RECORDING
RECORDING
The two major controls that are used to make a recording are
the APPEND key and the PAUSE key.
¢ Insert as explained before a cassette on which you want to
- make a recording.
¢ Close the tray.
¢ Select the correct input source (as described under
'SELECTING THE INPUT')
e Press the APPEND key.
The deck will search for the start of the tape or for the end
of the last recordirig and during this period the indication
AFFEMC
>> or << -will appear on the display.
When a position has been found for a possible recording the
deck will play the last few seconds of the previous (last)
recording during which AFFENO
FLAY appears.
mode.
In case you want to record from the analogue input, adjust
the recording level (as described under 'RECORDING
LEVEL').
« You can now start recording by pressing the PAUSE Ill key.
e Press STOP MM to stop recording.
The actual recording is stopped immediately. The deck will
continue to write for a short period. The display shows
MARKER WRITE and STF'
is flashing. During this period a
marker is written on the tape to mark the end of the last
recording.
This procedure will ensure the correct recording of time and
track numbers on the tape.
Examples: see page 13.
SELECTING THE INPUT
Before starting a recording you should select the correct input
source with the INPUT SELECT knob @.
You can select 3 positions:
— OPT ~ selecting a source which is connected via the
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN socket to your unit
The display shows COPTICAL > (note 7)
— COAX - selecting a source which is connected via the
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN socket to your unit
The display shows CDIGITALD (note 7)
- ANA - selecting a source which is connected via the
ANALOG
LINE IN socket to your unit
The display shows C ANALOG)
Notes:
1 When the indication is blinking it indicates that no digital
signal is received; recording is not possible.
2 During a recording it is not possible to change the selected
input.
ADVISE:
it is recommended always to:use the digital input: when itis
available. You then do not have to adjust the recording level
and:recording of correct tracknumbers (see Auto Start
Marker-writing, page 15) will take place automatically:
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RECORDING LEVEL
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