment. The chart below
shows the guideline of recording settings for each
recording scene.
Detailed setting methods, etc. are described in
each page following this page.
Recording
setting
Recording
scene
Recording
mode
(➜page 16)
Microphone
sensitivity
(➜page 17)
Microphone
ALC setting
(➜page 18)
Recording
for meeting,
lecture, etc.
[MP3]:
[128 kbps] [HIGH] [ON]
Dictation
recording
[MP3]:
[128 kbps] [LOW] [ON]
Recording for
instrument
play or nature
sound (bird
tweet, etc.).
[PCM]
Switch
according to
the recording
environment.
[OFF]
Factory
setting
[MP3]:
[128 kbps] [HIGH] [ON]

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„Recording indicator (red)
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†INDEX/DIVIDE
‡STOP
•REC (PAUSE)
‣+ (Volume up)
․u(Fast backward)
‥q(Play/Enter)
…– (Volume down)
‧FOLDER/SLOW
󰿉Built-in speaker
󰿊OPR/HOLD
󰿋MENU
󰿌ERASE
󰿍i(Fast forward)
󰿎LIST/FAST
󰿏USB jack
Built-in microphone
‰Headphone/earphone jack (W)
‱External microphone jack (MIC)
′ġBattery cover
″ġHand strap hole
Part names
The button notations differ from those of the actual product.
Actual product INDEX
/DIVIDE
FOLDER
SLOW
LIST
FAST
In this manual
INDEX
or
/DIVIDE
FOLDER or SLOW
LIST or FAST
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Screen display
∗The following screen examples explain each item. Some items may not be displayed simultaneously.
Screen display during recording:
R
12:34:56
MP3 128k
A001
–06dB
R
0:00:48
PEAK
Microphone sensitivity (➜page 17)
Low cut filter (➜page 17)
VAS setting (➜page 22)/Recording level (➜pages 18, 19)
Synchro recording (➜page 31) Input setting: MIC (➜page 28)/
“ ” LINE1 (➜page 30)/
“ ” LINE2 (➜page 30)
Level metre (➜page 11)
Remaining recording time
(Possible recording time)
(➜page 11)
Battery indicator (➜page 7)
Recording mode (➜page 16)
Folder name (➜page 10), File number
PEAK indication (➜pages 11, 19)
Status indication (➜page 11)
Recording elapsed time
Screen display during playback:
MP3 128k
A
0:00:05
T
1/199
110720_1720.MP3
0:12:34
FLATTS A-B
FAST 120%
M
Playback speed (➜page 23)
Time skip (➜page 25)
Total number of files in the folder (➜page 10)
File number
SOUND EQ (➜page 26)
Index (➜page 15)
A-B Repeat (➜page 23)/
“ ” ONE Repeat (➜page 24)/
“ ” ALL Repeat (➜page 24)
File name (➜page 40)
Total playback time (➜page 12)
(Length of the selected file
(duration of time))
Recording mode (➜page 16)
Folder name (➜page 10)
Status indication (➜page 23)
Playback elapsed time
“M” folder (➜page 45)
*The contrast of the LCD display can be adjusted. (➜page 33)

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2
1
4
3
Blinking
The remaining battery level is displayed as
below while this unit is operating.
*If the battery runs out, “ ” blinks. Replace the
battery as soon as possible.
*Please replace battery within approx. 3 minutes
for preservation of the clock data.
* Depending on the battery status or the operation
content to use, even if the power turns off due to the
battery exhaustion, this unit may be used for a while if
turned on again. However, the unit may suddenly turns
off during operation due to the low level of battery.
* Some level of battery is required when recording,
or performing Deleting files (➜page 14), Dividing
files (➜page 27), Deleting index (➜page 15),
FORMAT (➜page 34). If the battery indicator shows
“” (blinking) and these operations are performed,
the power turns OFF due to the battery exhaustion.
*Make sure to turn the power off before
removing the battery.
• If the battery is removed while the unit is on,
data may be lost or this unit may be damaged.
Inserting the battery
1 AAA LR03 battery
(not supplied)
Make sure the battery face the right direction.
*Use an alkaline battery.
*Remove the battery from the unit if you will not
use it for a long period of time.
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Button operations are ignored when you set Hold
on.
Using the Hold function:
Slide the OPERATION/HOLD switch to side
during recording or playback.
OFF OPR ON
HOLD
*When the Hold function is on, button operation
is ignored even if the unit is on (“HOLD ON” is
displayed). Accordingly, operation mistakes (i.e.
Recording or playback stopping midway) can be
prevented.
*When recording or playback finishes while the
Hold function is on, the power automatically turns
off.
Turning the Power ON/OFF
Hold function
OPERATION/HOLD Switch:
ON OFF
OFF OPR ON
HOLD
OFF OPR ON
HOLD
OPR: Operation
Set the current date and time when turning this
unit on for the first time. (➜page 9)
Turning the power ON:
Slide the OPERATION/HOLD switch to ON side to turn the
power on. Then, the display lights on.
Turning the power OFF:
Slide the OPERATION/HOLD switch to OFF side while
stopped.
When sliding the OPERATION/HOLD switch to OFF side
during recording or playback, the unit enters the Hold state.
The power cannot be turned off. (➜right)
Auto power off:
The power automatically turns off after a preset time (the
factory setting is 15 minutes) elapses while recording is
paused or stopped. (➜page 33)
If the unit is turned off by the auto power off function, slide
the OPERATION/HOLD switch to OFF side and turn the
power on.

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The clock operation starts on this unit when the battery is inserted and the power
is turned on for the first time.
The date and time indication is not correct in this state because the clock has not been
set yet. The clock is used as a file name (➜page 40) or to preserve recording date and
time information. Set the correct date and time.
• Turn the power on. (➜page 8)
1Press MENU.
2Press +, – to select
“COMMON MENU” and press
qto enter.
3
Press +, – to select “DATE & TIME”
and press qto enter.
4Press +, – to
set the year
and press i.24H 0:00
2011 . JAN. 1
DATE & TIME
The above illustration
is a display example.
5Press +, – to set the month
and press i.
Setting the clock
MENU
* The clock operates with the monthly loss/gain of approx. 60 seconds at normal temperature.
*The clock setting will be lost if the battery is removed or completely exhausted.
6
Press +, – to set the date and press i.
7
Press +, – to set the clock
indication method and press i.
“24H ” and “ AM /PM ” are displayed for
the 24-hour display and the 12-hour
display respectively.
8
Press +, – to set the hour and press i.
9Press +, – to set the minute.
To change the setting, press u, ito
move between the items, and then press
+, – again to make the setting.
10
Press qto enter.
The date and time are set and the
clock starts to operate.
To exit the setting screen, press MENU.
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Recording
• Turn the power on. (➜page 8)
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press FOLDER.
2
Press u, ito
select the recording
destination folder and
press qto enter.
ABCDLM
SELECT FOLDER
For microphone recording, select a
folder among folders “A”, “B”, “C” and
“D”.
(The factory setting is “A”)
When you select “L” or “M”, recording
is automatically saved in “A”.
3Press REC (Recording starts).
Each time you press Pause Recording resumes
The indicator lights on.
(Blinks while paused.)
To stop: Press STOP .
STOP
REC
FOLDER
*Change the recording mode or microphone sensitivity as necessary. (➜pages 16, 17)
*Note if your finger or an object touches this unit during recording, the noise will
be recorded through the microphone.
This is where files are stored. This
unit has folders “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”
for microphone recording, folder “L” for
recording with other devices connected,
and folder “M” for music.
Using each folder according to the
purposes of recording enables you to
search files easily later. Up to 199 files
can be recorded in each folder.
Folder
Recorded audio data from the starting
point to the ending point is saved as a
file.
The saved data is called a file.
File
Recording with other devices connected
(➜page 30)
Transfer/playback of music files
(➜pages 44, 45)

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*If the file size exceeds 2 GB during recording, the recording stops tentatively at the point when the
data reaches 2 GB. Then, the recording resumes with a new file. Recording is not available during the
interval (approx. 2 seconds) from when the recording stops to when the recording resumes.
Screen display during recording:
R
68:38:55
MP3 128k
A001
–06
dB
R
0:00:48
PEAK
ӱ
Ӷ
ӷ
Ӳ
ӳ
Ӵ
ӵ
ӱMicrophone sensitivity (➜page 17)
ӲRecording mode (➜page 16)
ӳFolder name (➜page 10), File number
ӴPEAK indication
If the input volume is excessive and the level
metre swings, “PEAK ” is displayed.
ӵStatus indication
“*”and “h”are displayed while recording and
paused respectively.
ӶLevel metre
Displays the volume input into this unit. (Stereo (L/R))
L and R volumes are displayed respectively during
monaural recording (➜page 16) as well. Note that the
monaural recording data are synthesized from L and R.
ӷPossible remaining recording time
Displays the remaining recording time (possible
recording time) in the selected recording mode.
See page 6 for other screen displays.
Note when recording
This unit is equipped with a large-diameter and high-sensitivity
microphone. Accordingly, if a breath or wind directly hits the
microphone during recording, the wind-cutting sound may be
recorded or voice may be difficult to hear.
1. This can be prevented
by blocking the wind
with your body so that
the wind does not
directly hit the unit.
2. During dictation
recording, slightly move
this unit from front of your
mouth or keep distance.
Keep distance
∗ Turning the “LOW CUT FILTER” (➜page 17) to “ON” reduces the sound of
low frequency range. This may help the reduction of the wind-cutting sound.
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• Press STOP to stop the unit.
• Select a folder. (➜right)
• Select a file. (➜right)
1Press q(Playback starts).
Adjusting the volume
Turn up the volume: Press +.
Turn down the volume: Press –.
Volume range is 0 to 20.
(The factory setting is “10”.)
If you turn the unit off with the volume set to 17
or more, the volume will be set to 16 next time
the unit is turned on.
Operations during playback
Jump (Skip):
Press
u, i.
Press umidway while playing a file and the
playback jumps to the beginning of the file.
To return to the previous file, press uwithin
approx. 1 second from the beginning of the file.
Fast backward/Fast forward (Search):
Press and hold u, i.
To stop: Press STOP .
Playing
STOP
FOLDER LIST
Press
FOLDER
to display “ SELECT FOLDER ”.
Press u, ito select the folder that
contains a file to play and press qto enter.
Selecting “M” displays the list screen.
(➜pages 13, 43)
Select a folder
Press u, ito select.
Each time you press, the file number changes.
Select a file
Each time
STOP
is pressed, the display
content (Possible remaining recording time/
Current time/Total playback time/File name/
Recording date and time) is switched.
The time display for the possible remaining
recording time and total playback time is
displayed at the position indicated with ∗.
For files in folder “M”, possible remaining recording
time and recording date and time are not displayed.
A
1/34
FLAT
MP3 128k
REC REMAINING TIME
0:00:00
R
53:24:46
Folder
name
File number/Total number of files in the folder
∗

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Insert
securely.
Built-in
speaker
Connect stereo earphones (not supplied).
Plug type: ø 3.5 mm stereo mini plug
Recommended additional earphones:
Panasonic RP-HV154, RP-HJE120
(the product number is correct as of
October 2010.)
Monitoring the recording
in progress
Adjusting the volume:
You can adjust the volume by pressing
+, –, but the recording level is not affected.
Listening to the audio
during playback
The audio during playback comes from
the speaker. Listening may be difficult in
noisy places due to the speaker output. In
that case, connect stereo earphones (not
supplied).
*The built-in speaker is turned off
when earphones are connected.
Listening to the audio using earphones
ӱPress LIST while the unit is stopped.
Files in the selected folder are displayed as
a list. (The list screen)
ӲPress +, – to select
the file and press q
to enter.
MIC_A
111021_1045.MP3
111020_1200.MP3
111224_0820.MP3
Playback starts.
• Pressing FOLDER after step ӱcan switch the
folder. (The folder is switched each time the
button is pressed.)
• When there is no file in the selected folder,
“NO FILE” is displayed.
• To exit the list screen, press LIST.
• The folder hierarchy is displayed with the
tree structure on the list screen. For details
of folder hierarchy and the operating method,
see pages 42, 43.
When selecting a file from list
*On the list screen, folders “A”, “B”,
“C”, “D”, “L” and “M” are displayed as
“MIC_A”, “MIC_B”, “MIC_C”, “MIC_D”,
“LINE” and “MUSIC” respectively.
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Deleting files
• Select a file to delete beforehand.
(
➜page 12)
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press ERASE.
2
Press +, – to
select “FILE” and
press qto enter.
FILE
FOLDER
INDEX
ERASE
3Press u, ito select
“YES” and press qto enter.
While deleting, the recording indicator
blinks and “ERASING” is displayed. It may
take several minutes until the deletion is
complete.
Selecting “FOLDER” in step 2will move
to the screen to delete all files in the
selected folder.
To exit the deletion screen, press ERASE.
*Deleted files cannot be recovered.
* The file numbers displayed on this unit are moved forward after deleting files. (➜page 40)
* Read-only MP3 music files transferred from the computer or subfolders (➜pages 42, 44)
in the MUSIC folder created on the computer cannot be deleted using this unit. Delete
them on the computer. (➜page 39)
*For operations on the list screen, see page 13 or page 43 as well.
When deleting by selecting a
file from the list
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press LIST.
Files in the selected folder are displayed as a list.
2Press +, – to select the file
and press ERASE.
3
Press u, ito
select “YES” and
press qto enter.
111017_1044.MP3
ERASE FILE
ERASE FILE
NOYES
To delete all files in the folder:
Press uafter step
1
to display the folder list.
Press +, – to select the folder and press
ERASE. Then, the screen for deleting all files
in the selected folder will appear.
INDEX
STOP
LIST ERASE

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By adding Index (position information on the file) to the file, playback position jumps to the specified
position by skip operation (➜page 12) during playback.
You cannot set index marks in files stored in “M” folder and “L” folder.
Index function
Adding Index
1
During recording or playback or while
recording is paused, press
INDEX
at the
position where you want to add an index.
“ ” (blinking) and “ADDING
INDEX” are displayed. A
0:01:18
T
ADDING INDEX
1/36
0:47:03
FLAT
MP3 128k
“ ” (lighting) is displayed for the
file to which indexes are added. MP3 128k
A
0:01:20
T
1/1
110720_1720.MP3
0:47:03
FLAT
*Up to 36 of indexes per 1 file can be added.
* Indexes are deleted when the file is deleted or divided.
*When the battery indicator shows “ ” (blinking),
indexes cannot be added. Also, adding the index
may be impossible on the border of “ ” and
“ ” (blinking).
*During playback, even if you press uat the
position within approx. 2 seconds after the index
point, playback does not stop at the point.
Deleting Index
• Select a file which has Index to be deleted.
(➜page 12)
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press ERASE.
2Press +, – to select “INDEX” and
press qto enter.
3Press u, ito
select “YES” and
press qto enter.
110720_1720.MP3
ERASE INDEX
ERASE INDEX
NOYES
Indexes are deleted.
To exit the deletion screen, press ERASE.
*Deleting index marks from a file does not delete
the audio part of the file.
*When more than 1 index are added in 1 file, they
cannot be deleted one by one.
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Selecting recording mode
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press MENU.
2
Press +, – to select “REC MENU”
and press qto enter.
3
Press +, – to select “REC MODE”
and press qto enter.
4Press +, –, u, ito select
the setting (PCM, MP3, bit
rate, etc.) and
press qto
enter.
REC MODE
32 64 128
192 320
44.1
MP3 PCM
(The factory setting is “MP3, 128 kbps”.)
To exit the setting screen, press MENU.
The selected recording
mode is displayed.
MP3 128k
A
REC REMAINING TIME
1/2
0:00:00
R
68:34:56
FLAT
You can change the sound quality for microphone recording or line-in recording. This
allows you to provide the best sound quality for the particular purpose.
*Depending on the recording mode setting, the sound quality and remaining recording
time (➜page 55) will differ.
High quality recording
Long recording
Recording format MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 PCM
Bit rate 32 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 192 kbps 320 kbps 44.1 kHz∗
∗Sampling frequency
*When the recording mode is set to “MP3, 32 kbps”, the recording becomes monaural.
STOP
MENU

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Switch the microphone sensitivity according to
the volume of the sound source. When the sound
source volume is loud, set the sensitivity to “LOW”.
When it is low, set the sensitivity to “HIGH”.
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press MENU.
2Press +, – to select “REC MENU”
and press qto enter.
3
Press +, – to select “MIC SENSITIVITY”
and press qto enter.
4Press +, – to select “HIGH” or “LOW”
and press qto enter.
(The factory setting is “HIGH”.)
When the microphone sensitivity is
High or Low, “ ” or “ ”
is displayed respectively. HIGH
LOW
MIC SENSITIVITY
To exit the setting screen, press MENU.
Switching microphone sensitivity
Sound of low frequency range is reduced during
microphone recording. This is effective when
reducing noise of air conditioning equipment, etc.
while recording at a meeting, etc.
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press MENU.
2Press +, – to select “REC MENU”
and press qto enter.
3
Press +, – to select “LOW CUT FILTER”
and press qto enter.
4Press u, ito select “ON” and
press qto enter.
(The factory setting is “OFF”.)
“ ” is displayed.
OFFON
LOW CUT FILTER
To exit the setting screen, press MENU.
Reducing noise (LOW CUT FILTER)
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The recording level can be adjusted automatically or manually on this unit. When the microphone ALC (Auto Level Control) setting
is ON (factory setting), the sound distortion is reduced by adjusting the recording level automatically. Setting the microphone ALC
setting to OFF enables manual adjustment of the recording level. To record the original sound volume level faithfully such as an
instrument playing and nature sound, set the microphone ALC setting to OFF. (The factory setting is “ON”.)
Setting the recording level manually
Setting the microphone ALC
setting to OFF
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press MENU.
2
Press +, – to select “REC MENU”
and press qto enter.
3
Press +, – to select “MIC ALC”
and press qto enter.
4Press u, ito select
“OFF” and press qto enter.
The recording level is
displayed.
OFFON
MIC ALC
10
To exit the setting screen, press MENU.
*
The microphone ALC setting is only
effective during microphone input.
Adjusting the recording level
manually
• Set the microphone ALC setting to OFF
beforehand. (When the microphone ALC
setting is ON, the unit does not enter the
recording standby.)
1Press and hold REC for 1
second or more.
The unit enters the recording standby.
2Aim the microphone at the
sound source to record.
3Press u, ito adjust the
recording level.
Adjustment range is 0 to 20.
(The factory setting is “10”.)
Adjusting the recording level. (➜page 19)
Pressing REC starts recording.
STOP
REC
MENU

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10
MP3 128k
A001
R
R
68:34:56
Level 10
PEAK
Recording level
Recording level
PEAK indication Level metre
* If the level metre swings and “
PEAK
” is displayed, this
means the recording level is too high. Adjust the level
within the range in which “
PEAK
” is not displayed even if
the recording sound reaches the highest level.
* The input level (volume input to this unit) for
recording is combination of the recording level
and microphone sensitivity.
The input level image is as below.
Recording
level
MIC SENS. LOW HIGH
120120
*No sound is recorded at the recording level 0.
*The recording level can also be adjusted during
recording or while recording is paused.
*
When
MENU
is pressed during recording standby, the
microphone sensitivity (➜page 17), “LOW CUT FILTER”
(➜page 17) and recording EQ (➜page 20) can be set.
Setting the recording peak limiter to ON
Even if the microphone ALC setting is OFF, when
the excessive volume is input, the recording level is
automatically adjusted and the sound distortion is
reduced.
• Press STOP to stop the unit.
1Press MENU.
2Press +, – to select “REC MENU”
and press qto enter.
3Press +, – to select “PEAK LIMITER”
and press qto enter.
4Press u, ito
select “ON” and press
qto enter.
(The factory setting is “OFF”.)
10
OFFON
PEAK LIMITER
∗ OK ONLY WHEN
MIC ALC IS OFF
To exit the setting screen, press MENU.
*When the microphone ALC setting is ON, the
recording peak limiter function will be activated
regardless of the above setting.
*If the level metre swings, “PEAK ” is displayed
regardless of the recording peak limiter setting.
Advanced Operations

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Setting the recording EQ
• Set the microphone ALC setting to OFF beforehand. (➜page 18)
(When the microphone ALC setting is ON, the unit does not enter
the recording standby.)
1
Press and hold
REC
for 1 second or more.
The unit enters the recording standby.
2Press MENU.
3
Press +, – to select “REC EQ” and press qto enter.
4
Press u, ito select
the recording EQ mode.
When you select modes other
than “USER”, go to step
5
.
10
FLAT
Setting when selecting “USER”:
⦑After step 4, press –.
150 Hz band is selected. USER
10
⦒Press u, ito select the frequency
band to change, and press +, – to adjust
the recording level.
⦓When the settings for the frequency band to
change are all complete, go to step
5
.
5Press qto enter.
To exit the setting screen, press MENU.
The EQ mode name is not displayed after exiting the setting screen.
Pressing REC starts recording.
EQ mode Effect and application
FLAT
This (basic) mode does not emphasise a specific sound range.
SUPER BASS Emphasise the bass range strongly.
BASS Emphasise the bass range slightly.
MIDDLE Emphasise the middle range.
B
ASS & TREBLE Emphasise the bass and treble ranges slightly.
TREBLE Emphasise the treble range slightly.
SUPER TREBLE Emphasise the treble range strongly.
USER
This mode enables adjustment of frequency bands
of 150 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz and 12 kHz.
(The factory setting is “FLAT”.)
* When the microphone ALC setting is ON or recordings
other than the microphone recording are performed,
the recording EQ does not function.
Using the recording EQ enables you to set bass, middle and treble range of recording level according to
your preferred settings for recording.
The recording EQ includes 7 types of fixed mode and the “USER” mode with which you can set the
recording level according to each frequency band.