Sharp MD-MT866H Operation Manual page 34

Recording from a Microphone (continued)
Sound-actuated recording
(Mic Synchronised recording)
1
Press the REC button.
2
Move the right shuttle switch to 5
to adjust the recording level.
Level meter indicator
3
Press the right shuttle switch toward
"ENTER/SYNC" to select the recording
sensitivity.
MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit
detects –24 dB or more
(The unit can start recording from
quiet sounds).
MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit
detects –12 dB or more.
4
When a sound, such as person speaking,
is picked up by the microphone, recording
will begin automatically.
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About pause function
The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does
not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause func-
tion does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a
recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound
again, recording starts automatically.
5 or 4
5 5 5 4 4 4 4
Notes:
Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything
to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD.
To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type
microphone.
0dB
When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged
•
4dB
in, the portable MD will provide power for the micro-
phone's operation.
If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may
•
not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal-
function.
Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not
be made properly.
Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo
mini plug.
If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted
noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L".
Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.
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