Sony WE475 Operating Instructions - Page 11
Adjusting bias and recording level calibration automatically (TC-WE675 only - cassette deck
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Recording on a Tape To adjust the recording level manually After pressing z REC in Step 4 on page 10, turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach the recommended level for the corresponding tape type. After completing the adjustments, stop playing the program source, then continue the procedure from Step 5. LdB -∞ -30 -20 -10 R -4 ; 0 +4 +8 For type I or type II tape For type IV tape Note Even after adjusting the recording level, distortion may occur depending on the source that you're recording from. If this happens, turn REC LEVEL counterclockwise to lower the level. Adjusting bias and recording level calibration automatically (TC-WE675 only) Since there are many different types of cassettes on the market, your tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape Selection). However, you can get better recording results by doing the automatic bias current and the recording level calibration. 1 Load the cassette you want to record on into either deck. Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed. 2 Press DECK A or DECK B until "CAL" appears in the display. 3 Press H or h to select the side of the tape to be recorded. To select The front side The reverse side Press H h 4 Press X PAUSE. The automatic calibration procedure starts (i.e., recording test tones, rewinding, and playing back). During the calibration, the counter changes from 9 to 0. CAL B REC CA. L9 When the automatic calibration procedure ends, the tape rewinds to the original position, the counter returns to normal and the tape deck stops. continued 11