Instruction Manual

552 User Guide and Technical Information
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v. 1.4 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
Recorder Controller
The 5-position Recorder Controller is used to perform all recording and playback functions.
Function Direction Action
Record Push the Recorder Controller Up
In Standby, begins recording a file. If recording, begins recording a new file.
Record/Pause
Stop
Press the Recorder Controller
Action is dependent on Record Pause setting. When Record Pause is on,
press once to pause the recording, press again to stop. When Record
Pause is off, press once to stop.
During Playback, press once to pause, press again to stop.
Play Push the Recorder Controller Down
Begins playback of the last take recorded or file currently loaded. Playback
is sent the headphone monitor only.
Rewind/
Load Previous
Take
Push the Recorder Controller Left
While in Stand-by, push left to load the previous take. While in playback,
push and hold left to rewind.
Fast Forward/
Load Next Take
Push the Recorder Controller Right
While in Stand-by, push right to load the next take. While in playback, push
and hold right to fast forward.
Load Previous
Daily Folder
+
Hold the Battery Check button and Push the Recorder Controller Left
Loads the previous daily folder for playback.
Load Next Daily
+
Hold the Battery Check button and Push the Recorder Controller Right
Loads the next daily folder for playback.
Playback Audio to
L, R Outputs
+
Hold the Battery Check button and Push the Recorder Controller Down
Playback audio is sent to the Left and Right Outputs.
Next File Number Press the Recorder Controller While in Stand-by
SVEN announces the file number of the next file to be recorded.
REC LED
The Record LED indicates the overall media status. When no media is present or detected the LED
flashes yellow. The LED will be off when media is attached and ready. When the 552 is actively
recording the LED illuminates solid red. When recording is paused or in the event that a record
command is given and the media is not ready, the LED flashes red until the recorder actively starts
recording. A solid yellow LED indicates the media is busy. The LED illuminates solid green while in
playback mode and flashes green when playback is paused. The LED remains off when the recorder
is disabled in the Setup Menu.