Sony ICDPX440 User Manual

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IC Recorder
ICD-PX440
Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function
 You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make the IC recorder start recording when the
 IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.
1.  Select MENU - the   tab - “VOR,” and then press  .
2.  Press   or   to select “ON,” and then press  .
“VOR” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.
3.  Press  STOP to exit the menu mode.
4.  Press  REC/PAUSE.
 “
” appears in the display window.
 The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “
” flashes. When the IC recorder detects sound
 again, the recording starts again.
Note
The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu according to the recording
 conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the “Mic Sensitivity” setting, or for an important
 recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu.
If you set “VOR” when “Scene Select” is set to other than “OFF,” the “Scene Select” setting selected will be
 canceled.
Hint
To cancel the VOR function, set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 2.
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