Harman Kardon TD4800 Owners Manual - Page 8

SETTING RECORDING CIRCUITRY Meter Weighting The optimum input level for a recording depends on the high frequency content of the source material. Experienced users will adjust levels accordingly. Meter Weighting simplifies level setting by automatically adjusting for the prevalence of high frequency sound. To use Meter Weighting, press in the Meter Weighting button, then set the input level for occasional peak readings at +3dB. NOTE: After setting the input level, turn Meter Weighting off. Also, make sure it is off before setting Bias Fine Trim or Record Calibration. L dB -35 -20 -10 -7 -5 -3 -1 DO +1 +3 +5 +8 R Dolby Noise Reduction The use of Dolby Noise Reduction circuitry dramatically improves the sound quality of recordings by reducing background hiss. The TD4800 incorporates Dolby B, C and S circuitry. Dolby NR Off C S When recording, set Dolby to S, C, B or Off to match the capabilities of the equipment on which your tape will be played. In the event tapes will be played on several devices, having different Dolby capabilities, observe the following: ■ Tapes recorded in Dolby (any format) do not play satisfactorily on devices without Dolby. ■ Tapes recorded in Dolby C do not play satisfactorily on devices equipped only with Dolby B. ■ Tapes recorded in Dolby S may be played in Dolby B. Make a test recording to see if sound is satisfactory. (For many listeners, the far superior quality of S-recorded tapes when played in Dolby S more than compensates for the slight loss of quality in Dolby B.)