Making Tape Recordings; Manual Recording To Cassette - Pioneer S-GX3V Operating Instructions Manual

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Making tape recordings

Chapter 6
Making tape recordings

Manual recording to cassette

You can make tape recordings from the radio,
CDs, or from an external component
connected to the auxiliary inputs.
Unlike some tape decks, there's no need to set
recording levels; the deck sets the level
automatically. When recording, the volume (as
well as all other sound processing features
has no effect on the recording. This means that
you can record something with the volume
turned right down if you want.
1 Press TAPE then load a cassette into the
tape deck.
In order to follow these instructions more
easily, load the cassette
then use the front panel controls.
2 Check the recording direction.
If you start recording in the
sides of the tape can be recorded (unless the
erase protect tab for side B is missing). If you
switch sides and start recording in the
direction, then recording will start from side B
and stop when the end of the tape is reached.
If you need to change the direction, press
( ) twice, then
3 Set the reverse mode (page 16).
• (record one side only)
Note
1 Once recording has started, you can't switch to another component until recording has stopped. So, for example, you can't
switch over to the tuner while you're recording a CD.
2 During recording, sound processing features (such as the sound menu settings, SFC effects, karaoke features and the bass
boost) are not available.
3 • Before recording, check that the cassette erase-protect tabs have not been broken, and that the tape is Type I (normal posi-
tion). You can't record on Type II (high/CrO2) or IV (metal) tapes using this deck.
• If you're recording from the start of a tape, it's a good idea to wind the tape on a little so that you don't accidently start re-
cording over the leader tape. You can either do this by hand, or load the tape into the deck and play the tape for 5–6 seconds.
4 Once recording has started, you won't be able to change the frequency (or use the tuner features such as FM mono).
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with side A facing up,
direction, both
(stop).
• or
starts in the
side if recording starts in the
direction)
4 Select the source you want to record.
For example, press TUNER (FM/AM) to record
from the radio. If you've selected a CD, make
sure that it's stopped. You can't record while
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TAPE is selected.
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5 Prepare the source for recording.
For example, tune in the radio station.
6 Press REC/STOP (front panel only).
The REC indicator lights in the display and the
deck starts recording.
7 Start the source playing (if necessary).
8 When you're ready to stop recording,
press REC/STOP again.
Tip
• If you find that you're getting noisy
recordings from an AM radio station, see
Using the System Setup menu on page 33
to change the beat cut mode.
(record both sides if recording
(forward) direction, or one
(reverse)
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