User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 – Introduction
- 2 – Names and Functions of Parts
- 3 – Preparation
- Powering the unit
- Turning the power on and off (standby mode)
- Setting the date and time
- Inserting and removing SD cards
- Preparing an SD card for use
- Using the built-in speaker
- Connecting monitoring equipment
- Using the built-in microphone
- Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair
- Attaching the tilt foot
- 4 – Recording
- Setting file format and sampling frequency (REC SETTING)
- Preparing the recording inputs
- Adjusting the input level
- Overview of recording modes
- Recording (MONO/STEREO recording)
- Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels (DUAL REC)
- Recording 3 or 4 channels
- Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing)
- Using the automatic recording function (AUTO REC)
- Continuing to record in a new file (track incrementing)
- Using the low-cut filter
- Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC)
- Using tone output
- Self-timer function
- Solo function
- Recording duration
- 5 – Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)
- 6 – Playback
- Adjusting the playback volume
- Setting the playback area (AREA)
- Selecting a folder for the playback area (1)
- Selecting a folder for the playback area (2)
- Using the playlist
- Selecting files for playback (skipping)
- Playing recordings
- Repeating playback (REPEAT)
- Special playback control functions
- Setting the playback equalizer
- Increasing perceived sound pressure to enhance listenability (LEVEL ALIGN)
- Using the jump function
- Playback of files recorded using dual recording
- OVERDUB INPUT MUTE function (during playback)
- Solo function
- 7 – Quick Operations
- 8 – Mark functions
- 9 – Using effects
- 10 – Mixer
- 11 – Tuning Instruments
- 12 – USB Connections
- 13 – Settings and Information
- 14 – Using the REMOTE jack
- 15 – Messages
- 16 – Troubleshooting
- 17 – Specifications
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4 – Recording
6.
Press the . button to return to setting item selection.
7.
Use the + and − buttons to select (highlight) the EXT L
DLY item, and press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
8.
Use the + and − buttons to set the delay time for the EXT
L channel.
Range: -150ms (51m) - 0ms (0m) (default) - +150ms
(51m)
9.
Press the . button to highlight the item.
10.
Use the + and − buttons to select the EXT R DLY item
and press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
11.
Use the + and − buttons to set the delay time for the EXT
R channel.
12.
Press the . button to highlight the item.
13.
When using a mid-side mic, use the + and – buttons to
select the MS DECODE item and press the ENTER/MARK
or / button.
Use the + or – button to set MS DECODE to ON.
14.
When finished, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to
return to the Home screen.
Starting 3/4-channel recording
Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording standby.
NOTE
Before you start recording you can confirm the recording
audio file format and sampling frequency at the top of the
recording screen, as well as the input sources on the left
and the recording project name beneath the meter bars.
Press the RECORD [0] button again to start recording.
File names when recording in 4-channel
4-channel recording creates two files simultaneously.
Two files – one for the built-in mics (channels 1/2) and one for
the external mics or equipment (channels 3/4) – are created
as a set.
180113_0003S12.WAV
1801
13_0003S34.WAV
1: Set by the FILE NAME screen TYPE item
2: Recording file base number
3: “S” is the source file
4: Assigned channels (“12” is channels 1/2 and “34” is
channels 3/4)