Sony ICD-SX20 - Manual (Page 13)

Basic Operations
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DIRECTNL
Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone
To record a sound centering on a specific direction
To record a sound centering on a specific
direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to
“ON” position. When you record a
sound at a conference/meeting or in a
spacious place etc., use this setting.
Note
The DIRECTNL switch functions only in the “SP” or
“LP” recording mode. In the ST mode where the
high-performance sound reproduction is important,
sound is recorded in the stereo mode without regard
to the DIRECTNL switch “ON”/“OFF” position. For
details of recording modes, see page 53.
To record a sound not centering on a specific direction (all-
directional recording)
Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “OFF” position.
To select the sensitivity of the built-in microphone
You can select the microphone sensitivity by setting the SENS (page 53) 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 SENS setting with the menu during recording.