PCMR300 - Cassette tape SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Features	SONY PCMR300 cassette recorder, compatible with standard audio cassettes.
Dimensions	Compact dimensions for easy transport.
Weight	Lightweight, ideal for mobile use.
Usage	Designed for playback and recording of audio cassettes.
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of playback and recording heads recommended.
Safety	Avoid exposure to moisture and excessive heat.
General Information	Check cassette compatibility before use.

Frequently Asked Questions - PCMR300 SONY

Why won\u0027t the SONY PCMR300 turn on?

Check that the device is properly plugged into a working electrical outlet. Also ensure that the power cable is not damaged.

How can I clean the playback heads of the SONY PCMR300?

Use a head cleaner and a cotton swab. Turn off the device, then apply the cleaner to the cotton swab and gently rub the playback heads.

The SONY PCMR300 is not recording properly, what should I do?

Check if the cassette is properly inserted and not write-protected. Also make sure the recording levels are set correctly.

How do I adjust the volume on the SONY PCMR300?

Use the volume knob located on the front panel of the device to adjust the sound level to your preference.

Why is the sound distorted during playback?

This may be due to dirty playback heads or a worn cassette. Try cleaning the heads and using a cassette in good condition.

The SONY PCMR300 makes a strange noise during operation, what should I do?

A strange noise may indicate a mechanical problem. Turn off the device and check for objects blocking the internal mechanisms. If the problem persists, contact a professional.

How do I change the batteries of the SONY PCMR300?

Open the battery compartment located at the back of the device, remove the old batteries, and replace them with new ones, respecting the polarity.

The SONY PCMR300 does not recognize the cassette, what should I do?

Check if the cassette is inserted correctly. If the problem persists, try another cassette to determine if the problem is with the device or the cassette.

How can I avoid cassette wear when using the SONY PCMR300?

Avoid using worn or damaged cassettes. Store your cassettes away from heat and moisture, and regularly clean the playback heads.

USER MANUAL PCMR300 SONY

INFORMATION This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:— Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.— Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.— Connect the equipment into anoutlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver isconnected.— Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/TV technicianfor help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment. For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUGWITH AN EXTENSION CORD,RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETUNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLYINSERTED TO PREVENT BLADEEXPOSURE. Voor de klanten in Nederland Bij dit produkt zijnbatterijen geleverd.Wanneer deze leeg zijn,moet u ze niet weggooienmaar inleveren als KCA. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in the United States This symbol is intended to alert the userto the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute a riskof electric shock to persons.This symbol is intended to alert the userto the presence of important operatingand maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers arelocated on the rear of the unit.Record the serial number in the spaceprovided below. Refer to themwhenever you call upon your Sonydealer regarding this product.Model No. PCM-R300Serial No. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the SonyDigital Audio Recorder. Beforeoperating the unit, please read thismanual thoroughly and retain it forfuture reference.The PCM-R300 has the followingfeatures:• SBM (Super Bit Mapping) function• Three sampling frequencies (48 kHz,44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)• Recording and playback in long-play mode

• Sub codesStart IDs, skip IDs, an end ID, andprogram numbers written to the tapeallow you to locate tracks quickly• Easy menu operations using theSELECT and DATA buttons thatallows you to make various settings• Error rate counter• See-through cassette compartment lidA see-through cassette compartmentlid that allows you to view tapeoperations during playback andrecording• Rack mount adaptor About This Manual The instructions in this manual are forPCM-R300. Conventions Instructions in this manual describe thecontrols on the deck.The following icons are used in thismanual: Indicates useful information ortips that make a task easier. Indicates a task that requires useof the remote.3

Getting Started Unpacking 4 Rack Mounting 4 Hooking Up the System 5 Digital Interface 5 Playing a Tape 7 Recording on a Tape 8 Recording Operations Things You Should Know Before Recording 10 Locating the End of the Recorded Portion (End Search) 10 Setting the Recording Mode 11 Using the SBM (Super Bit Mapping) Function 11 Inserting a Sound-Muted Section While Recording (Record Muting) 12 Playback Operations About the Display 12 Locating a Track (AMS/Direct Access) 13 Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 14 Playing Tracks Skipping Specific Portions During Playback (Skip Play) 14 Writing Sub Codes About Sub Codes 15 Writing Sub Codes During Recording 15 Writing Sub Codes During Playback 16 Adjusting the Position of an Existing Start ID 17 Erasing Sub Codes 18 Renumbering the Program Numbers Automatically (Renumbering) 18 Menu Operations Menu Operations 19 Additional Information Precautions 21 Cleaning 21 Display Messages 22 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 23 Index 254

Getting StartedGetting Started Unpacking Check that you have received the following supplied items:

• Rack mount adaptors (2)

• Screws (M5 × 12) (4)

• Decorative washers (4)

• Decorative panel (1)

• Tapping screws (3 × 8) (2)

• Operating instructions (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries, matching the + and – on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment. z When to replace the batteries With normal use, batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace both batteries. Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign matter into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or illumination as doing so may cause malfunction.

• When not using the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Rack Mounting You can use the supplied rack mount adaptor to install your deck in a 19-inch 3U-size rack. Be sure to turn the deck off before you install it. 1 Remove the screws (M3 × 10) from the sides of the deck. 2 Position the rack mount adaptors onto the sides of the deck as shown below and secure them with the screws removed in step 1. 3 If necessary, attach the decorative panel with the tapping screws (3 × 8). The decorative panel covers the space that forms below the deck. 4 Insert the deck into the rack and secure it with the supplied decorative washers and screws (M5 × 12). Rack mount adaptor Screw (M3 × 10) Tapping screw (3 × 8) Screw (M5 × 12) Decorative washer Screw (M3 × 10) Rack5

Getting Started Getting Started Hooking Up the System This section describes how to hook up your deck to an amplifier, CD player, MD deck, or other audio components. Be sure to turn off the power to each component before making the connections.

ANALOG (LINE) CH-1 CH-2 (L) (R) OUT

COAXIALDIGITAL⁄ AC ININ OUTOPTICALIN OUT

1 ANALOG (LINE) IN/OUT jacks 2 DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT jacks 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks 4 AC IN socket Analog connections Use phono-plug audio connecting cables (not supplied). Digital connections For connections through the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/ OUT jacks Use coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied). For connections through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/ OUT jacks Use optical digital connecting cables (not supplied). Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN socket on the rear panel and connect the plug on the other end to a wall outlet. Digital Interface Digital input and output jacks

• The following table shows signal formats that correspond to the input and output jacks on the deck.

• The DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack accepts not only the consumer version of the IEC-958 international digital audio interface standard, but also the broadcasting studio version of the IEC-958 standard used by such DAT decks as the PCM-2300, PCM-2700 or PCM- 2700A. Type Input signal format Output signal format DIGITALCOAXIAL/OPTICALIEC-958 for consumer use IEC-958 forconsumer useDIGITALCOAXIALIEC-958 forbroadcasting studio use Copy information during recording

• Copy information that is recorded on tape during recording varies according to the input jack used and the signal format, as shown in the table below.

• In the case of the IEC-958 for broadcasting studio use, the digital signal carries no copy information.

• As for the IEC-958 for consumer use, three types of copy information exists: copying possible, first- generation copy permitted, and copying prohibited (Serial Copy Management System). Input jack Signal format Copy information carried by digital signal Recording capability on this deck Copy information recorded on tape DIGITALCOAXIALIEC-958 forbroadcastingstudio useNone Possible Determinedby menusetting (page 19) DIGITALCOAXIAL/OPTICALIEC-958 forconsumer use Permitted Possible Permitted (ID6:00)First-generation only Possible Prohibited(ID 6:10)Prohibited Possible Prohibited(ID 6:10)ANALOG(LINE)— — Possible Determinedby menusetting (page 19)6

Getting Started Automatic writing of start IDs during recording

• When the AUTO indicator lights up in the display during recording, the automatic writing of start IDs takes place according to the input jack used and the signal format, as shown in the table below.

• You can select the trigger for the automatic writing of start IDs such as an audio input signal level, a DAT start ID code, or a Q-code from a CD track by menu settings (see pages 19 and 20). ®: automatic writing possible ×: automatic writing prohibited Input jack Signal format (Category code) Automatic writing according to audio input level

Q-code from a CD track DIGITAL COAXIAL IEC-958 for broadcasting studio use

(Other) ® ×× a) If the input level remains under the level set in the “L-SY TH” menu longer than the time set in the “L-SY BK” menu (see page 19), the deck writes a start ID when the input level rises above that level. b)DAT skip IDs are automatically written in the same way. c) Only when connected to the PCM-2300, PCM-2700, or PCM-2700A. d)Some CD players do not output track information (Q- code) in the digital signal. Digital signal lock range

• The lock range of a digital signal (signal reception range) is about ±0.1% for a sampling frequency of 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz. Variable pitch signals are not receivable.

• When the digital input sampling frequency information does not match the actual sampling frequency, it is possible to record that signal if you change the REC MODE switch on the front panel to the actual sampling frequency of the signal. z You can check the signal format input from the DIGITAL COAXIAL or OPTICAL IN jack See “Menu Operations” (“DIF”) on page 20. ANALOG (LINE) ® ×× Where do I go next? Now you’re ready to use your deck. For basic operations, go to pages 7 to 9; for advanced operations, go to the sections starting from page 10.Basic Operations Basic Operations

Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for DAT.

Stop playing Go to the next track or the preceding track Press STOP p + (AMS) or = (AMS) Fast-forward or rewind ) (FF) or 0 (REW) when the deck is stopped ) (FF) or 0 (REW) during playback. Release the button to resume normal playback. Fast-forward or rewind while monitoring the sound Take out the cassette OPEN/CLOSE 6 after stopping playing Pause playing PAUSE P. Press the button again or press PLAY ” to resume play. z To use headphones Connect them to the PHONES jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to adjust the volume. Basic OperationsBasic Operations

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Insert the cassette beyond the silver bar. Do not close the cassette holder without pressing OPEN/CLOSE 6.

Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record.

Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector. To record through Set INPUT to

ANALOG (LINE) IN ANALOG

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPT

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN COAXIAL

z You can monitor the input signal (Source Monitor function) 1 Do steps 1 and 2 on this page. 2 Skip steps 3 and 5, and do steps 4 and 6. When you press the REC r button, “NO TAPE” and “SOURCE” appear in the display and you can monitor the program source connected to the selected input connector.Basic Operations Basic Operations

Locate the position where you want to start recording. To record from the beginning of the tape Press 0 (REW) to rewind the tape to its beginning. To record from the end of the recorded portion 1 Press 0 (REW) to rewind the tape to its beginning. 2 Press ) (FF). The deck locates the end of the recorded portion on the tape and stops automatically.

Press REC r. The deck changes to recording pause. Recording does not start yet.

When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording level with REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2 (R). The recommended recording level is 3.

Start playing the program source. When the tape reaches the end, the deck rewinds it automatically to its beginning and stops (Auto Rewind). To Press Stop recording STOP pPause recording PAUSE P. Press the button again toresume recording.Take out the cassette OPEN/CLOSE 6 after stopping recording To prevent accidental erasure Slide the record-protect tab to the left as shown in the illustration below. If you insert the cassette whose hole is open and press the REC r button, “PROTECT” appears in the display and the recording cannot be done. Recording isimpossible (thehole is open).Recording ispossible (thehole is closed). z If “UNLOCK” appears in the display The program source is notconnected to the deckproperly or is not turned on.Make sure that the programsource is properly connectedor turned on. z To adjust the recording level more accurately While monitoring the sound,turn REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2(R) so that the recording levelon the peak level meters is atmaximum level withoutentering the OVER range.Remains unlit MARGIN indicationMaximum levelThe segments of the peaklevel meters corresponding tothe maximum signal strengthremain lit longer than normal.The MARGIN indicationshows the margin betweenmaximum signal strength and0 dB, changing each time astronger signal is input. If the level exceeds 0 dB The segments under theOVER indicator light up, and“0.0dB” flashes in the display.If these segments lightsteadily, sound distortion mayoccur. To avoid this, keep therecording level between –12dB and 0 dB. To reset the margin indication Press MARGIN RESET. Themargin indication changes to“- - dB”.10

Recording OperationsRecording Operations Things You Should Know Before Recording The difference between a blank section and a sound-muted section The deck distinguishes between two kinds of silent sections, which are respectively called a “blank section” or “sound-muted section”. Blank section This is a section on which no signal has ever been recorded. If the EMPHASIS indicator lights up in the display The deck is recording a digital signal with emphasis (in the higher frequencies). The recording will also contain the same emphasis. If the deck is left in recording pause for more than 10 minutes Recording pause will be released automatically, the deck will stop for the sake of tape protection and “SOURCE” will appear in the display. To resume recording, press the REC r button. The deck will change to recording pause. When using a new tape Before you record on a new tape, we recommend that you fast forward the whole tape and then rewind to the beginning to make the tape reel smoothly. Locating the End of the Recorded Portion (End Search) When recording from the middle of a tape, use End Search to locate the end of the recorded portion. This will prevent the creation of a blank section on the tape. ) (FF)

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Press ) (FF) with the deck stopped. The deck locates the end of the recorded portion (the beginning of the blank portion or the position of the end ID), then stops. The deck stops at the beginning of any blank section that is 9 seconds or longer, or fast-forwards to the end of the tape if the tape is blank. z When you press the REC r button while in a blank section The deck rewinds the tape to the beginning of the blank section and changes to recording pause. “BLANK” and “WAIT” appear in the display while the deck is searching for the beginning of the blank section. Note End Search does not operate if you press the ) (FF) button while in a blank section.

a): Recording b): Track Sound-muted section This is a section on which a signal has been recorded but at a level that is not audible.

Sound-muted section Important Make sure no blank sections are created while you are recording. The existence of blank sections within recorded material will make search operations using the =/+ (AMS) buttons impossible or destroy the continuity of the absolute time codes. Absolute time codes Absolute time codes indicate the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape. These codes are automatically recorded. Note that once recorded, absolute time codes cannot be re-written. For accurate recording of absolute time codes

• If the tape is blank, make sure to start recording from the beginning of the tape.

• Use Record Muting (see page 12) to insert spaces between tracks. Do not advance the tape with the PLAY ” or ) (FF) button.

• To start recording from the middle of a tape, use End Search (see this page) to locate the end of the recorded portion. This will prevent the creation of blank sections. a): Recording b): Track11

Recording Operations STANDARD (48 kHz) REC MODE position Input signal STANDARD (48 kHz) STANDARD (44.1kHz) Analog Digital (32 kHz) LONG Long play (32 kHz) Standard play (44.1 kHz) Standard play (48 kHz) Recording mode Long play (32 kHz) Digital (44.1 kHz) STANDARD (48 kHz) STANDARD (44.1kHz) LONG Standard play (44.1 kHz) (Standard play only) Digital (48 kHz) STANDARD (44.1kHz) Standard play (32 kHz) LONG STANDARD (44.1kHz) STANDARD (48 kHz) Standard play (48 kHz) (Standard play only) LONG Setting the Recording Mode You can select either of two recording modes— standard or long—in the following cases.

• When recording an analog input signal with the INPUT switch set to ANALOG

• When recording a digital input signal with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz with the INPUT switch set to OPT or COAXIAL. REC MODE

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Set REC MODE to select the recording mode. The following table shows the selectable recording modes and corresponding REC MODE position and sampling frequency for various input signals. z The counter in long-play mode The displayed tape running time, absolute time and remaining time on the tape are for standard-play mode. Double the time to obtain the corresponding times for long-play mode. Note Do not change the INPUT or REC MODE setting while recording. This may cause an error in the “PGM TIME” (playing time of the track) display. Using the SBM (Super Bit Mapping) Function The SBM function uses the principles of human hearing and noise-shaping technology to reduce quantizing noise within the frequency band. You can use the SBM function to record analog input signal only when the INPUT switch is set to ANALOG and the REC MODE switch to STANDARD (either 48 kHz or 44.1kHz). SBM

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Set SBM to ON. The SBM indicator lights up in the display during recording using the SBM function. To turn the SBM function off Set SBM to OFF. Note The SBM function operates only during recording. The improved sound produced by the SBM function, however, can be enjoyed during playback, regardless of the SBM switch position or the DAT deck being used. The recording time in long-play mode (the REC MODE switch set to LONG) is twice as long as standard-play mode. The LONG indicator lights up in the display while playing or recording in long-play mode.12

Playback Operations About the Display You can use the display to show the tape running time, absolute time, playing time of the track, remaining time on the tape, error rate, and menu display.

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Press MODE (or COUNTER MODE on the remote). Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. ABS TIME

-- ME NU -- Press a) The playing time of the track will not be displayed when the “P-TMDISP” is set to “--” (see page 20). b)In the case of a premastered tape, the remaining time is to the end of the recorded portion. c) Numeric characters appear only during playback. During recording or pause, the counter shows “ER ---- ----.” For details on the error rate counter, see “Notes on the error rate counter” on page 13. d)Menu display appears only when the deck is empty, stopped, or paused. For details on how to access various menu settings, see “Menu Operations” on page 19. To reset the tape running time Press RESET (or COUNTER RESET on the remote). Absolute time Playing time of the track

Remaining time on the tape

Tape running time Error rate counter

Playback Operations Inserting a Sound-Muted Section While Recording (Record Muting) Use Record Muting to insert a space of about 0.5 to 9.5 seconds between tracks. For details on setting the duration of the blank space, see “Menu Operations” (“REC MUTE”) on page 19. REC rPLAY ” REC MUTING RPAUSE PMARGINOPEN/CLOSERESETRESETMODEENTERMENUREW FFSELECT DATA AMS INPUT

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Press REC MUTING R where you want to insert a space while the deck is recording or in recording pause. The REC indicator in the display starts flashing and tape transport continues, but no signal is recorded. After inserting a space, the REC and P indicators in the display stay on and the deck changes to recording pause. To insert a blank space (of a duration different from that preset by menu setting) Hold down the REC MUTING R button as long as you want. When you release the REC MUTING R button, the REC and the P indicators stay on and the deck changes to recording pause. When the preset duration has passed, the REC indicator begins to flash faster and the MARGIN indication shows how long the REC MUTING R button has been pressed. To insert a blank space of a duration shorter than the preset value Press REC r while the REC indicator is flashing. The deck starts recording again. To resume recording Press PAUSE P or PLAY ”. Note If you do not create a sound-muted section at the beginning of a tape, you may not be able to move or erase a start ID (see page 15) that is recorded within 2 seconds from the beginning of the tape. Recording Operations13

Playback Operations If “THINTAPE” appears in the display A cassette over 130 minutes long is inserted. Locating a Track (AMS*/Direct Access) You can locate the tracks in a number of ways, but only after you have recorded start IDs on the tape (see pages 15 to 17). To use Direct Access, program numbers must be recorded on the tape (see pages 15, 16 and 18). = / + (AMS) PLAY ”

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) The beginning of the next or succeeding tracks (AMS) Press + (AMS) as many times as you want while playing. For example, to locate the second track ahead, press twice. Press = (AMS) once while playing. The beginning of the current track (AMS) The beginning of preceding tracks (AMS) Press = (AMS) as many times as you want while playing. For example, to locate the second track behind, press three times. By specifying the program number of a track (Direct Access) Z To locate Do the following: 1 Enter the program number of the track with the number buttons. 2 Press · (or PLAY ” on the main unit).

• AMS = Automatic Music Sensor. z If you enter the wrong program number during Direct Access Z If you haven’t pressed the · button, press the CLEAR button on the remote, then enter the correct number. If you have already pressed the · button, pressing the CLEAR button will not erase the wrong program number. Stop the deck and reenter the program number. z If the deck detects a blank section of 9 seconds or more, end ID, or the end of the tape (Auto Rewind) The deck rewinds the tape automatically to its beginning and stops. z You can make the deck start playing automatically from the beginning of the tape after rewinding (Auto Play) Press PLAY ” while holding down 0 (REW). Notes

• When playing certain types of premastered tapes, “BB” may appear momentarily in the display at the beginning of the tape.

• The playing time of the track does not appear in the following cases: — When you start playing from the middle of the track — During rewinding

• In standard-play mode, the remaining time on the tape appears about 16 seconds after you start playing.

• The displayed remaining time may vary somewhat from the actual remaining time, depending on the tape. Notes on the error rate counter The counter shows the error rate of the audio signal being played back for both playback heads A and B. The four digits on the right and the left show the error rate detected on the playback heads A and B, respectively. When no error is detected, “0000” appears for the respective playback head. Since the recording of single audio channel takes both heads, the error detected for the playback head A or B does not necessarily correspond to the error on the L or R channel. Notes

• The counter may temporarily show high rate in the following cases: — when you play a portion recorded with INPUT or REC mode setting has been changed during recording. — when you monitor the sound at high speed. — the transition from one recording to another or beginning or the end of the tape is being played.

• The display returns to the absolute time indication when you press: — the OPEN/CLOSE 6 button — the ID RENUMBER, ID REHEARSAL, WRITE, or ERASE button. If the ERR indicator flashes in the display or the error rate counter remains in positive value for 5 seconds or more

• The playback head is dirty. Clean the head with the DAT cleaning cassette (see page 21).

• The tape is defective or damaged. If the EMPHASIS indicator lights up in the display The deck is playing an audio signal recorded with emphasis (in the higher frequencies). The deck, however, plays the signal while automatically deemphasizing it (with attenuation proportional to the degree of emphasis).14

Playback Operations To stop playing a track repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly until the REPEAT 1 indicator goes off. Note Repeat Play of a single track is canceled when you take out the cassette. Playing Tracks Skipping Specific Portions During Playback (Skip Play) Please note that skip IDs (see page 15) must be written on the tape before you can use Skip Play.

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) 1 While the deck is stopped or paused, press MENU repeatedly until “--MENU--” appears in the display. 2 Press =/+ (SELECT) repeatedly to select “SKIPPLAY.” 3 Press 0/) (DATA) to select “on.” “on” indication flashes in the display. 4 Press ENTER. The SKIP PLAY indicator lights up in the display. When the deck detects a skip ID, it fast-forwards the tape to next start ID, then resumes playing. To cancel Skip Play Do steps 1 to 4 above to set “SKIPPLAY” to “--.” The SKIP PLAY indicator goes off. Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Z You can play a specific track or all the tracks on the tape repeatedly. OPEN/ CLOSE COUNTER REPEAT

REPEAT Playing all tracks repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly while playing a track until the REPEAT indicator lights up in the display. The deck will play all tracks 5 times, then stops. If the deck detects either of the following during Repeat Play, it will rewind the tape to its beginning and start playing again. — A blank section of 9 seconds or more — The end of the tape or the end ID To stop playing all tracks repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly until the REPEAT indicator goes off. Note Repeat Play of all tracks is canceled when you take out the cassette. Playing a track repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly while playing the track you want to repeat until the REPEAT 1 indicator lights up in the display. The deck plays the current track 5 times and then stops. If the deck detects any of the following during Repeat Play, it will rewind the tape to the start ID of the current track and starts playing again from that position. — The next start ID — A blank section of 9 seconds or more — The end of the tape or end ID — A skip ID with Skip Play activated15

Writing Sub Codes About Sub Codes In the DAT format, control codes, or sub codes, such as start IDs, skip IDs, and end ID can be recorded on the tape with the audio signal. Since sub codes are written on the tape separately from the audio signal, they have no effect on the audio signal. Start IDs Start IDs indicate the start of a track, and therefore allow you to locate the position of a track precisely. The start IDs are 9 seconds in length (18 seconds in long-play mode) to enable easy detection during fast- forwarding or rewinding. Program numbers Program numbers serve as track numbers. Occupying the same position as start IDs, a program numbers allow you to locate specific tracks or play tracks in a specific order. Skip IDs Skip IDs indicate tracks or recorded portions that are to be skipped while playing. Skip IDs are 1 second in length (2 seconds in long-play mode). End ID An end ID indicates the end of a recording. An end ID is 9 seconds in length (18 seconds in long-play mode). When an end ID is detected during playback, playback stops and the deck rewinds the tape to its beginning. If an end ID is detected during fast-forwarding, the tape stops at that point and deck becomes ready for recording from that point. Notes

• All tape operation buttons do not work during the writing or erasing of sub codes.

• Writing and erasing of sub codes and renumbering of program numbers are impossible if the record-protect hole on the DAT cassette is open (see page 9). Skip ID Start ID

Start ID Track Track Track Track End ID Writing Sub Codes During Recording

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Writing start IDs manually during recording 1 Set ID MODE to START. 2 Press WRITE. “ID WRITE” appears in the display for a few seconds and the start ID is written on the tape. The START ID indicator flashes in the display during this time.

ID W RI TE START ID Note The interval between start IDs must be more than 18 seconds (36 seconds in long-play mode). If the interval is less than 18 seconds (or 36 seconds), the deck may fail to detect the second start ID while playing a tape. Writing start IDs automatically during recording 1 Set ID MODE to START. 2 Press ID AUTO repeatedly until the AUTO indicator lights up in the display. For details on the condition for the automatic writing of start IDs, see “Automatic writing of start IDs during recording” on page 6, and “Menu Operations” on pages 19 and 20. Writing program numbers during recording Program numbers occupy the same positions as the start IDs and are determined by depending on the following conditions: When a program number is displayed The next program number rises by one above when the next start ID is written. Writing Sub Codes (Continued)16

Writing Sub Codes When no program number is displayed (“--” appears instead) Program numbers are not written even when start IDs are written. To write program nunbers, rewind the tape to the nearest start ID to display the program number, and then locate the position where you want to start recording. z When you record from the beginning of the tape The program number will start with 1. However, youcan change the program number assigned to the firsttrack by setting the “FIRST(PGM NO.)” menu (see page 20). Specifying the program number to be assigned Z 1 Pause recording. 2 Press the number button(s) to input the program number you want to assign. The number appears in the display. To cancel the number, press the CLEAR button on the supplied remote. 3 Start recording. A start ID and the assigned program number are written simultaneously. Note During automatic start ID writing the positioning of somestart IDs may be inaccurately or inappropriately positionedaway from the beginning of the track. If this happens, youcan reposition or erase the start IDs later (see “Accuratepositioning of sub codes” on this page and page 17, and“Erasing Sub Codes” on page 18). Writing skip IDs manually during recording 1 Set ID MODE to SKIP. 2 Press WRITE. The skip ID is written on the tape. The SKIP ID indicator flashes in the display during this time. Writing an end ID during recording 1 When the recording of the program source comes to an end, press PAUSE P or REC MUTING R. Recording is paused. 2 Set ID MODE to END. 3 Press WRITE. “ID WRITE” or “EE” appears in the display while the end ID is being written. When writing has finished, the record pause mode is canceled and the deck rewinds the tape to the beginning of the end ID. Writing Sub Codes During Playback You can write start IDs, skip IDs, or an end ID during playback. ID MODE WRITE 0 (REW) / ) (FF) ID REHEARSAL

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) 1 Set ID MODE to the position for the type of ID you want to write. 2 Press WRITE. “(WRITE)” appears in the display while the deck rewinds to the point where you pressed the button, and then “ID WRITE” appears in the display for a few seconds and the specified ID is written on the tape. Accurate positioning of sub codes (Rehearsal function) 1 Set ID MODE to the position for the type of ID you want to write. 2 During playback, press ID REHEARSAL when you arrive at the proper position. “REHRSL” appears, the corresponding ID indication flashes in the display and the Rehearsal function repeats a 3-second portion containing the selected position. The repeated portion plays back 8 times, with the remaining number of times appearing to the right of the “REHRSL.” After 8 times, the deck stops. In the case of a start ID, the 3-second repeated portion starts from the point where you pressed the ID REHEARSAL button. In the case of a skip ID or an end ID, the 3-second repeated portion ends at the point where you pressed the ID REHEARSAL button.17

Writing Sub Codes 3 Press 0 (REW) or ) (FF) to move the beginning of the repeated portion. Each time you press the 0 (REW) or ) (FF) button, the beginning of the repeated portion shifts backwards or forwards in 0.3-second increments, up to a maximum extent of about 2 seconds (4 seconds in long-play mode) in either direction. When writing a start ID

The time in the display shows the shift in position from the time the ID REHEARSAL button was pressed. Example: Positioning Start ID After pressing ) (FF) twice

START IDAfter pressing 0 (REW) twice

START ID 4 Press WRITE to write the ID. “(WRITE)” appears in the display while the deck rewinds to the point where you pressed the button, and then “ID WRITE” appears for a few seconds and the ID is written on the tape at the selected position.

• Start IDs are 9 seconds long starting from the beginning of the repeated portion.

• Skip IDs are 1 second long starting from the end of the repeated portion.

• An end ID is 9 seconds long starting from the end of the repeated portion. Newly written IDs positioned by the Rehearsalfunction

Adjusting the Position of an Existing Start ID You can adjust the position of previously recorded start IDs.

+ 0) CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) 1 Set ID MODE to START. 2 During playback, press ID REHEARSAL when the existing start ID you want to reposition is displayed. The deck rewinds to the beginning of start ID and Rehearsal repeats a 3-second portion. 3 Do steps 3 and 4 of “Accurate positioning of sub codes (Rehearsal function)” on this page. You can move the start ID to a maximum extent of about 2 seconds (4 seconds in long-play mode) in either direction from its original position. Notes

• Start IDs written within 10 seconds from the end of thetape may be difficult or impossible to move.• Existing skip IDs or an end ID cannot be moved.0.3 secPosition where the ID REHEARSALbutton is pressed in step 2.Movement witheach press of0 (REW)Repeated portion3 seconds0.3 secMovement witheach pressof ) (FF)Repeated portion3 secondsPosition where the ID REHEARSALbutton is pressed in step 2.Movement witheach press of0 (REW)Movement witheach pressof ) (FF)0.3 sec0.3 secRepeated portionStart ID9 secondsSkip ID1 second n Tape directionEnd ID9 seconds18

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) 1 Set ID MODE to the position for the type of ID you want to erase. 2 To erase a start ID or skip ID Press ERASE when the ID you want to erase appears in the display. “(ERASE)” appears in the display as the deck rewinds to the beginning of the ID, then “ID ERASE” appears as the deck erases the ID. In the case of a skip ID, if the SKIP ID indicator has been turned off by the time you press ERASE, the deck will still erase the skip ID. To erase an end ID Press ERASE. “(ERASE)” appears in the display while the deck fast-forwards to the beginning of the end ID, then “ID ERASE” appears while the deck erases the end ID.

• It takes 9 seconds to erase a start ID.

• It takes 1 second to erase a skip ID.

• It takes 9 seconds to erase an end ID.

• Program numbers are erased together with start IDs. z You can erase an ID even when it is not displayed Just press the ERASE button. The tape is rewound, and the first ID detected is erased. z You can use the End Search function to locate the end ID See page 10. Note A skip ID written at the same position of a start ID is erased when the start ID is erased. Renumbering the Program Numbers Automatically (Renumbering) Renumbering searches for each start ID from the beginning of the tape and assigns a new program number to each one starting with 1. Use Renumbering function in the following cases:

• When you’ve added a start ID while playing the tape

• When a program number is missing due to an erased start ID

• When you began recording from the middle of the tape and wrote a program number that already exists, or when one of the the start IDs has no program number. ID RENUMBER

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Press ID RENUMBER while the deck is stopped or playing. The RENUMBER indicator flashes in the display and the tape is automatically rewound to its beginning. The deck then starts searching for each successive start ID writing a new program number for each one starting with 1. The RENUMBER indicator stops flashing and “ID WRITE” appears in the display for a few seconds as the deck begins rewriting the program numbers. After renumbering is finished, the deck rewinds the tape automatically to its beginning, then stops. z You can specify the first program number to be assigned to the first track For details, see “Menu Operations” (“FIRST(PGM NO.)”) on page 20. Note Renumbering function may not function correctly when:

• A blank section exists on the tape.

• The interval between two start IDs is less than 18 seconds (36 seconds in long-play mode).

• A start ID exists within 10 seconds from the end of the tape.Menu Operations

Menu Operations Menu Operations You can make various settings and examine internal conditions of the deck through menu operations. Settings made through menu are memorized even when the deck is turned off. Note You can do menu operations only when the deck is empty, stopped or paused. = / + (SELECT) 0 / ) (DATA) ENTER MENU

+ 0)CH-1 (L) CH-2 (R) Making menu settings 1 Press MENU repeatedly until “--MENU--” appears in the display. 2 Press =/+ (SELECT) repeatedly to select the menu. 3 Press 0/) (DATA) repeatedly to select the parameter. The selected parameter flashes. 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting lights up. 5 Press MENU again. The deck becomes ready for operation. Menu descriptions A brief explanation is given below for each menu, including their settings or setting range, factory setting, and reference pages. SET ID6 Selects the copy information to be written on the tape when recording the analog signal or the IEC-958 digital signal for broadcasting studio use input from the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack. Settings: 00 (copying permitted), 10 (copying prohibited), 11 (one generation copy only) Factory setting: 00 Reference page: 5 REC MUTE (RECord MUTing duration) Sets the duration of the sound-muted section created between tracks by the Record Muting function. Setting range: 0.5 to 9.5 seconds (in units of 0.5 second) Factory setting: 4 seconds Reference page: 12 L-SY TH (Level-SYnc THreshold) Sets the reference input level for automatic writing of start IDs. Setting range: –12 to –60 dB (in units of 1 dB) Factory setting: –45 dB Reference pages: 6, 15, 20 L-SY BK (Level-SYnc BlanK time) Sets the length of time that the input signal must remain below the reference level before automatic writing of start IDs begin. Setting range: 1 to 10 seconds (in units of 1 second) Factory setting: 3 seconds Reference pages: 6, 15, 20 IEC S-ID (IEC Start-ID) Specifies if start IDs (or skip IDs) are automatically detected and written on the tape when recording from a DAT deck connected to the DIGITAL COAXIAL or OPTICAL IN jack. Settings: on (start IDs (or skip IDs) are automatically detected and written), -- (writing of the start IDs (or skip IDs) is determined by the settings of the L-SY TH and L-SY BK menus) Factory setting: on Reference pages: 6, 15, 20 IEC CD-Q (IEC CD-Q code) Specifies if start IDs are written automatically whenever a Q code defined by the user’s bits on the CD is detected while recording from a CD player connected to the DIGITAL COAXIAL or OPTICAL IN jack. Settings: on (a Q code is detected and written as a start ID automatically), -- (writing of the start IDs is determined by the settings of the L-SY TH and L-SY BK menus) Factory setting: on Reference pages: 6, 15, 20 (Continued)Menu Operations

SKIPPLAY (SKIP PLAY) Selects if the deck detects skip IDs and fast-forwards the tape to the next start ID during playback. Settings: on (the deck detects skip IDs), -- (the deck does not detect skip IDs) Factory setting: -- Reference page: 14 Automatic writing of start IDs and menu settings during digital recording The automatic detection and writing of start IDs are carried out according to the jack to which the program source is connected, the signal format, and the category code of the signal, as shown in the table below. A: Start IDs are detected and written automatically. B: Q codes are detected and written as start IDs automatically. C: The writing of start IDs is determined by the settings of the L-SY TH and L-SY BK menus. TAPEID6 (ID6 on TAPE) Displays the copy information of the tape currently inserted. Indications: 00 (copying permitted), 10 (copying prohibited), 11 (one generation copy only) Reference page: 5 DIF (Digital Input signal Format) Shows the format of the digital input signal from the connecter selected by the INPUT switch. Use this menu while the deck is in recording pause or while you are monitoring the program source. Displays: -- -- (the INPUT switch is set to “ANALOG” or no digital signal is input), NON AU (non-audio-format signal is input; not recordable on this deck), PRO (signal for broadcast studio use is input), DAT (signal is input from a DAT deck for consumer use), CD (signal is input from a CD player for consumer use), MD (signal is input from a MD deck for consumer use), GEN (signal is input from a BS tuner etc.), OTHER (signal is input from other components than described above) Reference page: 6 HOUR (HOURs meter) Displays the total drum operating time for periodic check-up. Display range: 0 to 9999 hours (in units of 1 hour) INIT SET (INITial SETting) Resets all the menu settings to factory settings. Settings: on (resets the menu settings), -- (does not reset the menu settings) Factory setting: --

• Only when connected to the PCM-2300, PCM-2700, or PCM-2700A P-TMDISP (Program TiMe DISPlay) Specifies if the track playing time is displayed when the MODE button is pressed. Settings: on (the track playing time is displayed), -- (the track playing time is not displayed) Factory setting: on Reference page: 12 FIRST(PGM NO.) (FIRST ProGraM NO.) Specifies the first program number to be assigned to the first track when recording from the beginning of the tape or using the Renumbering function. Setting range: 1 to 99 Factory setting: 1 Reference pages: 16, 18 Menu settings Category Signal format Jack Others COAXIAL/OPTICAL Consumer use

Additional Information Precautions On safety

• Do not disassemble the cabinet as this may result in an electric shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the AC power cord before operating the unit any further. On power sources

• Before operating the unit, check that its operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the unit.

• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet. To disconnect the cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On operation If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside the unit, “CAUTION” may appear in the display, and the unit may not operate. If this happens, leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Then turn the unit off, then on again. On placement

• Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up.

• Do not place the unit: — on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom. — near heat sources. — in direct sunlight. — in an inclined position. — in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock. On the tapes

• After using a tape, put it into its case and keep it where it will not be subject to sunlight, high temperature, moisture or dust.

• The DAT cassette shell is designed to keep out dust. Do not open the case to expose the tape.

• The hole at the back of the cassette is the detector slot. Do not cover this slot. Additional Information Regarding tapes of over 130 minutes Do not use thin-tape cassettes (with a playing time of over 130 minutes) to record important material since such cassettes are subject to the following problems: — Improper threading of the tape after repeated AMS, rewinding, fast-forwarding, or cueing operations. — Incorrect writing and erasing of start IDs. — Sound distortion. “THINTAPE” appears in the display when you insert such cassettes. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cleaning Cleaning the cabinet, panel and controls Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Cleaning the head and tape path

• Prolonged operation will cause contamination of the head. To obtain the best possible recording and playback sound, we recommend that you use the Sony DT-10CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) to clean the head after every ten hours or so of operation.

• Clean the head with the cleaning cassette when the deck has not been used for a long period of time. Contamination of the head may cause sound drop- out during playback. Using the cleaning cassette 1 Insert the cleaning cassette as you would a normal DAT cassette. 2 Press PLAY ”. After 10 seconds, press STOP p. Do not press the REC r or ) (FF) button for cleaning. 3 Remove the cleaning cassette without rewinding it. You should rewind the cleaning cassette only when it has reached the end. Notes on cleaning

• After 10 hours of operation, “CLEANING” appears in the display for about ten seconds when you turn on the deck. It is recommended that you clean the head and tape path periodically, using this message as a guide.

• Due to the shortness of the cleaning cassette, the counter will not show the actual running time and remaining time of the cassette.22

Additional Information Display Messages The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Message Meaning The deck is searching for the beginning of the blank section on the tape. BLANK A safety mechanism is operating because of condensation or other reasons. CAUTION CLEANING Cleaning the head and tape path is recommended. After about 10 hours of deck use, this message appears for about 10 seconds whenever you turn on the deck. (ERASE) The deck is searching for the beginning of the sub code to be erased. ID ERASE A sub code is being erased. ID WRITE A sub code is being written. --MENU-- The menu operation is possible. NO TAPE A cassette is not inserted into the deck. REHRSL Rehearsal function is on. SOURCE The deck has been in recording pause for about 10 minutes, or you've pressed the REC r button while no cassette is in the deck or the cassette is record-protected. TAPE END The tape has come to the end of the recorded portion. TAPE TOP The tape has reached its beginning. THINTAPE A cassette over 130 minutes long is inserted. Troubleshooting If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this section as a guide to remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The cassette holder does not close. /Check that the cassette is inserted correctly (see pages 7 and 8). /Insert the cassette beyond the silver bar (see pages 7 and 8). The function buttons do not work. /The deck has just been turned on and will not operate for about 4 seconds. Wait 4 seconds (10 seconds when “CLEANING” appears) before attempting any operation. /The PAUSE P button is activated. Press PAUSE P to cancel pause. /The tape has reached its end. Press 0 (REW) to rewind the tape. No sound /Make the proper connections (see page 5). /The connected amplifier is not being operated properly. Operate the amplifier as required for the respective deck operation. (Refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier.) The deck does not record. /The record-protect hole on the cassette is open. Slide the record-protect tab to close the hole (see page 9). /The INPUT switch is incorrectly set. Set INPUT to the correct position. /The REC LEVEL control is set at 0. Turn REC LEVEL clockwise to raise the recording level (only during analog recording). The OPEN/CLOSE 6 button does not work. /The OPEN/CLOSE 6 button does not function during recording. Press STOP p or PAUSE P to stop recording first, then press OPEN/CLOSE 6. “CAUTION” appears and the deck cannot be operated. /A safety mechanism is operating because of condensation. Remove the cassette and leave the deck turned on for about an hour. Then turn the deck off, then on again (see page 21). Writing or erasing of sub codes is not possible. /The record-protect hole on the cassette is open. Slide the record-protect tab to close the hole (see page 9). Start ID writing is not possible during recording. /The start ID cannot be written within 9 seconds (18 seconds in long-play mode) after the end of the previous start ID. Make sure at least 9 seconds (18 seconds in the long-play mode) has passed after the last start ID and before writing a new one. UNLOCK No digital signal is being input to the jack that you selected with the INPUT switch. WAIT The deck is searching for the beginning of the blank section on the tape. (WRITE) The deck is rewinding the tape to the position where the sub code is written.23

Additional Information The search function does not work. /The specified program number does not exist on the tape. Renumber the program numbers (see page 18). /The program numbers are out of order. Renumber the program numbers (see page 18). The search function operates suddenly during playback. /Skip Play is on. Set the SKIPPLAY menu to “--” (see page 20). /Repeat Play is on. Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to turn off the REPEAT or REPEAT 1 indicator in the display and cancel Repeat Play (see page 14). The tape operation buttons do not function while writing or erasing a sub code. /All buttons do not work during the 9 seconds the start ID or end ID is being written or erased (18 seconds in long-play mode) or during the 1 second the skip ID is being written or erased (2 seconds in long-play mode). Wait until the writing or erasing the start, skip or end ID finishes before operation. Absolute time codes writing is not possible. /Recording began within a blank section. Rewind the tape to its beginning, or locate the end of the recorded portion with End Search before starting recording. Tape transport is excessively loud during fast-forwarding or rewinding. /The noise is caused by the cassette and is not a mechanical problem. The tape stops suddenly. /The cassette is defective or damaged. Press OPEN/CLOSE 6 and replace the cassette with a new one. When pressing 0 (REW)/) (FF) or =/+ (AMS), the tape stops momentarily before starting to move. /This is normal and is not a mechanical problem. The deck cannot be operated with the remote. /The battery is weak. Change both batteries. The SBM indicator does not light up in the display even though SBM is set to ON. /The SBM indicator lights up only during the recording of analog input signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz, not during the recording of a digital input signal, an analog input signal with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, or during playback. A particular operation cannot be done as you want. /Set the appropriate menu to its default setting (see pages 19 and 20). Specifications Recording section Tape Digital audio tapeRecording head Rotary headRecording time Standard: 120 minutesLong-play: 240 minutes(DT-120)Tape speed Standard: 8.15 mm/sLong-play: 4.075 mm/sDrum rotation Standard: 2,000 rpmLong-play: 1,000 rpmError correction Double-encoded Reed Solomon code Tape section Track pitch 13.6 µm (20.4 µm)Sampling frequency 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHzModulation system 8-10 modulationTransfer rate 2.46 Mbit/secNumber of channels 2 channels, stereoD / A conversion Standard: 16-bit linear(quantization) Long-play: 12-bit non-linear General section Power requirements Where purchased Power requirements U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz Europe/U.K 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 30 W Dimensions Approx 432 × 122 × 325 mm (w/h/d) (17 × 4 /8 × 12 /8 inches)(not including rack mount adaptor)Weight Approx 5.0 kg (11 lb) Remote commander RM-D757 (supplied) Remote control system Infrared controlPower requirements 3V DC, with two size-AA (R6) batteries Dimensions Approx 45 × 210 × 26 mm (w/h/d)

90 dB or more (20 kHz LPF, A-Weight filter ON) Total harmonic distortion

Standard: 0.05% or less Long-play: 0.3% or less (1 kHz, Reference level

20 kHz LPF ON) Wow and flutter Below measurable limit (±0.001% W.PEAK) a) The reference level corresponds to –20 dB on the peak level meters. b) During analog input with the SBM function off Supplied accessories See page 4. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital InputIndex

Cleaning cabinet, panel and controls

head and tape path 21

Digital interface Automatic writing of start IDs 6 Copy information 5 Digital input and output jacks 5 Digital signal lock range 6 Direct Access 13 Display messages 22 E, F, G Emphasis 10, 13 End ID Definition 15 Erasing 18 Writing during recording 16 End Search 10 Error rate counter 12, 13

Hooking up the system AC power cord 5 Analog connections 5 Digital connections 5 I, J, K, L Inserting batteries into the remote 4 M, N, O Menu descriptions 19 display 12 Making settings 19 P, Q Playing a tape 7 Playing time of the track 12 Program numbers Definition 15 Renumbering 18 Specifying the program number 16 Writing during recording 15

Rack mounting 4 Recording on a tape 8 Record Muting 12 Record-protect tab 9 Rehearsal function 16 Remaining time on the tape 12 Renumbering 18 Repeat Play Playing a track repeatedly 14 Playing all tracks repeatedly

SBM function 11 Setting the recording mode 11 Skip ID Definition 15 Erasing 18 Writing manually during recording 16 Skip Play 14 Sound-muted section 10, 12 Source Monitor 8 Start ID Adjusting the position of an existing start ID 17 Definition 15 Erasing 18 Writing automatically during recording 15 Writing manually during recording 15

REPEAT 14 RESET 12 STOP p 7, 9 WRITE 15, 16 =/+ (AMS) 7, 13 0/) (DATA) 14, 19 0 (REW) /) (FF) 7, 9, 10,

=/+ (SELECT) 14, 19 Switches

REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2 (R) 9

ANALOG (LINE) IN/OUT 5

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT 5

ANALOG (LINE) CH-1 CH-2 (L) (R) OUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPT

REPEAT 14 RESET 12 STOP p 7, 9 WRITE 15, 16 =/+ (AMS) 7, 13 0/) (DATA) 14, 19 0 (REW)/) (FF) 7, 9, 10,

REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2 (R) 9

ANALOG (LINE) IN/OUT 5

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT 5

ANALOG (LINE) CH-1 CH-2 (L) (R) OUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPT

REPEAT 14 RESET 12 STOP p 7, 9 WRITE 15, 16 =/+ (AMS) 7, 13 0/) (DATA) 14, 19 0 (REW) /) (FF) 7, 9, 10,

ANALOG (LINE) IN/OUT 5

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT 5

PHONES 7 Regler PHONE LEVEL 7

REC LEVEL CH-1 (L)/2 (R) 9