Operating Instructions
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Making good recordings
∫Avoid the batteries running down while recording
Power the unit with the AC adaptor while recording. If you intend to use batteries, ensure they do not run out.
∫Do not open the lid or shake the unit while recording
Protect the unit from vibration during recording.
Be especially careful while “UTOC Writing” is on the display (“WRITE” on the remote control). If the unit is moved at this time, the recording may not be correctly recorded onto the disc. You can damage the unit or disc if you try to force open the lid.
Recording from a microphone
Refer to the illustration on page 29 of the Japanese text.
Preparation
≥Release HOLD.
≥Insert a recordable MD.
1Connect the microphone.
≥Connect while the unit is stopped.
≥Do not connect anything to [OPT/LINE IN]. ≥Keep the microphone away from the unit to
avoid recording sounds from it.
2Slide [REC ➞ , LP MODE] to the right.
31 Press [ 1/ ;, CHARA] to start
recording.
2Face the microphone towards the source of the sound.
∫To pause recording
Press [1/ ;, CHARA]. (The number of tracks increases by one.)
Recording restarts when pressed again.
∫To stop recording
Press [∫, OPR OFF]. (UTOC is recorded.)
≥The unit powers itself off automatically in about a minute.
≥You can turn off the unit by pressing again [∫, OPR OFF] on the main unit while stopped.
∫Track marks
Add track marks manually or have the unit add them at selected intervals.
∫For stereo recording
Purchase a stereo microphone, part number
Long play recording
Refer to the illustration on page 30 of the Japanese text.
You can record two or four times the amount of material as normal stereo recording.
Preparation ≥Release HOLD. ≥Insert a recordable MD.
1Connect to the other equipment.
2Slide [REC ➞ , LP MODE] to the right.
3Slide [REC ➞ , LP MODE] to select the
recording mode.
The mode changes each time you slide the button.
LP2 : LP2 stereo mode 
;
LP4 : LP4 stereo mode
;
No indication : Normal stereo mode
41 Press [ 1/ ;, CHARA] to start
recording.
2Begin playback of the source.
After step 3, you can also select synchronized recording (digital or analog) or one track synchronized recording (digital) with [MODE, DELETE].
∫The recording times for each recording mode
The recording times for each mode are as follows when you use an
LP4 stereo mode : Max.320 minutes
Note
≥You can record using normal stereo, LP2 stereo, and LP4 stereo on the same disc.
≥You cannot play material recorded using LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo on incompatible equipment.
≥Use normal stereo recording for the best quality sound.
≥The mode reverts to normal stereo recording when you replace the battery or unplug the AC adaptor.
Other recording functions
Refer to the illustrations on pages 32 and 33 of the Japanese text.
Ways of adding track marks
Apart from auto marking where the unit automatically adds the track marks during recording, there are also the manual and auto time marking methods.
Press [EDIT, MARK MODE] while the unit is in the recording standby mode to select the required marking method.
The mode changes each time the button is pressed.
AUTO
Track marks are added automatically when the tracks change.
;
MANUAL
Track marks can be added manually where required.
;
3MIN
Track marks are inserted at 3 minute intervals.
;
5MIN
Track marks are inserted at 5 minute intervals.
;
10MIN
Track marks are inserted at 10 minute intervals.
∫To add track marks manually
Main unit
Press [ENTER] when a track mark is required during recording.
Remote control
Press [T.MARK/EQ] during recording.
Track marks are added manually even if “MANUAL” has not been selected.
Note
“AUTO” cannot be selected when recording with a microphone.
Adjusting recording sensitivity
You can adjust the sensitivity of the unit when recording with any of the input methods: digital, analog, or with microphone.
Press [EQ/REC SENS, SPACE] while in recording standby mode.
The mode changes each time the button is pressed.
REC SENS H
;
REC SENS L
;
Manual setting
To adjust manually
1Begin playback of the source.
2Press [:] or [9].
Adjust so the meter reaches to between
9: Recording sensitivity increases.
(The level meter also increases in length.)
:: Recording sensitivity decreases.
(The level meter also decreases in length.)
Checking the remaining time on the MD
This function allows you to check the time available for recording while in recording standby mode or in progress.
Main unit
Press [DISP, CAPS] while in recording standby mode or during recording.
Remote control
Press and hold [$ LIGHT/% DISP] while in recording standby mode or during recording.
The display changes each time this is done to show elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time.
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