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REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 5)
The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction
to be reversed automatically. Select an auto reverse mode
(
”
), manual reverse mode (
“
) or RELAY recording
mode.
“
: When recording on one side of a tape is finished, the
deck stops at the end of the tape.
”
: Both sides of a tape are recorded. After recording, the
deck stops at the end of the tape.
÷
When the tape running direction is set to
™
, only the
reverse side is recorded.
RELAY:
Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are
recorded sequentially. (See “RELAY RECORDING” on
page 15.)
Setting the recording level (in step 8)
Play the loudest passage of the source to be recorded and
watch the meter readings.
Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the highest peak
r4 of the optimum recording level. Normally, it is
best to adjust the BALANCE control such that the left and
right meter readings are even.
Digital Super Surround (DSS) setting (in step 3)
The DSS function can be utilized also for recording.
Press the DSS MODE button to turn on the DSS function,
and select one of the DSS programs by pressing the DSS
button so that the corresponding indicator lights up. By
recording with this function, you can enjoy the sources with
your preferred DSS effect even when played back on car
audios or portable headphone stereo systems.
For details on DSS, see page 10.
DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 4)
Set the DOLBY NR selector according to your purpose.
OFF
: No noise reduction.
B
: For recording the sources with Dolby B NR.
C
: For recording the sources with Dolby C NR.
÷
Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method of
reducing undesirable background hiss on tapes. This unit
incorporates both Dolby B NR and the newer Dolby C NR
system. Dolby C NR is approximately twice as effective
as the earlier Dolby B NR.
To stop recording:
Press the STOP button.
To stop recording temporarily:
Press the REC/PAUSE button. To resume recording, press
the PLAY button.
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30
–
A
DUB NORM HIGH
‹
REC
R
dB
L
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+
¤
B
‹
REC
SYNCHRO
Peak level meters
Indicate the peaks of the signal levels during recording and playback over a –30 dB to +6 dB range.
There are separate meters for each left and right channel. These level meters have a peak hold function
which holds the peak level for about 1.5 seconds.
KX-W482
REC indicator
REC indicator
KX-W582
Display during recording
Tape running direction indicator
Tape counter
Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999).
To set the counter reading to “0000”, press the RESET button.
¤
30
–
A
DUB NORM HIGH
‹
REC
R
dB
L
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+
HALL
¤
B
‹
REC
DISCO CHURCH
JAZZ CLUB
SYNCHRO
Peak level meters
Indicate the peaks of the signal levels during recording and playback over a –30 dB to +6 dB range.
There are separate meters for each left and right channel. These level meters have a peak hold
function which holds the peak level for about 1.5 seconds.
DSS PRESET
PROGRAM indicators
REC indicator
REC indicator
Tape counter
Use the tape counter to aid in locating a point on a tape (0000 to 9999).
To set the counter reading to “0000”, press the RESET button.
Tape running direction indicator