Motorola MF-P01 REC indicators for TRK1 through TRK4, Master control, Input Level fader

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Parts of the MF-P01

To change the "record-ready" track, press down the REC FUNCTION switch for the desired track. The cur- rent "record-ready" track will be automatically released.

WARNING

Do not make more than one track "record-ready", though you can press down more than one REC FUNC- TION switch simultaneously by using more than one finger.

A REC indicators (for TRK1 through TRK4)

When one of the tracks is ready for recording, the appropriate REC indicator flashes. When one of the tracks is being recorded, the appropriate REC indicator lights steadily.

B MASTER control

This control adjusts the master level of the signals which are sent to LINE OUT (L, R) jacks, as well as the PHONES jack.

C REC LEVEL indicators (+6, 0. -5, -10)

A set of four LED indicators shows the level of the MIC/LINE signal sent to the recording track. See "Setting the level" on page 10 for details about level setting.

D INPUT LEVEL fader

This fader is used to adjust the level of the signal coming into the MIC/LINE jack.

E Transport controls

RECORD button : Starts recording of the track whose REC indicator is illuminated. Note that pressing this button also presses down the PLAY button.

 

NOTE

 

When no REC indicator is lit, pressing down the RECORD button does not start

 

recording but start playback.

PLAY button :

Starts playback.

REW button :

Rewinds the tape.

F FWD button :

Fast-forwards the tape.

STOP button :

Stops the tape.

PAUSE button :

Pauses recording or playback.

NOTES

If the left record-protect tab of the cassette has been broken out, or if there is no cassette loaded, the RECORD button cannot be pressed.

It is not possible to go directly from recording into playback mode.

The PAUSE button only pauses playback and recording. It is not possible to pause the tape in fast forward and rewind modes.

All buttons except the STOP button lock down when pressed, and only work when locked down.

F Cassette compartment cover

The hinged cassette compartment cover is opened by lifting the tab on the right side.

The tape should be towards the front of the MF-P01. Put the non-tape part of the cassette in first, and then push the tape (front) down into place.

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Contents HAZARD, do not Expose this Table of Contents Important Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Multitrack recording a brief introduction An introduction to the MF-P01Cleaning the pinch roller Cleaning the headsAn introduction to the MF-P01 Record-protecting cassettesWhat you need to make recordings Connecting the MF-P01Parts of the MF-P01 DC in 12 V connector and Power switchMIC/LINE jack Phones jackParts of the MF-P01 REC Level indicators +6, 0. -5 REC indicators for TRK1 through TRK4Master control Input Level faderSetting the level Setting upRecording tracks Recording tracks Recording the first trackRecording the next track overdubbing Mixing down tracks Setting upMixing down tracks Hints and advanced tipsRecording techniques MixdownHints and advanced tips Recording with effectsRecording more than four tracks Specifications TroubleshootingSpecifications