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15
Record Settings
REC MODE
Three programmable record modes are available for each track
that is recorded. See the Preset Menu section for information
on how to change the value of each of the record modes.
The three available modes are as follows.
• MONO: Monaural recording (1 track).
Neither “SP” nor “LP” icon will be displayed when in
the record-pause or record modes.
• LP (Long Play, Stereo): This setting offers lower sound
quality than the SP mode but takes up less memory
space. The “LP” icon will be displayed during the
record-pause and record modes.
• SP (Short Play, Stereo): The setting with the highest
sound quality but the shortest record time. The “SP”
icon will be displayed during the record-pause and
record modes.
Dual LEVEL MONO
When the MIC switch is at L or at INT, and when the REC
MODE switch is set to SP or LP, DUAL LEVEL MONO
recording takes place.
The L (left) channel is recorded at normal sound level, and
R (right) channel at -15dB.
Note
DUAL LEVEL MONO works only for MIC input, not for LINE input.
L/R MIX MONO
When the MIC switch is set to L/R and the REC MODE
switch is set to MONO, the L and R inputs will be
combined and recorded onto a single track.
The chart below indiactes the relation between the MIC
switch and the REC MODE switch.
PRE REC
The 2-second pre-record feature is active when the PRE
REC switch is set to the ON position.
When pre-record is active, the unit will record 2 seconds
of audio before the record button is pressed to start
recording. The benefit of the pre-record function is that it
can prevent missed or delayed starts of a recording.
Notes
• For the pre-record function to operate correctly, the PMD690
must be in the record-pause mode for at least 2 seconds. If the
unit is in record-pause for less than 2 seconds, then the pre-
record time will be shorter than 2 seconds.
• When recording is started with the pre-record function active,
the elapsed recording time in the display will start at the 2
seconds mark.
• Pre-record is automatically activated when the Silent Skip
feature is on.
SILENT SKIP
The SILENT SKIP button activates the silent skip mode
and the “S.SKIP” icon will be displayed.
The silent skip system operates during the record mode
only and is based on the parameters set in the preset
menu. Please refer to the Preset Menu section on page 9
for information on setting the operational parameters of
the silent skip system.
When active during recording, the silent skip system will
continually look for the preset sound level, for the preset
amount of time. If the preset sound level is sensed for the
preset time, the unit will enter the record-pause mode.
The silent skip system will then stay in the record-pause
mode until a signal of approximately -30dB is input. The
unit will then re-enter the record mode and will continue
to record until the preset parameters of the silent skip
system are meet again.
Notes
• When first going into the record-pause mode from stop,
recording must be started manually with the REC/MARK
button. After recording is started, the silent skip system will
control the recording.
• If the silent skip system pauses a recording, recording can be
re-started manually by pressing the REC/MARK or PLAY/
PAUSE buttons.
• The pre-record function is always active while the silent skip
function is turned on. This is done to prevent audio from
being cut-off when the system starts and stops.
AUTO MARK
The AUTO MARK button activates the auto marking
system and the “A.MARK” icon will be displayed.
When the auto mark feature is active, every time a
recording is paused, manually or by the Silent Skip
system, an EDL mark is placed at that point in the track.
Please refer to the section titled "The EDL" on page 21 for
information on the meaning and uses of the EDL marks.
Notes
• Auto mark can be switched on or off in any mode.
• An EDL mark is automatically placed at the beginning of each
track, regardless if the auto mark function is on or off.
• Marks are automatically placed in the normal record mode and
also in the silent skip record mode.
• The maximum number of EDL marks on a card is 255. If the
card reaches 255 marks, the auto mark function will
automatically turn off and the AUTO MARK button will not
allow the function to be re-activated.
• If the maximum number of EDL marks (255) is reached, “FULL
-P 255” will be indicated on the display for 3 seconds.
• If the maximum number of EDL marks (255) is reached,
individual EDL marks or all the EDL marks can be erased.
Please refer to the Editing EDL Marks section on page 23 for
information about erasing EDL marks.
LOCKOFF
REC LEVEL
KEY LOCK
PRE REC
FLAT
ANC
OFF ON
INPUT
MIC ATTEN
MIC
RL
STEREO
ALC
LIMITER
MANUAL
LINE
REC MODE
-30dB
-15dB
0dB
STEREO
L/R INT SP
MONO
ANALOG OUT
LPL
LOCKOFF
REC LEVEL
KEY LOCK
PRE REC
FLAT
ANC
OFF ON
INPUT
MIC ATTEN
MIC
RL
STEREO
ALC
LIMITER
MANUAL
LINE
REC MODE
-30dB
-15dB
0dB
STEREO
L/R INT SP
MONO
ANALOG OUT
LPL
REPEAT RENUMBER ERASE SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK
FORMAT PRESET
RENUMBER ERASE SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK
FORMAT PRESET
REPEAT
L/R L INT
REC MODE switch
SP
MIC Switch
Stereo
recording
LP
MONO
L/R Mix Mono
Recording
Dual Level Mono Recording
Mono Recording