Multi Music Scan, Recording, Procedure, Deck B only

MULTI MUSIC SCAN

Procedure

RECORDING

Deck B only

TD-W354 specifications

PITCH CONTROL (deck A)

It is possible to vary the tape speed in deck A in the range of about ±10% in the playback mode. The center click position is for the standard tape speed.

·The multi music scan mechanism of this unit allows you to quickly locate the beginning of a specific tune (up to 99 tunes before or after the current tune).

·The multi music scan mechanism functions by detecting non- recorded sections between tunes (of more than 4±5 sec.).

·The illustration shows the forward direction.

Example of fast forward scan.

PLAY

MUSIC SCAN

PLAY

1.Press the button during playback.

2.When more than 2 tunes are to be skipped, after procedure

1 press the (or ) button the number of times you want to skip tunes. The number of tunes to be skipped is displayed in the counter.

·Relation between Multi Music Scan and REVERSE MODE.

: The multi music scan mechanism operates on one side of the tape only. If the number set is too high (more than there are tunes remaining on that side), the tape stops when the end of the tape is reached.

: It operates continuously through one cycle of the A and B sides of the tape. If the number set has not been reached, the tape stops at the end of the B side. When the head rotates to play side A from B or B from A, this rotation is counted as one non- recorded section. When a recorded tune continues from side A to B, this tune is recorded as two tunes.

In such a case, press the (or ) button one extra time.

Notes:

In the following cases, the mechanism may not operate cor- rectly. This is not a malfunction; use the mechanism according to the type of program.

·Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during tunes.

·Tapes with short non-recorded sections.

Operate in the order of the numbers in the illustration.

·Make sure the safety tab of the cassette has not been broken off.

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre- recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

1				POWER
POWER				POWER
POWER
ON	OFF		STANDBY / ON
ON	OFF
	(B version)			(J version)
2
			A
3		4		5
DOLBY NR			REVERSE
B	C		MODE
6		7	REC/REC MUTE PAUSE
COMPU CAL
8		9		0
INPUT LEVEL
4	5
4	6
3	7	COUNTER RESET		PLAY
		COUNTER RESET		PLAY
2	8
1	9
MIN	MAX

1 Turn the power on.

2 Load a cassette for recording.

3Press the DOLBY NR button to set to the required setting.

4 Press the REVERSE MODE button to set to the desired set-

ting.

5 Select the side to be recorded.

6 Press the COMPU CAL button, if required. (See page 9.)

8Adjust the recording level. (See page 10.)

9 Press to ``00 00''.

0 Press the PLAY button to start recording.

Notes:

·When the safety tabs are removed from a cassette tape, the tape cannot be recorded even if you try. Make sure that both tabs are still in place when performing full recording.

± 8 ±

PAUSE button and REC/REC MUTE button

(record-pause mode).

indicators light.

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