Sony TCD-D8 User Manual

Digital Audio Tape-corder

3-810-253-14(1)

Operating Instructions page 2 Mode d’emploi page 2

TCD-D8

1995 by Sony Corporation

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. TCD-D8 Serial No.

WARNING

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

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.

Introduction2

Welcome!

Welcome to the world of the DAT tapecorder! 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.

• Easy DAT operation with high speed fast-

forward/rewind and cue/review.

• Long-time recording in the LP mode using

four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

• Adjustable (automatic/manual) recording level to suit every recording condition.

• Rec mute function that makes a foursecond blank automatically.

• Date function that stamps date and time during recording.

• LCD display that indicates the current operating mode and the battery power status, etc.

• Digital-to-digital recording compatibility with CD/MD players or BS/CS tuner, etc.

• Three sampling frequencies (48/44.1/32 kHz) that support high quality digital recording.

Notes on recording

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

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

• In no event shall Sony be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising from the malfunction of the recording operation of this tape-corder.

• 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.

Table of contents

Inserting the Batteries ................................ 4

Setting the Clock......................................... 5

Inserting the Cassette................................. 6

Recording..................................................... 8

Locating the point at which to

begin recording................................. 8

Recording from a microphone ....... 9

Playing Back .............................................. 12

Recording

Connecting with Other Equipment

for Recording ............................... 15

Recording from analog audio

equipment ................................ 15

Recording from audio equipment with digital

output ....................................... 15

Useful Recording Functions ...... 17

Adjusting the recording level manually—Manual recording

................................................... 17

Recording in the Long Play

mode—LP REC........................ 17

Recording blank segment—

REC MUTE............................... 18

Monitoring the recording ...... 18

Writing Start ID........................... 19

Writing Start ID during

recording .................................. 19

Writing Start ID during

playback ................................... 21

Erasing Start ID ....................... 21

Assigning Program Number ..... 22

Playback

Connecting with Other Equipment

for Playback ................................. 23

Playback with an analog audio

equipment ................................ 23

Playback with an audio equipment with digital input ..

Useful Playback Functions ........ 24

Using AVLS function.............. 24

Power Sources

Replacing the batteries ............... 25

Low-power Consumption

Mode ............................................. 26

Operating with the AC Power

Adaptor or Car Battery .............. 27

Additional Information

Connecting with Other

Equipment.................................... 28

Serial Copy Management

System (SCMS) ............................ 29

Message Display ......................... 30

Troubleshooting .......................... 31

Precautions .................................. 33

Maintenance ................................ 34

Specifications ............................... 35

Location and Function of

Controls ........................................ 37

Display window ...................... 39

Using the display .................... 40

Introduction 3

Inserting the Batteries

Use four size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.

1 Open the battery compartment

lid.

2 Remove the battery holder.

Battery compartment lid

Lift the tab (¢ PULL).

3 Insert 4 new alkaline batteries

Insert from the ’ side of the battery.

into the battery holder. Make sure that the batteries are facing the correct directions.

4 Insert the battery holder with the

alkaline batteries and close the compartment lid.

The LCD display appears when the batteries are inserted.

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 (SU/95Y1M1D/ AM12H00M00S) if the batteries are removed from the unit for one hour or more. In this case, set the clock again.

Make sure that the tape-corder is in the stop mode when the cassette is inserted, and that the Hold function is disabled.

1 Press the CLOCK/SET button for

SET

CLOCK

more than four seconds.

CLOCK/SET

–

2 Press + or – button to set the

current year, then press the CLOCK/SET button.

COUNTER RESET

Inserting the Batteries/Setting the Clock

3 Repeat step 2 to set the current

SET

Tip

To set the clock accurately, set the second to 00 with the + or – button, and then press the CLOCK/SET button at the time of the tone.

month, date, day, hour, minute, and second.

The display stops flashing and the clock operates.

To select either the 12-hour or 24-hour clock display

Press the + button for 2 seconds or more.

To quit the clock setting

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

Setting the Clock

Inserting the Cassette

HOLD/PUSH OPEN

Cassette compartment lid

1 Open the cassette compartment

1 Press and slide.

lid. 1 Press the HOLD/PUSH OPEN

switch and slide to OPEN. Release the switch when the cassette compartment lid opens slightly.

2 Open the cassette

compartment lid.

2 Insert the cassette.

Insert the cassette with the window facing up. When the cassette is inserted upside down, removal of the cassette may not be possible.

Window facing up.

3 Close the lid.

The cassette is loaded automatically.

Inserting the Cassette

Notes

• Make sure that the cassette compartment lid is closed and

“ ” or “ ” is not

displayed before disconnecting the AC power adaptor or removing the batteries. Otherwise, the cassette compartment lid may not close. In this case, connect the power adaptor or insert the batteries again.

• Press and hold the button in the center of the HOLD/PUSH OPEN switch when sliding it to OPEN.

Tip

While the tape-corder is in the stop mode, slide the HOLD/PUSH OPEN switch to HOLD to enter the low-power consumption mode manually. (See page 26.)

To eject the cassette

While the tape-corder is in the stop mode, press the HOLD/PUSH OPEN switch and slide to OPEN.

Press and slide.

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.

To prevent accidental operations

Slide the HOLD/PUSH OPEN switch to HOLD.

Inserting the Cassette

Recording

REC MODE

MIC SENS

Microphone (not supplied)

SP (48/44.1 kHz)/LP

REC

PAUSE P

To MIC

Refer to page 15 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.

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 determining the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape. If you wish to continue to record on a partially recorded tape, make sure that you initially locate the end of the previous recording prior to resuming recording from that point to avoid leaving any unrecorded segment unnecessarily. Once the absolute time is written, it cannot be erased.

If you wish to insert a four-second blank segment

Note

Do not press the STOP p button when “ ” is displayed. If pressing it, the absolute time will

become “ ” and will not be written thereafter.

automatically, refer to page 18 for “Recording blank segment—REC MUTE”.

To record from the beginning of the tape

Press the =/0 button to rewind the tape. “

” 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. “

” appears when the

end of the previous recording is located, and the tape stops

at the point.

Recording

When “— —” flashes for the program number

“— —” 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.

Recording from a microphone

1 Insert a cassette and locate the

point at which to begin recording.

MIC SENS

2 Set the MIC SENS switch.

MIC SENS switch

H: Normal L: For loud sound

3 Set the REC MODE switch

Select AUTO (MUSIC or

REC MODE

MANUAL

REC MODE switch

MUSIC SPEECH

SPEECH).

AUTO

The tape-corder adjusts the recording level automatically. MUSIC: For music SPEECH: For a meeting or conference Select MANUAL when you want to adjust the recording level manually. (See page 17.)

Recording

Program number

4 Select the sampling frequency.

44.1kHz

Select SP (Standard Play mode 48

LP48kHz

kHz or 44.1 kHz).

When recording in the Long Play mode, select LP. (See page 17.)

continued

Recording

5 Press the REC and PAUSE P

PAUSE

REC/ID WRITE

REC MUTE

6 Press either the PLAY ( or

PLAY

PAUSE

buttons. The tape-corder enters the pause

mode. When the REC button only is pressed, the tape-corder enters the recording monitor mode (see page 18) and does not begin recording.

PAUSE P button. The recording begins.

Tips

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

• The input source is displayed when the source is changed during recording, monitoring, or in the recording pause mode.

• The sampling frequency is displayed when the sampling frequency is changed during recording.

Notes

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

• Connecting or disconnecting the plug from the PHONES/ LINE OUT jack while recording may cause noise to be recorded.

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

Recording

Other operations

To Press

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

in the stop mode REC twice in the recording pause REC mode Press the button until the

following display appears.

Check the sampling PLAY ( in the recording

frequency mode

The following display appears while the button is pressed.

Tips

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

• If the tape-corder remains in the stop mode for three minutes or more, the tape-corder will enter the lowpower consumption mode automatically (see page 26) to protect the tape and to conserve the battery (except in the monitoring mode).

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

To record relatively low sound

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

Choosing microphones for better recording

The recording are affected by and are dependent upon the type of microphones used. For better recording, use the optional ECM-959A or ECM-737 microphone.

Compatible microphones

• Optional plug-in power type microphones are available for this tape-corder.

• Optional auto power supply type microphones are not available for this tape-corder.

Recording

Playing Back

PLAY (

Connect firmly.

To PHONES/LINE OUT

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

1 Insert a cassette and set the

PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to 2 AVLS OFF.

Set to 2 AVLS ON when using the AVLS* function.

2 Press the PLAY ( button.

PLAY

The playback begins.

Tips

• The SP (Standard Play) mode and LP (Long Play) mode will be detected automatically for playback. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the SP/LP switch.

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

* Automatic Volume

Limiter System

Playing Back

Other operations

To Press

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

Tips

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

Notes

• The AMS function will not operate if the Start IDs are not written. (See page 19.)

• The AMS function may not operate properly with a DAT cassette recorded on another DAT deck.

* 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.

To high speed cue/review

High speed cue Press PLAY ( and )/+

during playback.

High speed review Press PLAY ( and =/0

during playback.

To locate the beginning of a program (track)— AMS* function

You can locate the beginning of a program (track) in the playback, fast-forward/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/repeatedly of the next/succeeding program (track)

Playing Back

E.g.: When locating the

beginning of the fifth succeeding program (track)

To locate the beginning Press =/0 once/repeatedly of the current/previous program (track)

E.g.: When locating the

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

Playing Back

To check the sampling frequency

You can check the sampling frequency of the recorded sound.

Pres PLAY ( in the playback mode

The following display appears while the button is pressed.

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 Remaining amount

of tape

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

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 tape-corder to other analog audio equipment and audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 8 for “Recording”.

Note

When recording from analog audio equipment, disconnect the microphone from the tape-corder.

Otherwise, the sound from the microphone is recorded.

Recording from analog audio equipment (Analog connection)

Audio connecting cable (not supplied)

Stereo unit or radio cassette-

To LINE IN

To LINE OUT

corder, etc.

Recording

Notes

• If “ ” is displayed, the source cannot be recorded. (See page 30.)

• Make sure to set the switch of the connecting cable to DIGITAL before recording. The input remains as analog input even if the switch is set to DIGITAL while recording.

Tips

When connecting with an audio equipment with digital output, note the followings:

• Setting of the recording mode is not required.

• The recording level is set automatically to the level of the source. It is impossible to adjust it with this tape-corder manually.

1 Select the recording mode and sampling

frequency.

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

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

Recording from audio equipment with digital output (Digital connection)

Optical cable

To REMOTE DIGITAL I/O

Switch

(not supplied)

Coaxial cable (not supplied)

To (OPTICAL) digital output

CD player, BS tuner, DAT 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 switch of the connecting cable to DIGITAL. 3 Press the REC and PAUSE P buttons. 4 Press either the PLAY ( or PAUSE P button to

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

Recording

Tip

In digital connection, 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.)

The sampling frequency for recording is automatically set depending upon the source.

Source and sampling frequency for recording

Observe the following suggested guidelines for the source and sampling frequency when recording.

Source Sampling frequency

Broadcasting satellite B mode 48 kHz audio DAT SP mode

CD 44.1 kHz MD

Broadcasting satellite A mode 32 kHz audio DAT LP mode

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Useful Recording Functions

REC

SP/LP

PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT

Notes

• It is impossible to adjust the recording level manually in the digital connection.

• Recording level is set excessively high when

appears in the right side of the peak level indicator.

Turn down the recording level to avoid distortion.

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.

To PHONES/ LINE OUT

PAUSE P REC LEVEL

Headphones, active speakers, etc.

Adjusting the recording level manually— Manual recording

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

1 Set the REC MODE switch to MANUAL. 2 Press the 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

Peak level indicator

level indicators are maintained around level !™ of the peak level meter. Make sure that

does not appear when a loud

sound is input.

4 Press the PLAY ( button while pressing the REC

button to begin recording.

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.

Recording

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.

Tip

To insert a blank segment of 4 seconds or more, press the PAUSE P button while pressing the REC button, and then hold down the PAUSE P button only for 4 seconds or more. The tape-corder enters the pause mode when the PAUSE P button is released.

Notes

• When a plug is

connected to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack, the tape-corder cannot change the output mode from LINE OUT to PHONES (AVLS) during recording although you can set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to PHONES (AVLS), vice versa. Stop recording or disconnect the plug from the jack and set the PHONES (AVLS)/ LINE OUT switch.

• The volume will be

very loud when using the headphones to monitor the sound while recording if the PHONES (AVLS)/ LINE OUT switch has set to LINE OUT.

Recording blank segment—REC MUTE

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

1 Press the REC button and the PAUSE P button to

enter the recording pause mode.

2 Press the PAUSE P button while pressing the REC

button. A four-second blank segment is inserted and the

unit returns to the recording pause mode automatically.

Monitoring the recording

Use the headphones or speakers of the stereo unit to monitor the sound while recording.

1 Plug the headphones or stereo unit to the

PHONES/LINE OUT jack of the tape-corder.

2 Set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch as

shown below.

Connected audio equipment Position of switch

Headphones 2 AVLS OFF or ON Stereo unit (via LINE IN) LINE OUT

3 Begin recording.

Noise may be heard in the monitor sound when recording in digital connection. This is not a malfunction and the noise is not recorded.

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Writing Start ID

The 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

Program (track) Program (track)

Tape

Start ID

STOP p

REC

Recording

Tip

To write the Start ID during recording, press the REC button. The Start ID is written at the point where the REC button is pressed regardless of whether “AUTO-ID” is displayed or not.

Notes

• The buttons except the STOP p button do not work while

is flashing.

• When AUTO-ID is turned on, the Start ID may not be written properly if there is noise.

• When writing start IDs continuously, make sure that there is an interval of 9 seconds or more (18 seconds or more in the LP mode) between the start IDs. Otherwise, the tapecorder may not locate the beginning of a program (track) correctly.

Writing Start ID during recording

When AUTO-ID is turned on, the Start IDs will be written during recording on the basis of the output level of the source. When AUTO-ID is turned off, the Start-IDs will be written during recording on the basis of the existing ID information of the source.

1 Press the REC button

while pressing the STOP p button so that “AUTO-ID” appears (to turn on AUTO-ID) or

AUTO-ID

disappears (to turn off AUTO-ID).

2 Begin the recording.

When the Start ID is written, “

appearsfor about two seconds, and then

flashes for about 9 seconds (about 18 seconds in the LP mode).

”

Recording

Writing Start ID when AUTO-ID is turned on

Source A Start ID is written when

All • Recording begins or the recording pause is

released. (During a soundless segment, Start ID is written at the point where sound is emitted.)

• A soundless segment or a segment with a very low recording level of 3 seconds or more.

• While sound is input the sampling frequency is changed.

• The REC button is pressed during recording.

Notes

• When AUTO-ID is turned off, 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 the MD is not written as the Start ID.

Writing Start ID when AUTO-ID is turned off

Source A Start ID is written when

All • Recording begins or the recording pause is

released. (Start ID is written regardless of whether the segment contains a sound or not.)

• The REC button is pressed during recording.

CD player Identical to the existing program (track) (digital input) information of the CD. (In addition to the

above.)

DAT player Identical to the existing program (track) (digital input) information of the DAT tape. (In addition

to the above.)

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Notes

• Start IDs which are written during recording or which are written after selection, cannot be moved. Rewrite it after erasing.

• Start IDs cannot be written while flashes rapidly during the Rehearsal function.

Writing Start ID during playback

With the optional system adaptor kit RM-D3K or the wired remote control RMT-D7, you can write the Start ID without erasing the contents of the existing recording. (For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each product.) “ you select the point for Start ID, the tape-corder plays back the segment of the tape up to 3 seconds from the point and repeat it 16 times (Rehearsal function).

To adjust the selected point

Each time you press the 0 or ) button of RM-D3K or RMT-D7, the selected point shifts backwards or forwards in 0.3-second increments, up to a maximum extent of about 10 seconds in either direction.

Tape

” flashes when

Selected point

0.3

Press the ) button.

0.3

Press the 0 button.

Recording

Note

If a Start ID is erased, the program number which is written on the same point will be erased also.

Erasing Start ID

With the optional system adaptor kit RM-D3K or the wired remote control RMT-D7, you can erase the Start IDs without erasing the contents of the existing recording. (For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each product.)

Erasing the Start ID is possible when the tape-corder is in the stop or playback mode only.

Recording

Assigning Program Number

The program number is a signal which indicates the number of the program (track).

The program number is written at the same time as the Start ID.

=/0

)/+

Note

Writing and renumbering of the program number may not be completed successfully to the tape that has been recorded on another DAT deck and has a Start ID at the beginning.

When recording from the beginning of the tape

The program number is written automatically from number 1 in sequential order at the same time as the Start ID.

When recording from the halfway of the tape

Press the )/+ or =/0 button to display the program number before you begin recording. The program number is written in sequential order from the following program at the same time the Start ID is written.

Renumbering the program number

With the optional system adaptor kit RM-D3K or the wired remote control RMT-D7, you can renumber the program number. (For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each product.)

“

” flashes while the program number is renumbered. When the renumbering operation is completed, the tape-corder rewinds the tape to the beginning and enters the stop mode.

Renumbering is necessary to the following tape:

• On which the Start ID is written during playback.

• Which has missing program numbers or duplicated

program numbers because the tape is recorded from the halfway of it.

• Which has a missing program number because the

program number is erased at the same time a Start ID is erased on the tape.

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( Playback

Connecting with Other Equipment for Playback

You can connect the tape-corder to other analog audio equipment and audio equipment with digital output. Refer to page 12 for “Playing Back”.

Tip

The output level of the PHONES/LINE OUT jack and the REMOTE DIGITAL I/O jack is fixed. The volume cannot be adjusted with the VOLUME buttons of this tape-corder.

Note

When a plug is connected to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack, the tape-corder cannot change the output mode from LINE OUT to PHONES (AVLS) during playback although you can set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to PHONES (AVLS), vice versa.

Playback with an analog audio equipment (Analog connection)

Audio connecting cable (not supplied)

Stereo unit or radio cassette

PHONES/LINE OUT

To LINE IN

recorder, etc.

1 Set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to

LINE OUT.

2 Begin playback and adjust the volume of the

connected equipment.

Playback with an audio equipment with digital input (Digital connection)

Optical cable (not supplied)

DAT deck, digital amplifier,

To REMOTE DIGITAL I/O

etc.

Playback

Connect the digital audio equipment to this tapecorder as shown. Begin playback and adjust the volume of the connected equipment.

Playback

Useful Playback Functions

The AVLS* function is operational when using the headphones during playback or in the recording monitor mode. The AVLS function keeps down the maximum volume to prevent excessive sound from harming your ears.

To PHONES/LINE OUT

PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT

* Auto Volume Limiter

System

Note

The sound may be warped and distorted at times especially during enhanced bass segments when the AVLS function is operating. In this case, turn down the volume.

Using AVLS function

Set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to 2 AVLS OFF or ON when hearing the playback or recording monitor sound with the headpnones. The AVLS function operates when set to ON.

AVLS

OFF

AVLS switch Volume and display

ON The volume is restricted at a

OFF The volume is set to normal volume

designated level. “ ” appears followed by “ ” when the VOLUME button is pressed. When the volume is at maximum level, “ ” flashes.

control. Each time you press the VOLUME buttons, the level of volume changes accordingly and “ ” appears.

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( Power Sources

Replacing the batteries

Battery compartment lid

Tips

• This tape-corder is not equipped with a power switch. As a result, the LCD display will always be turned on as long as the batteries are inserted. However, power consumption is minimal and negligible.

• Especialy when the tape-corder is in the low-power consumption mode, all indicators do not disappear in the display immediately after removing the battery holder from the tape-corder. Cancel the low-power consumption mode before removing the battery holder. If the batteries are replaced before all indicators disappear in the display, the remaing battery power may not be displayed correctly.

• The clock will return to its default setting (SU/ 95Y1M1D/ AM12H00M00S) if the batteries are removed from the tape-corder for one hour or more. In this case, set the clock again.

Note

Remove the batteries when the tape-corder is not to be used for an extended period of time.

HOLD/PUSH OPEN

Display

1 Remove the battery holder. (See page 4.) 2 Replace the batteries with new ones in the battery

holder. (See page 4.)

3 Make sure that all indicators disappear in the

display.

4 Insert the battery holder into the tape-corder and

close the lid. (See page 4.)

When to replace the batteries

The status of the remaining battery power is displayed when the batteries are used.

Battery full.

Replace all four batteries with new ones. “ corder enters the stop mode when used beyond this point.

Battery life

Battery Playback Recording

Sony alkaline (size AA) 3.5 3 (4*) Sony rechargeable (size AA) 2 1.5 (2*)

Values for battery life at 20°C. Battery capacity decreases and battery life becomes shorter in low temperatures.

* When no plug is connected to the PHONES/LINE

OUT jack.

” flashes and the tape-

(Approx. hours)

(in the recording monitor mode)

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Power Sources

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