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Recording MP3 Music
With the AV 300 series, you do not need a computer to create MP3 music fi les. It is
capable of recording from the built-in microphone, an external dynamic microphone,
an analog line source ( from a HiFi system, Boombox, CD Player, etc.), or from a digital
SPDIF audio source. Before the actual recording begins, there is a pre-recording screen
which will allow you to adjust your recording settings before the actual recording
begins.
1. From the home screen, select AudioCorder then
click on ENTER/GO œ.
2. In the pre-recording screen, adjust the recording
level* by nudging the joystick to the right or left. Click
on the bottom function button to start recording.
Attention, fi rst time recording you should adjust your
Settings.
3. You can click on Settings to reveal the recording
parameters screen as shown above. Be sure to set the
correct Source. You will hear silence during recording
and playback if the incorrect source is chosen.
4. Once you have clicked on the Start button, you
can pause the recording by clicking the same
function button (now labelled Pause), or stop the
recording by clicking on the STOP Ó button.
* You should try some test recordings before deciding on which recording level gives the best sound quality. Don’t
be tricked by the volume of the headphones which can be adjusted by moving the joystick up and down
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