User manual SONY TCD-D8

[. . . ] Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Your DAT tape-corder has the following features, they will be helpful for you to enjoy it to the full. ⷠSuperb DAT sound quality with excellent frequency response, low noise, and lack of distortion. ⷠEasy DAT operation with high speed fastforward/rewind and cue/review. [. . . ] With the optional system adaptor kit RM-D3K or the wired remote control RMT-D7, you can erase the Start IDs without erasing the contents of the existing recording. (For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each product. The program number is a signal which indicates the number of the program (track). Note Writing and renumbering of the program number may not be completed successfully to the tape that has been recorded on another DAT deck and has a Start ID at the beginning. When recording from the beginning of the tape The program number is written automatically from number 1 in sequential order at the same time as the Start ID. When recording from the halfway of the tape Press the )/+ or =/0 button to display the program number before you begin recording. The program number is written in sequential order from the following program at the same time the Start ID is written. Renumbering the program number With the optional system adaptor kit RM-D3K or the wired remote control RMT-D7, you can renumber the program number. (For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each product. When the renumbering operation is completed, the tape-corder rewinds the tape to the beginning and enters the stop mode. Renumbering is necessary to the following tape: · On which the Start ID is written during playback. ⷠWhich has missing program numbers or duplicated program numbers because the tape is recorded from the halfway of it. ⷠWhich has a missing program number because the program number is erased at the same time a Start ID is erased on the tape. You can connect the tape-corder to other analog audio equipment and audio equipment with digital output. The volume cannot be adjusted with the VOLUME buttons of this tape-corder. Note When a plug is connected to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack, the tape-corder cannot change the output mode from LINE OUT to PHONES (AVLS) during playback although you can set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to PHONES (AVLS), vice versa. Playback with an audio equipment with digital input (Digital connection) The AVLS* function is operational when using the headphones during playback or in the recording monitor mode. The AVLS function keeps down the maximum volume to prevent excessive sound from harming your ears. To PHONES/LINE OUT PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT * Auto Volume Limiter System Note The sound may be warped and distorted at times especially during enhanced bass segments when the AVLS function is operating. Set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to 2 AVLS OFF or ON when hearing the playback or recording monitor sound with the headpnones. " " appears followed by " when the VOLUME button is " pressed. Each time you press the VOLUME buttons, the level of volume changes " appears. [. . . ] Likewise, when the unit has not been used for a long period of time, clean the head with the cleaning cassette before use. Using the supplied cleaning cassette 1 Insert the cleaning cassette as you would a normal DAT cassette. 2 Press the PLAY ( button, then press the STOP p button after about 10 seconds. Proceed with recording and playback with a normal DAT cassette and check the sound quality. [. . . ]