Pioneer CT-W208R Adjusting the Recording Level, Recording Mute, Erasing a Tape

RECORDING

RECORDING (Deck II only)

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1.Load a tape for recording in Deck II.

2.Set the DOLBY NR switch.

3.Set the REV MODE switch.

ÖTo record on one side only, set the switch to the O position. To record on both sides, set the switch to the [ position.

4.Press the recording (Ö) button.

5.Prepare the audio source from which you wish to record. Turn on the stereo amplifier and pre- pare it for playback of the desired audio source.

6.Adjust the recording level. For details, see “AD- JUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL” below.

7.Press the playback (3or 2) button or the pause (8) button to begin recording.

ÖWhen recording on both sides, press the 3 button. If the 2 button is pressed , recording will stop after only one side is recorded.

To stop recording temporarily

Press the pause (8) button.

ÖTo resume recording, either press the pause (8) button again, or press the playback (3 or 2) but- ton.

To Stop Recording

Press the stop (7) button.

Erasure prevention tabs

The recording (Ö) button does not work when the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off (See page 6). Do not press the recording (Ö) button with unreasonable force. When recording on both sides, make sure that both tabs are intact.

ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL

The adjustment of the recording level is the most impor- tant factor in achieving good recording results. A high level provides a good signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range, but an excessively high level distorts the sound. If the level is set too low for fear of sound distortion, irritat- ing tape hiss will mar the recording. The characteristics of tapes differ depending on the manufacturer and the type of tape. Set the REC LEVEL control so that the level meter’s “–3 dB” indicator lights steadily most of the time. No harm will be done if the “0 dB” indicator lights mo- mentarily at peaks. When recording without Dolby NR, set the REC LEVEL control so that the “–3 dB” indicator lights, and the “0 dB” indicator lights occasionally at peaks.

NOTES:

ÖThe optimal recording level may differ somewhat de- pending on the audio source and type of tape used. In order to obtain the best possible results, set the recording level after actual testing. Listen to your re- cordings, and adjust the level as necessary.

ÖThe level meter may react differently during record- ing and playback of the same tape. This is due to dif- ferences in tape sensitivity, and creates no problem.

RECORDING MUTE

Use this function to create the 4.5-second blanks needed for proper operation of the music search function.

ÖPress the recording mute (¥) button during recording and the deck will create a blank space by recording a section which contains no signal for approximately 4,5 seconds. The deck will then enter recording standby mode.

ÖTo create a blank which is more than 4,5 seconds long, hold the button down for the desired length of time. When the button is released, the deck will enter recording standby mode.

ÖTo resume recording, press the pause (8) button or the playback (3 or 2) button.

ERASING A TAPE

To erase the recorded contents of a tape, load the tape in DECK II and follow the procedure below.

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1.Set the REC LEVEL control to the MIN position.

2.Press the recording (Ö) button.

3.Press the playback (3or 2) button or the pause (8) button.

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