Denon DN-M991R operating instructions Main Features

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MAIN FEATURES

The DN-M991R MD recorder is a table-top type MD recorder designed for use in broadcast stations, for productions, etc.

Recording Functions

•Auto Level Rec start

This function automatically starts the recording operation when an audio signal level from an external unit connected to the DN-M991R exceeds the preset level (–36 to –66 dB, 6 steps) * You can turn off this function.

•Auto Track Increment

DN-M991R detects the silent portion of the program material and automatically increases the track number. The level of the silent portion can be set within a range of –36 to –66 dB (6 steps).

•Stereo/Mono recording (74/148 min.)

Playback Functions

•Using CUE Signals to make searches (Up to 5 points per track)

•Track Search Select knob (Easy track selection)

•Program Play (Max. 25 tracks)

Program can be stored in the preset memory.

•Play mode and Finish mode

1) Play mode q Continuous: Play a whole disc w Single: Play a track

2)Finish mode (Stop, Next, Recue, Repeat) q Stop: Stop after finishing to play a track.

w Next: Standby at the beginning of next track after finishing to play a track.

e Recue: After finishing to play a track, standby at the beginning of the track.

r Repeat: The tracks are repeated according to the play mode.

•Auto Cue

After a track is selected it is automatically cued to the point where audio starts.

Cueing tracks place at the point where audio starts rather than where the track starts. The level at which sound is first detected can be set between –36 to –72 dB (7 steps).

•End Monitor

Pressing the END MON button during standby instantly previews the end of the track, thus assuring perfect “outros”. The point at which monitoring starts can be set within a range of 5 to 35 seconds (7 steps) prior to the track’s end.

•End Of Message (EOM)

At the end of a track, the EOM flashes, providing a visual warning to the operator that the track will end shortly. The point at which the flashing begins can be set within a range of 5 to 35 seconds (7 steps) prior to the end of the track.

•Pitch Control (Preset) (+8.0 to –8.0 %, 0.1 step)

•Instant Start (Playback starts less than 0.01 seconds after the PLAY button is pressed.)

Editing Functions

•Editing

1) Basic Editing

• DIVIDE: Smallest edited unit is 11.6 msec (1 sound group) • ERASE TRACK/ERASE DISC/ERASE CUE

• COMBINE • MOVE • DISC’s Pitch • TRACK NAME • DISC NAME

Up to 100 characters can be used for each name, however, the combined total number of characters cannot exceed 1700.

2) Cue signals also can be edited. (Can be erased, rewritten, or added to later.)

•Undo function

Undo function during editing (Up to 2 editing operations prior to the most recent one can be undone.)

•SCMS

Recording is possible without reception of the copy defeat restriction. Writing of the copy defeat code is selectable.

Functions for Systematization

•Rich Array of External Control Terminals

Serial Remote. (RS232C/RS422A switchcable, D-sub 9 pin) Parallel Remote. (D-sub 25 pin)

•Easy operations from IBM-PCTMcompatible keyboard

•PS/2 keyboard connector is equipped on the rear panel.

•Keyboard (PS/2 connector, US keyboard with 101 or 104 keys recommended) can be connected to perform playback, recording, program input, editing, hot start and other operations.

•Hot Start function (Parallel remote, serial remote, keyboard)

•Hot start is possible for up to 10 tracks.

•Tracks can be loaded into Hot Start by detecting the Auto Cue Level (–72/–66/–60/–54/–48/–42/–36 dB selectable in Preset mode).

•Sound can be loaded into Hot Start from any track location.

•Loaded tracks can be replaced with new tracks.

•Seamless Loop can be used during Hot Start playback.

•Hot Start operation is possible using parallel remote, serial remote or a keyboard (PS/2 connector, US keyboard with 101 or 104 keys recommended).

Other Functions

•Large FL Display, Illuminated Button

•Sampling Rate Convertor

•Digital input is possible at 32 and 48 kHz as well as 44.1 kHz.

•If input occurs at 32 or 48 kHz, it is automatically converted to 44.1 kHz during recording.

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