9-2 Using MultimediaAudioThe NEC Versa provides entertainment-level sound quality through internal stereospeakers or external headphones. It handles MIDI files, digital audio files, and analogaudio sources. This means the NEC Versa recognizes .WAV, .MID, and .AVI files.The system is 3D-stereo, Sound Blaster PRO™ compatible.RecordingAll information on a computer must be stored in digital form. Analog audio signalsfrom sources such as tape cassettes or music CDs must be digitized before beingrecorded and stored on disk.You can make recordings from two classes of audio input: line level and microphonelevel. Line level accepts analog audio signals from electronic sources such as tapecassettes, VCRs, and CD players through the Line-In port. Microphone level inputscome through the microphone port or internal microphone.Note When using the built-in microphone, make sure the speaker volume is turneddown before using the microphone or feedback may occur.The following procedure describes how to use the Microsoft ® Sound Recorder to recordsound into a file on the NEC Versa.1. To record from an external device such as a portable CD or tape player, you need acable with audio jacks on both ends. Set up your hardware as follows:! Connect one end of the audio cable to the Line-Out jack on the externaldevice. (On some devices, you can record from the headphones port.)! Connect the other end of the cable to the Microphone port on the NEC Versa(to record monaural sound).2. Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment (Windows 98/2000) orMultimedia (Windows NT), and select Sound Recorder.3. Specify the default sound quality before you record.! Select Audio Properties from the Sound recorder edit menu.! Use the Effects menu to adjust recording volume, device and quality settings.4. Select File, New from the Sound Recorder menu bar.5. Click the Record button (solid round dot) to begin recording.
