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Additional Recording Features
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MONITOR
INPUT
SELECTOR
TIME
Monitoring a Source
If you have a set up like the figure below or like that on page 11, you can monitor the source without changing the input
function of the amplifier from the PDR–509 (you could also monitor through a pair of headphones connected to the
PDR–509's phones jack).
When recording, or in record-pause mode, the source signal is always available for monitoring from the analog outs of the
PDR–509. Even if you're not recording, you can still monitor—useful for cueing up a disc or tape for the next recording.
1
Start the source component playing.
Make sure that the input selector is set to the correct input.
2
Press MONITOR.
If the source is digital, the display indicates the input (CD, MD, DCC, DAT,
DVD,or –––– if the source is unknown). then the sampling rate (32K, 44K
or 48K). If the source is copy protected, the message CAN NOT COPY
appears (see below for more on this), otherwise the display shows MONI
(monitoring). If the source is analog, the display just shows MONI.
The source signal is fed through the analog outs of the unit, allowing you
to monitor.
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To switch off monitoring, press MONITOR again.
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MONITOR
INPUT
SELECTOR
TIME
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Source (CD, etc)
PDR–509
Amp (input set to
PDR–509)
Digital
or Analog
connection
Analog
connection
Checking for Digital Copy Protection
Using the MONITOR button, you can also check whether or not a digital source is copy-protected with SCMS (Serial Copy
Management System).
SCMS allows you to make digital copies of original sources for your own use, but prevents further
digital copies being made from the copy.
1
Start playing the digital source.
Make sure that the input selector is set to the correct digital input.
2
Press MONITOR.
The display indicates the input source (CD, MD, etc.) and its sampling
rate, follwed by CAN NOT COPY if the source is digital-copy protected.
If the display shows
MONI (monitor), you can go ahead and record
normally.
Original source
(CD, MD*, etc.)
Digital
copy
Digital
copy
Analog
copy
CD–R/
CD-RW
CD–R/
CD-RW
*Not a digitally
copied MD!
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