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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Adjusting recording sensitivity
You can adjust the sensitivity of the unit
when recording with any of the input
methods: digital, analog, or with microphone.
Press [EQ/REC SENS, SPACE] while in
recording standby mode.
The mode changes each time the button is
pressed.
REC SENS H
;
REC SENS L
;
Manual setting
To adjust manually
1
Begin playback of the source.
2
Press [
:
] or [
9
].
Adjust so the meter reaches to between
–12dB and –4dB.
9
: Recording sensitivity increases.
(The level meter also increases in
length.)
:
: Recording sensitivity decreases.
(The level meter also decreases in
length.)
Checking the remaining time on
the MD
This function allows you to check the time
available for recording while in recording
standby mode or in progress.
Press [DISP, CAPS] while in recording
standby mode or during recording.
Press and hold [
$
LIGHT/
%
DISP
] while in
recording standby mode or during
recording.
The display changes each time this is done
to show elapsed recording time and the
remaining recording time.
Main unit
Remote control
RQT5997
RQT5997
Refer to the illustrations on pages 32 and
33 of the Japanese text.
Ways of adding track marks
Apart from auto marking where the unit
automatically adds the track marks during
recording, there are also the manual and
auto time marking methods.
Press [EDIT, MARK MODE] while the unit
is in the recording standby mode to
select the required marking method.
The mode changes each time the button is
pressed.
AUTO
Track marks are added automatically
when the tracks change.
;
MANUAL
Track marks can be added
manually where required.
;
3MIN
Track marks are inserted at
3 minute intervals.
;
5MIN
Track marks are inserted at
5 minute intervals.
;
10MIN
Track marks are inserted at
10 minute intervals.
∫
To add track marks manually
Press [ENTER] when a track mark is
required during recording.
Press [T.MARK/EQ] during recording.
Track marks are added manually even if
MANUAL has not been selected.
Note
“AUTO” cannot be selected when recording
with a microphone.
Other recording functions
Main unit
Remote control
Recording from a microphone
Refer to the illustration on page 29 of the
Japanese text.
Preparation
Preparation
≥
Release HOLD.
≥
Insert a recordable MD.
1
Connect the microphone.
≥
Connect while the unit is stopped.
≥
Do not connect anything to [OPT/LINE IN].
≥
Keep the microphone away from the unit to
avoid recording sounds from it.
2
Slide [REC
➞
,
LP MODE] to the right.
3
1
Press [
1
;
CHARA] to start
recording.
2
Face the microphone towards the
source of the sound.
∫
To pause recording
Press [
1
/
;
, CHARA]. (The number of
tracks increases by one.)
Recording restarts when pressed again.
∫
To stop recording
Press [
∫
, OPR OFF].
(UTOC is recorded.)
≥
The unit powers itself off automatically in
about a minute.
≥
You can turn off the unit by pressing again
[
∫
OPR OFF] on the main unit while
stopped.
∫
Track marks
Add track marks manually or have the unit
add them at selected intervals.
∫
For stereo recording
Purchase a stereo microphone, part number
RP-VC200 or RP-VC300.
Long play recording
Refer to the illustration on page 30 of the
Japanese text.
You can record two or four times the amount
of material as normal stereo recording.
Preparation
Preparation
≥
Release HOLD.
≥
Insert a recordable MD.
1
Connect to the other equipment.
2
Slide [REC
➞
,
LP MODE] to the right.
3
Slide [REC
➞
,
LP MODE] to select the
recording mode.
The mode changes each time you slide the
button.
LP2 : LP2 stereo mode
;
LP4 : LP4 stereo mode
;
No indication : Normal stereo mode
4
1
Press [
1
;
CHARA] to start
recording.
2
Begin playback of the source.
After step 3, you can also select
synchronized recording (digital or analog) or
one track synchronized recording (digital)
with [MODE, DELETE].
∫
The recording times for each
recording mode
The recording times for each mode are as
follows when you use an 80-minute MD.
Normal stereo mode : Max.80 minutes
LP2 stereo mode : Max.160 minutes
LP4 stereo mode : Max.320 minutes
Note
≥
You can record using normal stereo, LP2
stereo, and LP4 stereo on the same disc.
≥
You cannot play material recorded using
LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo on incompatible
equipment.
≥
Use normal stereo recording for the best
quality sound.
≥
The mode reverts to normal stereo
recording when you replace the battery or
unplug the AC adaptor.
Making good recordings
∫
Avoid the batteries running down
while recording
Power the unit with the AC adaptor while
recording. If you intend to use batteries,
ensure they do not run out.
∫
Do not open the lid or shake the
unit while recording
Protect the unit from vibration during
recording.
Be especially careful while “UTOC Writing”
is on the display (“WRITE” on the remote
control). If the unit is moved at this time, the
recording may not be correctly recorded
onto the disc. You can damage the unit or
disc if you try to force open the lid.
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