User manual SONY DTC-670

[. . . ] If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Owner's Record The model number is located on the rear exterior and serial number is on the rear. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. [. . . ] * Digitally recorded analog input signal with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz can be recorded via digital-to digital connection. The longest recording period at each mode Mode The longest recording period standard 2h 1h 30m 1h long 4h 3h 2h (h: hour, m: minute) Cassette DT-120 DT-90 DT-60 The timer counter in the long-play mode Tape running time, absolute time and total remaining of the tape appears, based on those in the standard mode. To obtain the actual time, double each value. 24 Recording Creating a Sound Muted Portion (Record Muting) ) 7 £ 8 $ > 1 ¡ · ¶ 1 2 1 1 · REC MUTE During recording or record-pause mode, press the ·REC MUTE button where a sound muted portion is required. After about 4 seconds, the REC indicator shows a steady light, and the 8 indicator lights. Recording resumes. 2 Using sound muted portion 2 3 8 PAUSE If you intend to dub the DAT cassette onto an analog cassette tape, we recommend that you insert sound muted portions between selections on the DAT cassette. This will ensure that the AMS function of the analog cassette deck works correctly for the recorded tape. Note With DAT deck, the AMS function is realized by using the start ID code. (Page 29. ) Caution To place a space on a DAT cassette, you must not advance the tape with the ¡ or 3 button. If a space is created this way, no absolute time code will be recorded on the succeeding area, and you cannot check the elapsed time of the tape. To create a sound muted portion of more than 4 seconds Keep the ·REC MUTE button pressed for as long as you want to make a recorded portion with no signals. When you release the ·REC MUTE button, the deck enters the record-pause mode. To create a sound muted portion of less than 4 seconds Press the ·REC MUTE button, and then the 8PAUSE button while the REC indicator is flashing. To start recording in the record muting mode Press the ¶REC button while the REC indicator is flashing. 25 Recording End Search ) 7 £ 8 $ > 1 ¡ · ¶ ¡ · If the previous recording was applied to the middle of the tape, you must locate exactly the last point of the recorded area, and start the new recording from this point. A)Selection B)When the end ID is detected, during playback, the tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. C)End ID B) C) 28 Sub Codes E 2) A) A) A) A) A) B) C) 2) When recording new material on a recorded tape, you can write an end ID at the end of the re-recorded portion. This will help you easily find the position to start recording the next time when you want to record other material onto the same tape. A)Selection B)Blank C)Recorded tape D)When recording new material onto the same tape. E) End ID F) Portion where you have not made a second recording (This first recording has not be erased. ) 3) When an end ID which has been written is detected during locating selections or rehearsal playback of start ID or skip ID, the unit stops at the beginning of the end ID. A)Selection B)End ID C)The position at which the tape stops. A) A) A) D) E) F) 3) A) A) A) C) B) Absolute time The absolute time indicates the position of the tape, giving the time elapsed from the beginning. The absolute time is recorded automatically at the same time the audio signal is recorded. The absolute time allows you to confirm the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape. When using the sub codes Things that can Required sub be done code(s) Locating a selection (AMS function) Start ID Listening to the Start ID first portion of selections sequentially (Music Scan) Choosing a selection directly Programming desired selections in a desired order (RMS play) Start ID/Program number Start ID/Program number Skipping the Skip ID/Start ID portion not desired Looking for the position at which the recording or playback ends End ID 29 Start ID 1 ) The start ID indicates the beginning of each selection. (Page 28. ) There are three ways to write start ID: · Writing automatically during recording · Writing manually at the desired position during recording · Writing manually at the desired position during playback 7 £ 8 $ > 1 ¡ · ¶ 2 2 Note 1 AUTO START ID While the start ID is being written, all buttons except the 7 button are not operative. Writing Automatically during Recording 1 2 ¶ REC \ 3 8 PAUSE Make sure that the AUTO indicator is lit. When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with its safety tab at the record-possible position, the AUTO indicator lights automatically. In timer recording, this indicator will be the same as the one before the power is turned off. [. . . ] The program numbers are out of order. Remedy Insert a cassette tape with its safety tab at the record-possible position. (Page 18) Leave at least 9 seconds (18 seconds in the long-play mode) from the end of another start ID. When writing the start IDs manually, write so that the intervals between them are more than 9 seconds (18 seconds in the long-play mode. ) Start ID cannot be written during recording. Search function does not operate during playback. Use the RENUMBER button to re-arrange the program numbers. (page 36) Search function operates suddenly during playback. The skip play function is operating. [. . . ]