Sony PCM-7040, Operation Manual

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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Preparations
3-9
3-3-4 Selecting the Input Signal
This unit inputs either analog audio signals or digital
audio signals. Select one of the two types of input
signals with the AUDIO INPUT selector.
AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG N Selects the analog audio signal.
DIGITAL N Selects the digital audio signal.
3-3-3 Selecting the Sampling
Frequency
Select the sampling frequency for recording using the
SAMPLING FREQ selector.
In the playback mode, the sampling frequency is
selected automatically according to the sampling
frequency of the tape ID.
To record on a recorded tape using a different
sampling frequency
We recommend you avoid using two different
sampling frequencies on a tape. Erase the old
recording first with a bulk eraser for metal tape before
you record on the tape in a different sampling
frequency.
Using a recorded tape without erasing the old
recording
In the cases below, this unit follows the sampling
frequency setting on the unit even though it is different
from that on the tape.
•When there are some unrecorded parts on a tape
The sampling frequency of the unrecorded part can
be changed with the SAMPLING FREQ selector on
the unit. The unit does not record absolute time in
this case.
• During tape loading
If you press the PLAY key while holding the REC
key down within about five seconds after inserting a
tape, the sampling frequency of this unit follows the
SAMPLING FREQ selector setting even if it is
different from that of the tape ID.
SAMPLING FREQ
44.1kHz N Sets the sampling frequency to
44.1 kHz.
48kHz N Sets the sampling frequency to
48 kHz.