User's Guide
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1. cord from microphones The MDR 2 is equipped with two built in microphones omni directional condenser type You may adjust high low sensitivity level of built in microphones for recording from the Built in microphone sensitivity selector The high sensitivity level of built in microphone is at 45dB at 1KHz while the low sensitivity level is at 35dB at 1KHz You may also adjust the Volume controller of Audio in to make slight volume adjustment or There are two extension Audio in jacks of MDR 2 amp They allow you to plug two extension microphones into the jacks for recording please select to M position of the Audio in selector The two Audio in jacks both provide DC 1 5V power you may use either condenser microphones or dynamic microphones as recording sources The extension microphone record level is adjustable via the knob of Volume controller of Audio in jack or for proper recording sound level The recording source of the built in microphones and the extension microphones will be mixed into two separate tracks Left and Right channels with balance level You may turn off the built in microphones while recording from other sources Switch to OFF position from the Built in microphone sensitivity selector mms 11 Suizronic MDR 2 Record from electric guitar or line in 1 The MDR 2 al2. The recording format and sample rate of the track you select will show up on the LCD display 4 Press to start to playback the LCD display will show gt Press the button during playing to pause the LCD display will show 11 and flash Press the same button again to continue playing 5 Forward and rewind during playback Hold on G during playback to rewind the playing Hold down D to forward the playing The time display will move quickly according to the position Release the button to go back to normal playback 6 Repeat and Repeat All Enter the MENU mode and set up repeat mode When select REP the track will be repeated always If you select REP All the device will repeat all the tracks Please note that the REP All function only works in FOLDER 2 mode The LCD will show REP mode on the LCD display 7 A B loop press button during playback to define a loop start point A point then press the button again to indicate the loop end point B point The music will then play from A to B again and again loop until you press the button again to stop 8 The device allows you to adjust the volume level of earphone or built in speaker by press or during playback The adjusting level range is from 00 to 20 8 Delete tracks You can delete the recording files via computer or by the device itself The following progress is the way to delete the files with the device Select the track you want to del
3. Suironic CA Portable Digital Audio Recorder High quality portable digital audio recorder specially designed for audio and music recording User s Guide Suizronic swivonic SE MDR 2 1 Introduction A N 4 2 Notice FETERE 5 3 Parts description Switches Connectors and Buttons A EE 5 4 Power on E E AT EATA E A deisaessendeesesudnascaesamnis setts 8 5 Operate MENU setup 8 6 Recording A EE EREE 9 7 Playback sje bbe psn cs T AAAA EE E T 12 8 Delete tracks UT 13 9 Transfer to and from your computer D naam cssesambadlaagdespe ease E 13 10 Specification gos sane naaupianiadelonsiasinn eases ATE EE EEA E 15 SWU onic MDR 2 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Swissonic MDR 2 Portable Digital Audio Recorder This machine is equipped with leading edge digital recording technology excellent sound quality and easy operation is suitable for acoustic instruments electric guitars microphones keyboards MP3 players interviews education band rehearsal ecological records and more Features of MDR 2 9 Groups and 99 Recording Tracks The MDR 2 provides 1 9 groups numbered 1 9 and 99 recording tracks for each group for either the internal flash memory or SD card You may select any blank track number you prefer to record on before you record or the MDR 2 will select a blank track for you automatically Whenever a track is recorded the track number will be fixed and you w
4. ality will be distorted 4 In situations where multiple instruments are played simultaneously the MDR 2 should be positioned near to instruments with smaller sound levels or you need to use extension microphones for the different instruments 5 Ifyou want to record speech e g from a teacher together with the playing of instruments it is best if the speaker uses the extensional lapel microphone to improve the results 6 For better recording quality the extensional lapel microphone could also be clipped on score stands or the body of a player depending on the situation 7 Playback WAV yy REP WAV uu FOLDER 1 FOLDER 1 mo 1117 TRACK D F Lu m AMA I LULU et 1 Il x 7 FOLDER 1 1 FOLDER 1 or FOLDER 2 You need to enter the FOLDER 1 to play the files tracks previously recorded with the MDR 2 Enter the FOLDER 2 instead to play files downloaded transferred from a computer To change between the two folders you need to press to interchange FOLDER 1 and FOLDER 2 2 Playback from flash memory or SD card memory Select the files you want to playback form internal flash memory or SD card memory further explained in the previous chapter Recording a 13 swivonic MDR 2 3 Select the Group and track you want to playback By pressing or Gy to select group number in the range from range 1 to 9 And select the track to playback by press D or G button in the range from 1 99
5. ete press AIT the LCD will show dEL then you need to press again the machine will start to delete the track When the LCD finish showing DELETE and the clock return to 00 00 00 means the track is empty and are available for a new recording 9 Transfer to and from your computer The device can be connected with computer to copy and store your recording files on your computer to backup your data or download music to play at this unit 14 swionic MDR 2 When you connect USB port with your computer the computer will detect the MDR 2 as two removable disks the first disk represents the build in flash memory the second disk represents the SD card memory and you will find folders of Group 1 9 in each removable disks The music you have downloaded from the computer to the device will be accessible in FOLDER 2 and the track number depends on the sequence in which the files are transferred This means that the track number in FOLDER 2 is not fixed and can be changed at any time if a track is deleted or added If you want the files get a fixed track number you can store the music in FOLDER 1 To do this you simply need to change the filenames according to the following sequence a If you want to download files to FOLDER 1 to be with fixed track number and store to the built in flash memory change the file name to M_INT_xx where xx is the track number you want it to be b If you want to download files
6. gh speed SD cards as extension memory only to prevent noise data lost or any transmission problem We do not guarantee the function operation or life of any SD card that is used in the device We do not also take any responsibility of indemnity for the damage of SD cards Like any digitally stored data data shall be backed up regularly In no event we will be liable to any indirect incidental special or consequential damages to any person caused by or for any lost profits lost savings loss of use loss revenues or lost data arising from or relating to this device swionic RS MDR 2 3 Parts Description Switches Connectors and Buttons Switches and connectors on the MDR 2 1 Built in microphone L channel an omni condenser microphone is installed into the device as L channel 2 Built in microphone R channel an omni condenser microphone is installed into the device as R channel 3 Recording indicator LED the LED will light up during recording 4 Built in speaker a monitor speaker is installed it will stop working when earphone is plug in 5 Battery cover open the cover and install two AA batteries to work 6 Battery select switch when using primary batteries or Alkaline batteries switch to 1 5V or switch to 1 2V when using Ni MH rechargeable batteries 7 Volume cont
7. ice before you use the MDR 2 1 2 Please read this guide carefully before you use the device Please notice the position to put batteries inside the MDR 2 Please use the DC power adaptor of USB type in correct 5V DC specification Please do not take apart or repair the MDR 2 by yourself Please bring the MDR 2 back to your retailer or to a local service vendor for repair and assistance In order to keep stable data transmission please do not twist the USB cable when you plug it into the computer The built in LCD display is a fragile electronic part please do not press on it heavily and do not touch it with sharp objects We suggest you use only special cloth to clean the LCD display Please make sure that the LCD display does not get exposed to water The SD card is a very precise electronic device please use it according to the following notice Prevent taking the SD card out of the machine during data transmission Do not bend strike dropor take apart the SD card Prevent to place the SD card in a place with high temperature high humidity or dust Do not expose the SD card to static electricity In addition Please make sure the SD card you are using has been formatted the format type of the MDR 2 is FAT32 Please release the write protection switch of SD card before you record The MDR 2 processes large amount of data during recording and playback as result we strongly suggest you to use hi
8. ill not able to change it even if the previous track is deleted or added There is no limit in recording time for each individual recording track Two Storage Folders The MDR 1 provides two folders for storage files in FOLDER 1 you can record music either from the built in microphone from an external microphone from an electric guitar and from Line in sources and play it back In FOLDER 2 you can download MP3 music from your PC or MAC and play it The two flexible operation folders allow flexibility to organize your music for both your recording and leisure time Leading and Unique Sound Mixer Technology The Swissonic MDR 2 is equipped with built in microphones and two audio inputs When you connect audio inputs to record the sound will automatically be mixed with the built in microphone with a balance level Our leading and unique sound mixing technology is perfect for occasions with multiple instruments playing combinations with background music or for the creation of any creative music made by you Multiple Audio Inputs Selection The MDR 2 is equipped with two Audio in jacks for Left amp Right channel recording You can select to plug in external microphone electric guitar or Line in as recording sources by changing the switch position of the Audio in selector The multiple audio input selection adds more convenience to your recording experience 4 us swionic m MDR 2 2 Notice Please read the following not
9. lows you to plug in an electric guitar as recording source Please select to G of the Audio in selector The electric guitar record level is adjustable via the knob of Volume controller of Audio in jack or for proper recording sound level 2 The MDR 2 allows you to plug line in as recording source such as CD players tape decks radios etc Please select to L of the Audio in selector The line in record level is adjustable via the knob of volume controller of Audio in jack or for proper recording sound level 3 The recording source of the built in microphones and the electric guitar or line in recording source will be mixed into two separate tracks Left and Right channels with balance level 4 You may turn off the built in microphones while recording from other sources Switch to OFF position from the Built in microphone sensitivity selector Suitable position to record 1 Polar pattern of the built in microphones The built in microphone of MDR 2 is of omni directional condenser microphone type The sound collecting area is wide as below diagram Front 12 SuizrOnic MDR 2 2 To produce best recording result we suggest that you put the MDR 2 at a distance of around 60cm from the sound source at table height 3 Please adjust the input volume level to a proper condition Do not set to the highest volume level on recording otherwise the recording sound qu
10. qu REP BL gt FOLDER 1 ives TRACK D gt L R 1 Recording format There are two formats available for recording WAV and MP3 2 Sample rate For WAV format there are 6 sample rates to select 8KHz 11KHz 16KHz 22KHz 32KHz 44KHz For MP3 format there is only one sample rate 44KHz 3 REP repeat there are two repeat functions REPEAT the track will be repeated always or REP All the device will repeat all the tracks The LCD will show nothing if user does not select REP function 4 BL back light time There are four back light time for selection ON back light always on 10s turn the back light off if there is not any other button control after 10 sec 20s turn the back light off if there is not any other button control after 20 seconds OFF no back light swionic _ MDR 2 6 Recording How to record WAV yy _ lt FOLDER 1 gt lt FOLDER 1 101 int TRACK D gt F R OH tae 1 The device allows you to record ONLY in FOLDER 1 To change to FOLDER 1 press Ea when the LCD display shows FOLDER 1 you are in FOLDER 1 mode 2 The device allows you to record into the internal flash memory or into an installed SD card memory The MDR 2 will change to the SD card memory automatically when SD card is installed Or you can press amp to interchange between the memory of the internal flash memory F and the SD card C 3 Press G or pt P
11. rding or 6 hours for playback by earphone 15 5 L x 8 5 W x 3 D cm 200g not include batteries Two lapel microphones USB cable two AA batteries and a headphone SWISSONIC Copyright 2006
12. roller of Audio in L channel Volume controller of Audio in R channel 9 Audio in L channel it allows audio input of M ext microphone G E guitar or L Line in It provides 1 5V power supply 10 Audio in R channel it allows audio inputs of M ext microphone G E guitar or L Line in It provides 1 5V power supply 11 Audio in selector to select three kinds of audio input types M ext microphone G E guitar L line in ge swionic m MDR 2 12 Built in microphone sensitivity selector H high L low OFF to select the sensitivity level of built in microphones H high or L low Or switch off the built in microphone OFF 13 Key hold switch ON OFF switch ON to hold stop running the key control or switch OFF to release key control 14 Earphone jack stereo when an earphone is connected to this jack the built in speaker will be switched off 15 Line out port connect to amplifier 16 SD card socket allow to use install SD memory cards 17 USB socket DC Power in Use a USB cable to connecting with a computer You may use USB type DC adaptor DC 5V to work from this port DC power adaptor is not include Button control Record button press the button to start recording Stop button press the button to stop or cancel operations recording A B playback delete A B loop button press the button during playback to define a loop sta
13. rt point A point then press the button again to indicate the loop end point B point The music will then play from A to B again and again loop until you press the button again to stop MENU button press the key to enter MENU press the button again to leave MENU Power Play button press still for 2 seconds to switch ON or OFF the machine Press the button to PLAYBACK press it during playback will pause playback push it again to continue playback Track down Rewind button Press the button once to select previous track hold down the button to change the track number quickly Hold down the key during playing to rewind playback release the button to go back to normal playback Track up Forward key Press the button once to select next track hold down the button to change the track number quickly Hold down the key during playing to fast forward playback release the button to go back to normal playback Juisgronic N MDR 2 Vol up Manual selector button Press the button during playback to increase the volume level of earphone or speaker Press this button for item selection when in MENU mode Vol down Manual selector key Press the key while playing to decrease the volume level of earphone or speaker Press the key for item selection in MENU mode MODE button control The MODE button is used to provide additional functions To operate a MODE function press the MODE button first the LCD will show MODE and
14. then press the desired function button immediately to operate the MODE function Here is a description of the mode functions Memory selection use this function to select the internal flash memory or the SD card memory as record target and playback source Delete tracks function Folder 1 or Folder 2 select mode function G Group number decrease the selection function D Group number increase the selection function Que a A Open the battery cover and install two new AA batteries into the MDR 2 The MDR 2 works on both primary batteries and Alkaline batteries and Ni MH rechargeable batteries To use primary batteries select to 1 5V position to use Ni MH rechargeable batteries select to 1 2V position of the battery select switch Hold the button still for two seconds the device will switch on and enter the operating mode Press the button still for two seconds to switch off the device The device will switch off automatically if there is not any other button control after 5 minutes The LCD will show DXi when the batteries are at low power level please change new batteries at this point Swizonic MDR 2 5 Operate MENU setup When press key the LCD will show up all main items of MENU setup press GJ or gt keys to move to previous or next main items press or keys to interchange to secondary items Press key again to leave MENU mode DO MENU wav
15. to FOLDER 1 to be with fixed track number and store to the SD memory card change the file name to M_EXT_xx where xx is the track number you want it to be The device can work with USB adaptor when connecting with computer press once the machine will enter the operating mode then you can operate the device with the power of computer You will leave the operating mode when you press over 2 seconds ee 15 swionic MDR 2 10 Spcifications Recording media SD card format type Recording format Playback format MP3 S N ratio at 1KHz Frequency response Built in microphone Input Output Built in speaker USB interface Power requirements Battery life Alkaline batteries Dimensions Weight Accessories 16 ms Internal flash memory 128MB SD memory card 16MB 2GB SDHC memory card 4GB FAT 32 WAV 16bit sample rate 8 11 16 22 32 44 1KHz MP3 128Kbps sample rate 44 1KHz WAV PCM WAV with sampling rate of 8KHz 16KHz 32KHz and 44 1KHz MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG72 5 Layer3 from 32K 320Kbps 55dB 20 20KHz omni directional condenser microphone type two 1 4 mono for selection of extension microphone Line in and E Guitar plug in power 1 5V Built in stereo microphones L amp R 1 8 stereo heanphone 1 8 stereo Line out 0 2Watt 8 Ohm Mini B type USB 2 0 Full Speed compatible AA battery x 2 or USB DC adaptor 5V not included 5 hours for reco
16. to select the group number in the range STOP from range 1 to 9 4 Press G or D to select the recording track in the range from 01 to 99 to record You may select any of a blank track number you want to record to then press button to record Or just press button directly the device will select a blank track follows the last recorded track number to record for example if the last recorded track number is 05 the automatically selected track number will be 06 5 Press REC button to start recording the Recording indicator LED will light up still the LCD display will show and the time clock will start running which means that the recording is in progress Press to pause record during recording the Recording indicator LED will start flash press the same button again to continue recording Press button to finish recording 6 The volume indicator will show on the LCD during recording you can adjust input volume by the Volume controller of Audio in or Please do not set to the highest volume level on recording otherwise the recording sound quality will be distorted 10 swionic m MDR 2 Re 1 When you finish recording the recording format and sample rate of this track will show up on the LCD For long time recording you can switch Key hold switch to ON position to hold stop running the key control And switch to OFF position to release key control
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