Denon DRM-555 Operating Instructions - Page 11

Dimmer Adjustment - cassette decks

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ENGLISH 2 RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT For best recording results, monitoring during recording and comparing different recordings using your own judgement are essential. The DENON cassette deck is equipped with a Bias Fine control (BIAS FINE) to assist you in setting the proper bias for different types and brands of tape. At the center stop-click position, the deck is set to the reference bias level for Normal, CrO2 and Metal tape. If the resulting recording in this position has too much or too little high frequency content, adjusting the Bias Fine control (BIAS FINE) can be useful to achieve better results. BIAS FINE - + If the high frequencies (treble sounds) are to be boosted, turn the Bias Fine control (BIAS FINE) counter-clockwise to decrease the bias current. Turn the control clockwise to increase bias current. By the use of this control, you can record tapes with a frequency response that will perfectly match your listening taste. 2 REC/REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON 1. To record a 5-second blank section during recording: Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ). A 5-second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the recording standby mode. 2. To record a 5-second blank section during the recording standby mode: Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ) from the recording standby mode. A 5 second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the recording standby mode again. 3. To cancel recording of blank space: Press the Rec Pause button ( 3 REC PAUSE). Blank space recording will be cancelled and the deck enters the recording standby mode. 4. To extend the blank section with another 5 seconds or more: Simply press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ) and the blank section will be increased with another 5 seconds. Counterclockwise OUTPUT LEVEL (dB) Clockwise FREQUENCY (Hz) DIMMER ADJUSTMENT With the DRM-555, the brightness of the display can be adjusted in seven steps. To make the display brighter, press the Fast Forward button ( 7 ) while holding in the Stop button ( 2 STOP). To make the display dimmer, press the Fast Rewind button ( 6 ) while holding in the Stop button ( 2 STOP). The display is initially set to the maximum brightness. 11

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ENGLISH
11
2
RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT
For best recording results, monitoring during recording and comparing
different recordings using your own judgement are essential.
The DENON cassette deck is equipped with a Bias Fine control (BIAS FINE)
to assist you in setting the proper bias for different types and brands of
tape. At the center stop-click position, the deck is set to the reference bias
level for Normal, CrO
2
and Metal tape. If the resulting recording in this
position has too much or too little high frequency content, adjusting the Bias
Fine control (BIAS FINE) can be useful to achieve better results.
-
+
BIAS FINE
If the high frequencies (treble sounds) are to be boosted, turn the Bias Fine
control (BIAS FINE) counter-clockwise to decrease the bias current. Turn the
control clockwise to increase bias current.
By the use of this control, you can record tapes with a frequency response
that will perfectly match your listening taste.
Counterclockwise
FREQUENCY (Hz)
OUTPUT LEVEL (dB)
Clockwise
2
REC/REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON
1. To record a 5-second blank section during recording:
Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
). A 5-second blank
will be recorded and the deck will enter the recording standby mode.
2. To record a 5-second blank section during the recording standby mode:
Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
) from the recording
standby mode. A 5 second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the
recording standby mode again.
3. To cancel recording of blank space:
Press the Rec Pause button (
3
REC PAUSE). Blank space recording will be
cancelled and the deck enters the recording standby mode.
4. To extend the blank section with another 5 seconds or more:
Simply press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
) and the blank
section will be increased with another 5 seconds.
DIMMER ADJUSTMENT
With the DRM-555, the brightness of the display can be adjusted in seven steps.
To make the display brighter, press the Fast Forward button (
7
) while holding in the Stop button (
2
STOP).
To make the display dimmer, press the Fast Rewind button (
6
) while holding in the Stop button (
2
STOP).
The display is initially set to the maximum brightness.