PROPER RECORDING LEVEL
A too high recording level can saturate the tape and cause distortion. On the other hand, if the recording levels are set too low, soft passages will be marked by residual noise. Proper recording
level is the single most important factor for making well balanced recordings.
Guideline for maximum recording level
Normal tape TYPE 1
+1 dB levels on peaks
Cr02 tape TYPE II
+3 dB levels on peaks
Metal tape TYPE IV
+5 dB levels on peaks
RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT
Note:
Optimum recording levels can differ depending on program sources or the type of tape used.
• Use this to change the characteristics to suit your tastes, taking advantage of the
performance of the tape.
• For normal recording, set the control at the center click position to achieve
satisfactory characteristics.
• If the bias is low (when the knob is turned to the " - " side), the high frequencies
increase, but so does distortion. If the bias is high, (when the knob is turned to
the " + " side), the high frequencies decrease, but so does distortion.
REC/REC MUTE BUTTON
Caution:
The bias control knob functions independently of the auto tuning system, so if it is adjusted
after auto tuning, the bias changes starting from a flat recording characteristic.
REC/REC MUTE is the DENON's unique and convenient function. By using this button, it is
easily possible to insert a suitable space (the non-recorded part) between two melodies.
1. When you want to make about 5 seconds of non-recorded part after the
recording
state:
Press the REC/REC MUTE button. The recorder will automatically create about 5
seconds of non-recorded part and will stay in the recording standby state.
2. To create about 5 seconds of non-recorded part after the standby state: Press the
REC/REC MUTE button, and the recorder will enter the non-recording state,
automatically create about 5 seconds of non-recorded part and stay in the standby
state.
MUSIC SEARCH SYSTEM
This device is a convenient system which detects the non-recorded part of more than 4
seconds between melodies, cues the next melody while the present melody is being
reproduced or automatically detects the beginning of the melody now being reproduced and
makes it into the reproduceable state.
1. For cueing the next melody while the present melody is being reproduced:
At PLAY mode, depress the PLAY button and the FF button simultaneously. This device
will detect the interval between melodies with the CUE state on, automatically become
the PLAY mode and begin performing the next melody.
2. For hearing again the melody being reproduced:
At PLAY mode, depress the PLAY button and the REW button simultaneously. This
device will detect the interval between melodies with the REVIEW state on,
automatically become the PLAY mode, detect the beginning of the melody now being
performed and play it from the first again.
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3. To cancel the non-recording state (the REC MUTE state): Press the PAUSE button, and
the recorder will cancel the non-recording state and will stay in the standby state.
4. To extend the non-recording state (the REC MUTE state) for further 5 seconds or more:
Press the REC/REC MUTE button, and the non-recorded part will automatically be
extended for another 5 seconds.
NOTE: Note about MUSIC SEARCH action:
MUSIC SEARCH is a function which operates by detecting a comparatively
long non-recorded part on the tape. Therefore, MUSIC SEARCH may not
operate normally in the following cases.
• Sound on the tape is interrupted by speech or conversation.
• Long periods of pianissimo (Softly played music) or non-recorded intervals occur on the
tape.
• The tape has picked up noise in a non-recorded interval.
• Non-recorded intervals on the tape are less than 4 seconds in length.
• Noise-emitting electrical appliances are in operation nearby, i.e.;
Electric razors, drills, refrigerators, etc.
