Recording Instructions - Marantz PMD-300CP User Manual

Recording Instructions

Please use deck B for recording external sources or
dubbing tapes. Note that most cassettes feature a
protective plastic strip which, when removed, will not allow
any recording to be made to the cassette.
Note: When the plastic strip has been removed, the unit's
Record button will not function when attempting to record
to the cassette.
Tip: To record to a cassette which no longer has a plastic strip, use adhesive tape to cover the
strip opening.
Transferring Tapes to Computer:
1. Visit marantzpro.com
2. Open the software and follow the simple on-screen instructions to transfer your tape to your
computer.
Recording External Source to Tape:
1. Press Stop / Eject on deck B to open the cassette holder.
2. Insert a blank tape and close the cassette holder.
3. If recording to a Cr02 tape, press the Rec Cr02 button.
4. Press the Pause button and then press Record.
5. Play your external source and check the levels on the display. Use the Rec Level Knob to
adjust the level of the incoming audio signal.
6. Press the Pause button to begin recording when you are ready.
Tip: The Rec Level Knob can be used to make adjustments to the loudness of the
incoming signal. If the knob is in the center position, the incoming signal will be recorded at
its original volume. Ideally, the recording signal should come close but never hit red in the
level indicator on the display. If the signal is in the red, then turn down the Rec Level Knob
until it no longer reaches the red. If the signal is too low and not close to the red, turn up the
Rec Level Knob.
Dubbing Operation:
1. Insert the tape for playback in deck A.
2. Insert the tape you wish to record to in deck B.
3. Press the Dubbing button. "Dubbing" will be illuminated on the display.
4. Select the dubbing speed with the Hi Sp Dub button. If the "HI SP DUB" indicator is
illuminated on the display, you will be dubbing in high-speed mode. If the indicator is not lit,
then you will be recording in normal-speed mode.
5. Press the Pause button on deck A, followed by the Play button to cue the tape.
6. Press the Record button on deck B.
7. Press the Pause button on deck A to release pause mode. The unit will automatically start
the dubbing operation.
8. To stop dubbing, press the Stop / Eject button of deck B.
Please note: Do not change dubbing speed while dubbing is in progress.
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to download and install the tape converter software.
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