Sony PCM-R300 Mode D'emploi page 9

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If "UNLOCK" appears in the
display
The program source is not
connected to the deck
properly or is not turned on.
Make sure that the program
source is properly connected
or turned on.
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To adjust the recording level
more accurately
While monitoring the sound,
turn REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2
(R) so that the recording level
on the peak level meters is at
maximum level without
entering the OVER range.
MARGIN indication
1.0 1.0
Maximum level
Remains unlit
The segments of the peak
level meters corresponding to
the maximum signal strength
remain lit longer than normal.
The MARGIN indication
shows the margin between
maximum signal strength and
0 dB, changing each time a
stronger signal is input.
If the level exceeds 0 dB
The segments under the
OVER indicator light up, and
"0.0dB" flashes in the display.
If these segments light
steadily, sound distortion may
occur. To avoid this, keep the
recording level between –12
dB and 0 dB.
To reset the margin
indication
Press MARGIN RESET. The
margin indication changes to
"- - dB".
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Locate the position where you want to start recording.
To record from the beginning of the tape
Press 0 (REW) to rewind the tape to its beginning.
To record from the end of the recorded portion
1 Press 0 (REW) to rewind the tape to its beginning.
2 Press ) (FF).
The deck locates the end of the recorded portion on the tape and
stops automatically.
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Press REC r.
The deck changes to recording pause.
Recording does not start yet.
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When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording
level with REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2 (R).
The recommended recording level is 3.
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Press PAUSE P or PLAY ".
Recording starts.
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Start playing the program source.
When the tape reaches the end, the deck rewinds it
automatically to its beginning and stops (Auto Rewind).
To
Stop recording
Pause recording
Take out the cassette
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the record-protect tab to the left as shown in the illustration below.
If you insert the cassette whose hole is open and press the REC r button,
"PROTECT" appears in the display and the recording cannot be done.
Basic Operations
Press
STOP p
PAUSE P. Press the button again to
resume recording.
OPEN/CLOSE 6 after stopping recording
Recording is
impossible (the
hole is open).
Recording is
possible (the
hole is closed).
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