Sony PCM-M1 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the DAT recorder!
Your DAT tape-corder has the following
features. They will be helpful for you to
enjoy it to the full.
• Superb DAT sound quality
with excellent frequency response, low
noise, and lack of distortion.
• Copy code adjustable
— You can adjust the copy code (ID6)
when, for example, you record your own
live performance.
• Supports input in IEC958 format
(copy code adjustable).
• Enhanced features for studio recording
— Start ID blank detection threshold
adjustable
— Semi-auto feature; write the first Start
ID automatically during Manual mode
— PEAK HOLD enables easy recognition
of maximum input level
• Long-time recording
using two Nickel metal hydride
rechargeable batteries. Aproximately 3.5
hours of continuous recording.
• High fidelity recording
with a high quality mic amplifier also
used in the Super Bit Mapping adaptor
(SBM-1).
• Adjustable (automatic/manual)
recording level
to suit every recording condition.
• MIC LIMITER
that automatically holds down sudden
large input signals to a certain level.
• Three sampling frequencies
Recording from digital sources such as
CDs, MDs, BS/CS is possible since the
recorder supports three sampling
frequencies (SP mode: 48kHz, 44.1 kHz
and 32 kHz / LP mode: 32 kHz). When
recording with a microphone or from
analog input, choose from SP (48 kHz or
44.1 kHz) or LP (32 kHz).
• After Recording function
that lets you write and erase Start IDs and
Program Numbers after recording.
• LCD with EL (electroluminescent)
illumination backlight
that indicates the current operating mode
and the battery power status in the dark.
• Remote control equipped with LCD
that indicates current operating mode.
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