Tascam MD-CD1 owner manual MD recording from an external source, Basic recording

9 – MD recording from an external source

The MD-CD1 can not only dub from CD to MD, it also allows MD recording from other sound sources.

Basic recording

Set the recording mode and select the input source. While monitoring the input signal, adjust the record- ing level. After all settings are complete, you are ready to make a recording.

Before following the procedures below, make sure the MD-CD1 power is on, a recordable MiniDisc is in the deck, and the deck is in stop mode.

Recording mode setting

1Use the “REC MODE?” option on the REC sub-menu of the MD menu to set the record- ing mode.

For more details, refer to the previous section “Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34.

Input source selection

2Use the INPUT SEL key on the front panel or the remote control to select the input source.

Press the key to switch between ANALOG and OPTICAL.

ANALOG

The analog signal from the ANALOG INPUT terminals is the recording source.

OPTICAL

The digital signal from the DIGITAL (OPTI- CAL) INPUT is the recording source.

Even if the power is turned off, the selected input source is retained.

Input monitoring

3Press the RECORD key on either the front panel or the remote control.

The MD deck will enter recording standby mode, the READY and RECORD indicators will light up, and “REC” and “” will light up on the display.

NOTE

The deck cannot enter recording standby mode in the following cases.

The tab on the MD cartridge is set to prevent recording, and “W_Protected” is displayed.

The disc is full, and “Disc Full!” is displayed.

The maximum number of tracks has been recorded, and “Track Full!” is displayed.

When the digital input (OPTICAL) is selected, if there is no proper digital signal input, “D-IN UNLOCK!” will be displayed, and recording cannot be performed.

NOTE

If a partially recorded disc is inserted, the end of the recorded portion will be detected.

The deck will enter recording standby mode, and the MD input signal can be monitored through headphones or a connected audio system.

NOTE

If monitoring through a connected system, connect the MD OUTPUTS terminals to the system. Connection through the COMMON OUTPUTS terminal is also possi- ble, but in this case, the appropriate setting must be made using the “COMMON?” option on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu. Refer to “Connecting ana- log audio equipment” on page 10.

For details on headphone monitoring, refer to “Basic playback operation” on page 24.

Even if no MD is inserted in the deck, it is still possible to monitor the input signal by pressing the RECORD key. In this case, “Monitor” will be shown in the display.

To cancel input monitoring, press the STOP key.

Recording level adjustment

Adjust the recording level while monitoring the input and viewing the meters.

4Use the “REC VOLUME?” option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD menu to adjust the level.

If ANALOG is selected as the input source, you may also use the front panel INPUT con- trols (L and R) to set the level independently for each channel.

Recording start

5In the recording standby mode, press the PLAY key, and recording will start.

To stop recording , press the STOP key.

After pressing the STOP key, “UTOC Writ- ing!” will be shown on the display as the User Table Of Contents is written on the disc.

To pause recording, press the READY key.

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