Sony PCM-M1 User Manual

Digital Audio Recorder

3-861-322-11(2)

Operating Instructions page 2 Mode d’emploi page 2

PCM-M1

1997 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.

NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your unwanted nickel metal

hydride batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride batteries.

Notes on recording

• This recorder is not designed for business or commercial use. Never attempt to modify or tamper the recorder so that it can be connected to other business or commercial audio equipment. Do not use this recorder for data storage.

• Check and make sure that the recording operation is not malfunctioning prior to recording important materials.

• Observe the relevant regulations on copyright relating to your collection of recordings. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting and duplication of a recorded material for commercial purposes are a violation of applicable laws.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

OWNER’S RECORD

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. PCM-M1 Serial No.

Introduction2

Welcome!

Welcome to the world of the DAT recorder! Your DAT tape-corder has the following features. They will be helpful for you to enjoy it to the full.

• Superb DAT sound quality

with excellent frequency response, low noise, and lack of distortion.

• Copy code adjustable

— You can adjust the copy code (ID6) when, for example, you record your own live performance.

• Supports input in IEC958 format

(copy code adjustable).

• Enhanced features for studio recording

— Start ID blank detection threshold adjustable

— Semi-auto feature; write the first Start ID automatically during Manual mode

— PEAK HOLD enables easy recognition of maximum input level

• Long-time recording

using two Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Aproximately 3.5 hours of continuous recording.

• High fidelity recording

with a high quality mic amplifier also used in the Super Bit Mapping adaptor (SBM-1).

• Adjustable (automatic/manual)

recording level

to suit every recording condition.

• MIC LIMITER

that automatically holds down sudden large input signals to a certain level.

• Three sampling frequencies

Recording from digital sources such as CDs, MDs, BS/CS is possible since the recorder supports three sampling frequencies (SP mode: 48kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz / LP mode: 32 kHz). When recording with a microphone or from analog input, choose from SP (48 kHz or

44.1 kHz) or LP (32 kHz).

• After Recording function

that lets you write and erase Start IDs and Program Numbers after recording.

• LCD with EL (electroluminescent)

illumination backlight

that indicates the current operating mode and the battery power status in the dark.

• Remote control equipped with LCD

that indicates current operating mode.

Introduction 3

Table of contents

Location of Controls ..........................................................................6

Inserting the Alkaline Batteries .....................................................12

Setting the Clock ..............................................................................13

Inserting the Cassette ......................................................................14

Recording..........................................................................................16

Playing Back .....................................................................................20

Recording

Connecting with Other Equipment for Recording ................................ 23

Recording from analog audio equipment with a LINE OUT jack....... 23

Recording from audio equipment with digital output ......................... 24

Adjusting the recording level manually — Manual recording.................. 25

Displaying maximum input level — PEAK HOLD............................... 26

Useful Recording Functions ............................................................................ 27

Recording in the Long Play mode — LP REC ........................................ 27

Recording blank segments— REC MUTING ......................................... 27

Adjusting the copy code (ID6) .................................................................. 28

Writing Start IDs......................................................................................... 30

Writing Start IDs during recording — Manual mode ........................... 30

Writing the first Start ID automatically — Semi-auto mode................ 31

Writing Start IDs automatically during recording — Auto mode ...... 32

Writing Start IDs during playback ........................................................... 33

Erasing Start IDs ......................................................................................... 34

Assigning Program Numbers ................................................................... 35

Playback

Introduction4

Connecting with Other Equipment for Playback .................................. 36

Playback with an analog audio equipment ............................................ 36

Playback with an audio equipment with digital input ......................... 36

Useful Playback Functions........................................................................ 37

Using the AVLS function........................................................................... 37

Power Sources

Using the unit on Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries ....... 38

Replacing the batteries .............................................................................. 40

Low-power Consumption Mode ............................................................. 41

Operating with the AC Power Adaptor or Car Battery........................ 42

Additional Information

Connecting with Other Equipment ......................................................... 43

Using the optional system adaptor kit RM-D100K................................ 43

Using the optional Super Bit Mapping adaptor SBM-1 ........................ 43

Serial Copy Management System (SCMS).............................................. 44

Message Display......................................................................................... 45

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 47

Precautions .................................................................................................. 49

On safety ...................................................................................................... 49

On power sources ....................................................................................... 49

On batteries.................................................................................................. 49

On tapes longer than 120 minutes............................................................ 49

On unevenly or tightly wound tapes....................................................... 49

On moisture condensation ........................................................................ 49

On installation ............................................................................................. 50

On headphones ........................................................................................... 50

Maintenance ................................................................................................ 51

Cleaning the cabinet ................................................................................... 51

Cleaning the head ....................................................................................... 51

Specifications .............................................................................................. 52

Introduction 5

Location of Controls

Refer to the pages in ( ) for details.

Main unit —front side

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1 START ID • MODE button (30 -

35)

2 START ID • ENTER button (30 -

35)

3 LIGHT button

Press to illuminate the display when using the tape-corder in the dark.

4 VOL +, – buttons (20, 37) 5 HOLD switch (15, 41)

Hold function does not lock the CLOCK/SET, COUNTER • –, RESET • + buttons (except for the low-power consumption mode).

Slide the switch to HOLD in the stop mode to enter the low-power consumption mode.

6 REMOTE/2 (headphones) jack

(19, 20)

7 LINE OUT (line output) jack (19,

36)

8 REC LEVEL (recording level)

control (25)

9 MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line

input) jack (16, 23, 25, 27) To use microphones with monaural phono plugs, use the microphone plug adaptor (supplied only to the European model).

0 Tape operation buttons: (18, 20)

= 0 (rewind/review • AMS) button

p STOP button ( PLAY button ) + (fast-forward/cue •

AMS) button r REC (record) button P PAUSE button

!¡ DC IN 4.5V (external power input)

jack (42)

!™ OPEN switch (14) !£ RESET • + button (10, 11, 13) !¢ COUNTER • – button (10, 11, 13) !∞ CLOCK/SET button (11, 13)

Location of Controls

Main unit —back side

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Location of Controls

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!§ MIC ATT (microphone sensitivity)

switch (17)

!¶ MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line

input) switch (17, 23)

!• MANUAL • MIC LIMITER •

AUTO (AGC) selector (17, 23, 25)

!ª SP • LP (standard play/long play

mode select) switch (17, 24, 27)

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@º REMOTE • DIGITAL I/O (input/

output) jack (24, 36) Connect equipment with digital input/output using the connecting cable POC-DA12P/DA12MP/ DA12SP or RK-DA10P, the adaptor kit RM-D100K, the remote control RMT-D100, or the super bit mapping adaptor SBM-1, etc (not supplied).

@¡ Battery compartment lid (12) @™ AVLS (automatic volume limiter

system) switch (37)

Location of Controls

Location of Controls (continued)

Headphones with Remote Control (supplied only to the Euroean model)

1 Stereo mini plug 2 COUNTER MODE button (10) 3 VOL +, – (volume) button (20, 37) 4 CLOCK button (11) 5 AVLS button (37) 6 HOLD switch (15, 41)

When you slide it to the direction of the arrow, the buttons on the remote control will be locked. But the COUNTER MODE, CLOCK and the AVLS buttons will operate.

Location of Controls

7 TAPE operating buttons (20)

+ (Fast forward/cue • AMS) button

( (play) button p (stop) button = (Rewind/review • AMS)

button

8 Display 9 Remote plug

Display

Main unit

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Location of Controls

1 LP (Long Play) mode indicator

(27)

2 PGM.NO (program number)•day

•AM/PM indicator (13, 21)

3 Tape counter/clock/volume/

message indicator (10, 11, 37, 45)

4 START ID (automatic Start

ID•renumber•erase signal) indicator (30 - 35)

6 Peak level indicator (25) 7 BATT (remaining battery power

status) indicator (40)

8 MIC LIMITER indicator 9 AGC indicator !º REC (recording) indicator !¡ P (pause) indicator !™ ( (playback) indicator

5 START ID indicator (30 - 35)

Remote control (supplied only to the European model)

1 2

4 5

1 PGM.NO (program

number)•day•AM/PM•volume indicator (13, 21)

2 Moisture condensation indicator

(49)

3 Tape counter/clock indicator (10,

11)

4 START ID indicator (30 - 35) 5 Peak level indicator (25)

6 i (battery power status)

indicator (40)

7 AVLS indicator (37) 8 LP (Long Play) mode indicator

(27)

9 HOLD indicator (15) !º P (pause) indicator !¡ ( (playback) indicator !™ REC (recording) indicator

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Location of Controls

Location of Controls (continued)

Using the display

Main unit

Day/AM/PM indicator

-dB-

Remote control

Day/AM/PM indicator

Tape counter/clock indicator, function setting display

Note

The tape counter is provided as a visual guideline and is not a clock. The value displayed in the counter is not an accurate depiction of the actual time. Therefore, do not use the tape counter as a clock.

Tape counter/clock indicator

Tape counter display

Each time the COUNTER button is pressed (on the remote control, the COUNTER MODE button), the display changes as follows:

Example: indication on the main unit

Tape counter (normal display)

Absolute time (absolute time from the beginning of the tape)

Remaining time of the tape

To reset the tape counter (normal display) to “0H00M00S”

Press the RESET button on the main unit when the tape counter is displayed.

Remaining time of the tape

The remaining time of the tape appears normally after about 16 seconds of commencing playback in the SP mode. However, there may be a deviation in the amount of time displayed depending on the tape.

Location of Controls

* The RECORDED TIME

is displayed while playing back only.

Tips

• When the recorder enters the recording, recording monitor, or pause mode while RECORDED TIME is indicated, the recorder displays the current time.

• To switch between 12hour or 24-hour clock display, hold down RESET • + for 2 seconds or longer.

Message display

Refer to page 45, 46 for “Message Display”.

Clock display

Each time the CLOCK/SET button is pressed (on the remote control, the CLOCK button), the display changes as follows:

RECORDED TIME* (date of the recording)

RECORDED TIME* (time of the recording)

Current date (year, month, date)

Current time (hour, minute, second)

Function setting display

To display the current setting for various functions, hold down CLOCK/SET for 2 seconds or longer. Each time RESET • + or COUNTER • – is pressed, the display changes as follows:

Location of Controls

Clock setting (page 13)

Copy code status (page 28)

Start ID write threshold setting (page 32)

Start ID on/off setting for the beginning of recording (page 30)

PEAK HOLD setting (page 26)

Location of Controls

Inserting the Alkaline Batteries

Use two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

Battery compartment lid

You may also use the rechargeable battery or the house current. For more details see “Power Sources”, page 38, 42.

1 Open the battery

compartment lid.

2 Insert two new alkaline

batteries (not supplied) into the battery holder. Make sure to insert them with correct polarity.

3 Close the compartment lid.

Inserting the Batteries

Setting the Clock

Set the clock before starting any recording operations to stamp the date and time. Otherwise, you cannot get the correct date and time.

The clock will return to its default setting (SA/97Y11M 1D/AM12H00M00S) if the batteries are removed from the unit for a long time. In this case, set the clock again.

Make sure that the tape-corder is in the stop mode and that the HOLD function is off.

HOLD

–

CLOCK/SET

Inserting the Batteries / Setting the clock

1 Press CLOCK/SET for 2 seconds

2 Press CLOCK/SET again while

3 Press + or – button to set the

CLOCK/SET

– +

or longer.

” display.

current year, then press the CLOCK/SET button.

” is present in the

4 Repeat step 2 to set the current

CLOCK/SET

Tip

To set the clock accurately, press CLOCK/SET at the time of the tone in step 4.

month, date, hour, minute. For seconds, pressing + or – will set it

+–

to “00”. Then press the CLOCK/ SET button.

The display stops flashing and the clock operates.

To quit the clock setting

Press the p STOP button. The clock display will return to the previous clock setting. However, if the date is set , the year, month and date will be set and will not be applicable for further cancellation.

Setting the Clock

Inserting the Cassette

When making an important recording, be sure to use a tape with enough recording time (up to 120 minutes). Fast forward the tape to the end first, and then rewind it to the top before recording.

HOLD

Make sure that the HOLD function is off.

1 Open the cassette compartment

lid.

1 Slide the OPEN switch. 2 Open the cassette

compartment lid when it opens slightly.

2 Insert the cassette.

Insert the cassette with the window facing up. If the cassette is inserted upside down, it may not be removed from the unit.

Cassette compartment lid

OPEN

Window facing up.

3 Close the lid.

Inserting the Cassette

The cassette is loaded automatically.

Notes

• The cassette holder will

not open if HOLD is locked. Release HOLD to insert a cassette.

• When inserting or

taking out a cassette, do not hold the cassette as shown below. This may lead to a malfunction.

• Make sure that the

cassette compartment lid is closed and “UNLOAD” or “LOAD” is not displayed before disconnecting the power source. Otherwise, the cassette compartment lid may not close. In this case, connect the power source again.

To eject the cassette

While the recorder is in the stop mode, slide the OPEN switch.

OPEN

To protect your recording

Slide open the record-protect shutter to record-protect your tape.

If the shutter is open, you cannot record on the tape.

If the shutter is closed, you can record on the tape.

Notes on DAT cassettes

• Unlike conventional analog cassettes, playback and recording are applicable on one side of the cassette only.

• Under normal usage, the construction of the DAT cassette prevents undesirable entry of dust and foreign particles. Do not open the DAT cassette unnecessarily.

• Do not insert items into the holes on the reverse side of the DAT cassette.

Setting the Clock / Inserting the Cassette

Tip

While the recorder is in the stop mode, slide the HOLD switch on the main unit to HOLD to enter the low-power consumption mode manually when using the unit on batteries. (See page 41.)

* You can set the display,

clock or AVLS.

To prevent accidental operations — HOLD function

Main unit: Slide the HOLD switch until the yellow

hold mark shows. When a button is pressed in the HOLD mode, “ 3 seconds in the display and the buttons will be locked*.

Remote control: Slide HOLD switch in the direction of

the arrow. “H” will light up in the display and the buttons will be locked.

” will flash for

Inserting the Cassette

Recording

Microphone (not supplied)

P PAUSE

r REC

( PLAY

to MIC/LINE IN

MIC ATT

MIC/LINE IN MANUAL • MIC LIMITER • AUTO

(AGC)

SP • LP

Refer to page 23 for “Connecting with Other Equipment for Recording”.

Note

The absolute time may not be written correctly in the following cases.

• When recording on a partially recorded tape containing an unrecorded segment (i.e., a portion of the tape that has never been recorded).

• When recording on a partially recorded tape for which the absolute time has not been written originally.

Notes

• Do not press the p STOP button when “bLANK” is displayed. If it is pressed, the absolute time will become “--H--M--S” and will not be written thereafter.

• “— —” indicates an unrecorded segment. Press the = 0 button to rewind the tape until “— —” stops flashing. Then, press the ) + button to locate the end of the previous recording.

Locating the point at which to begin recording

The absolute time is automatically written simultaneously while recording.

The absolute time is indicated as the length of time from the beginning of the tape, and is useful in determing the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape. When recording on a partially recorded tape, locate the end of the previous recording and start recording from that point (this is to avoid creating an unrecorded segement). Once the absolute time is written, it cannot be erased.

If you wish to insert a four-second blank segment automatically, refer to page 27 for “Recording blank segment—REC MUTING”.

To record from the beginning of the tape

Press the = 0 button to rewind the tape. “TOP” flashes when the tape is rewound to the beginning.

To record on a partially recorded tape

Press the ) + button to locate the end of the previous recording. “bLANK” appears when the end of the previous recording is located, and the tape stops at the point.

Recording

Recording from a microphone

1 Insert a cassette and locate the

point at which to begin recording.

2 Set the MIC/LINE IN switch to

3 Set the MIC ATT switch.

MIC/LINE IN

MIC

LINE IN

MIC ATT

0dB

20dB

MIC.

0 dB: Normal 20 dB:For loud sound

4 Set the MANUAL • MIC

MANUAL

AUTO(AGC) MIC LIMITER

LIMITER • AUTO (AGC) selector to AUTO (AGC). The recorder adjusts the recording level automatically.

To adjust the recording level manually, set the selector to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER. (See page 25.) You can adjust the copy code. See ”Adjusting the copy code” (page

28).

Inserting the Cassette / Recording

5 Select the sampling frequency.

44.1kHz

48kHz

Set the SP • LP switch to SP (Standard Play mode 48 kHz or

44.1 kHz).

To record in the Long Play mode, set the switch to LP. (See page

27.)

Recording

6 Press the r REC and P PAUSE

REC

REC MUTING

PAUSE

buttons. The recorder enters the pause

mode. If only the r REC button is pressed, the recorder enters the recording monitor mode and does not begin recording.

7 Press either the ( PLAY or

PLAY

Tips

• To begin recording immediately, press the ( PLAY button while pressing the r REC button in the stop or playback mode.

• The sampling frequency is displayed when it is changed during recording. When it is changed during recording pause, it will be displayed at the start of the next recording.

• If the recorder remains in the pause mode for five minutes or longer, the recorder will enter the stop mode automatically in order to protect the head and tape.

• If the recorder remains in the stop mode for three minutes or longer while using the unit on batteries, the recorder will enter the lowpower consumption mode automatically (see page 41) to protect the tape and to conserve the battery.

Recording

PAUSE

P PAUSE button. The recording begins.

Other operations

To Press

Stop recording p STOP Pause recording P PAUSE Release pause P PAUSE or ( PLAY Check the sound source

(The Start ID blank detection threshold flashes automatically. see page 32)

Check the sampling ( PLAY in the recording

frequency mode until the sampling

r REC during recording, recording monitor, or recording pause until the display appears.

frequency is displayed.

Tip

When the recorder records to the end of the tape, it rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and stops. (Autorewind function).

Notes

• The unit will not enter the low-power consumption mode during the recording monitor mode, even when using the unit on batteries.

• Changing the sampling frequency while recording may cause temporary sound dropout to be recorded.

• Noise may be recorded if you set the MIC/LINE IN switch during recording.

• Noise may be recorded when the display light is turned on while recording. In this case, turn it off.

• If appears when the recording mode is set to AUTO (AGC), set the MIC ATT to 20dB or move the microphone away from the sound source.

To monitor sound during recording

Plug the headphones in the REMOTE/2 jack or stereo unit to the LINE OUT jack on the recorder.

To record relatively low sounds

Lower the recording level (in the manual recording mode) and move the microphone as close as possible to the sound source and then adjust the recording level. Clear and optimum recording with minimal noise interferences will be achieved.

Choosing microphones for better recording

The recording is affected by and is dependent upon the type of microphones used. For better recording, use the optional ECM-MS957 or ECM-MS907 microphone.

Compatible microphones

• Optional plug-in power type microphones are compatible for this recorder.

• Optional auto power supply type microphones are not compatible for this recorder.

Recording

Playing Back

HOLD

(

HOLD

to REMOTE/2

Refer to page 36 for “Connecting with Other Equipment for Playback”.

1 Insert a cassette and connect the

headphones with remote control. Release the Hold function.

2 Press the ( PLAY button.

PLAY

The playback begins.

( PLAY P PAUSE

= 0

) +

Tips

• The SP (Standard Play) mode and LP (Long Play) mode will be detected automatically for playback.

• When the recorder plays back to the end of the tape, it rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and stops (Auto-rewind function).

• The pause playback cannot be operated with the remote control.

Playing Back

Other operations

To Press

Adjust the volume VOL +, – (VOL +, –) Stop playback p STOP (p) Pause playback P PAUSE Release pause P PAUSE or ( PLAY (() Fast forward ) + (+) in the stop mode Rewind = 0 (= ) in the stop mode

( ) is indicated for the remote control.

Tips

• If the recorder remains in the pause mode for five minutes or longer, the recorder will automatically enter the stop mode in order to protect the head and tape.

Notes

• If you set the volume too high, the sound may become distorted. Turn down the volume in this case.

• The AMS function will not operate if the Start IDs are not written. (See page 30).

• The AMS function may not operate properly with a DAT cassette recorded on other DAT decks.

* Automatic Music Sensor

To fast-forward/rewind while monitoring the sound

You can fast-forward (cue) or rewind (review) while monitoring the sound.

Cue Press and hold ) + (+)

in the playback mode. When the button is released, normal playback resumes.

Review Press and hold = 0 ( =)

in the playback mode. When the button is released, normal playback resumes.

( ) is indicated for the remote control.

To high speed cue/review

This function can be operated only from the main unit.

High speed cue Press ( PLAY and ) +

during playback.

High speed review Press ( PLAY and = 0

during playback.

To locate the beginning of a track—AMS* function

You can locate the beginning of a track in the playback, fastforward/rewind, and stop modes. Playback mode: Press ) + (+) or = 0 (=) quickly. Fast-forward/rewind mode:Press ) + (+) or = 0 (=) once. Stop mode: Press ) + (+) or = 0 (=) twice.

To locate the beginning Press ) + (+) once/ of the next/succeeding repeatedly program (track) E.g.: When locating the

beginning of the fifth succeeding program (track)

Playing Back

To locate the beginning Press = 0 (=) once/ of the current/previous repeatedly program (track) E.g.: When locating the

beginning of the fourth previous track including the current program (track)

( ) is indicated for the remote control.

Playing Back

To check the sampling frequency

You can check the sampling frequency of the recorded sound.

Press ( PLAY in the playback mode until the sampling frequency is displayed.

Display during fast-forward/rewind (AMS function)

Peak level indicator (L) shows the tape transport direction. Peak level indicator (R) shows the remaining amount of tape.

Tape transport direction

to the right: fast-forward to the left: rewind

Remaining amount of tape

To play back the tape from the beginning automatically—Auto-play function

This function can be operated only from the main unit. Press the ( PLAY button while pressing the = 0 button. Playback begins automatically when the tape is rewound to the beginning.

Likewise, playback begins automatically when the tape is rewound to the beginning of the previous program (track) in the AMS function.

Playing Back

( Recording

Connecting with Other Equipment for Recording

You can connect the recorder to other analog audio equipment or audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 16 for “Recording”.

Tip

When recording with analog connection, you can adjust the digital copy code (ID 6) (see page 28).

Recording from analog audio equipment with a LINE OUT jack (Analog connection)

PCM-M1

to MIC/LINE IN

Audio connecting cable RK-G129 (not supplied)

to LINE OUT

Stereo unit or mixer, etc.

1 Set the MIC/LINE IN switch to LINE IN. 2 Select the recording mode using the MANUAL •

MIC LIMITER • AUTO (AGC) selector. MANUAL: adjust recording level manually (see

page 25)

AUTO (AGC): recording level will be adjusted

automatically

3 Select sampling frequency using the SP • LP

switch. SP (48kHz, 44.1kHz): normal recording mode. LP: long continuous recording mode. Sampling

will be done by 32kHz. (see page 27)

4 Press the r REC and P PAUSE buttons. 5 Press either the ( PLAY or P PAUSE button to

begin recording. Then, begin playback of the connected source.

Recording

Playing back / Recording

Recording

Notes

• Use only the

recommended digital cable (not supplied). (see page 53) You cannot use the POC-DA12/DA12M/ DA12S or RK-DA10 digital connecting cables with this unit.

• Make sure to set the

INPUT SELECT switch of the connecting cable to DIGITAL before recording. Switching it during recording will create a short blank in the recording.

Tips

•In digital connection,

note the following: – Setting the recording

mode is not required. – The recording level is

set automatically to the level of the source. Manual adjustment is not available in this case.

• The recorder supports

input in IEC958 format. Adjustment of the copy code (ID 6) is possible when recording input in this format (page 28). The recorder does not support AES/EBU format.

• Setting of the SP•LP

switch is applicable when recording a 32 kHz source only. (When set to SP, the source is recorded in the 32 kHz SP mode. When set to LP, the source is recorded in the 32 kHz LP mode.)

Other sources will be automatically recorded in its own sampling frequency regardless of the SP•LP switch.

Recording24

Recording from audio equipment with digital output (Digital connection)

Optical cable

PCM-M1

to REMOTE DIGITAL I/O

INPUT SELECT

POC-DA12P POC-DA12MP POC-DA12SP (not supplied)

Coaxial cable RK-DA10P (not supplied)

to (OPTICAL) digital output

CD player, BS tuner, DAT deck, MD deck, etc.

to (COAXIAL) digital output

1 Use and connect the optical cable or coaxial cable

according to the digital output jack of the connected equipment.

2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch of the connecting

cable to DIGITAL.

3 Press the r REC and P PAUSE buttons. 4 Press either the ( PLAY or P PAUSE button to

begin recording. Then, begin playback of the connected source.

Source and sampling frequency for recording

When recording with digital connection, the sources will be automatically recorded in its own sampling frequency shown below.

Source Sampling frequency

Broadcasting satellite B mode 48 kHz audio, DAT SP mode

CD, MD, DAT SP mode 44.1 kHz Broadcasting satellite A mode 32 kHz

audio, DAT LP mode

To make a digital backup copy

When you want to make backup copies of recordings of your live performance etc., record with digital connection on this recorder. Copying is possible regardless of the copy code on the source. The copy code on the backup is in accordance with SCMS (pages 28, 44).

Adjusting the recor ding level manually — Manual recording

For optimum recording with microphones or from analog audio equipment, adjust the recording level manually.

COUNTER • –

RESET • +

CLOCK/SET

Stereo unit, mixer, etc.

( PLAY P PAUSE

r REC

to MIC/ LINE IN

Recording

MANUAL

• MIC LIMITER

• AUTO (AGC)

REC LEVEL

What’s the MIC LIMITER?

The MIC LIMITER automatically holds down sudden large input signals. Setting the recording mode to MIC LIMITER and setting the recording level slightly higher than the usual level will give good results when recording at parties or conferences.

Note

Recording level is set excessively high when

appears in the right side of the peak level indicator. Turn down the recording level.

-dB-

If distortion still occurs when is not displayed, set the MIC ATT switch to 20dB or move the microphone away from the sound source.

1 Set the MANUAL • MIC LIMITER • AUTO (AGC)

switch to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER. MANUAL: to record via analog connection or microphones. MIC LIMITER: to record via microphones.

2 Press the r REC button to enter the recording

monitor mode.

3 Begin playback of the source and turn the REC

LEVEL control to adjust the recording level while monitoring the sound.

Turn the REC LEVEL control so that the peak level indicators are maintained around level !™. Make sure that

does

not appear when there is a

-dB-

Peak level indicator

loud sound input.

4 Press the ( PLAY button while pressing the

r REC button to begin recording.

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Tip

You can also set PEAK HOLD during recording. Press CLOCK/SET for 2 seconds or longer, and the display will go directly to ”PEAK on” or ”PEAK oFF” selection. Select with RESET • + or COUNTER

• – and enter with CLOCK/SET.

Displaying maximum input level — PEAK HOLD

PEAK HOLD holds the maximum input level on the peak level indicator for easy recognition.

1 Press CLOCK/SET for 2

seconds or longer. ”CLOCK” will appear in the display.

2 Press RESET • + or

COUNTER • – repeatedly and select ”PEAK SET”.

3 Press CLOCK/SET.

4 Press RESET • + or COUNTER • – repeatedly and

select ”PEAK on”.

5 Press CLOCK/SET.

The display returns to the clock.

The peak value display is replaced with a new one whenever there is a larger input.

To reset the peak value

Press RESET when the tape counter is not displayed. It is also reset when the tape is removed.

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Useful Recording Functions

Record in the LP (Long Play) mode to make long recordings. Use REC MUTING to record blank segments.

COUNTER • –

RESET • +

CLOCK/SET

( PLAY

P PAUSE r REC

to MIC/ LINE IN

Stereo unit, mixer, etc.

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SP • LP

Notes

• A tape recorded in the

LP mode cannot be played back on a DAT deck which is not equipped with the LP mode function.

• A loud noise may be

heard during the transition from the SP mode to the LP mode when a tape containing a recording that has been switched from the SP mode to the LP mode halfway is played back on a DAT deck which is not equipped with the LP mode function. In this case, turn down the volume or stop playback.

Tip

To insert a blank segment of 4 seconds or more, press the P PAUSE button while pressing the r REC button, and then hold down only the P PAUSE button for 4 seconds or longer. When the blank segment exceeds four seconds, “P” indicator will flash quikly. The recorder reenters the pause mode when the P PAUSE button is released.

Recording in the Long Play mode—LP REC

Set the SP • LP switch to LP to record twice the recording time of conventional DAT cassettes. Accordingly, a 60-minute DAT cassette recorded in the LP mode enables recording of 120 minutes.

Tape counter display during LP mode

The absolute time and the remaining time of the tape are based on the SP mode. Therefore, the actual time is twice the amount of the value shown on the display.

The actual time during LP mode is 4 and half minutes.

Recording blank segments—REC MUTING

A blank segment can be inserted at the beginning of the track and between tracks. In this case, the Start ID is not written.

1 Press the r REC button and the P PAUSE button

to enter the recording pause mode.

2 Press the P PAUSE button while pressing the

r REC button.

A four-second blank segment is inserted and the unit returns to the recording pause mode automatically.

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Note

You cannot adjust ID6 while recording. Adjust it before recording.

Adjusting the copy code (ID6)

When recording with analog connection (with a microphone or from the LINE IN jack), or when recording digital input in the IEC958 format, you can adjust the copy code (ID6). The factory preset of ID6 is ”00”.

1 Press CLOCK/SET for 2

seconds or longer. ”CLOCK” will appear in the display.

2 Press RESET • + repeatedly

and select ”ID6 SET”.

3 Press CLOCK/SET while ”ID 6

SET” is displayed.

4 Press RESET • + or COUNTER • – repeatedly and

select the copy code you want to give to this recording. ID6 00 : Digital duplication permitted an unlimited

number of times ID6 10 : Cannot be copied digitally ID6 11 : Can be copied digitally only once

5 Press CLOCK/SET.

The display returns to the clock.

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To display current ID6 setting

Hold down RESET • + and press COUNTER • – for 2 seconds or longer when the tape counter is not displayed.

During recording,

recording monitor, or

Displays the copy code that is written on the tape

recording pause During playback or play

pause During stop

Displays the copy code that is to be written on the tape

Copy code is not written yet

ID6 00: Digital copying is possible an unlimited

number of times. ID6 10: Digital copying is not possible. ID6 11: Digital copying is possible only once. ID6 --: Copy code is not written yet (only during stop).

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Writing Start IDs

A Start ID is a signal which indicates the beginning of a program (track). The tapecorder searches the Start IDs to locate the beginning of a program (track) with the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) function.

Tape transport direction

track track

Tape

Start ID

START ID • ENTER

COUNTER • –

RESET • +

START ID • MODE

CLOCK/SET

Notes

• The existing program (track) information of the CD may not be written properly as the Start ID depending on the CD player in use.

• The existing program (track) information of an MD is not written as the Start ID.

Tips

• To write the Start ID manually during recording, press the START ID • ENTER button. The Start ID is written at the point where the START ID • ENTER button is pressed.

• The recorder switches between manual and automatic modes only when START ID • MODE is pressed during recording, recording monitor, or recording pause.

Writing Start IDs during recording — Manual mode

A Start ID will be written — when you started recording or released recording

pause (adjustable).

— when you pressed START ID • ENTER during

recording.

— at the same places as the source when recording a

DAT digitally.

— at the same places as the Q-cord (track information)

when recording a CD digitally.

1 If ”AUTO-ID” is present in the display, press

START ID • MODE so that the display disappears.

2 Start recording.

When a Start ID is written, ”WRITE” will light up momentarily and flash for about 9 seconds (18 seconds during the LP mode).

To adjust not to write the Start ID at the beginning of recording

You can select whether or not to write the Start ID written when you start recording or release recording pause.

will

1 If ”AUTO-ID” is present in the display, press

START ID • MODE repeatedly until it disappears.

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