Nagra Ares M Owners manual

NAGRA ARES-M

USER MANUAL

P/N : 2070 001 150

Software version

V3.13 Build 0911

October 09, 2006

1 GUARANTEE .........................................................................................................................................5

2 DELIVERED WITH.................................................................................................................................6

3.1 Front panel key functions ...........................................................................................................7

3.2 Left side key functions................................................................................................................8

3.3 Right side ......................................................................................................................................8

3.4 Top face.........................................................................................................................................9

3.5 Bottom face...................................................................................................................................9

4 INSTALLING BATTERIES ....................................................................................................................9

5 FIRST POWER ON ................................................................................................................................9

6 RECORD WINDOW DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................10

6.1 Display name ..............................................................................................................................10

6.2 Input name ..................................................................................................................................10

6.3 Record level ................................................................................................................................10

6.4 Filter status .................................................................................................................................10

6.5 AGC status ..................................................................................................................................10

6.6 Output volume ............................................................................................................................10

6.7 VOR status ..................................................................................................................................11

6.8 Modulometer...............................................................................................................................11

6.9 Play / Record file name .............................................................................................................11

6.10 Play / Record time....................................................................................................................11

6.11 Play progress & free disk space bar (3 colour) ...................................................................11

6.12 Total file / Free record time.....................................................................................................11

6.13 File counters .............................................................................................................................11

6.14 Run status .................................................................................................................................11

6.15 Audio parameters ....................................................................................................................11

6.16 USB status ................................................................................................................................11

6.17 Keyboard status .......................................................................................................................11

6.18 Battery status ...........................................................................................................................11

7 USING THE ARES-M ...........................................................................................................................12

7.1 Recording audio in the field .....................................................................................................12

7.1.1 The Automatic Gain Control (A.G.C) ..............................................................................13

7.2 Voice Operated Recording .......................................................................................................13

7.3 Playback of a previous recording ............................................................................................13

7.3.1 Adjusting playback levels ................................................................................................14

7.4 Storing settings in a template ..................................................................................................14

7.5 Deleting an audio recording rapidly ........................................................................................14

8 MENUS .................................................................................................................................................14

8.1 Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................................15

8.2 Set input device..........................................................................................................................15

8.3 Set compress template .............................................................................................................15

8.4 Set VOR mode ............................................................................................................................15

8.5. Set VOR stop mode .................................................................................................................15

8.6 Set VOR stop delay ....................................................................................................................16

8.7 Set the pre-rec buffer ................................................................................................................16

8.8 Setting the loop mode ...............................................................................................................16

8.9 Setting the search speed ..........................................................................................................16

8.10 Setting the input matrix...........................................................................................................16

8.11 Setting the work directory ......................................................................................................16

9 FILE / FOLDER MANAGER ................................................................................................................17

9.1 Renaming ....................................................................................................................................17

9.1.1 Renaming a directory .......................................................................................................17

9.1.2 Renaming a file..................................................................................................................17

9.2 Erasing ........................................................................................................................................18

9.2.1 Erasing a directory............................................................................................................18

9.2.2 Erasing a file ......................................................................................................................18

9.3 Entering a directory ...................................................................................................................18

9.4 Return to root .............................................................................................................................18

9.5 Make a directory .........................................................................................................................18

9.6 Edit ...............................................................................................................................................18

9.7 Wipe .............................................................................................................................................18

10.1 Display language .....................................................................................................................21

10.2 Auto power................................................................................................................................21

10.3 Screen save ..............................................................................................................................21

10.4 Template selection...................................................................................................................21

10.4.1 Template name ................................................................................................................21

10.4.2 Recording file compression type setting 󰾽CORE󰾾 .....................................................21

10.4.3 Sampling Rate setting 󰾽SR󰾾 ..........................................................................................22

10.4.4 Bit Rate & Mono / Stereo selection 󰾽BR󰾾.....................................................................22

10.4.5 File extension name setting 󰾽EXT󰾾 ...............................................................................22

10.5 Input device manager..............................................................................................................22

10.5.1 Input device name manager ..........................................................................................22

10.5.2 Input device type manager.............................................................................................23

10.5.3 Input gain manager .........................................................................................................23

10.5.4 Input boost manager.......................................................................................................23

10.5.5 Input power manager......................................................................................................23

10.5.6 Input filter manager.........................................................................................................23

10.6 Speaker mode...........................................................................................................................24

10.7 Set AGC target level ................................................................................................................24

10.8 Lock input device gain ............................................................................................................24

10.9 Set record name prefix............................................................................................................24

10.10 Date & Time ............................................................................................................................24

10.11 Clear record counter .............................................................................................................24

10.12 Restore factory settings .......................................................................................................24

10.13 Format disk .............................................................................................................................24

10.14 Check Disk space ..................................................................................................................24

10.15 Check Software version ........................................................................................................25

10.16 Check Machine ID ..................................................................................................................25

11 EDITING..............................................................................................................................................25

11.1 Editing display..........................................................................................................................25

11.1.1 Play position ....................................................................................................................25

11.1.2 Waveform .........................................................................................................................25

11.1.3 Marker A ...........................................................................................................................26

11.1.4 Marker B ...........................................................................................................................26

11.1.5 Play position ....................................................................................................................26

11.1.6 Run status ........................................................................................................................26

11.1.7 Modulometer ....................................................................................................................26

11.1.8 Marker A position ............................................................................................................26

11.1.9 Marker B position ............................................................................................................26

11.1.10 Original file length.........................................................................................................26

11.1.11 Actual file length ...........................................................................................................26

11.1.12 Playback counter...........................................................................................................26

11.2 Editing Menus...........................................................................................................................27

11.2.1 Jump position (GOTO function) ....................................................................................27

11.2.2 Markers .............................................................................................................................27

11.2.3 Undo table ........................................................................................................................27

11.2.4 Frames/Pixel (Graphic Zoom) ........................................................................................28

11.2.5 Playback around the edit ...............................................................................................28

11.2.6 Trimming edit points.......................................................................................................28

11.2.7 Completing the edit and saving the resulting file.......................................................28

11.2.8 Quick reference to the editor function keys:...............................................................28

12 ARES-M GAIN AND LEVEL STRUCTURE......................................................................................29

13 LINE INPUTS ON THE ARES-M .......................................................................................................30

14 MICROPHONES AND SETTINGS. ...................................................................................................30

15 LOW CUT FILTER OR NOT ON THE ARES-M ...............................................................................31

16 AUDIO COMPRESSION (WHY AND WHEN TO USE IT). ..............................................................31

17 MP2 OR MP3 IMPORT / PLAYBACK...............................................................................................32

18 USB.....................................................................................................................................................33

19 SOFTWARE UPDATE .......................................................................................................................34

20 FILE TYPES .......................................................................................................................................35

21 DEFAULT SETTINGS........................................................................................................................39

22 MESSAGES........................................................................................................................................40

23 LANGUAGE TABLE ..........................................................................................................................41

24 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................52

25 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................53

26 INDEX TABLE ....................................................................................................................................54

1 GUARANTEE

Nagra / Kudelski certifies that this instrument was thoroughly inspected and tested prior to leaving our factory.

We guarantee the products of our own manufacture against any defect arising from faulty manufacture for a period of one year from the date of delivery.

This guarantee covers the repair of confirmed defects or, if necessary, the replacement of the f aulty parts, excluding all other indemnities.

All freight costs, as well as customs duty and other possible charges, are at the customer's expense.

Our guarantee remains valid in the event of emergency repairs or modification being made by the user. However we reserve the right to invoice the customer for any damage caused by an unqualified person or a false manoeuvre by the operator.

We decline any responsibility for any and all damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from the use of our products.

Other products sold by KUDELSKI S.A. are covered by the guarantee clauses of their respective manufacturers.

We decline any responsibility for damages resulting from the use of these products.

We reserve the right to modify the product, and / or the specifications without notice.

Identification card.

Each ARES-M machine is delivered with its own unique identity card. The purpose of this card is to allow the user to keep information concerning his machine, and our full contact details available should the machine be lost or stolen. We maintain an international database of lost or stolen NAGRA equipment, so if such a machine turns up for repair, or update it will immediately be identified. Please keep this card safely, and please indicate the serial number and software version of your machine upon all correspondence concerning the recorder.

Computer id chip

Unique serial # NAGRA contact details

Please note: These cards are unique and cannot be replaced. Only ONE card per machine

has been made.

2 DELIVERED WITH

EADPHONE

0 70118 000

LINE OUTPUT

20 70117 000

The package includes:

PRINTED MANUAL

UK ADAPTER

NM-MAN

20 70001 150

HAND-HELD RECORDER, ARES-M20 70001 000

WINDSHIELD

20 70124000

STEREO MIC

NM-MICS

20 70120000

CABLE

END CAP

NM-CAP

20 70131 000

NM-MWS

CABLE ADAPTER

USB CABLE

CM-USB

20 70116000

Note: Software updates and user manual reprints are available from www.nagraaudio.com (Pro,

EU ADAPTER

POWER SUPPLY

NM-PSU

20 70110 000

US ADAPTER

WRIST-STRAP

NM-WSI

20 70114 000

2 "AA"CELLS

70 98301 000

HOLSTER CARRYING CASE

NM-CCI

20 70112 000

MICCABLE

CM-MICM

20 70122000

Support section)

3 PANEL DESCRIPTION

3.1 Front panel key functions

1 OK / II key:

󾁘 Pause function during playback. 󾁘 Executes functions in the menu mode. 󾁘 Selects PRE-RECORD from STOP. 󾁘 Pause function during record.

2 REC led:

󾁘 Turns red during record (flashing).

3 Edit key:

󾁘 Removes the selected portion between 2 marks during

editing.

󾁘 Removes the selected index in the directory.

4 A-B key:

󾁘 Selects the position of marker A or B in the edit mode. 󾁘 In all other modes, put the display into high brightness for 5

seconds.

5 Play / Stop / Power key:

󾁘 Main Power ON / OFF key. (Press for 5 secs. to power off) 󾁘 Toggles between play and stop.

6 C key:

󾁘 Cancels (escape) a menu operation or exits a display mode. 󾁘 Enters folder and setup menus.

7 Left key:

󾁘 Rewind key during playback. 󾁘 Decreases the input level sensitivity (0.5dB steps). 󾁘 Move 󰾽Left󰾾 in the menu mode. 󾁘 In the editing mode, (Stop mode) moves the marker backwards. In playback, the marker

will be set to the play locator position.

8 Down key:

󾁘 Decreases the input level sensitivity (Coarse adjustment 󰾴 locked by default). 󾁘 Skip forward to next index in the play mode. 󾁘 Moves to next available position in the menu mode. 󾁘 Fast forward in the editing mode.

9 Right key:

󾁘 Fast forward key during playback. 󾁘 Increases the input sensitivity (0.5 dB steps) 󾁘 Move 󰾽Right󰾾 in the menu mode. 󾁘 In the editing mode, (Stop mode) moves the marker forwards. In playback, the marker will

be set to the play locator position.

10 Up key:

󾁘 Increases the input level sensitivity (Coarse adjustment 󰾴 locked by default). 󾁘 Skip back to previous index in play mode. 󾁘 Moves to the previous available position in the menu mode. 󾁘 Fast return in the editing mode.

11 Menu key:

󾁘 Display the sub-menu for fast input selections, templates etc. in the record, pre-record or

stop menu mode.

󾁘 In the edit mode it jumps to an exact playback position. 󾁘 Enter marker positions during record.

3.2 Left side key functions

2 3

1Record switch:

󾁘 Sliding the switch up puts the Ares-M in record.

2 AGC switch (Automatic Gain Control):

󾁘 Sliding the switch up turns on the Automatic Gain Control 󾁘 In the edit mode it selects the playback mode.

3 Hold switch:

󾁘 Sliding the switch up locks the keyboard controls.

3.3 Right side

1 2 2

1 USB port:

󾁘 Used for connecting to a PC / MAC for file download. 󾁘 External DC powering of the unit.

2 Output volume adjustments:

󾁘 Headphones & internal speaker. 󾁘 In the sub-menus, permits to select a character or a number (name changing)

3 Line output:

󾁘 Stereo 3.5 mm line output jack.

3 4

4 Headphone output:

󾁘 Stereo 3.5 mm headphone output jack.

3.4 Top face

1 Cover:

󾁘 Removable protective cover hiding mike & line input

connectors.

2 Line input:

󾁘 3.5 mm stereo jack for line inputs.

3 Mike input:

󾁘 3.5 mm stereo jack for external mike inputs.

4 Mic:

2 3

󾁘 Built-in Electret mono microphone.

3.5 Bottom face

1 Battery compartment:

󾁘 Slide down to open.

4 INSTALLING BATTERIES

Insert 2 󰾽AA󰾾 batteries taking care of the correct polarity and close the cover. Rechargeable batteries (NiCd or Ni-mH) can also be used but they can not be charged inside the ARES-M.

5 FIRST POWER ON

Push and hold the 󰾽Play & Stop󰾾 key (5) for 3 seconds, the machine turns on and shows the ARES-M icon for 1.5 seconds followed by the 󰾽STOP󰾾 window display. To skip the ARES-M icon screen, press any key. To jump to the 󰾽PRE-RECORD󰾾 window, press the 󰾽OK󰾾 key.

6 RECORD WINDOW DESCRIPTION

Filter status

Display name

Input name

Record level

Run status

File counters

Total file / Free record time

Play progress bar & free disk space

USB status

6.1 Display name

Area that indicates the name and function of the selected display

6.2 Input name

Indicates the input status (internal / external microphone or line input.)

Keyboard status

Battery status

AGC status

VOR status

Output volume

Modulometer

Play / Record file name

Audio parameters

Play / Record time

6.3 Record level

The record level can be adjusted with the keys 7 & 9 in steps of 0.5 dB from +144 dB to +84 dB (60 dB range).

Note: If the internal microphone is selected, turn on the 󰾽AGC󰾾, because the record level can not be

adjusted when using the internal microphone.

6.4 Filter status

Indicates if the low cut filter is ON or OFF. OFF is indicated by blue characters on a black background, ON is indicated by black characters on a blue background.

6.5 AGC status

Indicates if the Automatic Gain Control is turned ON or OFF (Left side button 2). OFF is indicated by blue characters on a black background, ON is indicated by black characters on a blue background.

6.6 Output volume

The output volume level for headphones or internal speaker (play mode) can be adjusted with the buttons (Right side 2, VOL +, -) from 󰾴 40.0 dB to + 1.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

6.7 VOR status

Indicates if the Voice Operating Record is turned ON or OFF. OFF is indicated by blue characters on a black background, ON is indicated by black characters on a blue background.

6.8 Modulometer

Full scale from -40 dB to 0 dB with peak hold indicator for left and right channels.

6.9 Play / Record file name

The name of the current file during record or playback.

6.10 Play / Record time

Display in hours, minutes & seconds since the playback or recording was started.

6.11 Play progress & free disk space bar (3 colour)

During playback the entire bar corresponds to the selected file. The 󰾽filled-in󰾾 part indicates the playback progression. In stop or record mode, it indicates the remaining record space available in the memory.

6.12 Total file / Free record time

In playback the counter shows the duration of the current file and in record it shows the remaining capacity left in the memory.

6.13 File counters

The upper counter indicates the total number of recorded files. The lower counter indicates the number of the file ready to be played back.

6.14 Run status

Stop Monitoring (EE) mode (pre-record buffer) Record Play Forward Rewind Pause

6.15 Audio parameters

This area shows (left to right), the current file type, the sampling frequency, the bit rate and the Mono / Stereo selection.

6.16 USB status

This icon appears when the machine is connected via USB to a PC / MAC.

6.17 Keyboard status

The key icon appears when the keyboard is locked by means of the hold key (3) on the left side.

6.18 Battery status

5 stripes inside the icon indicates full capacity.

7 USING THE ARES-M

Basic Introduction and General Information.

The ARES-M is designed as a flexible hand-held recorder for a variety of applications. It can perform many functions, which are all covered in this manual. The operating concept is designed around a system of preset TEMPLATES in which all the required operating modes are stored. The user can choose different parameters of the machine and these personalised settings are stored in a template for future quick access. There are two sets of templates, one for the compression mode to be used and the other for different input devices. If no specific user Template profiles are stored then the ARES-M will operate using the 󰾽default󰾾 factory settings.

This introduction covers various important global subjects. More complex operations can be understood by studying the different menus in detail. The topics covered are:

Recording audio in the field Replaying a previous recording Storing settings in a template Editing a recording File / Folder management Downloading to a computer

7.1 Recording audio in the field

General preparation:

Before making a recording the input source and compression mode need to be chosen. The ARES-M makes recordings according to the pre-selected settings stored in the templates. If nothing is set prior to the first recording then the 󰾽default󰾾 settings will be adopted. If specific settings are required, then they must be selected first using a previously customized template.

- Input device (Internal / external microphone / Line input)

- Compression format (linear PCM, MPEG, a-Law, μ-Law, G729a)

- Working directory (Where the recorded files are to be stored)

Note: When selecting the input device, the input gain and the use (or not) of the input filter and

Select the input device and compression mode (and working directory if necessary) using the 󰾽MENU󰾾 key according to the pre-saved templates. When ready, press the 󰾽OK󰾾 key and the ARES-M will go to the 󰾽PRE-REC󰾾 mode where the audio input can be heard on the headphones and the levels seen on the display. In this mode the Prerecord buffer (3 seconds) is also active.

The input gain can now be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from +144 dB to +84 dB using the 󰾽LEFT󰾾 or 󰾽RIGHT󰾾 keys, and the value is shown in a sub-window on the display. Initially, the value corresponds to the preset value stored along in the input device template.

To begin recording, press the 󰾽RECORD󰾾 slide the switch upwards (Towards the microphone). The red LED will flash and the record symbol on the display will start flashing. The levels can be seen on the display and adjusted during recording as necessary, assuming the AGC is not activated.

To enter markers, during record, press the 󰾽MENU󰾾 key.

To stop recording, simply press and hold the 󰾽PLAY / STOP󰾾 key (5) for 3 seconds.

power is automatically set according to the devices template.

Note: If the recording is started directly from the 󰾽STOP󰾾 mode, the Pre-record buffer will be off. If

Each new recording will be given a file name made up of 8 digits. This file will be stored in the working directory. See 󰾽File naming and working directory󰾾 for details.

7.1.1 The Automatic Gain Control (A.G.C)

The AGC is not an audio limiter. It operates in the digital domain and allows the operator to make recordings without under / over modulating when the audio levels are unpredictable. It makes recording in the field easier and guarantees that a respectable level will be recorded. Automatic adjustment systems are rarely 󰾽better󰾾 than the manual modes, but can be considered 󰾽safer󰾾 in certain circumstances. The operating target level or average level to be recorded can be set to either 󰾴6 dB or 󰾴12 dB in the 󰾽SCREWDRIVER󰾾 menu. It is also strongly recommended to switch on the low cut filter when using the AGC for recordings in noisy environments (example: Street noise).

during record the 󰾽RECORD󰾾 switch is pushed upwards again, a new file will be started (seamless recording).

7.2 Voice Operated Recording

The VOR permits to start a recording depending on the input level. Two more parameters need to be entered (see also 󰾽MENU󰾾). The first is to set the trigger level to start a recording; the second is to enter the recording duration, once the input signal falls 25 dB below the chosen trigger level.

Note: To start a VOR recording, first start the record manually by sliding the record button UP.

Once a recording is started using the VOR mode it will stop automatically when one of the following applies:

󾁘 The input signal drops 25 dB below the threshold setting for more than X (User defined)

seconds.

󾁘 The internal memory of the machine is full. 󾁘 The batteries of the machine are exhausted.

There are two modes of operation for the VOR system:

Split Track: Each VOR operation will create a new TAKE Pause Rec: Each VOR operation will be added to the previous, thus creating a continuous TAKE.

7.3 Playback of a previous recording

The ARES-M can play back files irrespective of the current compression mode selected. To playback the last recorded file, press 󰾽PLAY󰾾 and the machine starts playback immediately. To stop the playback, press the 󰾽PLAY󰾾 key again. To pause the playback, use the 󰾽OK󰾾 key.

If the recording was made with markers, during the playback, briefly press the 󰾽RIGHT󰾾 or 󰾽LEFT󰾾 keys to jump to the next or previous marker position respectively.

To playback another file from the same working directory, use the 󰾽UP󰾾 or 󰾽DOWN󰾾 keys to scroll through the recorded files available. Once 󰾽PLAY󰾾 is pressed, the new file will be played immediately.

During a playback of a file, the full 3 colour 󰾽PLAY PROGRESS BAR󰾾 corresponds to the total length of the file.

When a new file has been selected for playback the 󰾽TOTAL TIME󰾾 counter will indicate its full length and the 󰾽PLAY TIME󰾾 counter starts incrementing once the playback begins.

During playback, to 󰾽REWIND󰾾 press and hold the 󰾽LEFT󰾾 key, to go 󰾽FORWARD󰾾 press and hold the 󰾽RIGHT󰾾 key.

7.3.1 Adjusting playback levels

The output volume level for the headphones and line output can be adjusted by the 󰾽+ VOL -󰾾 buttons on the right side of the machine in steps of 0.5 dB from -40 dB up to +1 dB. This value is also shown on the display (see Record window description) and stored in the memory of the machine.

7.4 Storing settings in a template

Templates are used to store the settings for the ARES-M. These templates contain input device, levels, filter selection, Electret powering, type of compression, mono or stereo etc.

Input device manager: 10 templates are available and each can store the name and characteristics of different input devices such as different microphone capsules, line inputs and the gain settings, powering and filters can be selected for each device.

Compression template: 10 templates are available and each can be given a dedicated name and can store the desired compression mode, sampling frequency, bit rate and the file extension desired.

To go to the programming position, jump to the paragraphs entitled 󰾽MANAGER󰾾 & 󰾽SETUP MENU󰾾.

Once completed, the desired template can be selected by pressing the 󰾽MENU󰾾 key. Choose the corresponding template by its name in the 󰾽Set compress template󰾾 or 󰾽Set input device󰾾.

7.5 Deleting an audio recording rapidly

Any audio file can be selected from the 󰾽STOP󰾾 mode by pressing the 󰾽UP󰾾 or 󰾽DOWN󰾾 keys. Once the corresponding file is shown on the display, press the 󰾽EDIT󰾾 key and confirm to delete the file.

8 MENUS

All the settings and parameters of the ARES-M are made through a selection of MENUs. There are two sets of menus. One is used for the selection of the pre-set choices and the other is used for storing the different settings of the machine. Press the centre 󰾽MENU󰾾 key (11) and a sub-menu appears giving access to the input device selection, the compression template to be used, auto-record function, settings of the pre-rec buffer, the loop mode, search speed, input matrix and selection of the working directory. The 󰾽UP󰾾 or 󰾽DOWN󰾾 keys (10) or (8) will highlight the different choices and the 󰾽OK󰾾 key (1) confirms the selection.

Set input device Set compress template Set VOR mode Set VOR stop mode Set VOR stop delay Set pre-rec buff Set loop mode Set search speed Set input matrix Set work directory

8.1 Menu Tree

Pr es s m en u S et in pu t d e vic e

The 󰾽Tree󰾾 shows all the different menus available. All BLUE text is preset in the 󰾽Setup󰾾 menus and can be personalized.

8.2 Set input device

Choice between the INTERNAL or EXTERNAL microphones or the LINE INPUT.

Pressing the 󰾽OK󰾾 key (1), allows selection between the line input, internal or external microphone. Press 󰾽C󰾾 twice to return to the main window. Each input name can be personalized in the 󰾽Setup󰾾 menu. To change the input device, highlight the new input and press 󰾽OK󰾾.

Note: The input device is stored in the input template.

8.3 Set compress template

Allows the selection of different operating templates, containing all the recording compression settings.

Select the 󰾽Compress template󰾾 by using the 󰾽UP󰾾 (10) or 󰾽DOWN󰾾 (8) keys followed by pressing the 󰾽OK󰾾 key (19). The preset template can then be chosen from the list. Once selected, press the 󰾽OK󰾾 key (1).

Each template stores the following parameters:

󾁘 Template name 󾁘 MPEG 1 L II, MPEG 1 L III or PCM selection 󾁘 Sampling frequency 󾁘 Bit rate & Mono / Stereo selection 󾁘 File extension name

This information is shown on the display in the audio parameters area.

8.4 Set VOR mode

Access to the parameters of the Voice Operated Recording mode trigger level. This sub-menu permits to set the minimum input level before the recording starts, or to turn off the VOR mode.

8.5. Set VOR stop mode

If 󰾽Pause REC󰾾 is selected, the recording will be paused (depending from the stop delay) if the level drops 25 dB below the trigger level. If the input level rises again above the trigger level, the recording on the same file will continue.

If 󰾽Split track󰾾 is selected, the recording will be stopped (depending upon the stop delay) if the level drops 25 dB below the trigger level. If the input level rises again above the trigger level, a new record will start.

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8.6 Set VOR stop delay

Once the VOR recording started, it allows maximum recording length before it stops to be selected, if the input level drops to 25 dB below the trigger level.

8.7 Set the pre-rec buffer

Permits the size of the pre-record to be set.

8.8 Setting the loop mode

Permits the following possibilities in the playback mode:

No loop: Plays the selected file once followed by stop. Current: Continuous playback of the selected file. Order: Playback continues with the next consecutive file. Random: Randomly selects the next file to be played.

8.9 Setting the search speed

Allows the search forward or backward speed when using the 󰾽LEFT󰾾 or 󰾽RIGHT󰾾 key to be selected. The speed can be set from 10x to 50x nominal speed.

8.10 Setting the input matrix

Permits to route the inputs to specific recording channels.

Auto: If a stereo recording format is selected, the left input goes to the left

recording channel, the right input goes to the right recording channel. If a mono recording format is selected, only the left input goes to the left recording channel.

Double Ch: The left input is forced to the left recording channel, the right input is

forced to the right channel and does not depend on the recording format (Mono or Stereo).

Mono L: Only the left input is directed to both recording channels. In the case of

a stereo recording with a single left input, both output channels will be identical.

8.11 Setting the work directory

Select the preferred sub-directory into which, files are to be stored (record or play) and press 󰾽OK󰾾. Note: Work directories can only be created in the 󰾽Setup󰾾 menu. If the internal memory of the

machine has just been formatted, only the 󰾽ARESM󰾾 directory exists.

9 FILE / FOLDER MANAGER

The 󰾽MANAGER󰾾 acts like the explorer on a PC. It offers the possibility to create, erase, move, copy and rename directories or files. To access to 󰾽MANAGER󰾾 from the main display, press 󰾽C󰾾, followed by the 󰾽LEFT󰾾 or 󰾽RIGHT󰾾 keys to select the 󰾽folder󰾾 icon and press 󰾽OK󰾾.

The following functions can be selected: Entry, Play, Erase, Edit, Wipe, Copy to 󰿇, Move to 󰿇, Make dir, Rename.

MANAGER

Return

NEWDIR USER0001.WAV

USER0002.WAV

MANAGER

Return

NEWDIR

USER0001.WAV USER0002.WAV

MANAGER

Return NEWDIR USER0001.WAV

USER0002.WAV

Return

Entry

Play

Erase

Make dir

Rename

Play

Erase

Edit

Wipe

Make dir

Rename

ARESM

SYS.INI

OK OK

MANAGER

Return

New name

N E W D I R

Returns to the play window

USER000 1.WAV Confirm file delete ? DELE C ancel

Returns to edit window

Cleans the original audio f ile

due to the editing decisions

New directory made

New name

U S E R 0 0 0 1

Return

Make dir

Cancel

Note: Not all these functions will always appear. It

depends on the selected file or folder (󰾽SYSINI󰾾, a 󰾽Directory󰾾 or an audio file 󰾽USERxxxx.wav󰾾).

9.1 Renaming

9.1.1 Renaming a directory

To rename a directory, highlight the directory name and press 󰾽OK󰾾. Then select 󰾽Rename󰾾 and press 󰾽OK󰾾. The first character can now be changed by using the 󰾽+󰾾 or 󰾽-󰾾 volume keys. Press the 󰾽RIGHT󰾾 key to move to the next character. Press 󰾽OK󰾾 when completed. A maximum of 8 characters can be entered.

9.1.2 Renaming a file

To rename a file, proceed in the same manner as described for renaming a directory but by highlighting the file name to be changed.

New nam e

N E W D I R

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