Denon DRM-595, Operating Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
RECORDING
• Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the source component.
• Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the SOURCE
position.
1. Press the Power Operation switch to the
¢
ON position.
2. Load the cassette tape.
(Check that the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette housing have not
been broken off.)
3. Move the Dolby NR switch (DOLBY NR) and select the Dolby NR type that
suits the recording.
B OFF C
DOLBY NR
4. Press the Direction button (
0 1
) to select the direction of tape transport.
5. Select the type of tape transport with the Reverse Mode switch (REV.
MODE).
Mode
To record on only one side
To continuously record
on both sides
Switch position
6. Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
) to set the recording
pause mode. The
4 3
indicator will light up.
7. Adjust the recording level with the Input Level control (INPUT LEVEL)
while watching the Peak Level Meter.
8. Press the Play button (PLAY) to start the recording.
The play ( or ) and the
4
indicator will light during recording.
9. To pause the recording, press the Rec Pause button (
3
REC PAUSE).
Press the Play button (PLAY) to resume recording.
10. To stop recording, press the Stop button (
2
STOP).
Caution:
• Be sure to press the Stop button (
2
STOP) to stop recording before turning
off the power or unplugging the power supply cord.
• Be careful not to erase important recordings by mistake. Inadvertent start
of recording will happen in the following cases:
1. If the Play button (PLAY) is pressed while the
4
indicator lights, recording
starts.
2. If the Play button (PLAY) and Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
)
are pressed at the same time, recording starts.
The best way to avoid accidental erasure is to break off the two erasure
prevention tabs on the cassette housing.
2
PROPER RECORDING LEVEL
A too high recording level can saturate the tape and cause distortion. On
the other hand, if the recording level is set too low, soft passages will be
marked by residual noise. A proper recording level is the single most
important factor for making well balanced recordings.
Guideline for maximum recording level
TYPE
I
(Normal)
TYPE II (CrO
2
)
TYPE IV (Metal)
0 dB level on peaks
+3 dB level on peaks
+1 dB level on peaks
Note: The optimum recording level differs depending on the program source
and the type of tape used.
DIMMER ADJUSTMENT
With the DRM-595, the brightness of the display can be adjusted in seven steps.
To make the display brighter, press the Fast Forward button (
7
) while holding in the Stop button (
2
STOP).
To make the display dimmer, press the Fast Rewind button (
6
) while holding in the Stop button (
2
STOP).
The display is initially set to the maximum brightness.
2
RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT
For best recording results, monitoring during recording and comparing
different recordings using your own judgement are essential.
The DRM-595 is equipped with a Bias Fine control (BIAS FINE) to assist you
in setting the proper bias for different types and brands of tape. At the
center stop-click position, the deck is set to the reference bias level for
Normal, CrO
2
and Metal tape. If the resulting recording in this position has
too much or too little high frequency content, adjusting the Bias Fine
control (BIAS FINE) can be useful to achieve better results.
- +
BIAS FINE
If the high frequencies (treble sounds) are to be boosted, turn the Bias Fine
control (BIAS FINE) counter-clockwise to decrease the bias current. Turn
the control clockwise to increase bias current.
By the use of this control, you can record tapes with a frequency response
that will perfectly match your listening taste.
OUTPUT LEVEL (dB)
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
FREQUENCY (Hz)
2
REC/REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON
1. To record a 5-second blank section during recording:
Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
). A 5-second blank
will be recorded and the deck will enter the recording standby mode.
2. To record a 5-second blank section during the recording standby mode:
Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
) from the recording
standby mode. A 5 second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter
the recording standby mode again.
3. To cancel recording of blank space:
Press the Rec Pause button (
3
REC PAUSE). Blank space recording will be
cancelled and the deck enters the recording standby mode.
4. To extend the blank section with another 5 seconds or more:
Simply press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) (
4
) and the
blank section will be increased with another 5 seconds.