Recording, 1Selecting video/audio input signals

Recording

1 Set the accidental erasure prevention tab on the cassette tape to the “recording” position and insert the tape.

Press the STOP button to place the unit in the stop mode.

3 Set the TAPE/EE switch to EE.

EE images now appear on the TV monitor.

4 Check that the REC INHIBIT lamp is off.

If this lamp is lighted, set the REC INHIBIT switch to OFF.

Select the video and audio input signals and adjust their levels.

5-1Selecting video/audio input signals

1Connect the signals to be recorded.

2Select the input signals using the INPUT SELECT switches on the front panel. The input signals corresponding to the lighted lamps have been selected.

5-2Adjusting the video level

1 Normally, the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch %0is left at the “PRESET” setting (unity value).

2To adjust the recording level, set the VIDEO IN LEVEL control/switch %0to “MANUAL” and use it to adjust the level to a setting between +3 dB and –3 dB.

5-3Adjusting the audio level

1Adjust the audio input signal levels of the analog audio CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 signals and analog cue signal. Keep the audio input/output level controls $5 pushed in (unity value).

The audio signals will be recorded at the proper level.

2To adjust the recording level, pull out the controls $5and adjust them. With the CUE signal, adjust the control in such a way that –20dB will not be exceeded.

6 Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button. The REC and PLAY lamps light, and recording commences.

To end the recording, press the STOP button.

Recording is ended, and the unit goes into the stop mode.

<Notes>

•Check that the SERVO lamp is lighted during recording. If it flashes or if it is off, the images played back will be disturbed.

•Only the analog composite video input signals can be adjusted. (The digital video and analog component input signals cannot be adjusted.)

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