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RECORDING
ENGLISH
Recording Operation
This unit can both record LINE or MIC level analog sound
as well as a wide variety of digital sound sources (32, 44.1
and 48 kHz).
Preparation
General
Make sure the date and time are set correctly.
(See “Setting the Date and Time” on page 8 for details.)
REC MODE
Choose the recording mode you desire based on the
length and type of recording you wish to make.
• SP (Standard Play mode). For up to 74 minutes of two
channel stereo or dual level mono recording (when
using a 74 minute MD).
When SOURCE is set to STEREO
The L (left) and R (right) channels are recorded in stereo.
When SOURCE is set to MONO (Lch)
The L (left) channel is recorded in dual level mono (with L
(left) channel at normal sound level and R (right) channel at
–15 dB) in MIC INPUT LEVEL mode.
When SOURCE is set to INT MIC
The source is recorded in dual level mono (with L (left)
channel at normal sound level and R (right) channel at –15
dB).
• LP (Long Play mode). For up to 148 minutes of mono
recording (when using a 74 minute MD).
When SOURCE is set to STEREO
The L (left) and R (right) channels are mixed together and
recorded in mono.
When SOURCE is set to MONO (Lch)
Only the L (left) channel is recorded in mono.
When SOURCE is set to INT MIC
The source is recorded in mono.
Note
• Set the REC MODE, INPUT and SOURCE switch in stop
mode. Even if these switches are set during recording or rec-
pause, the settings may not function.
• When the source is recorded in dual level mono, -15dB lower
level is heard from R channel.
REC LEVEL
Before recording an analog source, perform the following
steps to obtain the appropriate recording level. To have
the PMD650 set the recording level automatically, simply
set the REC LEVEL switch to ALC.
1
Set the REC LEVEL switch.
ALC (Automatic Level Control): Automated recording level
adjustment based on the level of the input signal (REC
LEVEL knob does not effect the recording). Time constant is
long to prevent sudden fluctuations in the recording level.
LIMITER: Although the recording level must be adjusted
manually using the REC LEVEL knob on the front panel,
signals over 0 dB trigger an automatic reduction of the
recording level. Time constant is short to provide quick
restoration of the manually set recording level.
MANUAL: Recording level must be adjusted manually
using the REC LEVEL knob on the front panel.
2
Adjust the REC LEVEL knobs (If you set the REC
LEVEL switch to LIMITER or MANUAL.)
First, press REC PAUSE (
8
) to activate rec-pause mode.
Then watch the audio level meter(s) and monitor the sound
source you want to record. Use the REC LEVEL knob(s) to
adjust the audio level meter(s) so that the 0 dB indicator(s)
just barely flicker at the highest peak from the input signal.
The OVER indicator should not light (this would result in
clipping).
When recording in stereo
In most cases, adjust the left and right channels so the left
and right indicators are nearly equal.
LSR (for analog sources only)
The LSR (Level Sync Recording) function can start
recording automatically (from rec-pause mode) when
source signal exceeds a certain level.
(See “Adjusting the System Presets” on page 7 to set the LSR
Level.)
• ON (LSR indicator on): When the unit is set to rec-
pause mode, recording starts automatically when
the source signal exceeds the LSR level.
• OFF (LSR indicator off): LSR function is off.
Note
Set the LSR switch in stop mode. The function does not
switch when the LSR switch is set during recording or
playing back. In this case, the function switches in stop mode.
LSR
REC MODE
2
REC LEVEL
1
REC LEVEL
REC PAUSE (
8
)
REC
SP
L
R
TOTAL
REC
REMAIN
40
20
12
6
2
0 OVER
-dB
∞
