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RECORDING

I RECORDING (Deck only)

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"--3 dB" indicator lights steadily most of the time. No harm will be

done if the "0 dB" indicator lights momentarily at peaks. When

recording without Dolby NR, set the REC LEVEL control so that the

"--3 dB" indicator lights, and the "O dB" indicator lights occasion-

ally at peaks.

NOTES:

• Theoptimalrecordinglevelmay differsomewhatdependingon

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1. Load a tape for recording in Deck II.

2. Set the DOLBY NR switch.

3. Set the REV MODE switch.

• To record on one side only, set the switch to the = posi-

tion. To record on both sides, set the switch to either the

or the _ position.

4. Press the recording (e) button.

5. Prepare the audio source from which you wish to re-

cord. Turn on the stereo amplifier and prepare it for

playback of the desired audio source.

6. Adjust the recording level. For details, see "ADJUST-

ING THE RECORDING LEVEL" below.

7. Press the playback (1_ or 4) button or the pause (I I)

button to begin recording.

• When recording on both sides, press the I_ button. If the •

button is pressed, recording will stop after only one side is

recorded.

To stop recording temporarily

Press the pause ( II ) button.

• To resume recording, either press the pause ( II ) button again,

or press the playback (1_or •) button.

To Stop Recording

Press the stop (11) button.

Erasure prevention tabs

The recording (e) button does not work when the erasure preven-

tion tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off. (See

page 5.) Do not press the recording (•) button with unreasonable

force. When recording on both sides, make sure that both tabs are

intact.

ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL

The adjustment of the recording level is the most important factor

in achieving good recording results. A high level provides a good

signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range, but an excessively high

level distorts the sound. If the level is set too low for fear of sound

distortion, irritating tape hiss will mar the recording. The charac-

teristics of tapes differ depending on the manufacturer and the

type of tape. Set the REC LEVEL control so that the level meter's

the audio source and type of tape used. In order to obtain the

best possible results, set the recordieg level after actualtesting.

Listen to your recordings, and adjust the level as necessary.

The level meter may react differently during recording and

/ilayback of the same tape. This is due to differences in tape

sensi_vity, and creates no problem.

RECORDING MUTE

Use this function to create the 4.5-second blanks required for

proper operation of the music search function.

• Press the recording mute (O) button during recording and the

deck will create a blank space by recording e section which

contains no signal for approximately four seconds. The deck

will then enter recording standby mode.

• To create a blank which is more than four seconds long, hold

the button down for the desired length of time. When the but-

ton is released, the deck will enter recording standby mode.

• To resume recording, press the pause ( II ) button or the play-

back (),or •) button.

I ERASING A TAPE ]

To erase the recorded contents of a tape, load the tape in DECK II

and follow the procedure below.

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1. Set the REC LEVEL control to the MIN position.

2. Press the recording (e) button.

3. Press the playback (1_ or <1)button or the pause (II)

button.