AEQ PAW 120 - Audmax Broadcast
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1. option in My Computer Tools Folder Options View Remove safely the disk remove USB cable and the recorder will power off automatically Turn on the recorder and check the software version Note Must safely remove the disk first for the Windows98 or Windows2000 user it can cause damage and upgrade failure Make sure the battery is sufficient when updating the software If you have any questions e mail our technical department at sat aeg es or contact techsupport aeqbroadcast com in the USA and Canada 23 9 SPECIFICATIONS General e Data Storage On board 512MB or 1GB flash memory e Recording Method Digital or Digital compression e Compression Type MPEG 1 Layer 2 3 Linear PCM G729a and CCITT a u Law e Maximum recording time for 512MB 8 kbps 32 kbps 128kbps 384 kbps 142 hours Frequency response 10Hz to 20kHz 0 5dB WOWeS EE Below measurable limits Signal to noise ratio playback ooocccoonncccnoncconoo gt 89dB bandwidth 22Hz to 22kHz Dynamic range line input oocccccoccncccccnnconcnnnnnnos gt 96dB Microphone INe miranda gt 122dB A weighted THD amp N O 1kHz ref Ode lt 0 02 bandwidth 22Hz to 22kHz Input and Output e External MIC filter selectiOn ooccococcococcccocnnno 20 Hz 20 kHz 100 Hz 20 kHz e External MIC maximum gan 82dB e External MIC minimum gan 19dB e Earphone Max D ower nne 18mW L 18m W 160hm e Line max2. AEO AEQ PAW 120 Professional Digital Portable Recorder USER S MANUAL ED 07 07 Software version 3 14 or higher V 1 1 25 10 2007 CONTENTS Tt GENERAL INFORMA T N ik E 2 A A O A 3 1 2 Front panel keys Tunchons 4 1 3 Left side keys nee NS ace 5 A A 5 Lo TOD Le EE 6 176 Banerne DUT EEN 6 Ce KE lu Ui Le EE 6 1 8 Play Record window description 7 2 WSING THE AR EE 9 E Adio d rel ne DEE 9 2 2 Voice operated recording ENEE ENEE 10 E a Eer Le 11 2 4 Playback levels adjustment uk 11 2 5 Settings storage in a template 11 2 6 Fast deleting an audio recordimg ee eko ee ee e kao ee eeeeee ee eaeeee 11 OPE OE MENO Laia Edel 12 A SETUP MENO EE 14 5 FILE FFOLDER MANAGER lia 17 O EE 19 OA LEGION GIS DIAY EE 19 SE E e CA e 19 POR S EE 21 OFTARE Eeer 23 Eeer 24 IE 0 AA 5 E T 28 Ee Ee ee 29 1 GENERAL INFORMATION What is PAW120 AEQ PAW120 is a professional hand held digital audio recorder It is smart easy to use and has extensive features The PAW120 allows user to record playback and edit it supports the MP2 MP3 BWF and WAV formats The recorder also can connect with a PC via USB interface for audio files uploading or downloading RECORD The PAW120 allows user to pre define some templates to make a faster selection of technical parameters when a recording is made Select a template such as MUSIC or SPEECH PLAYBACK Press PHO gt key to start playing The user
3. E Set auto power down OK gt To access to SETUP menu from the main display press C The microphone and folder icons appear Press and hold the Y gt key until the screwdriver icon appears By using the lt q or CG keys select the screwdriver icon and press OK 45 sec Disable 45 sec By surfing through the different menu windows be aware that in some cases not only the OK key can be used to advance one step but also the A and y keys Disable HI QUALITY MUSIC SPEECH STENO Template manage To go back one step or to escape from a particular screen press C When it appears select the microphone icon and press OK to return to the main display empty empty empty ___ USER defined data e Select display language Actually 3 languages are available English Spanish and Chinese e Set auto power down This menu allows 5 possible settings to power down the machine when no keys are pressed for a centain period except in record edit or play mode To turn the auto power down off select Disable e Set screen save To save battery power the screen can be turned off automatically with 5 different settings To turn the screen save off select Disable If this mode is active when no keys are pressed during the selected period the display will turn off Push any key to turn on again the display e Manager compress template Before the t
4. created device and the associated input gain 3 REC Level The recording level can be adjusted when record or prerecord function is active using the left and right keys in steps of 0 5 dB The adjustment range depends on the selected input type from 84 to 144 dB for EXT MIC from 60 to O dB for LINE from 12 to 20 dB for LINE HI and from 35 to 3 dB for LINE LO Please note that when internal microphone INT MIC is selected the AGC must be turned on as recording level can not be adjusted 4 VOR status Indicates if VOR Voice Operated Record mode is turned ON or OFF 5 USB status This icon appears when the machine is connected via USB to a PC MAC for external powering 6 Keylock status The key icon appears when the keys are locked by means of the HOLD slide button on the left side 7 Battery status Five stripes inside the battery icon indicates full capacity 8 Input Boost level Only when using an external mic indicates additional gain that can be turned off or set to 19dB or 34dB 9 AGC status Indicates if Automatic Gain Control is turned ON or OFF 10 Output volume The output volume level for headphones or internal speaker play mode can be adjusted from 40 0 dB to 1 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps 11 VU meter Full scale from 40 dB to O dB with peak hold indicator for left and right channels 12 Current status m Stop O Monitoring pre record EE mode e R
5. escape a menu operation or exits a display mode e _Play Record mode and MANAGER and SETUP menus access 3 REC led e Red blinking during recording 4 Up key e Increases the input gain in prerecord record mode e Skip back to previous file in play stop mode e Moves to the previous available option in menu mode e Moves the A or B marker backwards in edition mode 5 Left key e Rewind key during playback Fig 2 e Decreases the recording level 0 5dB steps in prerecord record mode e Move left in the menu mode In edition mode moves the marker backwards 6 Menu key e Display the sub menu for fast selection of input device template etc in play record mode e Enters markers during recording e In edition mode it allows to jump to an exact playback position return to a previous situation or modify resolution T S Right key e Fast forward key during playback e Increases the recording level 0 5 dB steps in prerecord record mode e Move right in the menu mode e In edition mode moves the marker forwards 8 Down key e Decreases the input gain in prerecord record mode e Skip forward to next file in play stop mode e Moves to next available option in menu mode e Moves the A or B marker forwards in edition mode 9 D Edit key e Fast access to edition mode from MANAGER menu e Removes the selected portion between 2 marks during editing e Removes the selected files in STOP mode 10 PEO Play Stop Pow
6. otherwise it can cause data mission 5 Safely Remove Hardware E E 21 e Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When SS Windows notifies you that it iz safe to do sa unplug the device from nout computer Hardware devicez dass Storage Devices USB Mass Storage Device at Location U Properties Stop Display device components Close Note Make sure the machine is full battery while communication 22 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE The software of the PAW120 can be updated via USB connection The file used for updating is named APP COE oS 6 T er o File Edit wiew Favorites Tools a SICH ke a i Back gt wi i Search Address Fr Ga System update Check battery power Flug in SB cable aCopy APPCOE APP COE 4Remove USE cable D Walt for shutdown Bb Turn on the device 1 obje 708 KB sg My Computer Turn off the recorder Press and hold the VOL button or the UP key if the PAW120 unit has been manufactured before 2007 at this time press POWER key until the red LED lights Stop pressing the keys the system update menu will show up in the PAW120 display Connect the machine to a computer via USB cable Open the new removable disk that computer will find and copy the new APP COE replacing the original file If this file doesn t appear when you open the removable disk uncheck the Hide protected operating system files recommended
7. Make a selection and press the OK key STOP zg CD NAGRA 2448 BST 1946 REOLY 107 04B ALO OFF VOR OFF VOL 0 548 5E AAA d USO Transter d u PCMI6 48k 1536k ST TOTAL TINE PLAY TIME 000 15 000 00 The USB Power option is simply for powering the PAW120 through the USB port for normal operation without internal batteries If USB Transfer is selected in the PAW120 display a connection icon will be shown and the machine will immediately appear as a removable disk in the explorer of the PC MAC File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Cp Back E FIA a E RECORD SYSIMI 4 objects 6 00 KB se My Computer The PAW120 recorder can do direct files transfer to Windows or Mac OS without additional software Taking WindowsXP as an example after connect the PAW120 to a computer a found new device information window will be shown on the right down corner of screen Wait until the notification that the new device can be used appears it may take a few seconds Fominewhardvare 4 x Se E USE Device 21 AEQ PAW120 To remove the connection double click the hot swap at the right down corner of the screen safely remove device window will show up double click VFS disk Infomedia EDS USB device device and remove the device If the system is Windows98 or Windows2000 must stop remove safely first then the USB connection between the PAW120 and computer can be stopped
8. been applied therefore it will have less lenght than the original This new file name is the same but with a number 1 at the end if you apply this function to USEROOO5 WAV file for instante the USERO005 1 WAV file will be created If you edit several time the original file and after each edition you apply this function new files will be created ended on 1 2 3 Copying a file To copy a file from the ROOT or from one directory to another highlight the file to be copied and press OK Select Copy to and press OK Select the new directory by pressing the A V lt I and gt keys and press OK Moving a file To move a file from the ROOT or from one directory to another highlight the file to be moved and press OK Select Move to and press OK Select the new directory by pressing the A V lt and gt keys and press OK 6 EDITION The AEQ PAW120 is fitted with a simple audio editor It only allows to remove sections of unwanted audio This is done by setting 2 edition markers A and B and then deleting the portion between these 2 points To start editing a recorded file first go to the MANAGER menu and select the file that needs to be edited Press the BA gt key or press OK select Edit and press OK again to start editing LAA AA WnU POMIG 48k 1536k ST 000 02 HL 7 USEROOT OR lg USEROOM DIR E LISEROO
9. can monitor the audio with either earphones or built in speaker FILE MANAGEMENT In the file management module it is possible to copy move and delete files EDIT Cut the unnecessary sections of an audio file and get an storage space release in addition OLED Display The PAW120 recorder has a large bright OLED display Files can be clearly seen in both bright sunlight and darkness conditions 1 1 FEATURES e High quality internal microphone capsule e Supports any dynamic capacitor and electrets external microphone with Phantom power supply e Built in speaker e Built in waveform audio editor e Real time MPEG and Linear PCM editing e OLED dual colour display e USB transfer FAT file format compatible with Windows and Mac OS e Automatic Gain Control AGC recording e Metal case e Support BWF Broadcast Wave File format for easy integration into existing automation system e Two modes of operation for VOR Voice Operated Record system Pause REC or Split Track e Variable voice control trigger level e Customized mute time delay e Automatic level control e Standard Windows FAT16 file system e Optional external stereo microphone with direct contact feature and self lock system e Document management 1 2 FRONT PANEL KEYS FUNCTIONS 4 OK M key e Pause function during playback and recording e Executes functions in menu mode e Selects PRE RECORD mode from STOP 2 C key e Cancels
10. of templates one for the compression mode to be used and the other one to store different input devices The topics covered into this User s Manual are Field audio recording Playing a previous recording Storing settings in a template Editing a recording File Folder management Downloading to a computer 2 1 AUDIO RECORDING Before making a recording the input source compression mode file name and working directory need to be defined The PAW120 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 defining a customized template e Input device internal external microphone or line input e Compression format Linear PCM MP2 MP3 a Law u Law G729a e Working directory where the recorded files will be stored When you select the input device input gain additional boost use or not of input filter and power this two parameters just for external micro are automatically set according to the devices template Select input device and compression template using the MENU key according to the pre saved templates When ready press the OK key and the PAW120 will go to the PRE REC mode where the audio input can be heard on the headphones and the levels are shown on the vumeter In this mode the prerecord buffer 3 seconds i
11. position To playback another file from the same working directory use the or V keys to scroll through the recorded files available Once PRO gt is pressed the selected file will be played immediately During a playback of a file the full 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 increasing once the playback begins To REWIND during playback press and hold the 4 key to go FORWARD press and hold the gt key 2 4 PLAYBACK LEVELS ADJUSTMENT The output volume level for the headphones and line output can be adjusted by the right side Buttons VOL in steps of 0 5 dB from 40 dB up to 1 dB This value is also shown on the display and stored in the memory 2 5 SETTINGS STORAGE IN A TEMPLATE Templates are used to store the custom settings for the AEO PAW120 These templates contain settings of input device levels filter selection microphone powering type of compression mono or stereo mode etc Input devices 10 templates are available and each can store the name and characteristics of different input devices such as microphone capsules or line inputs The gain setting and powering filters can be selected for each device Compression templates 10 templates are available and each can be given a dedicated name and can store t
12. to go to the next step e BST Only for EXT MIC an additional boost can be added to the previous gain setting By pressing the lt or gt keys the boost can be set to 19dB or 34 dB Once the corresponding setting is made press to go to the next step e PWR Power can only be turned on for EXT MIC The power available for the Mic is 3V dc By pressing the lt q or gt keys power can be turned ON or OFF e FLT A filter can be selected for EXT MIC By pressing the lt or gt keys you can select one of the two available options Press OK to validate Set speaker mode The AEQ PAW120 has a built in speaker for audio monitoring The speaker can be turned Off or set to Auto In the Auto mode the speaker is active during playback or editing only During record or monitoring EE mode the speaker is turned off Lock input device gain Permits to lock or unlock the input gain adjustment from the record or pre record display Normally the input gain is stored in the input templates Set record name prefix This sub menu allows 4 characters to be entered Once being in the Input record prefix menu use the or output volume keys to select the corresponding character Press the gt key for the next character position Once all the characters are entered press OK Set date and time It permits to set the correct time start and date fo
13. 15 0 E USEROOG DIR 2 LDERODTILW AN dP USEROO WAN 6 1 EDITION DISPLAY Run status Marker B Marker A AEH Hl Playback counter Original file lenght Actual file lenght Marker A position pares 000 46 ima MarkerB position lt lt M e b ja Modulemeter 6 2 AUDIO EDITION The audio file appears graphically The virtual playback head is in the middle of the screen The full length of the screen corresponds approximately to 10 seconds of sound without zooming Press the Y key four times to modify resolution and the available options will appear 1 3 6 or 10 frames pixel To start or to stop the playback press the PEO key You can move though the file by pressing the cl ang rn keys or by pressing the A and V keys to do it at bigger intervals If you need to place the playback head in an exact position press the Y key once A sub window appears permitting to enter in minutes and seconds the requested position by pressing the lt CS A and Y keys Once all numbers are entered press OK H 000 46 Re Bo sii H If recording was made with markers press the CG key twice and a list of them will appear where you can select one to jump to its position Press the A B key once to set the first edition marker A during play or record press the A B 4 key a second time to set the second marker B Press as well the A B key to
14. K The selected character can now be changed by using the or Eb tt output volume keys Press the D key to move to the next character Press OK when completed A maximum of 8 characters can be entered 17 Erasing a file To erase a file highlight the file name and press OK Then select Erase followed by OK A confirmation window will appear Select DELE and confirm by pressing OK Editing a file Highlight the file name and press OK Then select Edit press OK and the selected audio file will be shown in the edit display Editing is only possible on audio files recorded with the AEQ PAW120 All imported audio files via USB can not be edited If the selected audio file is shown with the icon Bl it can be edited if it is shown with the icon Bn can not be edited All MPEG files recorded on the PAW120 using 44 1 KHz sampling can also not be edited on the machine After editing the original audio file is not at all modified The editing information is stored in separated data files When this audio file is copied to the PC or MAC it still has his original file length but when this file is played back on the machine it will only playback the parts decided by the editing Wiping a file Highlight the file name and press OK then select Wipe and press OK This function creates a new file that is a copy of the original audio file where the edition cuts have
15. c Gain Control circuit is active and the manual level controls will no longer operate The level is controlled automatically to prevent overloads 2 2 VOICE OPERATED RECORDING The VOR allows the system to start a recording depending on the input level Two parameters must be entered the trigger level to start a recording the recording duration once the input signal falls 25 dB below the trigger level IMPORTANT To start a VOR recording first start the record manually by shifting up the RECORD button Once a recording is started using the VOR mode it will stop automatically when one of the following applies e The input signal drops 25 dB below the threshold setting for more than x seconds user defined e The internal memory of the machine is full e The batteries of the machine are flat There are two modes of operation for the VOR system e Split Track each VOR operation will create a new TAKE e Pause Rec each VOR operation will be added to the previous thus creating a continuous TAKE 2 3 PLAYBACK The AEQ PAW120 can play back files irrespective of the current compression mode selected To playback the last recorded file press HO and the machine starts playback immediately To stop the playback press the PEO gt key again To pause the playback use the OK II key If recording was made with markers during the playback press shortly the gt key to jump to the next marker
16. can be changed Press the gt key to proceed to the next character position To confirm the new extension name press OK Maximum 3 characters can be entered e Manager input device This allows to define a new input device or edit a previously created one Select the desired one from the list that appears Empty is you want to create a new one y press OK The InDev manager window will appear where you can define the following parameters NAME The selected character can be changed by using the rand ouput volume buttons Press the gt key to jump to the next character To validate the new name press the V key to go to the next step TYPE This sub menu ESSE RH ech gives the selection of Confirm Cancel used for recording wem u ease ms By using the lt or O Ces gt keys select the Check disk space Ore corresponding input type and press Y to go to the next step The available options in this sub menu are INT MIC built in microphone EXT MIC external 1 Datos definidos por el USUARIO microphone LINE line signal LINE HI high level line signal 0 dB fixed gain and LINE LO low level line signal 24 dB fixed gain 15 e GAIN The input device gain can be pre adjusted To modify the value if it s possible use the lt or D gt keys Once the corresponding value is set press V
17. cover any failure of the Product due to normal use or due to misuse including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner in accordance with the AEQ instructions for use and maintenance of the Product Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the Product due to but not limited to accident software or hardware modification or adjustment acts of God or damage resulting from liguid sand dirt scratching cuts falling hits knocks usage or storage out of the standard temperature range A rechargeable battery can be charged and discharged more than a hundred times However it will eventually wear out this is not a defect and corresponds to normal use Surfaces and glasses can change of colours when they are exposed to strong light or temperature Your personal settings recordings and other information may be lost when your AEO Product is repaired or replaced AEO does not take any responsibility for any lost information of any kind and will not reimburse you for any such loss You should always make backup copies of all the information stored on your AEO Product before handing in your AEO Product for repair or replacement 29
18. dware damage No signal or weak signal from Right Channel output when use internal speaker to playback Internal speaker connected to Left Channel only 1 Inserted earphones No sound comes out when use internal speaker to playback 2 Speaker is disabled in system setting 1 When USB cable is connected the The machine cannot automatically machine cannot be switched off switched off 2 Set auto power down is disabled in system setting When use internal MIC for Internal MIC is single channel Even recording same signal from both though the compress template is stereo Right Left Channel the result is still single channel Weak output signal Low volume setting Solution Change batteries or power via USB 1 Change new batteries or powerc via USB 2 Check keyboard lock 1 Turn down the volume 2 Adjust the input gain Hold the RIGHT key when the menu selection dialog box pops up 1 Slide HOLD switch 2 Return to the shop Use earphone or an external speaker to playback 1 Remove earphones 2 Change the setting to Auto 1 Remove USB cable 2 Select a time for auto power down When use single channel for recording more disk space can be saved When the volume is on maximum the highest signal output is 1dBu 28 10 WARRANTY The portable eguipment is subject to operation under hard working conditions therefore the use and maintenance of the eguipment reguires a careful handling This warranty does not
19. ecord gt Play Forward a Rewind and ff Pause 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 14 Total file time Free record time In playback the counter shows the duration of the current file and in recording it shows the remaining capacity left in the memory 15 Play Record file name The name of the current file during recording or playback 16 Audio parameters This area shows left to right the current file type the sampling frequency the bit rate and the Mono Stereo mode 17 Play Record time Display in minutes amp seconds the time since the playback or recording start 18 Play progress amp 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 2 USING THE PAW120 Introduction and general information The AEQ PAW120 is a hand held recorder designed for a wide range of applications and functions which are described in this manual The operating concept is designed around a system of preset templates where all the reguired operating settings are stored The user can choose different parameters of the machine and these personalised settings are stored in a template for future guick access There are two sets
20. emplates can be selected from the PRESET MENU they must be created and stored first Maximum 10 templates can be entered They are used to store different configurations and provide a quick access to them To create a new template or edit a previously created one select the desired one from the list that appears Empty is you want to create a new one y press OK The Template manager window will appear where you can define the following parameters e NAME The selected character can be changed by using the rand ouput volume buttons Press the gt key to jump to the next character Maximum 6 characters can be entered To validate the new name press the J key to go to the next step 14 CORE Recording file compression type setting Select one of the possibilities using the 4 or gt key and press the y key to go to the next step S R Sampling frequency setting Several options are available depending on the file compression type selected Select one of the possibilities using the lt j or CG keys and press the Y to go to the next step B R Bitrate and mono stereo mode setting Several options are available see the table at the end of the manual Select oneof the possibilities using the lt j or p gt keys and press the Y to go to the next step EXT File extension setting By using the or output volume keys the selected character
21. er key e Main Power ON OFF key press for 5 secs When USB cable is connected the machine cannot be switched off e Toggles between play and stop 11 A B A B key e Selects the position of marker A or B in the edition mode ein all other modes put the display into high brightness for 5 sec 1 3 LEFT SIDE KEYS FUNCTIONS Fig 2 1 RECORD switch e When you slide up the switch the PAW120 starts recording 2 AGC Automatic Gain Control switch e When you slide up the switch Automatic Gain Control is activated 3 HOLD switch e When you slide up the switch up the keyboard controls are locked 1 4 RIGHT SIDE Fig 3 1 USB port e Used for connecting to a PC MAC for file download e Allows for external DC powering of the unit 2 Output VOLUME adjustment e Volume adjustment of headphones amp built in speaker e Inthe sub menus allows selection of a character or a number for names changing 3 LINE OUTPUT e Stereo line output 3 5 mm Jack connector 4 Headphone output e Stereo headphone output 3 5 mm Jack connector AEQ PAW120 1 5 TOP FACE 1 LINE INPUT e 3 5 mm stereo Jack connector for line inputs 2 EXT MIC e 3 5 mm stereo Jack connector for external micro TT inputs A 3 MIC a e Built in mono microphone Fig 4 1 6 BATTERIES INSTALLATION Insert 2 AA batteries into the battery compartment taking care of the correct polarity and close the cover Rechargeable ba
22. he desired compression mode sampling freguency bit rate and file extension Templates configuration is explained on SETUP MENU chapter in this manual 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 2 6 FAST DELETING AN AUDIO RECORDING Any audio file can be selected from the STOP mode by pressing the A or V keys Once the corresponding file is shown on the display press the QA key and confirm to delete the file 3 PRESET MENU All the settings and parameters of the AEO PAW120 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 MENU key and the menu that allows you to configure the PAW120 will appear The A or V7 keys will highlight the different options and the OK key confirms the selection STOP O NAGRA 244E EST 194B RECLY 107 04B ALC OFF y OFF YOL 5 546 LI Ri L i L 40 30 20 10 H Set input device set compress terr Set YOR mode i Set YOR stop mc e Set input device Pressing the OK key allows selection between line input internal or external microphone or any other predefined template Each input device can be personalized in the SETUP men
23. imum input level 17dBu e Line maximum output level 1 5dBu e Inside mono MIC e External stereo MIC 3 5mm stereo plug e Unbalanced line in 3 5mm stereo plug e Unbalanced line out 3 5mm stereo plug e Stereo earphone output 3 5mm stereo plug e USB1 1 interface Physical 5 DIMENSIONS di 121 4 x 51 5 x 23 0 mm e Operating Iemperaiure 0 70 C e Operating bumdrtvy ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eo kanone ene 20 80 Power Supply e Internal Battertes A 2 X AA batteries e CONSUMIR ai iaa 3V maximum 100mA 24 Input Device Parameters Analog gain _ ER INT MIC O 10dB a 20kHz EXT MIC 0 24dB 19 34dB ON OFF EE Ges LINE L gt LINE HI ek LINE LO 24B _ Input Device Default Settings Mame Type Main Boost Suppiy me gain supply EXT MIC 34dB 20 20kHz IECM 1 EXT MIC 19dB 100 20kHz INT INTMIC 0B LINEH LINEHI 0d Le o u LINEL LINELO 2488 1 25 Compress Algorithm Parameters reguency Linear PCM 16 bits 768kbps mono 1536kbps stereo 705kbps mono 1411kbps stereo 512kbps mono 1024kbps stereo 384kbps mono 768kbps stereo 352kbps mono 705kbps stereo 256kbps mono 512kbps stereo MPEG1 Layerll 32kbps mono 48kbps mono 56kbps mono 64kbps mono 64kbps stereo 80kbps mono 96kbps mono 96kbps stereo 112kbps mono 112kbps stereo 128kbps mono 128kbps stereo 160kbps mono 160bps stereo 192kbps mono 192kbps s
24. level If the input level rises again above the trigger level a new record will start e Set VOR stop delay It permits to select the maximum recording lengt before it stops if the input level dropped 25 dB below the trigger level Set AGC target level This sub menu permits to select the mean maximum target recording level 4 levels are available Set pre rec buffer Permits to select the size of the pre record in seconds or milliseconds Set Loop mode Permits to active a playback loop There are 4 available options No loop Current actives the loop just for the selected audio file Order active a loop with all the audio files playing them back in increasing order and Random same as Order but with a random order Set search speed Permits to increase the search speed Set work directory Select the preferred sub directory into which files are to be stored record or play and press OK Work directories can only be created in the MANAGER menu The other directories like USEROOO1 DIR are the ones that include graphical information as well as editing information and should not be used to store other audio files 4 SETUP MENU DH 6JE EST FECL 108 HIE ALC WOR OFF OL MHE PLMIb Fok 1936K 51 TOTAL TIHE FLAY TIHE 000 14 000 00 The SETUP menu gives access to several sub menus The most important are the compress E EME templates creation and the input devices manager
25. move from one marker to the other one Press and hold the 4 B to cancel selection If you want to save the selected section in a new file press the OK key this new file name is the same but with a number 1 at the end if you make several selections new files will be created ended on 1 2 3 Once the 2 markers are set if you press the PHO key it will start the playback of the 3 seconds before the marker A then it will jump over the marked area and will play the 3 seconds after the marker B This allows you to verify the playback before cutting If the AGC switch is moved to ON position when you press the PEO gt key the section between the 2 marker will be played back If after verifying the edition markers are in the right place press the DA key and the marked area will be removed If after verifying one of the markers is not in the right place it must be moved In the stop mode first select the misplaced marker by pressing the A B key By pressing the and gt keys the marker will move step by step to left and right respectively If the key is pressed and held the marker will move at bigger intervals If the same action is repeated during play the corresponding marker will automatically jump to the play head position If you edit several times a file you can return to any of the previous situations by pressing the S key three times and selecting one of the files of the li
26. r each recording Use the A or keys to set or gt keys to go to the next step Once the settings made press OK Clear record counter Every recording has an index number incrementing automatically Resetting the counter by pressing OK when Clear to zero is shown resets it to 1 The next recording will have the full name XXXX0001 If there are still files in memory and the USER name has not been changed the next recording with the same name prefix and index will overwrite the old one Restore factory settings This sub menu permits to restore the factory settings including the template settings names input devices etc Format disk If you need to erase all information on the internal memory the fastest way is to format it Once formatted No File will be shown on the display The three XXX DAT files in the SYSINIP folder will not be deleted Check disk space Indicates in Mbytes the remaining space left in the memory and the used space up to now Check software version This sub menu shows the type of the machine and the software version installed Check machine ID This sub menu shows the serie number of the machine 5 FILE FOLDER MANAGER MANAGER WAW PCMIE 45k 1536k ST 000 02 sh s USEROO13 DIR ler USERO014 DIR lg USEROO15 DIR ler USERO016 DIR 2 USERDOTLNAV 22 USEROOZ WAV The MANAGER acts like the explorer on a PC It offers the possibility to create e
27. rase move copy and rename directories or files To access to MANAGER from the main display press C and use the 1 or T gt key to select the folder icon and then press OK e Return to root To return to ROOT level press OK then select Return and press OK again e Entering a directory Highlight the directory name and press OK Then select Entry and press OK The files in this directory will then be shown e Erasing a directory To erase a directory highlight the directory name and press OK Then select Erase followed by OK A confirmation window appears to confirm the erasure of the directory and all included files If DELE is selected the directory and all included files will be deleted e Making a directory Press OK and select Make dir Press OK once and the folder NEWDIR will be shown on the display e Renaming a directory To rename a directory highlight the directory __ Datos definidos por el USUARIO JRM o E n E BJE Male Dir NewNane NEWDIR Vuelve a ventana principal USERD001 WAV confirmfile delete DAE Cancel Vuelve a ventana de edici n Limpia el archivo de audio original RECORD USERDOG DIR USERDO1 DIR NOIR RECORD USERDOG DIR USERDO1 DIR NOIR Directorio nuevo NewNane USERO001 name and press OK Then select Rename and press O
28. s also active Los f r L BL SA JMO OF vol Lee IO 1204 In this mode the recording level can be adjusted in 0 5 dB steps using the lt or D keys the value is shown in the window that appears Initially the value corresponds to the preset value stored along in the input device template When internal microphone INT MIC is selected the recording level can not be adjusted To begin recording slide the RECORD switch upwards The red LED and the display recording symbol will start blinking The levels are shown and can be adjusted during recording if necessary RECORD CH DYH EJE EST 344E RECLY 108 04E ALC OFF NOR OFF CL 9 04E LOTTE Fe 10 H LEON AV WAV PCHMIE 42k 1536k ST FREE TIHE REC TIHE ant 011 36 O00 02 To pause recording press the OK II key To continue recording press it again To enter markers during recording press the D key To stop recording simply press and hold the PEO gt key for 3 seconds If the recording is started directly from the STOP mode the Pre record buffer will be off If during the recording the RECORD switch is slided upwards again a new file will be recorded Each new recording will be given a file name of up to 8 digits This file will be stored in the working directory See Renaming a directory chapter 5 for details Recording using the AGC If the AGC switch is in the ON position then the Automati
29. st that appears Once the file is edited edition can be saved by pressing the C key A sub window appears giving the possibility to return to the edit window by selecting Cancel to abort the edition by selecting Don t or to save the changes by selecting Save rn cams 000 45 e a1 Hs a After editing the original audio file is not at all modified The editing information is stored in separated data files When this audio file is copied to the PC or MAC it still has his original file length but when this file is played back on the machine it will only playback the parts decided by the editing If you need a file where these changes are applied go to the MANAGER menu to select the edited file press OK then Wipe and press OK again This function creates a new file that is a copy of the original audio file where the edition cuts have been applied 20 R j DA Q II VC E 7 USB The USB port of AEO PAW120 recorder has two purposes file download and external DC powering As the internal memory of the PAW120 cannot be removed audio can be extracted either through the line output in normal playback mode or alternatively via the USB port to the PC MAC Connect the USB cable to the computer and to the recorder The PAW120 will automatically switch on being powered through the USB connection A sub window will appear giving the possibility to select USB Power or USB Transfer
30. tereo 224kbps stereo 256kbps stereo 320kbps stereo 384kbps stereo MPEG1 Layerlll 32kbps mono 40kbps mono 48kbps mono 56kbps mono 64kbps mono 64kbps stereo 80kbps mono 96kbps mono 96kbps stereo 112kbps mono 112kbps stereo 128kbps mono 128kbps stereo 160kbps mono 160bps stereo 192kbps mono 192kbps stereo 224kbps stereo 256kbps stereo 320kbps stereo CCITT a Law 48 kHz 384kbps mono 768kbps stereo 44 1 kHz 352kbps mono 705kbps stereo 32 kHz 256kbps mono 512kbps stereo 24 kHz 192kbps mono 384kbps stereo 22 05 kHz 176kbps mono 352kbps stereo 16 kHz 128kbps mono 256kbps stereo 12 kHz 96kbps mono 192kbps stereo 11 025 kHz 88kbps mono 176kbps stereo 8 kHz 64kbps mono 128kbps stereo CCITT u Law Same as CCITT Same as CCITT a Law a Law G 729 a 8kbps mono Compress Template Default Settings algorithm freguency WAV format 1536kbps BWF format 256kbps SPEECH BWF format 48000Hz 64kbps WAV MP1L2 mono STENO la UL 8000Hz OOPS WAV G 729 a mono Attack and Decay Time Sampling frequency ATTACK TIME DECAY TIME 48kbps 92ms 32kbps 8kbps 27 10 FAQ Problem Possible Reason The machine switched off when playback Low batteries Cannot switch on the machine EES 2 Keyboard is locked Big noise from earphones while 1 Too high volume of earphones recording 2 Too high input gain SETUP menu does not show up ene REES 1 Keyboard is locked Keyboard is not working Ee F Har
31. tteries NiCd or Ni mH can also be used but they can not be charged inside the PAW120 when it is connected via USB to a PC MAC for external powering Fig 5 1 7 TURNING ON Push and hold the PRO key for 5 seconds the machine turns on and shows the initial screen for 2 seconds followed by the STOP window display To skip the initial screen press any key To jump to the PRE RECORD window press the GE OK Au key If the AEQ PAW120 recorder is off and you connect it to the computer through the USB cable the unit will automatically turn on and a sub window will appear giving the possibility to select USB Power or USB Transfer Make a selection and press the OK II key AEQ PAW120 1 8 PLAY RECORD WINDOW DESCRIPTION 5 USB status 6 Keylock status 1 Function Name 7 Battery status 2 Input Level 8 Boost level 3 Recording Level 9 AGC status Mi men e OUT CR Ni ji pess gn 10 Output volume 4 VOR status i 18 ERO087 Sr M ip D S2k 6 Bale MO 15 Play Record file name 11 VUmeter 16 Audio parameters 12 Current status l 17 Play Record time 13 Files Counters 18 Play progress bar 14 Total file time Free record time 1 Function Name Area that indicates the function s name of the current display STOP PLAY PRE REC or RECORD 2 Input Level Indicates the input device internal external microphone line input or a new
32. u To change the input device highlight the desired option and press OK Press C twice to return to the main window e Set compress template Allows the selection of different operating templates containing all the recording compression settings Select by pressing the or Y keys a preset template Once selected press the OK key Each template stores the following parameters e Template name Compression type Sampling frequency Bit rate amp Mono Stereo mode File extension name e Set VOR mode Access to the adjustment of the Voice Operated Recording mode trigger level This sub menu permits to set the minimum input level for start recording or to turn off the VOR mode e Set VOR stop mode If Pause REC is selected the recording will be paused once the stop delay has passed if the level drops 25 dB below the trigger level If the input level rises again above the trigger level the record on the same file will continue Set input device Set compress template IECM 1 COND N LINEH LINEL DYN Set VOR mode MUSIC SPEECH STENO Set VOR stop mode Set VOR stop delay Set AGC target level Set pre rec buff d 14dB 1 00 U Set work directory C USER defined data RECORD USER006 DIR USER001 DIR If Split track is selected the recording will be stopped once the stop delay has passed if the level drops 25 dB below the trigger
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