Advanced Recording Operations

Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level)

The Auto Rec Level function automatically measures the peak signal level and adjusts the recording level accordingly. The Auto Rec Level function operates during normal recording, Relay Recording or Simultaneous Recording on either deck.

 

 

 

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1Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Recording on a Tape” on page 6.

Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed.

2Press REC r.

The AUTO indicator flashes and the deck automatically adjusts the recording level. The AUTO indicator lights up continuously after the recording level has been adjusted.

3Press PAUSE Por ·. Recording starts.

To cancel the Auto Rec Level function

Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL so that the AUTO indicator goes off. If you do either of these during recording, recording will continue but with the Auto Rec Level function turned off.

To stop recording

Press p.

zHow the Auto Rec Level function adjusts the recording level

While the AUTO indicator is flashing, the deck sets the recording level as high as possible without causing distortion. If the signal level rises excessively after the start of recording, the deck gradually decreases the recording level.

zYou should adjust the recording level manually with REC LEVEL in the following cases:

—The recording level cannot be adjusted properly due to excessive noise in the program source.

—The program source level is too low and the recording level does not increase.

During a quiet passage in a program source such as classical music, the recording level may not increase for some time. If a high sound level is expected later on in the track, play that portion first so that the right adjustment can be obtained.

—The recording level does not decrease for a long time. The Auto Rec Level function may not work properly when you try to record sound produced by a graphic equalizer that has extremely high-level signals.

zTo record with the optimum recording level

•To prevent changes in the recording level after recording starts, press REC rwhile playing the highest sound level portion of the program source to be recorded. The result is a more natural-sounding recording.

•If you play the entire program source after the AUTO indicator has stopped flashing and is lit continuously, the deck will set the recording level for the portion of the program source with the highest signal level.

zRecording level setting remains even after the recording has ended

After you have finished recording with the Auto Rec Level function, the AUTO indicator remains on and the recording level setting remains the same. To cancel the setting, do one of the following:

•Press ARL to turn off the AUTO indicator.

•Turn REC LEVEL.

•Turn the deck off.

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