Sony PCM-R700, PCM-R500 manual Basic Operations, 11EN, To record from the beginning of the tape

Basic Operations

zIf “UNLOCK” appears in the display

The program source is not connected to the deck properly or is not turned on. Make sure that the program source is properly connected or turned on.

zTo adjust the recording level more accurately

While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2

(R) so that the recording level on the peak level meters is at maximum level without entering the OVER range.

1. 0

Maximum level Remains unlit

The segments of the peak level meters corresponding to the maximum signal strength remain lit longer than normal. The MARGIN indication shows the margin between maximum signal strength and 0dB, changing each time a stronger signal.

If the level exceeds 0dB

The segments under “OVER” light up, and “0.0dB” flashes in the display. If these segments light steadily, sound distortion may occur. To avoid this, keep the recording level between –12dB and 0dB.

To reset the margin indication

Press MARGIN RESET. The margin indication changes to “- - dB”.

5 Locate the position where you want to start recording.

To record from the beginning of the tape

Press REW 0 to rewind the tape to its beginning.

To record from the end of the recorded portion

1Press REW 0 to rewind the tape to its beginning.

2Press FF ).

The deck locates the end of the recorded portion on the tape and stops automatically.

6		Press REC r.
		The deck changes to recording pause.
		Recording does not start yet.
7		When recording an analog input signal, adjust the recording
		level with REC LEVEL CH-1(L)/2(R).
		The recommended recording level is the center point.
8	Press PAUSE P or PLAY (.
		Recording starts.
9	Start playing the program source.
		When the tape reaches the end, the deck rewinds it
		automatically to its beginning and stops (Auto Rewind).
	To		Press
	Stop recording		STOP p
	Pause recording		PAUSE P. Press the button again
			or press PLAY ( to resume recording.
	Take out the cassette		OPEN/CLOSE 6 after stopping recording

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the record-protect tab to the left as shown in the illustration below.

Recording is impossible (the hole is open).

Recording is possible (the hole is closed).

Basic Operations

11EN

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