Pioneer CT-W208R Operating Instructions - Page 14

RECORDING RECORDING (Deck II only) 2 34 B STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK Î DECK I + AUTO REVERSE Auto Tape Selector MUSIC SEARCH SYSTEM / PLAYBACK MS - COPY I 3 II NORMAL HIGH DOLBY NR B OFF C DECK II REV MODE RELAY/SKIP DECK @I POWER - OFF _ ON HIGH SPEED COPY SYSYEM MIN DECK @II + MS - REC LEVEL MAX DECK @II AUTO REVERSE Auto Tape Selector MUSIC SEARCH SYSTEM / PLAYBACK DOLBY B-C NR 76 1 1. Load a tape for recording in Deck II. 2. Set the DOLBY NR switch. 3. Set the REV MODE switch. ÷ To record on one side only, set the switch to the O position. To record on both sides, set the switch to the [ position. 4. Press the recording (÷) button. 5. Prepare the audio source from which you wish to record. Turn on the stereo amplifier and prepare it for playback of the desired audio source. 6. Adjust the recording level. For details, see "ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL" below. 7. Press the playback (3 or 2) button or the pause (8) button to begin recording. ÷ When recording on both sides, press the 3 button. If the 2 button is pressed , recording will stop after only one side is recorded. To stop recording temporarily Press the pause (8) button. ÷ To resume recording, either press the pause (8) button again, or press the playback (3 or 2) button. To Stop Recording Press the stop (7) button. Erasure prevention tabs The recording (÷) button does not work when the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off (See page 6). Do not press the recording (÷) button with unreasonable force. When recording on both sides, make sure that both tabs are intact. ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL The adjustment of the recording level is the most important factor in achieving good recording results. A high level provides a good signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range, but an excessively high level distorts the sound. If the level is set too low for fear of sound distortion, irritating tape hiss will mar the recording. The characteristics of tapes differ depending on the manufacturer and the type of tape. Set the REC LEVEL control so that the level meter's "-3 dB" indicator lights steadily most of the time. No harm will be done if the "0 dB" indicator lights momentarily at peaks. When recording without Dolby NR, set the REC LEVEL control so that the "-3 dB" indicator lights, and the "0 dB" indicator lights occasionally at peaks. 14 NOTES: ÷ The optimal recording level may differ somewhat de- pending on the audio source and type of tape used. In order to obtain the best possible results, set the recording level after actual testing. Listen to your recordings, and adjust the level as necessary. ÷ The level meter may react differently during recording and playback of the same tape. This is due to differences in tape sensitivity, and creates no problem. RECORDING MUTE Use this function to create the 4.5-second blanks needed for proper operation of the music search function. ÷ Press the recording mute (•) button during recording and the deck will create a blank space by recording a section which contains no signal for approximately 4,5 seconds. The deck will then enter recording standby mode. ÷ To create a blank which is more than 4,5 seconds long, hold the button down for the desired length of time. When the button is released, the deck will enter recording standby mode. ÷ To resume recording, press the pause (8) button or the playback (3 or 2) button. ERASING A TAPE To erase the recorded contents of a tape, load the tape in DECK II and follow the procedure below. 2 B STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK Î DECK I + AUTO REVERSE Auto Tape Selector MUSIC SEARCH SYSTEM / PLAYBACK MS - COPY I 3 II NORMAL HIGH DOLBY NR B OFF C DECK II REV MODE RELAY/SKIP DECK @I POWER - OFF _ ON HIGH SPEED COPY SYSYEM MIN DECK @II + MS - REC LEVEL MAX DECK @II AUTO REVERSE Auto Tape Selector MUSIC SEARCH SYSTEM / PLAYBACK DOLBY B-C NR 31 1. Set the REC LEVEL control to the MIN position. 2. Press the recording (÷) button. 3. Press the playback (3 or 2) button or the pause (8) button.