Sound Devices 552 - Manual (Page 11)

552 User Guide and Technical Information
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Voice Prompt
The 552 features a Synthetic Voice for Enhanced Navigation, or SVEN. SVEN provides spoken word
feedback when Setup Menu features are adjusted. He is designed to simplify control and provide
important information to the user. Additionally, SVEN provides status information about the digital
audio recorder and time and date information. SVEN is routed only to the headphone outputs.
19) Setting the Time and Date.
Press and hold the Battery Check button for the mixer to announce in headphones
the current time and date. If the setting spoken back in headphones is incorrect see
Time of Day/Date Clock section of the 552 User Guide.
20) Insert an SD memory card into the back panel SD Slot.
Remove the protective rubber cover to access the SD memory card slot. Insert the
SD card into the slot until it sits securely in the slot. The card should glide smoothly
into the slot. Do not use excessive force when inserting the card and make certain
that the electrical contacts are facing downwards. Push on the card to remove it.
21) Controlling the Integrated Digital Recorder.
The Recorder Controller is used to initiate the Record, Stop, Playback, Rewind, Fast
Forward functions as well as to navigate through recorded files.
Press in to Pause/Stop
Push left to load the previous file.
Push left to Rewind during playback. Push right to load the next file.
Push right to Fast Forward during playback.
Push down to playback the last recorded file or loaded file.
Push up to begin recording.
22) Making Changes in the Setup Menu.
The 552 has many features that are accessed through its Setup Menu. For details on
entering and controlling the Setup Menu see Accessing the Setup Menu section in
the 552 User Guide.
23) Power Down the Mixer.
Slide the power switch to the center position to power down. All settings are saved
to EEPROM and will be saved and recalled upon next power on whether or not the
unit is powered or has batteries.