Panasonic RR-XS410 User manual

If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
PP
Owner’s Manual
IC Recorder
RR-XS410
RR-XS400
Model No.
En Cf
For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only
The warranty can be found on pages 86 and 87.
Please register via the Internet at:
www.Panasonic.com/register
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on pages 84 and 85.
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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 June
2011. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory
Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)”
on page 87.
Only for Canada:
To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.
1 AAA rechargeable Ni-MH battery

[HHR-4AGA]
*Indicated as rechargeable battery in the text.
1 Battery Case [RFA3333]

Make sure to buy [HHR-4MRA] (Only for Canada) and
use one of the pair when replacing the rechargeable
battery. As for the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, contact us
for rechargeable battery replacement. (
➜ “Accessory
Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 87)
Supplied accessories
Recording
• Recorded file
• WMA/MP3 music file
Connecting this unit to a computer
Recording/Playback using the Timer
Playing back to listen
• Recharge/Use USB power
• Move and organize recording/music/data files
You can record at a specified time.You can also
set an alarm to sound or file to play back at a
specified time.
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.
Features
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Preparation
Supplied accessories........................................................ 2
Part names ....................................................................... 5
Screen display .................................................................. 6
Inserting the battery/Charging.......................................... 7
Turning the Power ON/OFF/ Hold function............................. 9
Setting the clock ............................................................. 10
File and Folder................................................................ 11
Selecting the folder......................................................... 11
Selecting the folder or file in the list screen .................... 12
Basic Operations
Recording ....................................................................... 13
Playing............................................................................ 15
Listening to the audio using earphones.......................... 16
Deleting files ................................................................... 17
Advanced Operations
Selecting the recording scene ........................................ 18
Selecting recording mode............................................... 20
Switching microphone sensitivity.................................... 21
Reducing noise (LOW CUT FILTER).............................. 21
Setting the recording level manually............................... 22
Setting the recording EQ ................................................ 24
Self timer ........................................................................ 25
Preventing unnecessary recording (VAS)....................... 26
Past recording function (PRE-RECORD) ....................... 27
Recording by connecting an external microphone ......... 28
Copying to other devices ................................................ 29
Recording from other devices......................................... 30
Index function ................................................................. 33
Changing the playback speed ........................................ 34
A-B Repeat play .............................................................34
Playback from a specified position (TIME SEARCH) ..... 35
Slight return playback ..................................................... 35
Repeat play (REPEAT) ................................................... 36
Skip at regular intervals (TIME SKIP)............................. 37
Setting the playback EQ (SOUND EQ)...........................38
Using an SD Card........................................................... 39
Using the file search function ......................................... 40
Listening to music on this unit
(WMA/MP3 music files)..............................................41
Using the playlist function............................................... 42
Editing: Dividing files....................................................... 44
Editing: Combining files .................................................. 45
Editing: Copying or moving files...................................... 46
Table of contents
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Recycle bin function ....................................................... 47
Using the timer ............................................................... 48
Common menu ............................................................... 51
Using with a computer
System requirements...................................................... 55
Connecting this unit to a computer................................. 56
Using USB power ........................................................... 58
Opening folders of this unit............................................. 59
Importing files to a computer/Organizing files ................ 60
File name........................................................................ 61
Folder structure on this unit ............................................ 63
Transferring music files to this unit.................................. 65
Other
Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions)...................................66
Error messages .............................................................. 66
Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 71
Specifications ................................................................. 78
Care and use.................................................................. 80
Maintenance................................................................... 83
Product Service .............................................................. 83
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)........................ 84
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).................. 86
The serial number of this product can be found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note it in the space provided below and
keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER ______________________
SERIAL NUMBER
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Table of contents
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Part names
bmi(Fast forward)
bnMENU
boExternal microphone/Line-in jack ( )
bpFAST (Fast playback)
bqSLOW (Slow playback)
brRecording indicator (Status indicator)
bsA-B &
btERASE
ckStrap eyelet
clBuilt-in speaker
cmOPR/HOLD switch (OPR: Operation)
cnLine/Mic switch
coUSB plug lever
cpHeadphone/earphone jack ( )
cqBattery cover
crUSB plug cover
csUSB plug
ctSD card slot cover
dkSD card slot
1Built-in microphone
2LCD display
3F1
4F2
The F1 and F2 buttons
operate the function
shown in the display.
5gSTOP/RETURN
6*REC
7+ (Volume up)
8u(Fast backward)
9qOK
bkLIST
bl– (Volume down)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet
corresponds to English display on the unit.
1
2bo cp
cq
bp
bq
br
bs
bt
3
5
8
7
4
cl
cm
cn
ck
bn
bm
bl
bk
co
9
6
cr
cs dk
ct
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Screen display
• The following screen examples explain each item. Some items may not be displayed simultaneously.
Screen display during recording:
Index (➜page 33)
File number (➜page 14)
Status indication (➜page 14)
SD card (➜page 11)
Folder name (➜page 14)
Level meter (➜page 14)
Recording elapsed time
Recording mode (➜page 20)
Recording Scene (➜page 18)
Timer indication (➜page 50)
Battery indicator (➜page 9)
Battery setting (BATT. SETTING) (➜page 52)
OVER indication (➜page 14)
Low cut filter (➜page 21)
“” Synchro recording (➜page 32)
Remaining recording time
Input: Built-in microphone
“”: External microphone (➜page 28)
“”: Line-in (➜page 30)
Microphone sensitivity (➜page 21)
Recording level (➜page 22)
“ ”: VAS (➜page 26)
Screen display during playback:
Repeat indication (➜pages 34, 36)
Sound EQ (➜page 38)
Status indication (➜page 34)
File name (➜page 61)
Playback elapsed time
Playback status bar
Skip setting (➜page 37)
Time skip (➜page 37)
Total playback time (➜page 16)
Playback speed (➜page 34)
Index setting (➜page 33)
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Inserting the battery/Charging
Upon purchasing, charge once before initial use.
Use your computer for charging. If the battery has
completely run out, it takes approx. 2 hours for a full
recharge.
Inserting the rechargeable battery (included)
52
3
4
1
1 AAA rechargeable Ni-MH battery
Make sure the battery faces the
right direction.
Charging the battery
• Start the computer beforehand.
• Turn the unit off beforehand. (➜page 9)
1Take out the USB plug.
Push and slide
until a “click”
sound is heard.
Storing the USB plug:
2Insert the unit’s USB plug into the computer.
Insert the USB plug
straight in the same
direction as that of
the terminal.
The first time you connect the unit to your
PC
Because multiple “Found New Hardware” messages
will appear, do not disconnect the unit from your PC
until all messages disappear.
*Never disconnect the unit or remove the SD card
while “ACCESS…” is displayed, otherwise this
unit may be damaged.
3Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to the [HOLD]
side.
ON / OFF OPR HOLD
Status indicator
OPR/HOLD
switch
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The status indicator lights and recharging starts.
Also, “CHARGING” is shown in the unit’s display and
the battery indicator changes as shown below.
CHARGING
*While charging, sliding the OPR/HOLD switch to the
original position can cancel charging halfway.
*When the status indicator goes out, charging is
complete.
gDisconnecting the unit
Double-click the icon (Windows XP: [ ], Windows Vista/
Windows 7: [ ]) on the task tray at the bottom of the
computer screen and follow the on-screen instructions to
remove the unit. (The icon may not be displayed depending
on the OS settings.)
After the unit is removed, this unit turns off.
*If BATT. SETTING in the common menu is set to
“ALKALINE”, the battery cannot be charged.
*When using a rechargeable battery, use the supplied
rechargeable battery or the optional rechargeable
battery (➜page 2). If commercially sold batteries other
than the above are used, operation is not guaranteed.
Do not charge a dry cell battery.
*If charging does not start, switch Hold off once and
switch Hold on again.
*If the temperature of this unit has risen or an
undesignated rechargeable battery has been inserted,
“ 
” is displayed. (➜page 71)
*When the computer is in sleep mode or is restarted,
recharging may be impossible.
*Charging is possible even during data transfer.
*The rechargeable battery does not need to be fully
depleted before recharging.
*
The rechargeable battery or this unit may become hot
while charging, but this is not a malfunction.
*If the usage time becomes remarkably short even
though the battery is fully recharged, the battery
has reached the end of its lifespan. Purchase a new
rechargeable battery (➜page 2).
*An AAA, LR03 alkaline battery (not included) can also
be used.
*If you use an alkaline battery, set the BATT. SETTING in
the common menu to “ALKALINE”. (➜page 52)
*Remove the battery from the unit if you will not use it for
a long period of time.
*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/Charging
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Turning the Power ON/OFF/Hold function
ON / OFF OPR HOLD
OPR/HOLD switch
Turning the power ON:
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [ON/OFF] side to turn the
power on. Then, the display lights on.
Set the current date and time when turning this unit on
for the first time. (➜page 10)
Turning the power OFF:
Slide and hold the OPR/HOLD switch to [ON/OFF] side for
1 second or more.
gAbout the battery indicator
Blinking
The remaining battery level is displayed as below while
this unit is operating.
*If the battery runs out, “ ” blinks. Replace the battery
or charge the rechargeable battery as soon as possible.
*Please replace battery within approx. 1 minute 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 turn off
during operation due to the low level of battery.
*Some level of battery is required when recording, or
performing Deleting files (➜page 17), Dividing files
(➜page 44), Deleting index (➜page 33), FORMAT
(➜page 53). If the battery indicator shows “ ”
(blinking) and these operations are performed, the
power turns OFF due to the battery exhaustion.
gAuto 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 52)
gUsing the Hold function
Button operations are ignored when you set Hold on.
Slide the OPR/HOLD switch to [HOLD] side during
recording or playback.
*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.
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The clock has not been set at the time of purchase.
The clock is used as a file name (➜page 61) or to preserve recording date and time
information. Set the correct date and time.
• Turn the power on. (➜page 9)
1Press [MENU].
2Press +, – to select “COMMON
MENU” and press [qOK] to enter.
3Press +, – to select “DATE & TIME”
and press [qOK] to enter.
4Press +, – to set the
year and press i.
The above illustration is a display example.
5Press +, – to set the month and
press i.
6Press +, – to set the date and press
i.
7Press +, – 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.
8Press +, – 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 [qOK] to enter.
The date and time are set and the clock
starts to operate.
To exit the setting screen, press
[F2 (CLOSE)].
*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.
Setting the clock
F2F1
MENU
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File and Folder Selecting the folder
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [F2 (FOLDER)].
2Press +, –, u, ito
select the folder and press
[qOK] to enter.
“P1 to P5” present playlist files
(➜page 42).
If the SD card is inserted, the items for SD card
are displayed on the screen in step 2. Press
[F1 (MEMORY)] to select the memory.
When the internal memory
is selected
When the SD card is
selected
When the SD card is selected,
“ ” is displayed on the screen.
File
Recorded audio data from the starting point to the ending
point is saved as a file.
The saved data is called a file.
Folder
This is where files are stored. This unit has the following
folders.
• “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” folders for microphone recording
(➜page 13).
• “L” folder for files recorded from other devices connected
to this unit (➜page 30).
•“ ” folder (Recycle) where deleted files are placed
(➜page 47).
• “M” folder for music (➜page 41).
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.
Folders are created in the internal memory. When an SD
card(➜page 39) is inserted, folders are created in the
same way on the SD card.
 In this manual, microSD/microSDHC card is written as
“SD card”.
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• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [LIST ].
2Press +, – to select “FLDR SEARCH” and
press [qOK] to enter.
3Press +, – to select “INT.
MEMORY” (internal
memory ) and press [qOK]
to enter.
When the SD card is inserted,
“microSD CARD” is displayed.
Either one can be selected.
4Press +, – to select the
folder and press [qOK] to
enter.
If folders have been created in the
MUSIC folder, repeat step
4
to
select the target folder.
: Folder
5Press +, – to select the file
and press [qOK] to enter.
File playback starts.
When “MUSIC” is selected in step
4, folders or files
transferred from the PLAYLIST folder or computer are
displayed (For details of PLAYLIST, see page 42.) If a
folder exists (on the second hierarchy) under the folder
(e.g. Artist A), select “Artist A” and press [qOK]. Then, the
folder under “Artist A” is displayed. (For details of folder
hierarchy, see page 63.)
Pressing useveral times on the screen in step
5will
switch the screen to screens in steps
3or 4. Also, it is
possible to move among folder hierarchies to select folders
and files.
*When there is no file in the selected folder, “No File” is
displayed.
*The “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “L”, “M”, and “ (recycle bin)”
folders are displayed as “MIC_A (MIC_A_SD),
MIC_B (MIC_B_SD), MIC_C (MIC_C_SD), MIC_D
(MIC_D_SD), LINE (LINE_SD), MUSIC and RECYCLE”
respectively on the list screen. (The indications in the
brackets are displayed when using the SD card.)
*Press [F1 (TAB)] on the screen in step
3to switch
between “FLDR SEARCH” and “R. FILE SRCH”.
(➜page 40)
*Pressing [LIST ] for approx. 1 second or more while
the unit is stopped or during playback will directly display
the screen shown in step
5at left.
Selecting the folder or file in the list screen
You can select recorded files by displaying them on the list.
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Preparation/Basic Operations
• Turn the power on. (➜page 9)
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [F2 (FOLDER)].
2Press u, i
to select the
recording
destination folder
and press [qOK]
to enter.
For microphone recording, select a folder
among folders “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”. (The
factory setting is “A”)
When you select a folder except for “A”, “B”,
“C” or “D”, recording is automatically saved
in “A”.
*You can select preset recording settings registered in advance according to the recording target.
(➜page 18)
*Change the recording mode or microphone sensitivity as necessary. (➜pages 20, 21)
*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.
*Note if your finger or an object touches this unit during recording, the noise will be recorded
through the microphone.
3Press [*REC] (Recording starts).
STOP REC
RETURN The recording indicator
lights on.
4Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop
recording.
To pause recording:
1Press [*REC] during recording.
Recording indicator blinks.
2Press [*REC] again to resume recording.
Recording
*REC
LIST
gSTOP/RETURN
F1 F2
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Recording
Screen display during recording:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1Status indication
*: During recording
h: During recording pause, recording standby, past recording
standby
2Folder name (➜page 11), File number
3Level meter
Displays the volume input into this unit. (Stereo (L/R))
L and R volumes are displayed respectively during monaural
recording (➜page 20) as well. Note that the monaural recording
data are synthesized from L and R.
4Recording mode (➜page 20)
5OVER indication
If the input volume is excessive and the level meter swings, “ ”
is displayed.
6Possible remaining recording time
Displays the remaining recording time (possible recording time) in
the selected recording mode.
7Microphone sensitivity (➜page 21)
See page 6 for other screen displays.
Note when recording
This unit is equipped with a 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.
Keep distance
2. During dictation
recording, slightly
move this unit
from front of your
mouth or keep
distance.
 Turning the “LOW CUT FILTER” (➜page 21)
to “ON” reduces the sound of low frequency
range. This may help the reduction of the
wind-cutting sound.
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Basic Operations
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
• Select a folder. (➜page 11)
• Select a file. (➜right)
1Press [qOK] (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 [gSTOP/RETURN].
Playing
Press u, ito select.
Each time you press, the file number changes.
Folder
name
Memory
usage
indication
Screen display example while stopped
File number/Total number of files
in the folder
Remaining
recording time
FOLDER
(➜page 11)
Select a file
gSTOP/RETURN
You can also select the file on the list screen
(➜page 12)
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Checking information.
You can check the file information or current time.
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [gSTOP/RETURN].
The information screen appears.
2Move the information screen up or down
using + or –.
The following contents can be confirmed on the
information screen.
Remaining recording time :
(Possible recording time)
Possible remaining
recording time in the
recording mode currently
being set
Recording date and time: Date and time when the
selected file was recorded
Total playback time : Length of the selected file
File format : Format of the selected file
Current time : Current time
 This is not displayed for the M (MUSIC) folder.
To exit the information screen:
Press [gSTOP/RETURN].
Playing
Connect stereo earphones (not included).
Plug type: ø 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini plug
Listening to the audio
using earphones
Built-in speaker
Insert
securely.
Monitoring the
recording in
progress
Adjusting the volume:
You can adjust the volume by
pressing +, –, but the recording
level (➜page 22) 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
included).
*The built-in speaker is turned
off when earphones are
connected.
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Basic Operations
Deleting files
• Select a file to delete beforehand. (➜page 15)
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [ERASE].
2Press +, – to select
“FILE” and press
[qOK] to enter.
3Press +, – to select “YES” and press
[qOK] to enter.
While deleting, the status indicator blinks and
“ERASING” is displayed. It may take several
minutes until the deletion is complete.
When “FILE WAS MOVED TO RECYCLE
BIN ” is displayed, press [qOK].
Selecting “FOLDER” in step 2will move to
the screen to delete all files in the selected
folder.
To exit the deletion screen, press
[F2 (CLOSE)].
Deleting files from the list
screen.
Select files on the list screen (➜page 12) and
press [ERASE]. Then, the screen to delete
the file appears. Select the folder and press
[ERASE]. Then, the screen to delete all files in
the folder appears.
*When the recycle bin function is ON, files are moved to the recycle bin ( ) folder. When the
recycle bin function is OFF, files are deleted immediately without being moved to the recycle bin
() folder. (➜page 47)
*Files in the MUSIC (M) folder are deleted immediately irrespective of the recycle bin settings.
*The file numbers displayed on this unit are moved forward after deleting files. (➜page 61)
*Read-only MP3 music files transferred from the computer or subfolders (➜pages 63, 65)
in the MUSIC folder created on the computer cannot be deleted using this unit. Delete them on the
computer. (➜page 60)
ERASE
gSTOP/RETURN
F2
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Selecting the recording scene
This unit offers recommended recording settings for each recording scene. Selecting the recording scene
enables easy recording with the most appropriate settings.
gThe factory setting of recording scenes
Recording Scene
Application
Setting Item (page)
LANG.
STUDY KARAOKE MUSIC PERF. CONVERSATION MEETING LECTURE FAVORITE
Recording
your own
voice for
pronunciation
practice etc.
Loud volume
recording such
as karaoke
High quality
recording
such as
musical
performances
Recording other
people’s voices
for interviews or
meetings etc.
Records a
broad sound
band. For
recording
meetings etc.
Records sounds
from a specific
direction, such
as in classroom
lectures etc.
You can
register your
own settings
Recording mode (20)
MP3: 192 kbps MP3: 320 kbps PCM: 48 kHz MP3: 64 kbps MP3: 192 kbps MP3: 192 kbps MP3: 192 kbps
Microphone sensitivity (21) HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH
Recording level (22) AUTO MANUAL MANUAL AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
Low cut filter (21) ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF
Recording peak limiter (23) OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Self timer recording (25) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
VAS setting (26) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Past Recording Settings (27) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [F1 (SCENE)].
2Press u, ito select the
scene and press [qOK] to
enter.
3Press +, – to select “LOAD”
and press [qOK] to enter.
The selected recording
scene is displayed.
When [*REC] is pressed, recording is performed with the
selected recording scene setting
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Advanced Operations
Changing recording scene settings
The setting details of each recording scene can be
changed according to preference.
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [F1 (SCENE)].
2Press u, ito select the
recording scene and press
[qOK] to enter.
3Press +, – to select
“CHANGE SETTING” and
press [qOK] to enter.
4Press +, – to select the item you want to
change and press [qOK] to enter.
5Press +, – to select the setting and press
[qOK] to enter.
Repeat steps 4and 5to change other items.
6When you have completed
the settings, press +, – to
select “OK” and press
[qOK] to enter.
To select the changed recording scene, select “LOAD”
(➜page 18).
To exit the setting screen, press [F2 (CLOSE)].
Initializing recording scene settings
Returns individual recording scenes whose settings have
been changed to the factory settings.
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [F1 (SCENE)].
2Press u, ito select the recording scene
you want to initialize and press [qOK] to
enter.
3Press +, – to select
“INITIALIZE” and press
[qOK] to enter.
4Press +, – to select “YES” and press [qOK]
to enter.
The selected recording scene setting is returned to the
factory setting.
To select the initialized recording scene, select “LOAD”
(➜page 18)
To exit the setting screen, press [F2 (CLOSE)].
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Selecting recording mode
• Press [gSTOP/RETURN] to stop the unit.
1Press [MENU].
2Press +, – to select
“MIC REC MENU”
and press [qOK]
to enter.
3Press +, – to select “MIC REC
MODE” and press [qOK] to enter.
4Press +, – to
select the setting
(PCM sampling
frequency/MP3
bitrate) and press
[qOK] to enter.
(The factory setting is “MP3 192kbps”.)
To exit the setting screen, press
[F2 (CLOSE)].
The selected recording mode
is displayed.
You can change the sound quality. 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 79) will differ.
High quality
recording
Long
recording
Recording
format
PCM
48 kHz
PCM
44.1 kHz
MP3
320 kbps
MP3
192 kbps
MP3
128 kbps
MP3
64 kbps
MP3
32 kbps
*When the recording mode is set to “MP3 32kbps”, the recording becomes monaural.
gSTOP/RETURN
F2
MENU
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