Playback Operations

 

Writing Sub Codes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback Using a Timer (Timer Playing)

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback operations at specified times. For further information, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC LEVEL

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARGIN

 

START ID

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

AUTO

RENUMBER

REHEARSAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRITE

 

ERASE

 

1

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

10

 

TIMER

PREVIOUS

NEXT

REW

FF

MODE

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REC OFF PLAY

AMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

REC MODE

SBM

PHONES

PHONE LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

STOP

 

PLAY

PAUSE

REC MUTE

REC

OPEN/CLOSE

ANALOG

48 kHz

ON

 

 

 

 

 

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OPTICAL

44.1kHz

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

LONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

10

TIMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1• To specify the time for the start of playing, do Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing a DAT” on page 8.

To specify the time for the end of playing, do Steps 1 to 4 of “Playing a DAT” on page 8.

To specify the time for the start and end of playing, do Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing a DAT” on page 8.

2Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.

3Set the timer as required.

When you have set the time for the start of playback, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and after about 10 seconds starts playing.

When you have set the time for the end of playback, the deck continues playing, then when the specified time arrives, the deck stops playing and turns off.

When you have set the time for both the start and end of playback, the deck turns on. When the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and after about 10 seconds, playback starts. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops playing and turns off.

4After using the timer, set TIMER on the deck to OFF.

About Sub Codes

In the DAT format, sub codes (i.e., control codes such as start IDs and program numbers) can be written on the tape along with the audio signal. These sub codes allow you to use AMS (see page 13) or Direct Access (see page 13). Since sub codes are written on the tape separately from the audio signal, they have no effect on the audio signal.

 

 

Track

 

Track

 

Track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start ID

Start IDs

Start IDs indicate the start of a track, and therefore allow you to locate the position of a track precisely. The start IDs are 9 seconds in length (18 seconds in long-play mode) to enable easy detection during fast- forwarding or rewinding.

Program numbers

Program numbers serve as track numbers. Occupying the same position as start IDs, a program numbers allow you to locate specific tracks.

Notes

The STOP p and PAUSE P buttons do not work during the writing of sub codes.

Writing and erasing of start IDs and renumbering of program numbers are impossible if the record-protect hole on the DAT cassette is open (see page 7).

Writing Start IDs During Recording

You can write start IDs either manually or automatically anytime during recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC LEVEL

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARGIN

 

START ID

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

AUTO

RENUMBER

REHEARSAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRITE

 

ERASE

 

1

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

10

 

 

TIMER

PREVIOUS

NEXT

REW

FF

MODE

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

=

+

0

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

OFF PLAY

AMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

REC MODE

SBM

PHONES

PHONE LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

STOP

 

PLAY

PAUSE

REC MUTE

REC

OPEN/CLOSE

ANALOG

48 kHz

ON

 

 

 

 

 

p

 

(

P

R

r

¤

OPTICAL

44.1kHz

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

LONG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

10

PLAY ( PAUSE P

START ID AUTO WRITE

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Sony DTC-A6 Playback Using a Timer Timer Playing, About Sub Codes, Writing Start IDs During Recording, Program numbers

DTC-A6 specifications

The Sony DTC-A6 is a high-quality digital audio tape (DAT) recorder that stands out for its advanced features and superior sound quality. Designed for professional use as well as for audiophiles looking to capture and play back audio with fidelity, the DTC-A6 integrates cutting-edge technology and user-friendly functionality.

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The DTC-A6 uses advanced error correction technologies to minimize dropout and ensure consistent playback quality. Its ability to handle long-duration recordings is complemented by features like automatic track incrementing, making it easier to manage extensive audio sessions.

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