Philips DPM 9400 Microcassette Recorder User Manual


 
DPM 9400 - User Manual
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Chapter 4: Basic Operations
This chapter provides an introduction to the basic functions of the DPM 9400:
Recording a dictation
Recording mode (Insert/Overwrite)
Playing back a dictation
Fast Forward and Fast Rewind
Deleting parts of a sound file and deleting entire sound files
Finishing a dictation (EOL and Priority)
Additional settings
Recording - DPM 9400/00
DPM 9400/00 enables you to create high-quality digital recordings. To make a recording with DPM 9400/00, do
the following:
1. Make sure that the 4-Position Switch is in the Stop position (
) and that you have the memory card inserted.
2. Press the REC (Record) button; DPM 9400/00 goes into Record Standby mode.
While DPM 9400/00 is in Record Standby mode, the Record LED blinks red.
Note:
Depending on the setting for the recording mode, the LED can be either red or green. In Overwrite
mode the LED is red; Overwrite is the default setting for the recording mode. In Insert mode, the LED is green.
3. To start recording, move the 4-Position Switch to the Play position (
) and start dictating. Speak clearly and
keep a distance of approximately 4 inches (ten centimeters) between your mouth and the DPM.
While DPM 9400/00 is in Recording mode, the Record LED shines permanently red (if Overwrite mode).
Note: In Recording mode, the following buttons are not available: L/P, INS/OVR, DEL, REC
4. Move the 4-Position Switch to the Stop position (
) to return to Record Standby mode.
Note:
Pressing the REC button enables to switch between Record Standby mode and Stop mode.
5. While DPM 9400/00 is in Record Standby mode, you can do one of the following:
To continue recording, move the 4-Position Switch to the Play position (
) again.
To leave Record Standby and enter Stop mode, either move the 4-Position Switch to the Fast Rewind
position (
) or press the REC button.