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Contents

Cover

1. Introduction

1-1.Included items

1-2.Features

1-3.Conventions used in this manual

1-4.Trademarks and copyrights

1-5.Accessories sold separately

Using microSD cards

Batteries

Using a PS-P520U AC adapter

USB cables (for communication and data transmission)

2. Quick Start Guide

2-1.Preparation

Inserting microSD cards (sold separately)

Installing batteries (sold separately)

Starting up the unit

Making initial settings

2-2.Recording

Recording using the built-in mics

2-3.Playing recordings

Using the built-in speaker for playback

3. Names and functions of parts

3-1.Top panel

Other operation buttons (1)

Other operation buttons (2)

3-2.Front panel

3-3.Rear panel

3-4.Left side

3-5.Right side

3-6.Bottom

3-7.Home Screen

3-8.Recording Screen

3-9.Playback Control Screen

3-10.Using the menu

3-11.Basic operation

3-12.Menu item list

4. Preparation

4-1.Preparing the power supply

Using AA batteries

Using an AC adapter (sold separately)

Using USB bus power

4-2.Turning the unit on and off

Starting up the unit

Making settings the first time the power is turned on

Turning the unit off

Resume function

4-3.Setting the date and time

4-4.Inserting and removing microSD cards (sold separately)

Inserting microSD card

Removing the card

4-5.Preparing microSD (sold separately) cards for use

4-6.Using the built-in speaker

4-7.Connecting monitoring equipment

4-8.Using the built-in microphone

Setting the mics to record a wide stereo sound (A-B position)

Setting the mics to record a clear stereo sound (X-Y position)

4-9.Swapping the left-right channels of the built-in microphone pair

Microphone position detection

5. Recording

5-1.Setting file format, sampling frequency, type and maximum file size

5-2.Setting where files are saved

5-3.Making input settings

5-4.Placing the unit and making connections

Recording with the built-in mics

Recording with external mics (MIC IN)

Recording an external device (EXT IN)

5-5.Adjusting the input level

Manually adjusting the input level

Using the LEVEL MODE function

5-6.Recording

5-7.Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing)

Select the file you want to overdub

Selecting file format

Enabling overdubbing mode

Adjusting the input level

Conducting overdubbing

5-8.Recording automatically (AUTO REC)

5-9.Continuing to record in a new file (track incrementing)

Manual track incrementation during recording

Automatic track incrementation by file size

5-10.Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC)

5-11.Self-timer

5-12.Using tone output

Setting the AUTO TONE

Setting the AUTO TONE length

Adjusting the AUTO TONE volume

5-13.Recording duration

6. Working with Files and Folders (Browse Screen)

6-1.Opening the Browse Screen

6-2.Screen navigation

6-3.Icons on the Browse Screen

6-4.File operations

6-5.Folder operations

6-6.Creating a new folder

7. Playback

7-1.Adjusting the playback volume

7-2.Setting the playback area (AREA)

7-3.Selecting a folder for the playback area (1)

7-4.Selecting a folder for the playback area (2)

7-5.Using the playlist

Adding files to the playlist

Editing the playlist

7-6.Selecting files for playback (skipping)

7-7.Playing recordings

Pausing

Stopping

Searching backward and forward

7-8.Repeat playback (REPEAT)

7-9.Special playback control functions

Playback Control Screen

Loop playback of a selection

Changing the playback speed (VSA)

7-10.Setting the playback equalizer

7-11.Increasing the perceived overall sound pressure to enhance listenability (LEVEL ALIGN)

7-12.Using the jump function

Setting the jump back time

Setting the jump forward time

8. Quick Operations

8-1.Features of the QUICK button

8-2.Quick menu

8-3.Deleting files

8-4.Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE)

8-5.Overwrite recording

Selecting a file to overwrite record

Activating overwrite recording mode

Conducting overwrite recording

Checking the result of recording

Undoing and redoing

Ending overwrite recording mode

8-6.Transcribing recorded files (DICTATION PLAY)

Enabling DICTATION PLAY mode

Adjusting the playback equalization

Changing the playback position

Changing the playback volume and speed

Exiting DICTATION PLAY mode

9. Timer recording functions

9-1.Setting times for timer recording

9-2.Turning on the timer recording function

10. Mark functions

10-1.Adding marks manually

10-2.Adding marks automatically to a recording

10-3.Moving to mark positions

10-4.Clearing marks

11. Using the effects

11-1.Setting the effect

Effects Preset List

12. Tuning an instrument

12-1.Using the tuner

Setting the tuner

Tuning a musical instrument

Adjusting the input level for tuning

13. USB connection

13-1.Powering the unit with USB bus power

13-2.Using as an SD card reader

13-3.Disconnecting the unit from a computer

13-4.Transferring files from a computer

13-5.Using as a USB audio interface

Opening the AUDIO I/F Screen

Setting the connected device type

Connecting

14. Settings and Information

14-1.Viewing information (INFORMATION)

File information page (FILE)

Card information page (CARD)

System information page (SYSTEM)

14-2.System Settings

Setting the automatic power saving function

Setting the backlight

Adjusting the display contrast

Setting the battery type

Set the language

Restoring the factory settings

Formatting microSD cards

Erasing and formatting microSD cards

14-3.Setting the file name format

14-4.Using a 2D code to access the Owner's Manual web page

15. Message

16. Troubleshooting

17. Specifications

17-1.Ratings

17-2.Input/output ratings

Analog audio input/output ratings

Control input/output ratings

17-3.Audio performance

17-4.Other specifications

17-5.Dimensional drawings

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