Reference [Other Functions]

Preventing digital copying of a master tape or master disc

When mixing down to a DAT recorder, MD recorder or similar via the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks, you can prevent digital copies (third-generation copies) from being made from your completed master tape onto another digital recorder. The procedure is as follows.

1. From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears.

UTILITY

TR EDIT

2. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY SYSTEM” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The system utility menu for making various system settings

appears.

3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the

indication “UTILITY D PRTCT” on the display, and

press the [ENTER] key.

DPRTCT OFF

The current setting for digital copying will be displayed.

OFF

Digital copying from your master tape to another digital recorder is permitted (default setting).

ON

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) data will be added to the digital signal that is output from the [DIGITAL] jack. It will not be possible to make digital copies from a master tape that contains this data.

4. Turn the dial to select the “ON” setting.

D PRTCT=OFF

D PRTCT=ON

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[OUTPUT]

[OUTPUT]

(DIGITAL) jack

(DIGITAL) jack

Mixdown

Mixdown

MD/DAT recorder

MD/DAT recorder

Digital copying is

Digital copying is

possible

not possible

MD/DAT recorder

MD/DAT recorder

5. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

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