Sony TCD-D8 User Manual

3-810-253-14(1)

Digital Audio

Tape-corder

Operating Instructions page 2EN		EN
Mode d’emploi page 2F		F

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.

2EN Introduction

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 fastforward/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		EN
................................equipment	23
Playback with an audio	23
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 3EN

Inserting the Batteries

Use four size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.

Battery compartment lid

1	2	Open the battery compartment
		lid.
		1

2	Remove the battery holder.

	Lift the tab (¢PULL).
3	1	Insert 4 new alkaline batteries
	2	into the battery holder.
		Make sure that the batteries are
		facing the correct directions.
	2
	1
Insert from the ’ side
of the battery.
4		Insert the battery holder with the
		alkaline batteries and close the
		compartment lid.

The LCD display appears when the batteries are inserted.

4EN		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.

CLOCK/SET

– +

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	more than four seconds.
CLOCK
2	Press + or – button to set the
	current year, then press the
	CLOCK/SET button.
COUNTER	RESET

3	Repeat step 2 to set the current
SET	month, date, day, hour, minute,
	and second.
	The display stops flashing and
	the clock operates.

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.

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 pbutton. 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.

Clock the Batteries/Setting the Inserting

Setting the Clock 5EN

Inserting the Cassette

Cassette compartment lid

		HOLD/PUSH OPEN
1	2	Open the cassette compartment
		lid.
		1 Press the HOLD/PUSH OPEN
		switch and slide to OPEN.
		Release the switch when the
		cassette compartment lid
		opens slightly.
	1 Press and slide.	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.

6EN		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.

Cassette the Inserting

Inserting the Cassette		7EN

Recording

	Microphone
REC MODE	(not supplied)
MIC SENS

To MIC

SP (48/44.1 kHz)/LP

REC

PAUSE P

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.

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.

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

To record from the beginning of the tape

Press the =/0button 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.

8EN Recording

When “— —” flashes for the program number

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

end of the previous recording.

Program number

Recording from a microphone

1						Insert a cassette and locate the
						point at which to begin recording.
2	MIC SENS					Set the MIC SENS switch.
	L				H	H: Normal
						L: For loud sound
	MIC SENS switch

3

REC MODE MANUAL MUSIC AUTO

SPEECH

REC MODE switch

Set the REC MODE switch

Select AUTO (MUSIC or SPEECH).

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.)

4

44.1kHz SP 48kHz LP

Select the sampling frequency.

Select SP (Standard Play mode 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz).

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

continued

Recording

Recording 9EN

5

PAUSE

REC/ID WRITE

REC MUTE

Press the REC and PAUSE P 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.

6 PLAY

PAUSE

or

Press either the PLAY (or PAUSE Pbutton.

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.

Other operations

To	Press
Stop recording	STOP p
Pause recording	PAUSE P
Release pause	PAUSE Por 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.

10EN Recording

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

Recording 11EN

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 2AVLS OFF.
		Set to 2AVLS ON when using
		the AVLS* function.
2	PLAY	Press the PLAY (button.

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

Other operations

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

12EN Playing Back

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).

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 =/0in 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 =/0quickly. Fast-forward/rewind mode: Press )/+or =/0 once.

Stop mode: Press )/+or =/0twice.

To locate the beginning

Press )/+once/repeatedly

of the next/succeeding

program (track)

E.g.: When locating the

beginning of the

fifth succeeding

program (track)

To locate the beginning

Press =/0once/repeatedly

of the current/previous

program (track)

E.g.: When locating the

beginning of the

fourth previous

program (track)

including the current

program (track)

Back Playing

Playing Back 13EN

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 =/0button. 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.

14EN 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.

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.

Recording from analog audio equipment (Analog connection)

Audio connecting cable (not supplied)

	Stereo unit
	or radio
	cassette-
ToLINEIN	corder, etc.
	To LINE OUT

1 Select the recording mode and sampling frequency.

2 Press the REC and PAUSE Pbuttons.

3 Press either the PLAY (or PAUSE Pbutton to begin recording. Then, begin playback of the connected source.

Recording from audio equipment with digital output (Digital connection)

	Optical cable
	(not supplied)	To(OPTICAL)
	Switch	digital output
		CD player,
	or	BS tuner,
		DAT deck,
To REMOTE		etc.
DIGITALI/O	Coaxial cable	To(COAXIAL)

(not supplied) 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 Pbuttons.

4 Press either the PLAY (or PAUSE Pbutton to begin recording. Then, begin playback of the connected source.

Recording

Recording 15EN

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

16EN Recording

Peak level indicator

Useful Recording Functions

	REC
	PAUSE P
	RECLEVEL
ToPHONES/	Headphones,
LINEOUT	active
SP/LP	speakers, etc.
PHONES(AVLS)/LINEOUT

Recording

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.

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 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 17EN

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.

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 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 Pbutton to enter the recording pause mode.

2 Press the PAUSE Pbutton 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	2AVLS 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.

18EN Recording

AUTO-ID

Writing Start ID

The Start ID is a signal which	STOP p
indicates the beginning of a	REC
program (track). The tape-
corder 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

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 pbutton 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 pbutton so that “AUTO-ID” appears

(to turn on AUTO-ID) or 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

Recording

19EN

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 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.

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.)

20EN Recording

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.

Note

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

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.)

“” flashes when

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 0or )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.

Selected point

Tape

0.3

Press the ) button.

0.3

Press the 0

button.

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

Recording 21EN

Assigning Program Number

	The program number is a	=/ 0	)/ +
	signal which indicates
	the number of the
	program (track).
	The program number is
	written at the same time
	as the Start ID.

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 =/0button 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.

22EN Recording

( 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

recorder, etc.

PHONES/LINE OUT

To LINE IN

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,

etc.

To REMOTE DIGITAL I/O

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

Playback

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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.

2AVLS ON OFF

AVLS switch	Volume and display
ON	The volume is restricted at a
	designated level.
	“	” appears followed by
	“	” when the VOLUME button is
	pressed. When the volume is at
	maximum level, “		” flashes.

OFF	The volume is set to normal volume
	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

HOLD/PUSH OPEN

Display

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.

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.

“” flashes and the tapecorder enters the stop mode when used beyond this point.

Battery life		(Approx. hours)
Battery	Playback	Recording
		(in the recording
		monitor mode)
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.

Power Sources

Sources Power

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