Using Convenient Functions While Recording - Sony ICD-MS515 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording Messages (continued)

Using Convenient Functions while Recording

To select the sensitivity of the built-in microphone
You can select the microphone sensitivity by setting the MIC SENSE (page
58) in the menu according to the recording conditions:
• H (high): To record a small sound at a meeting or in a quiet and/or
spacious place.
• L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
You can change the MIC SENSE setting with the menu during recording.
To monitor the recording
When recording from the built-in microphone, you connect headphones
supplied or not supplied to the EAR jack and monitor the recording from
the connected headphones. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but
the recording level is fixed.
Note
If you turn up the volume excessively or place the headphones near the
microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the
sound from the headphones, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound).
Starting recording automatically in response to the sound
— Advanced V•O•R function
You can set the V•O•R (voice operated recording) function in the menu.
With V•O•R set to "ON", recording starts when the recorder detects
sound, and "V•O•R" appears in the display window. The recording
pauses when no sound is detected, and "V•O•R REC PAUSE" flashes in
the display window. You can change the V•O•R setting with the menu
during recording (page 58).
Note
V•O•R function is affected by the sound around you. Set the MIC SENSE
(page 58) according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory
after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording,
set the V•O•R to "OFF".
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